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Penelope Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
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832 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007
Let's Connect (346) 472-3848
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Penelope Diaz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, specializing in helping children and young adolescents navigate life's challenges. She holds a BA in Communication Arts and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.Ed in School Counseling from the University of Texas - San Antonio. Her practice addresses issues such as addiction, ADHD, anger, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, school issues, and substance abuse. Penelope uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Her background as a teacher inspired her to become a counselor, driven by a passion for building relationships and assisting individuals in problem-solving. She tailors her approach to meet clients where they are, ensuring it suits their individual needs and preferences. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
She values cultural diversity and is conversational in Spanish, enhancing her ability to connect with a broader range of clients. Committed to continuous growth, Penelope emphasizes collaboration and empowerment in her client-centered approach, providing a safe environment for clients to explore, heal, and grow.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $199
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- Optum
- TELUS Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Penelope Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Texas / 87439 Supervised by Edward Salazar (Texas / 64101) Penelope Diaz
- Attended University of Texas
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Location
Additional Location
2418 Spring Lane
Austin, TX 78703
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Penelope Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A