Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 7 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
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 6+ years. I work with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and need help transitioning into adult life. I also have experience and enjoy helping women in different life challenging situations, from domestic violence to career burn-out. Besides my degree in counseling, I 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. I am knowledgeable in feminist theory and gender issues as well as a proud LGBTQ+ ally. I'm fully bilingual (Spanish and English), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified and EMDR trained.
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. En nuestra primera sesión comenzaremos por conocernos, enfocando en cuáles son tus necesidades y los desafíos a los que te enfrentas o en aquello que quieres trabajar a través de la terapia. Conjuntamente prepararemos un plan diseñado específicamente para tí y que será la guía para las sesiones siguientes, con la flexibilidad necesaria para que alcances tus metas.
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. Soy una persona empática y sensible a las necesidades de otros, con mucha experiencia ayudando como mentora y terapeuta. Traigo un bagaje de experiencias multiculturales y diversas que juntamente con mi formación me preparan para ayudar a otros a superar desafíos de la vida y encontrar esperanza, abriendo camino hacia la realización personal.
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.
Cash - $135 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I'm TF-CBT certified and have four+ years of experience with this treatment method, working mainly with adolescents.
I have been trained in EMDR and in the process 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.
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.
It is an integral part of my philosophy to approach my clients with compassion and from a non-judgmental perspective.
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.
8 ratings with written reviews
January 27, 2026
I always leave the session, feeling hopeful and ready to continue working on myself. She is great a hitting points I need to listen, she's always positive.
November 25, 2025
Very easy to talk to Great approaching. Sensitive Compassionate
October 25, 2025
Loved her. She was so welcoming and warm to talk to. Truly felt safe opening up about my emotions and felt like she was actually listening to me. Wonderful first session looking forward to continue working with Gui.