LCSW, 10 years of experience
Rashan is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana – a place she endearingly refers to “as home,” residing in Texas. She is the mother of a dapper student-athlete that keeps her schedule as busy as she does herself. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor for both the state of Texas and Louisiana (LCSW-S/LCSW-BACS), she possess extensive skills in working with clients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD), substance use disorders (SUD), and trauma (with the use of ACES and Trauma-Informed Care approach). She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration Non-Profit Management providing consulting and coaching services. Recently, pushing her passion into writing by authoring her first publication Purposeful Life: A passion-driven guided journal, which is an awarding winning publication from the Distinguished Authors Guild, co-author to Taking the S of My Chest book and companion workbook, along with her newest publication My Lover My Best Friend, co-authored by her husband. Her work is truly her passion, and she allows that to drive her purpose.
In our first session, my focus is on creating a safe, welcoming space where you can begin to exhale and just be yourself. I’ll take time to get to know you—your story, your goals for therapy, and what’s been feeling most challenging or important in your life or relationships. This is a collaborative process, so there’s no pressure to have everything figured out; we’ll move at your pace. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand what’s bringing you to therapy and start identifying patterns, strengths, and areas we can work on together. Whether we’re exploring past trauma, relationship concerns, or emotional regulation, I draw from approaches like eclectic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused CBT to create a plan tailored specifically to your needs. By the end of the first session, you can expect to feel heard, supported, and have a clearer sense of direction for our work together. My goal is to help you leave with a feeling of hope—that therapy can be a safe space to heal, grow, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is its balance of depth, practicality, and genuine connection. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model—every client and couple I work with receives a personalized, integrative plan that draws from eclectic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, trauma-focused CBT, and relationship-based work. This flexibility allows me to meet clients exactly where they are, combining emotional insight with real-life tools for change. My sessions are compassionate and collaborative, creating a space where clients feel both safe and challenged—safe enough to open up honestly, and challenged enough to grow. I help clients build emotional regulation skills, improve communication, and heal from past experiences while reconnecting with their strengths and values. The result is meaningful transformation—clients often leave therapy feeling more self-aware, emotionally balanced, and empowered to live and love with intention. My goal isn’t just symptom relief, but helping clients experience lasting growth, inner peace, and more fulfilling relationships.
I’m best positioned to serve individuals and couples who are ready to heal, grow, and live more intentionally. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck—whether they’re managing the effects of trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or trying to improve communication and connection in their relationships. They’re often high-functioning and self-aware but looking for deeper understanding, practical tools, and emotional balance. My approach is integrative and compassionate, blending eclectic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused CBT to meet each client where they are. For couples, I help partners rebuild trust and intimacy through improved communication and emotional safety. For individuals, I focus on helping them regulate emotions, process past pain, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating to themselves and others. I work best with clients who are open to reflection and ready to do the inner work—those seeking not just relief from distress, but genuine personal transformation. My goal is to create a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to move from surviving to truly thriving—with greater self-awareness, resilience, and authenticity in every area of life.
In my mental health practice, I use an eclectic therapy approach because I believe every individual is unique—what works for one person may not resonate with another. Eclectic therapy allows me to draw from multiple evidence-based modalities—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness practices, and elements of psychodynamic or solution-focused approaches—depending on each client’s specific needs, goals, and stage of healing. I begin by building a strong therapeutic alliance and understanding each client’s worldview, strengths, and challenges. From there, I tailor interventions that are both holistic and flexible, integrating techniques that promote emotional awareness, behavioral change, and self-compassion. For example, I might combine CBT tools to reframe negative thought patterns with mindfulness or grounding exercises to manage anxiety in the moment. This integrative approach ensures therapy is personalized, culturally responsive, and growth-oriented, helping clients feel empowered to create lasting change on their own terms.
In my mental health practice, I use couples counseling to help partners deepen understanding, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where both individuals feel heard and valued. I integrate elements from evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to address underlying patterns in communication and conflict. I help couples identify the emotional needs driving their interactions and guide them toward developing healthier ways to express vulnerability, repair trust, and strengthen intimacy. I also emphasize self-awareness and accountability, encouraging each partner to explore how personal experiences, beliefs, and emotional triggers influence the relationship dynamic. Through this process, couples gain practical tools to navigate challenges collaboratively and sustain positive change beyond therapy. Ultimately, my goal is to help couples move from reactivity to understanding, from disconnection to closeness—building relationships that are resilient, compassionate, and authentic.
In my mental health practice, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. I find DBT especially valuable because it balances acceptance and change—helping clients honor where they are in their journey while empowering them to make meaningful progress. I integrate DBT both as a structured framework and as a flexible toolset. Depending on the client’s needs, we may focus on identifying emotional triggers, learning mindfulness practices to stay grounded, or using interpersonal effectiveness strategies to navigate conflict and maintain healthy boundaries. I often weave DBT skills into individual, couples, and even group sessions, helping clients generalize these tools across different areas of life. What I appreciate most about DBT is that it helps clients move from emotional reactivity to intentional response—building a sense of self-control, stability, and self-compassion. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel supported, learn to trust their emotions, and develop the resilience to handle life’s challenges more effectively.
In my mental health practice, I use mindfulness as both a therapeutic tool and a foundational mindset for healing. I help clients develop awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in the present moment—without judgment—so they can respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and compassion rather than reactivity. Mindfulness is woven throughout my sessions, whether through guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, body scans, or reflective pauses that help clients notice what’s happening internally. I also integrate mindfulness into other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and eclectic or person-centered approaches, so clients can connect insight with action in their daily lives. I find that practicing mindfulness enhances emotional regulation, stress resilience, and self-acceptance. It empowers clients to slow down, increase self-awareness, and build a sense of inner calm even in difficult moments. Ultimately, I use mindfulness to help clients reconnect with themselves—creating space for healing, intentional living, and genuine personal growth.
In my mental health practice, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients process and heal from the impact of traumatic experiences in a safe, structured, and empowering way. My approach begins with building trust and safety, ensuring clients feel supported before exploring difficult memories or emotions. I integrate TF-CBT by helping clients understand how trauma has affected their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then collaboratively work to reframe unhelpful or distorted beliefs that stem from those experiences. Alongside cognitive work, I incorporate relaxation, grounding, and coping skills to manage emotional distress and reduce trauma-related symptoms like hypervigilance, avoidance, or guilt. Depending on the client’s needs, I may blend TF-CBT with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and narrative techniques to honor both the cognitive and emotional aspects of healing. My goal is to help clients move from feeling defined by their trauma to reclaiming their sense of strength, safety, and self-worth. Ultimately, I use TF-CBT to guide clients toward resilience—helping them not only process the past but also rebuild hope and confidence for the future.