Hola/Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Houston TX. I received my MS from University of Houston Clear Lake, and I have been practicing for 5+ years. I work with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and need help transitioning into adult life. I also have experience helping women in different life challenging situations, from domestic violence to career burn-out. I also hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies and I'm a former academic with extensive training and expertise in cultural identity issues due to migration, feminist theory and gender issues. I'm fully bilingual (Spanish and English), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified and EMDR trained.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and I will focus on learning about you and specific needs and challenges you're facing. I will meet you where you are and prepare a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I'm empathetic and compassionate with extensive experience in helping people, particularly minorities, overcome life-challenges, find hope and a path towards feeling fulfillment in their lives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I'm passionate about working with adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing life-transitions, and /or dealing with trauma, depression and facing cultural challenges, such as acculturation, trauma due to microaggressions or discrimination.
About Guillermina ("Gui") Walas Mateo
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I'm TF-CBT certified and have four+ years of experience with this treatment method, working mainly with adolescents.
EMDR
I have been trained in EMDR in 2022-2023 and in the proces of being certified. This treatment method is very effective with clients who have experienced trauma and have difficulty processing through traditional talk-therapy based methods.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have been trained and ususally integrate Mindfulness-Based therapy and DBT to my practice, particularly when assessment proves this approach could be benefitial for the client.
Compassion Focused
It is an integral part of my philosophy to approach my clients with compassion and from a non-judgmental perspective.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
It is one of my priorities to approach my clients from a culturally sensitive standpoint. I strive to continously educate myself, strengthen my cultural awareness and keep an open mind to prevent any type of cultural bias.