I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas and have years of experience working with a variety mental health issues and ages. I have specialized in working with the LGBTQ population, with anything from helping people through the process of figuring out their identity to relationship counseling to coping with any oppression they might face. I began my career working with individuals with anger management needs and currently have an extensive amount of experience with families and helping parents through any issues they might be facing. I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories, and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only hone in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. I enjoy using cognitive-behavioral techniques to confront anything that is standing in the way of your goals and to promote positive thinking. I am a kind-hearted and a very open-minded counselor, and am proud to be accepting of all walks of life. I am able to incorporate religion-based counseling, but am also open to individuals that are anti-religious. I am eager to help you achieve your goals and would love to hear what concerns you have. Looking for help is a monumental step towards change and I hope that I can work beside you through the next steps!

Work with me! Welcome to Betterhelp. My name is Ajibola Harris. Just refer to me as "ABBY". I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and Nevada with over of 15 years of fulfilled working experience. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2007 and obtained a Master of Human Relations degree (MHR). In 2010, I obtained my first license to practice as a Licensed Professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and started my career that same year. Over the course of my career, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, unresolved grief, and stress. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive behavioral, client-centered, humanistic, trauma-focused and solution-focused therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. A great therapeutic relationship established at the onset of meeting the client is vital to bring about the change expected, which is why finding a therapist that the client feels comfortable with is half the battle. I AM THAT THERAPIST. So, I strive to establish a great therapeutic relationship with clients that fosters a strong rapport, trust, unconditional positive regard, respect, dignity and compassion. As a non-judgmental and open-minded listener, I approach the therapeutic relationship with acute sensitivity to multi/cross-cultural factors. I constantly remind myself that the basic core of therapy is about helping people get unstuck from recurring and distruptive emotional thoughts. When this is achieved, clients appreciate the importance of therapy. Above all, I love helping people and doing so gives me the great joy to keep impacting lives. SPECIALITIES: Relationship issues, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger management, , LGBTQ+ issues, Addictions, Mood disorders, Unresolved grief issues, Self-esteem, Trauma and abuse, Codependency, PTSD, ADHD, Women ssues, Clinical Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Humanistic. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas. I have over 8 years of experience working as a psycho-therapist and life coach. I work with clients with a variety of life challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling, parenting problems, career challenges, legal problems, domestic violence, complex trauma, addiction and as well as all forms of abuse. My therapy style is empathetic , encouraging and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, and compassion. I believe in educating my clients about their specific mental health and life concerns so that can make informed choices and they are empowered to be the best version of themselves. My Theraputic Techniques that I used most often combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, person centered therapy, motivational interview therapy, solution focused therapy, family systems therapy and rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT). I will customize our dialog, and treatment plan to meet your individual and specific needs. I understand that it takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I am looking forward to working with you in the near future!

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients work through depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to addressing issues like domestic violence, mood dysregulation, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic style prioritizes creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to empower individuals to understand themselves more deeply and build resilient coping mechanisms. I am particularly committed to serving diverse communities and providing culturally sensitive support. My goal is to walk alongside clients as they navigate their unique journeys, offering genuine understanding and professional guidance tailored to their individual needs and strengths.

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, intimacy related issues, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Texas with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I will do my best to assist you in navigate your emotions and to understand them better. Self- esteem and self- worth are two main concentrations I focus on. My goal is to bring a compassionate and structured approach to working with you in overcoming your life struggles. I have been working in the mental health or healing field for 20 plus years and now want to provide you with a non- judgmental and safe place where I can help you navigate your own self struggles. I believe strength comes in many forms and is inside of everyone. It only takes that first step of courage to ask for support so I can help you find it. My expertise are helping others navigate anxiety, relationships, (pre and post) divorce or separation, many types of addictions and healing from past traumas. I will help you to exploring self-love, life purpose, and personal forgiveness while providing strategic coping tools to manage impulsivity and emotional complexity. I look forward to meeting and working with you because you truly matter. I start sessions by meeting you and inquiring about the context behind your concern. I will start session with cognitive behavior therapy then tailor therapy to you unique needs.

I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples. My work focuses on assisting clients in crisis and working with clients who are having a difficult time adjusting to change. Change comes with divorce, with a new health diagnosis, unemployment, loss, acute trauma, etc. I know the benefits of talk therapy and how a structured routine can ameliorate thoughts, feelings, and functions. It's my job to identify your steps, listen to your story, and encourage you to get on with living; this life is the life where you lead.

I am licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their challenges and strengths. With extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns, I am committed to helping people develop resilient coping strategies and meaningful personal growth. My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey. I draw from evidence-based approaches to provide personalized support that honors individual experiences and empowers clients to discover their inner resources. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, processing past experiences, or seeking to build emotional wellness, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine empathy and professional expertise. I believe in a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that recognizes your inherent capacity for healing and transformation. Together, we can work towards understanding your challenges, developing effective strategies, and creating positive change in your life.