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Happy Camper counselors.

A diverse, deeply trained group specializing in attachment and trauma-informed care through play, sandtray, nature-based therapy, and EMDR — serving families across Greater Houston & The Woodlands.

Happy Camper Child and Family Therapy team and Birdie, our therapy dog
Founder & canine co-therapist
Elizabeth PenningtonLadybird “Birdie”
Jorge
Jorge Mandujano
Shelly
Shelly Tomlinson
Camy
Camy
Aarin
Aarin
Warmth, rigor, outdoors

Each profile opens a dedicated page with credentials, focus areas, and direct ways to reach out or book. Availability changes often — when in doubt, send a note and we'll steer you to the right fit.

  • Elizabeth Pennington
    Limited availability

    Elizabeth Pennington

    Owner · Clinical Supervisor

    With nearly two decades of experience helping children and families, Elizabeth launched Happy Camper Child and Family Therapy in response to the changing demands of a post-COVID society. After seeing firsthand the impact of the 2020 lockdown, she committed to a new strategy for safe, consistent care for children and families.

    Play therapyEMDRTBRI & attachment
  • Ladybird “Birdie”
    Friend to clients of all ages

    Ladybird “Birdie”

    Psychiatric Service Dog · Official Happy Camper Canine

    Ladybird is a Sheepadoodle and the official Happy Camper canine. Clients of all ages call Birdie “friend.”

    Warm greetingsCo-regulationCampfire-level calm
  • Jorge Mandujano
    Accepting new clients

    Jorge Mandujano

    Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

    Jorge is a bilingual LPC-Associate with training and experience in Play Therapy, EMDR, and attachment-focused work.

    Bilingual (English/Spanish)Play therapyEMDR
  • Shelly Tomlinson
    Accepting new clients

    Shelly Tomlinson

    Counseling Student Intern

    Raised in Magnolia, Texas, Shelly’s life experiences have shaped both her heart and her calling to help others. As a parent of a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, she understands balancing full-time caregiving, school systems, and finding support services.

    Children & familiesNeurodiversity-affirming supportParent partnership
  • Camy
    Accepting new clients

    Camy

    Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

    Having lived in Texas for the past several years, I have come to appreciate the importance of community, connection, and supportive relationships. As a wife, mother of five, and graduate student, I understand that life can be both rewarding and challenging, and that our relationships often play a significant role in how we navigate those experiences.

    Children, adults, couples & familiesAttachment & communicationFamily systems
  • Aarin
    Accepting new clients

    Aarin

    Counseling Intern

    Aarin's journey into counseling began with early life experiences that profoundly shaped their outlook on the world. These moments inspired a deeply rooted mission: to help others rebuild trust, discover lasting hope, and create meaningful lives that extend beyond their most difficult experiences. Aarin cares deeply about people, their unique worldviews, and the communities that shape them.

    Trauma-informed supportHope & resilienceTrust-building

One team, many doorways in

From playrooms to pine trails, we build care that feels human — structured enough to hold trauma, flexible enough to follow your family's story. If you are not sure who to start with, reach out and we'll match thoughtfully.

Nature-informed · Play-strong · Relationship-first