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Our Team

Dr Aaron Peterson, DO
Medical Director

 

Dr Peterson attended the University of Illinois and earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in the field of biochemistry.  He attended medical school in Kansas City at the University of Health Sciences.  During that time, he developed his interest in psychiatry while studying at both The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and McLean Hospital through Harvard Medical School.  

 

Dr Peterson went on to complete his psychiatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine.  He served as chief resident during his last year of training, and has earned awards for National Honors Society during medical school, Baylor Resident Teaching Award while training at the Houston Veteran’s Hospital, Texas Society of Psychiatric Physician Resident Research Award for his paper on Exercise as a modality for treatment for depression, the Roy-Arulfo award for his efforts as chief resident, and the Residency Excellence Award from the Depelchin Clinic.

 

After training he has held positions working in various aspects of psychiatry including emergency medicine, consult liaison, interventional psychiatry, and outpatient psychiatry.  He has worked with Baylor Medical School as a Preceptor for medical students interested in developing a career in psychiatry, and was an attending physician at Saint Lukes Hospital in the Texas Medical Center before entering into full private practice.

 

Currently Dr Peterson works as an outpatient psychiatrist.  He treats patients ranging from children to adults.  His clinic currently provides interventional treatment which includes transcranial magnetic therapy.  He works for the NFL as a consultant and treating psychiatrist.  His interests also include technology, telemedicine, and is currently developing computer software for diagnosis and treatment of various psychiatric illnesses.  

Victoria Adeyemi, LPC
Clinical Director

Victoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor who approaches her work through a trauma-focused, attachment-based lens. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and completed her master’s in clinical and Mental Health Counseling, both at Sam Houston State University.
Victoria has extensive experience supporting foster and adoptive families, children and adolescents with behavioral concerns and acute mental health needs, and individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, sex trafficking, and traumatic loss. She has also worked in high-intensity crisis settings alongside the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Department, where she provided real-time mental health assessments, de-escalated life-threatening situations, and connected individuals to emergency services.
Utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach, Victoria draws from various modalities in which she is trained, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Perinatal Mental Health, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is also a certified provider of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Victoria is passionate about creating a safe and healthy space for clients to explore their inner experiences, build insight, and make meaningful changes. She enjoys working collaboratively with families to foster stronger connections and greater emotional cohesion. Known for her balance of directness, humor, and relatability, Victoria brings both clinical expertise and authentic human connection to the therapeutic process.

Desiree Martinez, LPC-A
Program Therapist

Desiree Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate and under the supervision of Evelyn Núñez, LPC-S. Desiree is passionate about working with adolescents in many areas of life such as perfectionism, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, unexpected transitions, and relationships both with oneself and others.
Desiree is a Mexican-American Latina who works from a multicultural approach including but not limited to CBT, DBT, solution focused, and narrative therapies. She is devoted to working with diverse populations and meeting people where they are whilst continuously educating herself to be inclusive and mindful. Desiree graduated from the University of Houston and has a Masters degree in Education for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is certified as a Daring Way facilitator and sand tray trained in levels 1-4.
Desiree believes in cultivating authentic, compassionate, empowering, and secure relationships with her clients where they feel safe to be vulnerable while unpacking, healing, and processing through the therapeutic sessions.
During her leisure time you can find her deep in the Goodwill bins thrifting, singing her Broadway soundtracks from the top of her lungs, and seeing the featured musicals and plays in town!

Nicole Fletcher. M.S. NCC, LPC-A,
Program Therapist

Nicole Fletcher, M.S., NCC, LPC-Associate (supervised by Anselm Khoo, LPC-S), is a passionate and relatable mental health counselor with a heart for working with youth, families, and individuals navigating life’s messier moments. She brings a grounded, trauma-informed lens to her work with at-risk populations, supporting clients as they face challenges such as anxiety, anger, substance use, academic struggles, and family conflict. Known for her approachable style and a touch of quirky humor, Nicole connects easily with adolescents and young adults, especially those who feel misunderstood, guarded, or just plain over therapy. Her sessions are rooted in authenticity, empathy, and evidence-based practices, drawing from CBT, DBT, and Choice Theory. She believes in meeting people where they are, honoring their pace, and co-creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, engaging, and judgment-free.

Shelby Sauer, LMSW
Mind Matters Program Manager & Program Therapist

Shelby has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan where she specialized in interpersonal practice with children and youth. She also holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Shelby has been working as a Licensed Master
Social Worker (LMSW) for the last 10 years working primarily with adolescents and young adults with complex trauma backgrounds. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Internal
Family Systems (IFS). Additionally, she has received training in psychological safety with a focus on Anti-Black Racism, as well as training in working with LGBTQIA+ identified people. Each therapeutic modality is evidence based and will be incorporated
in sessions as appropriate.

With the understanding that therapy can feel intimidating, Shelby’s goal is to create a safe, inclusive, supportive, and warm space for her clients to feel comfortable to share on their own terms. She believes that clients are the experts of their own lives,
and will strive to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that effectively moves the client toward their goals. Shelby approaches therapy with a strengths-based mindset and a person in environment theoretical approach along with the belief that each individual
is unique and as such, requires their own tailored approach.

Shelby is a Licensed Master of Social Work, (LMSW, License Number: 114049), pursuing clinical licensure (LCSW) in the state of Texas. She is under the supervision of Faith Larson, LCSW-S who will provide her with clinical oversight to ensure she is providing
the best possible services to her clients.

Jessica Toso, RN
Intake Nurse/Outreach Coordinator

Jessica spent over a decade as a nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital, specializing in solid organ transplant care. Her experience in that field deepened her passion for providing high-quality, evidence based, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care to patients and their families. Through her work, Jessica gained valuable insight into the significant mental health needs that often accompany the pre- and post-transplant process, which sparked her interest in the mental health field.
After stepping away from bedside nursing three years ago, Jessica pursued a new path in education, working with children and discovering a love for teaching and connection. She is now excited to bring together her two areas of experience, healthcare and education- by working with and supporting teens through both physical and emotional wellness.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, traveling, and hosting family and friends.