I am a License Professional Counselor and a License Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families to help them find resolutions. I have worked with individual that have a wide range of concerns that include addiction, communication issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting problems, career challenges and anger management. I have also helped individuals who struggle with managing their emotions and those suffering from grief and loss.
My therapy style is compassionate and engaging. My approach is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and acceptance commitment therapy. I am committed to helping you overcome you difficulties. I provide a safe space to listen to your concerns and a treatment plan that is unique to you.
I commend you for taking the first step to make changes in your life. With your desire and willingness to begin therapy we can start this journey together.
I look forward to assisting you in your journey to success.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 79111
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Wonderful! Doesn’t beat around the bush. Very kind, helpful, and a fun energy.
Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Ercelia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Great listener.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Ercelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Incredibly kind, patient and understanding. Really gets to know you and what leads to receiving the right help. Been through many specialists but she’s been able to actually help.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Ercelia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Ercelia is a fantastic therapist. She is so easy to talk to and I feel so comfortable speaking with her.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Ercelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue