Meet Alethea

A Little About My Approach

Life can bring seasons of difficulty, uncertainty, and pain. During these times, many people benefit from working with a professional counselor to help make sense of their experiences, walk through challenges, and grow toward healing and wholeness. I have been helping clients navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns since 2012.

My counseling approach focuses on caring for the whole person—mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. I practice from a Christian worldview and welcome conversations about how faith can support healing and emotional health. I also encourage clients to consider the role of a Higher Power in restoring clarity, hope, and balance, as reflected in 12-Step principles.

I utilize evidence-based therapy methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems theory, and EMDR to address current concerns while also making sense of personal history. My goal is to help clients take ownership of their mental and emotional health and develop healthy practices that support a meaningful, fulfilling life.

I believe that simple truths, when practiced intentionally, can guide us toward healing and restore emotional and mental wellbeing.

I believe that there are simple truths that can guide and restore our mental and emotional wellbeing.

  • Asking for help is a courageous and wise thing to do

  • Happy people are not solely dependent on others for their happiness

  • In order to beat an addiction (of any type) you need teammates–a 12 step program, Celebrate Recovery, or some sort of support person/group

  • God is for you even when it does not feel like it

  • Grief is exhausting but if you commit to seeing it through, you will again experience joy and peace

  • It is not good to be alone too much

  • Loving yourself (with humility) is crucial to learning to participate in healthy relationships

  • Sleep and a healthy diet are both essential to emotional and physical health

  • There is no changing the past, but we are free to make wise choices in the present which can dramatically improve our future

  • We can change if we are motivated to and learn to make small, steady changes

  • You can overcome difficult memories & trauma and live a satisfying life

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You may also meet my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Audrey, who is often in the office and offers a calm, friendly presence during sessions.

Insurances I accept: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (please be sure that the mental health coverage is with BCBS not Magellan), CIGNA, and Optum/Oscar/United Health Care/UMR, BSWHP. Medicare coming soon—Spring 2026.

Private pay rates: If you are interested in more privacy (no reporting to insurance companies) & a reduced wait time, then perhaps private pay sessions would be best for you. I charge $170 – 140 for the first 60 minute session (based on income), and $140 – 110 for all subsequent 60 minute sessions.

Professional Memberships: Association of Mental Health Professionals AMHP (Texas based holistic counseling group), and have been a member of Christian Counselors of TX.