Therapy Session in Texas

Labrea creates a safe space where young people feel heard, understood, and capable of real change. Specializing in anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions, she uses a compassionate, growth-focused approach to help teens and young adults build coping skills and tap into their own potential.

Kids communicate through play, creativity, and emotion—long before words can always catch up. In my work with children, I use play therapy, CBT, and DBT-informed approaches to help them express what’s hard to say, manage big feelings, and build real coping tools that last beyond the therapy room. I became a therapist because I know what a difference it makes when a child feels truly seen and understood. My goal is to create that space for every child I work with—a place built on trust, play, and genuine care

Supervised by Tara Bates, MSW, LCSW-S Kristina is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who genuinely enjoys helping people make sense of life when things feel heavy, confusing, or stuck. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington and also holds a master’s degree in sociology from Temple University in Philadelphia. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stressed, or just not quite like yourself, Kristina gets it—and you’re not alone. With nearly 20 years of experience teaching at the college level and working in nonprofit settings, Kristina brings both knowledge and real-world understanding into the therapy room. She’s especially attuned to how relationships, life transitions, and larger social systems can shape how we think, feel, and move through the world. If you’re unsure about therapy or feeling nervous about starting, that’s completely okay. Kristina welcomes those conversations and believes therapy works best when you feel comfortable being honest—even about your doubts. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, including adolescents, young adults navigating change, middle-aged adults, and older adults (65+). She supports clients dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and women’s issues. Above all, she strives to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and judgment-free. Life can be really hard at times. Kristina believes that with the right support, you can build tools that help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to yourself. Her approach is collaborative and flexible, drawing from evidence-based practices like attachment-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative and solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based perspectives. She tailors therapy to your goals, values, and pace—because there’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start therapy. Come as you are. Kristina is known for her warmth, patience, and ability to truly listen. She believes everyone deserves a life with more ease, meaning, connection, and moments of joy. I am honored to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, growth, and lasting change. I am always TEAM YOU!

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work and have experience providing services in community-based and residential settings, working with diverse populations across the lifespan. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, adjustment difficulties, behavioral concerns, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. Whether supporting a child learning emotional regulation skills, a teenager navigating identity and peer stress, or an adult facing major life changes, I tailor my approach to meet each client’s developmental and individual needs. My therapeutic style is collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based. I integrate evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, and trauma-informed care. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. As a bilingual clinician (English/Spanish), I am committed to providing accessible and culturally attuned care. My goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward greater confidence, stability, and emotional well-being.

Therapy is a space to understand your emotions, slow down, and feel more in control of your thoughts. I work with children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, school stress, bullying, friendships, family conflict, identity, self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical coping tools, emotional regulation, and recognizing patterns so reactions don’t feel overwhelming. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping clients build skills to become well-functioning, confident members of society. The goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and more capable handling everyday situations at home, school, and socially. With a background in education training at Houston Christian University, I use a developmentally informed approach to meet each person where they are while fostering self-awareness, resilience, and independence.

Yvonne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in marriage and family therapy, using her violence-prevention training to bring clarity to complex dynamics. She helps clients break unhealthy patterns, strengthen communication, and navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions with compassion.

I am a bilingual clinical mental health counselor who graduated from Lamar University with a master's degree in counseling. Additionally, I hold degrees as follows: Doctorate in Bilingual Education from Texas A&M Kingsville, an M.Ed. from UT-Brownsville and a B.A. from UT Arlington. I am a certified public school educator, who served internationally and in the United States for over thirty years. I am passionate about supporting families, adults, children, people of color and culturally diverse populations. I offer unconditional positive regard and meeting clients where they are. My goal is to provide support to individuals who need help in dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and other life challenges.

Deann creates a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel truly seen and understood. As a licensed therapist associate, she works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, and relationship challenges. Using CBT, Family Systems, and client-centered care, she helps clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.