
Elizabeth Pennington - Owner
LPC, RPT, EMDR Certified, EMDR Consultant, TBRI Educator
With nearly two decades of experience in helping children and families, Elizabeth launched Happy Camper Child and Family Therapy in response to the changing demands of adapting to a post COVID society. After experiencing first hand the detrimental effect of the lockdown of 2020, Elizabeth committed to develop a new strategy for providing safe, consistent treatment for children and families. Elizabeth has advanced credentials in Play Therapy (treatment for children and families) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is a TBRI Educator (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and has specialized training in family relationships and attachment styles. Elizabeth is a mother to 8 children (through birth and adoption) and enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking together. Personally experiencing the benefits of a camping retreat, Elizabeth has a vision to enhance the therapeutic experience with the unique camping environment.

Ladybird "Birdie"
Psychiatric Service Dog
Ladybird is a Sheepadoodle and the official Happy Camper Cainine. Clients of all ages call Birdie "Friend".

Brittany Fitzerald
LMFT-A, EMDR Trained, Certified Family Life Educator, TBRI Trained
Brittany is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Certified Family Life Educator. She works with individuals and couples through a collaborative, attachment-based, and trauma-responsive approach. Brittany is trained in EMDR which she incorporates into her individual therapy approach based on clients’ goals. With couples, Brittany utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based model for improving and deepening relationships. Outside of the office, Brittany enjoys spending time with her husband and family, going on walks with her Australian Shepherd, traveling, and trying new restaurants. Brittany is currently under the supervision of Jessica Barboza, LMFT-S.

Jorge Mandujano
Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Practicum Student (Bilingual)
Jorge is a graduate counseling student at Houston Christian University. Using Child-Centered Play Therapy, Jorge fosters a welcoming and safe environment through a mutually beneficial connection so clients can reach their desired goals and live up to their highest potential. He believe in the therapeutic power of play and the relationship of safety that a trained therapist provides. He is open to working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds and is knowledgeable in anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and more. For adult clients Jorge use a variety of approaches to help each client’s unique needs, including attachment-focused and trauma informed interventions. Jorge is enthusiastic about working alongside each client on their journey of growth and healing by providing the highest quality of care. Jorge is supervised by Elizabeth Pennington, LPC, RPT, EMDR Certified
HAPPY CAMPER COUNSELORS
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Happy Camper Child and Family Therapy is a great place for graduate students to advance in child and family therapy training and experience.
Currently accepting practicum and internship placements for Summer and Fall 2023.
Please send your resume to info@happycampertherapy.net