Hi, I’m Teresa

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Mark Berg, LPC-S, and I’m here to help people feel more grounded, supported, and clear during times of stress, transition, and relational difficulty.

I’m passionate about neuroscience and thoughtfully incorporate it into the therapeutic process to support a more holistic understanding of how the brain, emotions, and relationships interact. This perspective is especially helpful in couples work, where differences in how people think, process, and communicate—across culture, gender, and neurodiversity—can easily lead to misunderstanding.

I work with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel workable—especially in relationships, family dynamics, or periods of significant life change.

I know from my training and clinical experience that meaningful change happens when people feel understood, not rushed or judged. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, practical, and paced to the client—focused on insight that leads to real, sustainable change.

If you’re ready to slow things down and better understand what’s happening for you, I invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation.

Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate | License #96007
Supervised by Mark Berg, M.A., LPC-S, CEAP, SAP

Areas of focus

I work with individuals and couples navigating . . .

Relationship and communication concerns | Anxiety and chronic stress | Depression and emotional burnout | Family-of-origin and generational dynamics | Trauma and unresolved past experiences | Life transitions and identity changes | Cultural and bicultural stressors

How I got here

How I Got Here

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in neuroscience and research. That background shaped the way I understand patterns—how stress, emotions, and relationships develop and change over time.

Later, experiencing a significant, long-term health challenge shifted my perspective in a deeper way. It clarified how essential steady support can be during life-changing transitions, especially when the path forward feels uncertain.

I was drawn to therapy as a way to offer that kind of support—to help people make sense of what they’re experiencing and to walk alongside them as they consider what comes next.

Qualifications and Logistics

Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (License #96007)
    Supervised by Mark Berg, M.A., LPC-S, CEAP, SAP
    (License #13787)

Special Training

  • Gottman Method (in progress)

  • ASRM Therapy Certification (in progress)

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Crisis intervention

  • Cultural humility and competency

Education

  • Master of Scienc in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of St. Thomas

  • Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience


Insurance

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

    *I am able to take Insurance under my On-Site Supervisor- Melody Celeste Osborne

Rates

  • $140- Individual Session- 55 minutes

  • $160- Couples/Family Session- 55 minutes

  • $50- Parent Check in Session- 30 minutes*

    *All Minors must have a parent check in session every 4 sessions

Availability

  • I offer In-Person Session in Champions on Monday and Tuesday

  • I officer In-Person Sessions in Montrose on Thursday and Friday

  • I offer Telehealth online in Texas throughout the week.

Off the Clock

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, board gaming, and knitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wherever life has taken you, Hope is still within reach.

Restoring Hope Counseling is here to walk alongside children, teens, adults, and families in Houston, TX on the journey toward healing and wholeness.