Maricela DuPriest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the state of Texas who works with individuals across the lifespan from children to older adults. Maricela's 33 year career as a LCSW has focused on ensuring that her clients see real progress or understand that they will learn to manage their challenges. Treatment is interactive, non-judgmental, and she recognizes that many of her clients experience emotional pain which interferes with their level of functioning therefore, she positions clients as the experts on where they are now and where they want to go. She is sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Wayland Baptist University and have been practicing for 2 years. I help children, teens, and adults with a variety of issues. I specialize in helping bariatric patients before and after weight loss surgery. In my free time, you will find me crafting or playing video games while simultaneously listening to audiobooks or hanging out with my family.

Welcome! I'm DiAna Escamilla. Please take a moment to acknowledge that you have taken the first step towards bettering your mental health—yay! I want to thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I hope my vast experience will be a good fit for you. I have been a licensed professional counselor since 1995 when I retired from the ARMY. I'm a mother of six children and understand the stress of raising children as a single parent. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have worked in various settings, collecting a broad range of experience with diverse clients. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore their obstacles to feeling emotionally healthy, and to try to understand and heal the mistreatment they have endured. We can do this in the privacy of my office or virtually.

Hello! My name is Christina. I have been providing therapy professionally for about 9 years. Whatever you might be facing, I hope that I can help you gain control of your thoughts, actions and environment so you can feel better and reach the goals you have for yourself. In a session with me we will focus our time together on your needs and finding therapeutic approaches that best suit your personality and life. I spent most of counseling years working with women and couples. My specific training has centered around eating disorders, anxiety and depression. In school I studied Marriage and Family Therapy, which is an area of passion for me. Personally, I am a wife, mother and professional who knows firsthand how challenging it can be to manage "it all". If you are feeling hopeless, uncertain or lost in life, I hope you will reach out.

Hello! I'm Rajesh, an Army veteran with a passion for hiking, meditating, and watching movies. With a great sense of humor and a genuine love for learning from others, I approach therapy as a fellow human being. I serve a diverse group of clients, drawing on my extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, family conflict, and couples therapy. Each client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs, ensuring that your therapy journey is as individual as you are. Let's work together to find the best path forward for you.

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in our soul, and sings the tunes without the words, and never stops at all." Emily Dickinson "As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I bring a wealth of therapeutic expertise and an unwavering commitment to supporting individuals and families on their unique journeys. I view counseling as a collaborative, confidential partnership where my primary role is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental space for exploration and growth. I employ a diverse array of therapy models and strategies, but I also recognize the immense power of simply listening and understanding. Together, we will delve into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, exploring their impact on both your personal well-being and your relationships with others. My approach is action-oriented and empathetic, geared towards identifying practical solutions for your current challenges, ultimately enhancing your outlook and circumstances. I understand that seeking counseling can be intimidating, and I want to assure you that my focus is not on judgment but on helping you resolve issues and make choices that align with your goals for a more fulfilling life. Sometimes, this may involve gentle challenges to facilitate personal growth, always rooted in a foundation of respect and empathy."

Hello there! I'm a Texas-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specialized post-graduate level training in perinatal mental health, trauma, insomnia, and parenting support. If you're ready to work together to reach your goals and improve your well-being, let's talk!

Are you looking for a safe environment to increase self-awareness and personal empowerment? My goal as a clinician is to create space for you to learn about your emotions and thoughts, and to explore your circumstances and strengths to build on. I have worked at Private Practice, residential facility, and out-patient Psychiatric settings. I am dedicated to building a collaborative counseling relationship that foster self-understanding and growth, and to guiding you through more rational ways of thinking and new coping skills such as DBT skills that will promote healthier balance. My counseling approach is primarily compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering based cognitive-behavioral and person-centered therapy.  I value individual differences and the importance of exploring each unique story. I am also competent to provide counseling services for Mandarin and Cantonese speaking clients. My current caseload is about 60-70 sessions per week. Please email me or text me anytime to schedule. The availability on the website may not be accurate.

