Flor Aponte, LCSW Clinician/owner
My areas of specialization are Trauma, Suicidality, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Life transitions, Family conflicts, couple therapy; Additional training in SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to treatment), Motivational Interview training, and Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) trained.
Quintara Spencer Vallaire LMSW CliniciAN /oWNER
My ability to connect with individuals works with a variety of issues, including substance abuse, trauma, victims of trafficking and abuse, eating disorders, family dynamics, anger management, and suicidal ideation. Using Evidence-based therapy approaches, including (CBT, MI, and DBT), to provide individual, couple, and family therapy.
Cristina Garcia
Graduate Intern
Christina is a graduate student intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a client-centered approach, Christina specializes in play therapy while also supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, self-worth issues, and trauma.Christina brings valuable experience working with at-risk youth, having served as a youth mentor for a year with TAPS Academy, an organization that collaborates with the Houston Police Department to bridge the social gap between law enforcement and at-risk youth. Other than her mentor experience, Christina has worked with children for over 5 years. As a student counselor, Christina is passionate about guiding clients through their mental health journey. Her goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. Recognizing the impact that mental health has on the community, Christina is ready to foster a positive and compassionate attitude towards all of her clients.
Sandra Mireles, LCSW Therapist
Hi my name is Sandra MIreles and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the mental health field for the past 13 years. As a social worker, I was drawn to this field because I love to help people heal and make positive changes in their lives. I am very passionate about helping teens and adults who may struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma through a collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in individualizing therapy to meet your unique needs. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This means that I help teach people how their beliefs about themselves, others, and their environment influence their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I believe that mental health recovery is a journey. I am here to help you develop tools to overcome your struggles, reach your goals, and decide on your ultimate destination.
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