Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Life Transitions and 4 more.
New to Grow
Hi, I'm Alane, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving individuals in Texas and North Carolina through virtual therapy. I work with people who look like they have it all together but feel overwhelmed behind the scenes. Many of my clients are capable, independent, and used to being the ones others rely on, but have reached a point where simply pushing through is no longer sustainable. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, life transitions, silent grief, relationship challenges, and the pressure of balancing personal and professional responsibilities. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, creating a space where you can feel understood while exploring the patterns, experiences, and expectations that shape how you move through life. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and develop tools that support meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy is not about changing who you are, but about helping you reconnect with yourself, understand your strengths, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and capable of navigating life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-trust.
Our first session is a pressure-free opportunity for us to get to know each other, begin building a therapeutic relationship, and explore what support might look like moving forward. You do not need to have everything figured out, have the “right” words, or know exactly where to begin. Many people come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what needs to change, and that is a completely normal place to start. My approach is warm, collaborative, and conversational. During our first session, we will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you are currently navigating, and what you hope to better understand or work toward. I will ask questions to learn more about your experiences, relationships, strengths, and the patterns that may be influencing how you move through life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I look at the bigger picture of who you are and the environments that have shaped you. This includes exploring how your relationships, responsibilities, past experiences, and current circumstances impact your thoughts, emotions, and overall well-being. Therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is for you to feel seen, understood, and supported from the beginning. Our first session is not about having all the answers or making immediate changes. It is about creating a safe space to start exploring what is happening, identifying what matters most to you, and determining how we can work together toward meaningful and sustainable change.
IWhat sets me apart is the combination of clinical experience, corporate leadership perspective, and a genuine understanding of the pressures many people carry behind the scenes. I bring warmth, curiosity, and authenticity into each session while also offering practical tools and strategies for creating meaningful change. My background across mental health, education, and corporate environments has given me a unique perspective on how work, relationships, expectations, and life experiences shape the way we cope and connect. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are capable, driven, and resilient but may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My strength is creating a space where you feel both supported and challenged. I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels aligned with your values.
I work best with clients who are used to being the strong one, the dependable one, or the person others rely on. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who appear successful on the outside but are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected on the inside. They may be navigating career stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the pressure of constantly holding everything together. They are ready to better understand themselves, build healthier boundaries, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
My theory of change is simple: everything we do comes down to relationship. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about shifting how you relate to your emotions, your fears, your whole self, and the families, workplaces, and systems around you. True change happens when we stop trying to fight, fix, or perform our way out of our feelings. That is why I use ACT as a natural framework to explore how you connect with your inner world and outer environment. Instead of a rigid checklist, I treat ACT as a fluid, humanistic tool to help you build the flexibility to hold difficult emotions a bit more gently, rather than letting them run the show. Together, we will look at how the systems you live in shape your daily reality, untangling old, exhausting patterns so you can realign with what you actually value. We will focus on steady, intentional growth, building sustainable boundaries and reclaiming your energy on your own terms. Ultimately, my aim is to work myself out of a job, giving you the lasting tools and self-awareness to confidently pilot your own life.
At its core, my humanistic approach is centered on honoring the full, messy reality of the human experience. I don’t see therapy as a clinician fixing a patient; I see it as a deeply collaborative relationship built on trust, genuine connection, and mutual respect. My absolute priority is cultivating a safe, warm therapist-client alliance where you can finally take off the mask of having it all together and feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without an ounce of judgment. I believe you are already the ultimate expert on your own life, and healing begins when we stop trying to fight, fix, or perform our way out of our feelings. In this space, we work as equals to explore how you relate to your inner world, your fears, and the systems around you, helping you find your own way back to a grounded, self-reliant sense of peace.