Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Corpus Christi, TX

"I work to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for exploring areas of growth where you want to make changes."

Brian Sharp is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, mental stress, and other issues that can hold people back. Brian believes everyone has a unique desire and ability to grow and develop, and he enjoys helping others on their journey.

Brian completed his Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lamar University. Depending on client needs and goals, he utilizes dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing.

Brian fosters a client-therapist relationship based on acceptance, understanding, and respect. He will work with you to help clarify your needs and expectations, and then collaboratively develop a plan to achieve your goals and support your growth and healing. Together, you will explore sources of problems and discover solutions to help you heal.

"Using evidence-based approaches, I hope to provide a space where you can feel heard and encouraged. I like to bring in therapeutic gaming to help navigate life's adventure and process hardships in a safe space."

Claire Donofrio is a queer Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. Claire has worked in schools and a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents, providing services for kids and teens expressing concerns with anxiety, depression, identity/LGBTQIA+, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, family tension, and trauma. Claire has also provided case management in the school setting to assist with school support for children and adolescents.

Claire earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is a certified Therapeutic Game Master. To navigate difficult experiences and/or feelings, Claire uses Dungeons and Dragons, board games, and video games. Claire also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and expressive arts.

Sometimes it's hard to navigate what life has put in our paths and it is scary to feel like we're doing it alone. Holding the lamp to light the way, Claire encourages clients to sort through the choices ahead of them in a safe space. It can be hard to ask for help, but it can also be the first step down the path that leads to growth and change.

"''As we become aware of ourselves as storytellers we realize we can use our stories to heal and make ourselves whole.'' – Susan Wittig Albert"

Angel Byrd is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 4 years of experience. She specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and seniors manage depression, anxiety, life transitions, and major or chronic illness diagnoses.

Angel believes people do not exist in a vacuum, and that we are part of everything around us. Our experiences in the world create a lens of how we see ourselves, and we have the power to write new narratives that are more conducive to the type of life we wish to live. Angel meets clients where they are and works collaboratively toward their goals.

Angel received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, positive psychology, and a Humanistic approach.

What if life could be different? What if it didn't have to be this way? A world of possibilities is waiting to be explored and Angel would be honored to explore with you. Schedule an appointment and take your first step toward a happier existence today!

John Joslin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LPC-S, CCTP) from the International Association of Trauma Professionals with over 20 years of experience and success. John has experience working with adults who are suffering from anxiety, trauma, PTSD, abuse-related issues, low self-esteem, risky sexual behaviors, and oppositional defiance-related issues. 

He earned his Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University) and is experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting techniques. John has experience working in a residential treatment center, private practice settings, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and foster home residents and parents. 

He brings a common sense approach to therapy, utilizing a person’s strengths and motivation to facilitate change. John has extensive experience working together with children, adolescents, adults, and families to help them address life's obstacles together, as a team. 

"As an African-American woman and mother with experience providing service to various cultures, I have a keen awareness of the disparity in familial relationships and look forward to working with youth, adolescents, and families in my practice."

Stacy Kador is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approximately 8 years of experience in the mental health field and over 13 years of experience in the field of education. She looks forward to helping to facilitate growth in children, adolescents, and families through exploration of themselves and their goals. Stacy specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues.

Stacy completed her Master's degree at Adams State University in Colorado and her Bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University. She is a mother of three beautiful children and a former educator. Her prior experience in education along with her training and experience as a mother makes her uniquely qualified to provide guidance and facilitate growth in clients. Stacy utilizes multiple treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), grounding, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

Dealing with your family, managing the responsibilities of work, and trying to balance life, in general, can be difficult. Stacy is eager to support you on your quest for self-discovery and help you identify ways to navigate through life's stressors. If you are ready to fully commit to yourself and the therapeutic process, please schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a trauma survivor, I seek to help others in their journey to healing in a trauma-informed, solution-focused, person-centered approach."

Dr. Peta-gay Ledbetter is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) who has 16 years of experience as a psychotherapist providing care to adolescents, teens, and adults. Dr. Peta is most passionate about women’s issues including postpartum depression (dissertation) and treating survivors of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and domestic violence. Trauma, complicated grief, LGBTQIA, codependency, self-harm, infidelity, abortion recovery, and foster care are some of the uncommon topics that she has addressed in therapy.

Dr. Peta completed Doctor of Philosophy degrees (PhDs) in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences at the University of Houston. She has been an Adjunct Professor since 2008 and a Counseling Supervisor since 2013. Dr. Peta has also been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 1991 and has Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and medical training background. She completed post-doctoral studies in 2019 for Global Mental Health and Trauma at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Peta is experienced in treating a diverse population as well as issues in a culturally competent manner.

Dr. Peta seeks to establish a warm and caring therapeutic relationship with all clients, building on their own individual strengths and adding to coping skills, improving communication, and working collaboratively to meet the clients’ goals for therapy. She has a person-centered approach that is both trauma-informed and solution-focused. Dr. Peta holds certifications and training in multiple therapy interventions such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trust-based relationship intervention (TBRI), marriage and family, and sand tray. Interventions are tailored to the needs of the individual client, couple, or family. 

"On the journey called "life" I believe we are all traveling a path."

Christina Roy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LPC, LCDP) with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in treating young adults and couples dealing with concerns or conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, drug addiction, LGBTQIA+ issues, anger management, work-related stressors, as well as parenting, and autism.

Christina received her Master’s degree from Texas & M Commerce and is currently working toward her Ph.D. In Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University. Her therapeutic style is person-centered, open, and eclectic, based on the needs of each client.

Christina believes in unity and multiculturalism, and acceptance of other cultures and ideas. Her goal is for you to feel comfortable and not judged. The more you are comfortable, the better the experience. Christina looks forward to working together as a team to understand and resolve the challenges you're experiencing.