EAP Manager – Richard L. Barrett, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, CEAP
“Our employees are the city’s most important assets. Each client has the capacity to change or learn to cope with difficult life events.”
After earning a master’s degree in social work from the Saint Louis University School of Social Service in 1981, Barrett worked in a variety of mental health settings including the University of Texas Medical School Department of Psychiatry. He has 13 years experience managing employee assistance programs, including programs with a national and international focus. Barrett is a licensed social worker and marriage and family therapist
“I endeavor to meet and accept people where they are and to assist them to move in the direction in which they want to go.”
Carroll graduated with a bachelor of arts from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a master of arts in clinical psychology from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. She is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She’s worked as an EAP professional for 15 years and she’s experienced in helping people resolve all types of issues.
“My support role is to empathetically listen, help clients identify their strengths and skills, and assist them in believing in their own innate ability to improve their situation.”
Isaac graduated with a bachelor of science in family studies and a master of science in family therapy from Texas Woman’s University. A licensed chemical-dependency counselor, Isaac has worked in the substance-abuse field for years. She also has assisted clients in grief, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, domestic violence, parenting issues, marital and couple therapy, play therapy, and HIV/AIDS issues. Isaac is pursuing her marriage and family therapist license.
Senior Office Assistant Valerie Jackson
“I always treat people the way I want to be treated – courteously, with excellent customer service and a smile.”
Jackson attended Houston Community College and has worked in the administration and clerical field with a focus on payroll and human resources for 17 years. She is responsible for EAP appointment scheduling, client reception and data reporting. Jackson plans to continue her education in business administration.
