Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Midland, TX

Joevany Sanchez is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, who is being supervised by Deidra Fuller LPC-S, and has been a resident of the Permian Basin since 2013. She enjoys helping pre-teens, teens, and adults of all ages. Joevany specializes in depression, grief, anxiety, divorce, life changes, and relationship issues.

Joevany earned her Master of Counseling at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Living in the Permian Basin, she understands the lives of the people of the region and how stressful living here can be. This enables her to connect with and guide her clients. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, sand therapy, and play therapy.

Learning how to cope with change can sometimes prove to be difficult. Therapy is a great gateway toward learning to cope with the loss of a loved one, change of work/school, going through a different stage in your life, or any kind of challenges you may face.

LPC Associate Supervised by Deidra Fuller LPC-S

Maryam Farahvashi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, emotional challenges, and trauma recovery. She is passionate about helping clients gain insight, build resilience, and reclaim their inner peace. Maryam fosters a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to express themselves, explore patterns, and grow. Her client-centered approach is rooted in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and clinical excellence.

Maryam earned her Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. She integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness, to help clients manage stress, process emotions, and achieve personal goals. Her approach emphasizes safety, trust, and self-awareness as foundations for meaningful growth.

Everyone faces challenges, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Therapy offers a space to feel heard, supported, and empowered. If you're feeling overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to, Maryam is here to help. Support is just a conversation away.

Leanette Burns is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and an Addictions Counselor with over 18 years of combined experience in human services and counseling. She is passionate about helping others with the everyday life stuff that gets in the way of living a fulfilling life. She has experience in working with those who abuse substances, those who love someone who abuses substances, estrangement, anxiety, teens in foster care, teen issues, trichotillomania, legal issues, first responder issues, and general life issues.

Leanette completed her Master's in Clinical Counseling at Bellevue University in Omaha, NE. She has had many life experiences that give her the ability to meet people where they are and empathize on a deeper level. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Leanette utilizes multiple treatment approaches including substance use treatment, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

Life is sometimes hard and confusing, and we all run into times when we need someone to talk to, someone who will listen. Leanette is confident that she can support you through the challenges that life often throws our way. She can help you gain new insight, change thought processes, and learn techniques that will help you to live a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to chat, schedule an appointment with Leanette today.