My name is Lourdes and I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the State of Texas for the past 5 years. I have worked in diverse and multicultural settings with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, State and Federal probation court mandated clients. I have provided treatment to persons with childhood adversities, sexual abuse, Attachment problems, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional distress, Bipolar, alcohol and substance abuse disorders.
As a counselor, my personal philosophy is based on a “Humanistic” approach which focuses on
“YOU” , the human-being and their positive aspects. I believe that people are essentially good, and that they are the authors of their own life. I believe in a narrative method of therapy because it separates a person from their problem.
As a Counselor, my delivery is warm and interactive, as it includes traits connected to narrative and person-centered, such as curiosity, dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard. Yet, I am also direct, which is often associated with therapeutic models very different from narrative therapy. I will strive to build a trustworthy rapport and encourage the client to draw their own conclusions and decide the path they want to take in resolving their issues.
Finally, I am aware of my readiness to help is strong because I have made it an important part of my work to practice self-care and to not allow the challenges of this field diminish the passion that drove me to this work in the first place. Jointly, the client and the therapist will mutually set goals in order to achieve the desired outcome.
You are the most important person in this relationship, let’s make it work. It will be an honor and privilege to be a part of your journey of self-discovery, exploration and help you become the best version of yourself. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 77355
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Such a great therapist that works with me. I really feel heard by her and she's given me so many great tips to deal with my anxiety & CPTSD as they come. Really challenges me where I ask and teaches me a different perspective to look at my thought patterns, behavior, and concerns. Really is phenomenal as her job!
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Maria De Lourdes for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd