Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Cypress, TX

"As a mother and experienced educator, I understand the unique challenges for today's families and teens."

Colleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in education, 8 dedicated to counseling. She strives to create a non-judgmental, comfortable environment for her clients and it is always her goal to listen and be guided by the vision that you have for yourself and your family. She is passionate about helping adolescents and teens and specializes in life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and family dynamics.

Colleen's background includes being a proud Navy Veteran. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University, a Master's in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University, and an Education Specialist Degree in Social Emotional Learning from Northcentral University.

Colleen uses a collaborative, client-centered approach to counseling with a dose of humor sprinkled along the way. We all come from our own unique journey, but it does not have to define us. Working together we will assess your goals, define objectives, and create a plan to move you to where you want to be in your life and relationships with others. Counseling is all about you learning who you are and using that information to become your best self. Schedule with Colleen today.

"My work exposure in different settings and among multicultural populations has taught me that everyone has what I call a "life backpack," which interferes with their present life. This informs my person-centered, goal-driven therapeutic approach, as I believe each individual is the main actor in their own life situation."

Frank Ogbanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in helping professions for over 30 years. Frank has treated adolescents, young adults, and adults in various settings including homes, prisons, outpatient programs, and in schools. He treats concerns like anxiety, depression, bipolar, interpersonal issues, trauma, relationship issues, communication in couples, low self-esteem, life transitional issues, grief & loss, sex offenses, and suicidal ideation/self-harm. His compassionate, goal-oriented approach shows his clients his positive regard, person-centered philosophy, and collaborative style from the initial session.

Frank has a bachelor's in economic education, a master's in educational psychology, a master's in mental health counseling, and a Ph.D. in epidemiology. He uses cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, positive psychology, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Frank believes that everyone has what he calls a "life backpack" of events, and he explores it to find solutions to present situations. Frank fosters a multicultural environment to enable his clients the freedom of expression. Frank has experienced some matters of life such as abandonment, neglect, and grief and loss—building empathy comes to him naturally.

"As a person with lived experience of emotional adversity, I believe everyone has the capability of positive change."

Debbie de la Riva is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to providing therapy, Debbie served in various non-profit organizations designed to help individuals overcome adversity through education, support, and identifying resources. Debbie is passionate about helping people discover the underlying issues keeping them feeling stuck and finding ways for people to reclaim their peace and happiness. She does this by creating a safe space, collaborating with clients on mutual goals, and helping them to identify more empowering ways of coping with adversity. She utilizes a short-term, cognitive behavior approach to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal issues, and chronic stress.

Debbie received her Master's Degree at the University of Houston in 1991. Initially, she worked as a stress management therapist in an in-patient setting teaching clients about biofeedback and relaxation techniques. After she had a child with special needs, she put her time and focus on learning about the psychosocial aspects of living with a chronic medical condition and is a nationally recognized public speaker on the subject.

Everybody needs time to pause and think about their life. Therapy is that place where you can reflect on what you have been through and how it is impacting your current life, plus make new decisions. Debbie will be able to create that safe space where you can heal from the past, navigate your present, and create your future. Make an appointment with her and begin your journey to the happiness and peace you deserve.

"As a veteran woman of color I understand the complexities of navigating and sustaining healthy relationships. "

Ashley Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Ashley is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples develop effective coping skills to successfully navigate relational challenges. She specializes in depression, relationships, domestic abuse, coping skills, family conflict, and women's issues. Ashley leverages her professional knowledge to empower, educate, and inspire individuals, families, and couples to become the best version of themselves. 

Ashley completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Our Lady of the Lake University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a U.S. Army veteran who understands the demands and stressors of military life and culture. Ashley is trained in Violence Prevention and Intervention, Life Coaching, and LGBTQ Safe Zone. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. 

The quality of our future is determined by the choices we make today. Ashley is confident in her ability to guide you through a powerful, mind-shifting process in a safe therapeutic environment. If you are ready to do the work to enhance the quality of your life, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I understand the interpersonal struggles within ourselves and our relationships; I believe we all can build on our positive strengths as individuals and as couples."

Roberta Amidei is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience. She is passionate about giving assistance and support to adults and couples to address the unique challenges they are facing and the ability to live more fulfilling lives. Roberta specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Roberta completed her Master of Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, Couples, and Family at Sam Houston State University. She has had a lifetime of real-life family and relational stressors to navigate her way through life, and she has personally reached out to reap the benefits of individual, couples, and family counseling. Her real-life and professional experience enables her to provide the tools, support, and guidance clients are seeking to begin to uncover areas of growth and move toward their full authentic potential. Roberta supports clients in using their inner resources to overcome challenges, understand and recognize growth areas, and build resilience and a greater sense of well-being. Roberta applies multiple treatment modalities, including solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems approaches.

"Life is a road of bumps and curves, and sometimes it may feel like U-turns, but together, let's discover that "road less traveled" full of beauty and inner peace," says Roberta. She is confident that through your counseling experience, you can uncover growth areas and move toward your full authentic potential. In counseling, she will support you in finding and applying your inner strengths and resources to overcome challenges, understand, and recognize those growth areas, and build resilience leading to a greater sense of well-being. If you are ready for positive change and well-being, schedule an appointment with her today!

"I believe in empowering individuals by helping them reach their full potential through emotional healing and mindful choices."

Fatima Ali is a bilingual (English, Urdu) Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with more than 2 years of experience. She also has experience working with clients dealing with a variety of struggles like depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, grief, and loss. Fatima works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Fatima graduated from Marymount University with a Master's degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse locally and internationally (Pakistan). Fatima incorporates different theoretical approaches in therapy based on the needs of her clients, but mostly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness techniques. Fatima also believes that faith and spirituality can be avenues of hope and healing and she is open to incorporating this in sessions upon the client's request.

Life can be uncertain, and Fatima is confident that she will be able to support you through those uncertainties, by helping you process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you are ready to reach out to her, she would love to walk along with you on your healing journey. Schedule your first appointment today.

"I understand that we all go through challenges in life and believe that when we feel truly seen and understood, change and growth can occur."

Linda Lopez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Linda's past work experience includes working in private practice, inpatient settings, and higher education. She works primarily with older adolescents and adults, and also has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. Linda is skilled and experienced in working with individuals who struggle with anxious thoughts/feelings, depressed mood, body image, life transitions, interpersonal conflict and communication issues, boundary issues, and shame. She also has a passion for helping clients address many types of unresolved trauma.

Linda completed both her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stephen F. Austin State University. As a counselor, Linda’s goal is to individualize treatment and meet clients where they are at. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients change and challenge their unhelpful thinking styles, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help clients increase their psychological flexibility, as well as meditation and mindfulness-based techniques.

Outside of the office you can find Linda spending time with her family, including her two German shepherds, exploring the outdoors, and trying new food! She hopes you choose to reach out so you can work together. Linda understands that sharing and being vulnerable is not always easy and would be honored to have you trust her with things that are heavy on your heart.