About Us
The Poenisch Counseling Center
For over 87 years, Sunny Glen Children’s Home has served children who are in need of a place of hope. In the summer of 2017, our organization added counseling to the available services. Counseling services are now available to our RGV community — not just to residents. We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling to people of all ages. We have a beautiful counseling center with four offices and a play therapy room. Look for the “Poenisch Counseling Center” on the Sunny Glen Campus. Our building has been named after the Poenisch family in honor of their significant contributions towards building the counseling center.
Poenisch Counseling Center
Our LPC-Associate
Education & Background
Chelsea earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Rural Mental Health Care from Texas A&M University in Kingsville (Summer 2023). She brings deep experience working with children, teens, and young adults.
- Anxiety & Depression
- Adjustment Disorders
- Trauma Recovery
- Grief & Loss
- TBRI® Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Play & Art Therapy
- Solution-Focused
“Her inclusive and versatile methods create a safe, expressive space, fostering healing and empowerment for clients across diverse backgrounds and needs.”
In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys traveling, baking delicious treats, and spending time
with her fiancé, Alex.
Community Impact & Awareness
JANUARY
National Poverty in America Month
FEBRUARY 17
Random Act of Kindness Day
MARCH 01
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)
SEPTEMBER
Suicide Prevention Month
OCTOBER
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NOVEMBER
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Hours of Operation
Providing accessible care when you need it most.
Se habla español.
Community Partnerships
Sunny Glen Children’s Home believes in community synergy. We have Memorandum of Understanding
agreements with diverse resources to ensure a comprehensive net for our community’s mental health needs.
