Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Katy, TX

"As a first-generation Filipino-American, I bring a personal understanding of navigating cultural identity and sense of self while unlearning the mental health stigma many of us were raised with."

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master's in Social Work and several years of experience across a range of settings, including individual counseling and suicide prevention programs in rural Texas schools. I work with children and adolescents navigating self-esteem, trauma, social challenges, anxiety, depression, coping skills, and behavioral issues, as well as adults facing trauma, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, and depression. My clients are often seeking space to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop tools for lasting change.

I integrate DBT and CBT for practical coping skills, play therapy for younger clients, and psychodynamic work to explore deeper roots of struggle through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens. Using motivational interviewing, I meet clients where they are, helping them build insight, resilience, and lasting change at their own pace.

Whatever brought you here, know that reaching out takes real courage, and you don't have to carry it alone. As someone who understands the cultural weight placed on silence and strength, I hold space for you to feel seen, respected, and understood, as you are. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you take this next step toward healing.

"As an individual who has experienced recent transitions, in my personal and professional life, I can understand how life's experiences can be overwhelming at times."

Shandrieka Poree Vallare is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and seniors to better manage their anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, relationship difficulties, coping skills, life transitional issues, academic problems, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and women’s issues.

Shandrieka earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Southern University—New Orleans. She's an active listener who enjoys engaging with her clients as they work together towards identifying and achieving short and long-term goals. Shandrieka utilizes various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, person center therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. From professional experience, she knows that improving one's behavioral health can lead to increased quality of life, healthier families, more satisfying personal relationships, and stronger communities.

Shandrieka is passionate about helping people overcome life's difficult challenges and is dedicated to assisting individuals with developing new insights and coping skills. She'll work with you to begin the process of transforming and improving your mental health. As an individual who has experienced challenges and obstacles within her personal and professional life, she understands how negative experiences can be overwhelming at times. Shandrieka will partner with you to devise a personalized treatment plan that sets you on the path to success and addresses your needs as a client.

"Welcome! You have now taken the first step in our journey together. I'm honored to have you here and look forward to working with you."

Meghan Paravi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She treats clients of all ages who are struggling with life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and grief, among other concerns. Meghan strives to look at each client individually, as they are the expert on their life. Her practice is rooted in the belief that individuals possess inherent strength and resilience. Meghan is committed to creating a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

Meghan earned her Master’s in Counseling from Loma Linda University. She collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies and techniques tailored to their unique needs, promoting personal growth and positive change. Meghan uses approaches including exposure response prevention, experiential therapy, expressive arts, and psychoanalysis.

Meghan partners with clients to discover life beyond “existing” or “surviving” in broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. She will walk alongside you, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and happiness to reach your fullest potential.

"It is our differences that enrich our well-being and that of the communities in which we live. I believe in harnessing what makes you unique to support your goals across multiple life roles."

Stella Teyegaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor who nurtures a passion for helping individuals honor their natural strengths and embrace life more purposefully. She has 6 years of experience working with adults grappling with a broad range of mental health concerns, including anger management, anxiety, burnout, dependency, depression, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, impulse control, stress, and trauma. Because past hurts and losses are not always surface-level, Stella promotes an environment of safety for clients to explore experiences, behaviors, and feelings.

Stella has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master’s in Health Administration from Suffolk University. She adopts an integrative approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and parts work.

Do you feel disconnected? Does it seem like you are moving through life without a felt sense of meaning or purpose? Stella believes that each person possesses the wisdom and strength to handle adversity. Take the first step toward healing and reach out to Stella today.