My name is Josalynn Cartagena and I am an LPC. I graduated from CA-CREP accredited Sam Houston State University in 2018 in school counseling. After graduating, I began working in public education as a middle and high school counselor. I also worked for a tutoring company doing behavioral coaching for youth and for another private practice seeing clients of all ages. In 2023, I started my own bilingual virtual private practice, Sol Shines On, PLLC to help people find hope and feel valued, heard and understood to discover a better outcome for their life and future. I use the modalities of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person Centered Theory and EMDR to process negative memories. I am constantly striving to grow myself with continued education, certifications and specialties to expand my knowledge as a counselor in ways I can continue to help you grow.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session we will go over all your intake paperwork to help me properly diagnose you and discover what your goals for counseling are so I know how to best help you. We will also discuss formalities to help you understand the process and how our sessions will look.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have the ability to make my clients feel heard, validated, understood and cared for. Empathy and warm regard is one of my greatest skills as well as building a great therapeutic relationship with you. My greatest strength is being your side kick advocate as far as hope and shifting to a positive mindset until I teach you the skills to successfully do this for yourself.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I specialize in serving adult women struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, boundaries, and relationship issues. I was also a middle and high school counselor for 5 years and really understand and know hot to connect with our youth and all the issues they face today. I will gently guide you, yet affirm and challenge you at the same time to help you process, overcome, have hope and become the best version of yourself.

About Josalynn Cartagena