Maribel graduated from the University of Dallas with a B.A. in Psychology in 2004 and from University of North Texas with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology in 2007. Ms. Laguna is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Dallas, Texas, where she is the founder and owner of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Consulting. She is also the past board president of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. Maribel has worked as a counselor in a variety of settings including the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, Genesis Women’s Shelter, and Dallas Independent School District Youth and Family Centers. She specializes in premarital preparation, marital counseling and vocational discernment, working closely with diocesan vocational leaders. Additionally, Maribel is a presenter at various Catholic conferences around the country and has been a guest on EWTN’s Cara a Cara.

Sonia Mijares graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2003 with a B.A. in English and Psychology in 2003 and from Dallas Baptist University with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology in 2012. Ms. Mijares is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Dallas, Texas where she currently resides. Sonia has worked diligently in serving the Spanish and English speaking communities in Dallas in a variety of settings, including The Family Place, Parkland VIP/Rape and Crisis Center, Dallas Independent Youth and Family Centers and Children First Counseling Center in Grand Prairie. She specializes in trauma counseling with a focus on recovery from childhood abuse and domestic violence experiences and is also passionate about working with teens to help them recover from issues common in the adolescent stage of development, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bullying and self-harm. Additionally, Sonia is one of the few bilingual therapists who is certified in EMDR therapy, which is a therapy modality designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Sonia has been a guest on Guadalupe Radio.

Catherine Ruiz graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2009 and University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in 2018. Cathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Dallas, TX. Cathy began her career in marketing and advertising. In 2016, she felt called to do a year of service with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange as a St. Joseph Worker. This volunteer experience prompted Cathy to pursue an M.S.W. specializing in interpersonal practice and mental health. She has worked as a bilingual clinician in English and Spanish at Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas, TX and Casa Central in Chicago, IL. Cathy is trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and other evidence-based practices.

Rickie is a practicum student completing his final year of the Master of Counseling program at Divine Mercy University in Sterling, Virginia. Rickie is supervised by Maribel Rodriguez Laguna, MA, LPC-S, owner and founder of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Consulting. Prior to pursuing a degree in Counseling, Rickie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago through St. Joseph College Seminary. Rickie has volunteered as a missionary for many years, worked in prison ministry, and also served as the Associate Young Adult Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Rickie has surrounded himself with various cultural backgrounds throughout his life and is looking forward to continuing work with diverse communities. Through his studies at Divine Mercy University, Rickie has learned to approach each person holistically. He uses the Catholic Centered Meta-Model of the Person (CCMMP) in his counseling approach, integrating psychological sciences, philosophy, and theology, incorporating empathetic listening, and guiding each person as they discover their innate goodness -- so ultimately they can flourish.

Nicole graduated from the University of Dallas with a B.A. in Art History in 2015 and from Texas Christian University with an M.A. in Art History in 2019. Nicole has taught Visual Arts and Art History to grades K-8 and has worked in the educational and curatorial departments at various museums in the DFW metroplex. She worked at In His Image Counseling as brand developer, webmaster, client coordinator and scheduler, and social media manager. Nicole has now brought her various talents and skills to Cor Sacrum Counseling & Consulting where she is the Director of Operations.