About us

Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center (GVCCC) is a non-profit Christian agency supported by area churches. While our staff members are committed Christians with their own faith statements and understandings, their purpose is not to preach to clients. They are clinically trained and experienced professionals who utilize the tools of the psychotherapeutic fields to help clients achieve optimal mental, emotional and spiritual health. Tools of the faith such as confession and forgiveness, prayer, and Biblical meditation can be used when the client feels comfortable with them and can be benefited therapeutically.

The Staff

Nicholas Wilkens, a published author, Dr. Wilkens is licensed as both a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist who trains future therapists as adjunct faculty and clinical supervisor in the graduate department of counseling and human services at St. Mary's University. He is also a consecrated Diaconal Minister in the ELCA, serving in his place of call as director of the Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center here in Seguin.

JoAnne Muelker, M.Ed., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a treasured member of the Guadalupe Valley community. She is and has been a member of several community organizations, and has been recognized by the Women of Seguin for outstanding achievement in the field of public service. Mrs. Muelker is also a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Seguin.

LaSonya Williams, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and comes to the Center with over a decade of teaching experience, working primarily with junior high and high school students. Mrs. Williams is working toward a second Master's degree in counseling education and supervision.

Richard Laosa, M.Ed., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a seasoned practitioner who has been in private practice in Seguin for 15 years. He brings a holistic approach to counseling, emphasizing mind, body and spirit.

Tracey Bauer, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. As a former Naval Intelligence Officer, Multimedia Producer and recorded Vocal Performing Artist, Tracey brings a rich base of life experience to her clients. Using a counseling approach that is positive, active and solution-oriented, her goal is to help clients achieve hope, fulfillment and growth in their personal lives and relationships.

Shelley Rodriguez, M.A. received a Master of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University in 2007 and is licensed both as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. She works with individuals of all ages and lifestyles, as well as with family units and couples. Shelley takes a positive, solution-focused approach to counseling. She believes that all people can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives, and finds joy in being a part of that important journey.

Rebecca Vela, Ph.D., LMSW-AP, is a licensed advanced practitioner social worker and working toward her clinical license. She has been a university professor for over 25 years teaching students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to become social workers. Dr. Vela taught at Texas Lutheran University, here, in Seguin for 17 years. She has also taught at The University of Kansas and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Her practice background includes working with various populations; additionally, she is bilingual/bicultural. Dr. Vela brings to her practice a holistic view that integrates environment, body, mind, and spirit.