Welcome
Empowering Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Expert counseling for emotional (anxiety, depression), trauma, and behavioral issues
About Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center
Our Mission
Our Services
Our Services
We exist to empower individuals, couples and families to restore mental and emotional well-being. Let us partner with you on your journey toward wellness.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer a variety of counseling services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. We also offer specialized services for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and much more.
Our Approach
Our Services
Our Approach
Our team of experienced therapists uses a client-centered approach, working collaboratively with our clients to identify their goals and develop a customized treatment plan. We also place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.
leadership team
R. C. Cramer, Psy.D., BCBA-D/LBA, LPC-S
Dr. R. C. ‘Cam’ Cramer was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. After living throughout Texas and California, while obtaining education, training, and experience, he returned home. Dr. Cramer is a licensed psychologist, applied behavior analyst, and professional counselor/supervisor, with over three decades of experience. He owns and operates Coastal Bend Psychological Associates (CBPA). CBPA provides psychological, counseling, training, supervision, consulting and practice development services to individuals, couples, families, schools/universities, business entities, and governmental organizations throughout South Texas and the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Erin Wallace, MA, LPC
Erin Wallace is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in education, including 9 years as a Special Education teacher, 12 years as a Behavior Counselor. She has worked extensively with children with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and their families; providing support with behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and sensory integration.
A breast cancer survivor, Erin brings unique perspective of resilience and hope; empowering her clients to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that helps individuals manage emotions, strengthen relationships and create mindfulness and meaningful change. Erin also brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in working with behaviorally challenged children and their families.
Maria Wilson, Ed.D.
Dr. Maria I. Wilson grew up and received her education in Houston and is familiar with community resources in the Greater Houston/Galveston Area. Dr. Wilson’s professional journey began as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), which provided a strong foundation for her subsequent work in community health and medical social work.
Dr. Wilson holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas and holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Professional Leadership with an Emphasis in Health Science Education. She is faculty at the University of Houston Clear Lake in the College of Human Sciences and Humanities and prepares students for a career in mental health. Dr. Wilson’s diverse background allows her to bring a unique blend of education and expertise with a focus and dedication for community to Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center.
Steve Bain, D. Min., LPC-S, NCC
Dr. Steve Bain is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). He has extensive experience delivering millions of dollars of mental health services to Southwest Texas and to Scotland. He is passionate about serving his community, especially in the area of rural mental health. He serves in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Texas A&M Kingsville-University. He served as the Counseling Supervisor for two years at the Student Health and Wellness before becoming the Department Chair of Educational Leadership and Counseling in 2014. Bain also served as the Interim Associate Dean. Dr. Bain earned his bachelors from University of North Alabama, Master of Science from the University of Memphis and Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University.
James Abbey
Sheryl Berg
Sheryl Berg enjoyed the richness of a childhood first lived in Des Moines, Iowa and then in Wilmington, Delaware. She has enjoyed the true blessing of an adult life spent entirely in the state of Texas, having first attended Baylor University and later the University of Texas at Austin for her graduate degree in Communication Disorders. Having met Stuart Berg in Austin, the two married in and raised three wonderful children --Garret (Pearland), Grant (Dallas) and Caroline (Clear Lake) -- and now have 5 beautiful grandsons. The Bergs have lived in Clear Lake since 1990. During this time, Sheryl not only worked as a Speech Language Pathologist, but grew and fostered numerous strong and lasting relationships in the community. She has been very active politically, running for a seat in the Texas Legislature in 2014. She has volunteered both at her childrens' schools and in the community. Pediatrics has been her area of specialization through her 45-year career. Sheryl loves working with children and on their behalf.
Jackie Hodges
Jackie graduated from Clear Creek High School and earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Houston. She has worked in business throughout her professional career. During the past 20 years Jackie has owned and operated many companies. She is active in the community and serves multiple community organizations thru the Charity that she and her husband, Jon Hodges, founded in 2013, The Jon & Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization. Jackie is a Director of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and works to help raise money for the HLSR Educational Scholarship Fund.
Jackie is dedicated to the common goals shared by the Nova Vita Board and of supporting Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center. She is passionate about helping individuals meet their full potential.
Beth Koerber
Randy Miller
Experiencing firsthand the positive impact of faith integrated professional counseling, Randy Miller seeks to improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of every individual in any community he serves. Randy has served as a Lutheran pastor in New York City, Nashville, Detroit, and Houston. With over 20 years of training in the “best in class” strategic planning tools, Randy provides visionary and strategic leadership to every church and nonprofit he serves. Randy has demonstrated experience in advancing the vision of community transformation through mental and emotional wellness.
Dawn Petersen, MA
Dawn Petersen, a longtime member of Gloria Dei and a seasoned mental health professional with over 35 years of experience, brings her deep commitment to service, Christian faith, and mental wellness advocacy to Nova Vita. Leveraging her expertise in national program development, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services to the Clear Lake community. In addition to her work with Nova Vita, she supports individuals nationwide through her role at Change Through Transition.
Becky Rosenhagen
Becky Rosenhagen has over 40 years of experience in accounting and business administration in the oil & gas and aerospace industries with twenty of the last years of her career at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She is committed to her Christian faith and is committed to her current volunteer roles at Gloria Dei, including Secretary of the Endowment Fund Committee, Discovery Ministry Coordinator, and Ministry Parter on the Joy Comfort Dog Team. Becky has a heart for individuals who are struggling with mental and emotional health and has supported Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center since it’s inception. She graduated with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Along with her husband, Becky is enjoying retirement as she travels, serves at Gloria Dei, and spends time with her family.