Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Cypress, TX

"Being someone who is a member of various marginalized communities, I know how difficult it is to find help."

Mieasha Edmonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of experience. She has worked with adolescents, the elderly, and adults who struggle with addiction, grief, loss, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, psychosis, and life stressors. Mieasha is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She believes that everyone deserves to be loved and understood. She is passionate about helping others heal.

Mieasha completed her Master's degree in Counseling at the Houston Graduate School of Theology. She also holds a Master of Divinity. Her experience in ministry, another helping field, has given her the skillset to help others navigate difficulties in life while providing encouragement and guidance. Her therapeutic approach is more integrative, consisting of person-centered therapy (PCT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strengths-based therapy (SBT).

Talking to a stranger can be a bit unnerving and most of us are opposed to the idea of sharing our most intimate thoughts. However, Mieasha will honor the space by being transparent, supportive, and honest. She will work to help teach you the skills you need to cope and challenge faulty thinking. If you are ready for something new, book your first appointment with her today.

"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 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.

"I understand the feeling of defeat and the desire to want to build long-lasting relationships."

Marvshricka "Sharie" Quinn is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 9 years of experience. She has worked with adolescents, adults, court-mandated interventions, and military veterans. Sharie has experience working with clients suffering from grief, anxiety, anger management, depression, and family issues including transitions.

Shari completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Jackson State University and her Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California. Her approach is to meet each client where they are and provide services that are catered to their needs. Shari utilizes multiple treatment approaches including narrative therapy (NT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).

Life may be difficult at times and we all need someone to support us to help us get through difficult times. Shari would like to be that support for you. She will not judge but will assist you in developing healthy coping mechanisms and obtaining an understanding of your own emotions and feelings. Shari looks forward to working with you to reach your goals.

"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 9 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.

"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!