My name is Albert Figueroa. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with more than 12 yrs of clinical work experience. I offer individual counseling for adolescents and adults. My treatment are focused on a holistic view, seeing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Challenge areas that I focus in treatment are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, LGBTQ+ related issues, spiritual/faith based, goal setting, weight management and body dysmorphia. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. My treatment modalities are based on your needs, using a mixture of CBT, ACT, DBT, strength perspective, faith base, and solution focus. A few hobbies of mine are being with family, watching movies and being outdoors. I have a strong passion for health and fitness. I also have a strong faith believe that has let me to care, listen, feel and serve my clients. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hello! I’m Barbara Lee, a clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Texas. I'm originally from PA and lived in NYC for over 10 years before moving to Louisiana to pursue my Master's Degree in Social Work at Tulane University. I moved with my family to Texas shortly after receiving my MSW/MPH. I've been therapist for over 15 years and have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including, depression, anxiety, life transition issues, interpersonal/relationship difficulty, caregiver fatigue, career challenges as well as individuals recovering from a history of abuse.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor living in Texas. I have experience working in public schools, prison settings, children's advocacy center, my private practice and online counseling. I enjoy helping people make changes that will benefit their best life. I work with children ages 10 and parenting skills for the family. I have several years of counseling but I know each person has his/her issues to deal with throughout the daily routine of life. My method is eclectic of many different modes of counseling rather than one direct approach that works for everyone.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking help takes courage and I am honored to support you in that process. I am an empathetic, empowering therapist. I provide my clients with a judgment free space to work through life’s challenges. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and empowering them with tools, skills and knowledge to help them achieve their goals.

Hello there! My name is Eliza and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here in the great state of Texas. I am a TCU Horned Frog at heart, but got my Master's at Hardin-Simmons University. I have been in the field for 5.5 years and have experience with eating disorders, addictions, sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, suicide, and anxiety, depression, and anger. I am always eager to meet new people and join them on their unique journey, ready to see them restore their mental health.

I became a therapist as a second career. In my first career, I worked in marketing and analytics. I graduated with a BA in Advertising with a minor in Marketing from Texas Tech University. After working in the advertising, research, and business, I started my counseling career. I graduated with my Masters in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. I have experience working with eating disorders in a residential facility and I am working on an eating disorder certification. I was a competitive runner about 10+ years ago which helps me understand athletes. Lastly, I have experience helping teen girls and women work through feelings of anxiety and depression.

Welcome! My name is Allison, and I am passionate about helping others to fully discover and grow to become their most authentic/true self. I believe it is important that we challenge ourselves and do hard work while also giving ourselves grace along the way. I enjoy working with those struggling with an eating disorder, body image distress, anxiety, and life changes. If this sounds like you, let's work together!

Hello! I'm Abel Garcia, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. My strength based approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I believe it is important to create a sense of safety and security in my practice. With safety comes vulnerability, and when we reach that space we will do our best work to help you feel seen, accepted, heard, and loved.

I love people, and I love helping people through struggles. I listen with a non-judgmental caring heart, knowing we have all struggled in different ways. I would be honored to help guide you to the first and/or next steps in your healing journey. I specialize in trauma therapy, depression, addictions and compulsions, anxiety, parenting, and Christian counseling. I started my counseling career by volunteering on teen suicide hotline about 28 years ago, and have been fully licensed as a professional counselor for over 17 years now.

Jamaika is an LCSW who utilizes a very person centered approach, however she does challenge her clients when needed. Jamaika see’s an array of clients including those who are dealing with adjustment issues due to a stressful change in their life (toxic relationships, heartbreak, divorce, new job, school, sports performance issues etc.) as well as, see clients with diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar and more. Jamaika is has experience in working with an array of clients but holds specialty in three areas: Elite & Professional Athletes, Domestic Violence, and Alcohol & Substance Use/Addictions. A little bit about Jamaika is that she is an alumni Division 1 athlete who specializes in working with current and former elite athletes of all ages and stages. Jamaika also specializes in working with individuals experiencing or have experienced domestic violence on a physical, emotional, mental, sexual and other abuse level. Lastly, Jamaika specializes in working with individuals who struggle with misusing and abusing alcohol or substances, or other addictions such as gaming addictions, sex addictions and needs assistance getting their maladaptive behaviors under control. Jamaika’s treatment modalities consist of a mix of different things which all pertain to her clients and what she best believes will help her clients achieve their goals per each presenting issue. Jamaika's common treatment modalities utilized but not limited to are: Accelerated Resolution Therapy/EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. As a counselor, Jamaika provides a judgement free zone, safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Jamaika strives to aid her clients in reaching their best self, as well as, experience a quality of life and peace within their mind and life in general. If interested and wanting to incorporate Faith Based Counseling in your session, please notify Jamaika, as she is comfortable providing upon request.

