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Mireya Tamez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 1992. Mireya has an MA in Clinical Counseling from St. Mary's University. Mireya is able to help clients by meeting them where they are in their journey and by exploring with each individual a wholistic wellness model that fits their needs. Outside of work, Mireya enjoys spending time with family as well as binge watching on HULU and Netflix, meeting with friends for brunch, and weekend getaways with family.

I am Andrea Latham, LMSW (Supervised by Charmaine Pigue, LCSW-S). I am a compassionate, empathetic, and active listener with previous experiences working with individuals, families, and groups. In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy. I am currently working toward obtaining my LCSW by offering psychotherapy and telehealth therapy. My focus is on anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a safe space where you can be vulnerable and authentic. My desire is to help you become the best version of yourself and reach a healthy overall well-being.

My style is collaborative, supportive, and eclectic. I have shaped my theoretical framework with over 25 years of counseling experience in both public school and private practice settings. My goal is to create a safe environment where we can work toward achieving your goals, renewing hope, discovering hidden strengths, and building healthy ways of coping with life struggles. I enjoy helping people find peace by including meditation, mindfulness, art, play, self-compassion, and gratitude in our work together.

My primary area of focus is on depression and anxiety and attempting to alleviate and reduce symptoms while also building a strong foundation to be able to cope with events that may be inevitable. The goal of our time together will be to help nurture healthy change with you in mind by learning about you as a person and your emotional needs and reducing negative feelings of anxiety, anger, guilt, and shame. I hope to connect with you and start work to help you work on a continuous path of seeking clarity, peace, and well-being.

I work with individuals of all ages. My specialties are relational healing, effective communication, and setting boundaries. I also help individuals in life transitions, teaching coping skills as they navigate through difficult times. I help women find their identities in a healthy, biblical manner.

I provide services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-focused approaches. I have years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I've worked in inpatient behavioral health, mobile psychiatric assessment, and HIV case management capacities. I've also worked with service members and their families around issues related to military life, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Typical concerns I address through counseling include anxiety, depression, work/school stressors, and relationship stressors. Helping my clients achieve balance in life and feel supported is my main goal.

I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction. I am passionate about walking alongside people on their journey to reevaluate their relationship with substances, as well as finding and maintaining sobriety. My personal life experience paired with my counseling experience has prepared me to be able to offer empathy, support, and encouragement to those who are currently struggling. My style is collaborative. I'll offer feedback, tools, and skills to help you see new perspectives and overcome daily challenges.

My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I will tailor our discussion and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.  I let clients explain their situation and then guide them to develop their goals. I create an environment where clients feel comfortable with sharing their issues and concerns. It takes courage to seek assistance with facing personal issues and taking the first steps toward making a change. If you are ready to take that first step, I am here to assist you in reaching your goals.

In a world filled with unrest, unwanted chatter, societal pressure, and overwhelming obligations, as a therapist, I sit with clients and listen to their hurts, needs, and desires. I help them to make sense of all the things that rob them of their peace. My job is to help clients unburden themselves and find strength within. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an organized, short-term, present-oriented psychotherapy for solving current problems and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I also incorporate coping skills and behavioral changes.

I provide a warm atmosphere where you can talk about what’s on your mind; feel heard, accepted, and if you're ready, empowered to begin the next steps toward the changes you desire. We will discuss your goals during the first visit and together come up with a plan of action to make them happen. Many clients by this stage have been struggling for a long time. They can’t even imagine that they could be free of their troubling symptoms.

Feeling STRESSED and OVERWHELMED? Feeling Lost and Confused? Are you tired of the lack of communication with your loved ones? Tired of feeling STUCK? I can HELP. I have spent the last 15 years helping adults and adolescents feel better. I have helped adults and adolescents with problems such as: anxiety/stress, depression, ADHD/mood disorders, self-esteem issues, social problems, communication problems, relationship issues and life transitions. I am dedicated to your sense of well being and I aim to provide a safe environment for you in the most practical and effective way to facilitate change.

I believe in empowerment, and in my practice, I bring compassion, honesty, and mutual respect. My focus is on helping you identify your own strengths and internal resources, and build the skills needed to live your fullest life. I believe that it is a privilege to be trusted with your story and know that within each being, there lies a great deal of strength. Sometimes, we just need someone to help us unlock and see that strength.

Elaine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 1987; however, quickly discovered that she wanted more. She went back to school and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: Guidance and Counseling; both from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has specialized training to include play therapy techniques, trauma and abuse, trauma informed care, conduct disorders, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She became an LPC Supervisor in 2006.

I am a bicultural, social justice-oriented, Latina therapist with a focus on supporting folx in navigating the stress and trauma experienced in a system that was not created for us. I am here to help you unpack the complex emotions that arise when living in an identity that's "othered". I have experience working with diverse issues and populations including Cultural/Racial Identity, Systemic Oppression, Immigrants, Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC), Polyamory/Non-Monogamy/Open Relationships, Life Transitions, LGBQ+ (Sexuality),Transgender Allied, Insomnia/Sleep, and Chronic Health Conditions.

I have over 13 years of experience providing person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally informed psychotherapy. I've provided services to a wide range of clients including adults, geriatric populations, BIPOC and Black-identified, LGBTQ+, and youth. I utilize psychodynamic and evidenced-based approaches to support my clients in their healing journey. My approach is collaborative, relational, and supportive in guiding clients as they set and meet their goals.

I work alongside my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My goal is to assist individuals in learning new healthy skills to address and redirect negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

Sandra Y. Alaniz is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2010. She earned a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health from Webster University. Her Bachelor’s Degree is in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sandra offers a trusting, nurturing, and supportive environment to enable you to gently to explore and begin your healing journey.

I provide culturally humble treatment to clients from all walks of life. I have over 17 years of experience in various healthcare and educational settings. I utilize different counseling techniques such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to treat various needs including depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, stress, and women’s issues. I offer a safe, warm, and encouraging space for clients. I wish to help clients overcome obstacles so they can be happier and more confident in their lives.

Do you feel misunderstood or unheard? Are you feeling stuck or unmotivated? Do you struggle with negative self talk? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you having a hard time navigating life after trauma? If so, let's work together to gain back the control that you desire and deserve to have! We will work together to identify goals, develop positive coping skills, and collaborate on a plan to strengthen your mental well-being so that you can continue to thrive. Allow me to walk with you through this journey, I want to help you get through this moment feeling valued, empowered and free!