Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 29 ratings

Guillermina ("Gui") Walas Mateo

LPC, 5 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

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 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, feminist theory and gender. I'm fully bilingual (Spanish and English), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified and EMDR trained.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm 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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

AnxietyDepressionSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My 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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 29 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 17, 2025

she was very open and easy to talk to! I look forward to working more with her.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Guillermina

June 27, 2025

Tuve mi primera cita con guillermina, y me hizo sentir que no estoy defectuosa y que valgo mucho!

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Guillermina

May 23, 2025

I chose this therapist by her name and possible background culture. I needed someone who would understand how my culture plays a role in why I was seeking therapy. Finding solutions and still maintaining healthy relationships within my family and learning to make more rational decisions instead of emotional ones or doing things according to culture and tradition knowing it’s not a relevant choice but not having a healthier option are why I chose her to help me on this journey of healing.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Guillermina