Alexis Hyde-Washmon, MS, BCBA, LPC, LMFT, LBA My experience includes 23 years in the field of mental health and behavioral analysis, working with individuals ages 12 months to over 70 years. I have been educated in theory incorporating applied behavior analysis, collaborative learning theory, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy. I have experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental challenges in outpatient and inpatient settings (including hospital, PICU, clinical, and residential), educational (school) settings, as well as in-home and community environments. I have been trained in crisis support that includes but not limited to the following: behavior management, operational definition of problem, assessing needs and concerns, debriefing during crisis, addressing basic needs, providing practical and immediate care and support, providing comfort and assistance to facilitate a state of calm, providing additional resources, services and social supports, examining alternatives, ensuring safety while protecting individuals from further harm, making a plan, and obtaining commitment. I have been formally trained in the following areas: diagnosing mental challenges and cognitive abilities utilizing a variety of tools and assessments, interfacing with clinics and insurance companies in the development of treatment plans, filing claims, formal peer review, developing IEP goals and data tracking in the school setting. I have been involved in and presented a variety of research in these areas throughout the years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and then obtained a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (with a Specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy) from Our Lady of the Lake University. I subsequently obtained licenses as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas. I attended the Behavior Certification Program at the University of Houston – Clear Lake and obtained a national certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I originally obtained a BCaBA after obtaining my bachelor’s degree and taught classes in Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston. I became a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in 2018 in Texas. Currently, I am a Ph.D. in General Psychology.

My Name is Ashlyn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. My passion for therapy and ability to connect with kids made my path to specialize in Play Therapy along with Animal-Assisted Play Therapy. I focus in Child-Centered and Gestalt Play Therapy to build children’s connections with their body and mind and build confidence in speaking about their feelings. I offer CBT practices to teens and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, trauma, and social skills. I have a diverse background working with people of all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. My goal in therapy is to build genuine connections with others and provide support and empathy to all of my clients. Outside of Therapy, I enjoy Legos, Video Games, and spending time outside going on adventures with my dogs!

Hi, I'm Emily Hoelscher, a Licensed Professional Counselor with twenty one years of experience in the state of Texas. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children both in individual and group settings. In addition, I specialize in working with couples and families. I believe the best treatment comes from establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship. You want to make sure you feel comfortable and that I am the right fit for you as a counselor. In counseling, I aim to be supportive and compassionate, while actively listening to and respecting the issues that my clients are facing. I want to meet my clients where they are at, whether it be in struggles or encouraging achievements as counseling progresses. My counseling style combines strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals. Identifying one's strengths and coping skills that can be used to help work through various issues is an important part of my therapy approach. In counseling, I want to see my clients have hope for their future, and that from the therapeutic relationship that they gain skills and confidence to manage what may come in life. If you feel like I would be the right counselor for you, I would be honored to work with you.

I’ve been there. I have been in that moment when things have become so unmanageable, frightening, and painful that I sought help from a complete stranger. Like you, I found the courage to find this page. I have been through my own process of healing and continue to journey towards positive, healthy change. I am a licensed professional trained to guide others through their own unique process of healing. I offer an authentic relationship and provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can be heard, validated, and supported. I offer warmth, insight and skills training that will assist you in meeting your needs and goals for change. As we work together, you can expect to gain new perspective, skills, and greater understanding and insight - all catalysts to the change you're hoping to experience. Change and growth can be difficult, but you can be empowered to move forward, heal, and begin living a life you fully enjoy.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have been working with families and children for over two decades as a teacher, a school counselor, and in private practice. I am here to help with the healing process and support emotions that arise through life’s many transitions. Rest assured that when working with me, you will be met with understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach.

I currently live in Texas and am licensed in Texas and Wisconsin. I enjoy a great variety of interests so it may be easiest to say I have a great appreciation for most things. Many people would describe me as having a great sense of humor and I do enjoy laughing and love hearing the laughter of others; In the very moment we laugh, for that brief instant, we forget all of our problems and find joy. It may be difficult to remain there, but if we can find if for one moment, we can find it each day. I specialize in client-focused therapy, existential psychotherapy, and mindfulness to help you find your way and explore what is meaningful to you. Website: https://begoodtomyself.com

As a counselor, I have several years of experience making true positive progress for many mental health issues. I believe that every person has a unique set of circumstances that differentiate our mental health and ways of thinking and acting. Because we all differ, I do not believe in a one size fits all approach. I believe in nurturing and fostering a strong healthy relationship that enables the expression of one’s own uniqueness, which in turn helps to promote a therapeutic mental wellness that is tailor made for each individual. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is skilled at motivating, communicating, and helping my clients find their inner strength. I work to lead clients to mental clarity and psychological wellness. Together we will make the seemingly impossible into something that is a positive reality. Gaining positive mental health sometimes takes you on a journey. I am the one to go on this mental health journey with you. Lets make this happen.