Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Katy, TX

"As an African-American woman and mother with experience providing service to various cultures, I have a keen awareness of the disparity in familial relationships and look forward to working with youth, adolescents, and families in my practice."

Stacy Kador is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approximately 8 years of experience in the mental health field and over 13 years of experience in the field of education. She looks forward to helping to facilitate growth in children, adolescents, and families through exploration of themselves and their goals. Stacy specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues.

Stacy completed her Master's degree at Adams State University in Colorado and her Bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University. She is a mother of three beautiful children and a former educator. Her prior experience in education along with her training and experience as a mother makes her uniquely qualified to provide guidance and facilitate growth in clients. Stacy utilizes multiple treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), grounding, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

Dealing with your family, managing the responsibilities of work, and trying to balance life, in general, can be difficult. Stacy is eager to support you on your quest for self-discovery and help you identify ways to navigate through life's stressors. If you are ready to fully commit to yourself and the therapeutic process, please schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a woman of color, I understand the stigma of always feeling that I can do it and I have to do it."

Mercedes Dantzler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience. She works well with teen boys with addressing anger management and ADHD. Mercedes is passionate with working with adult male and females who have difficulty with managing their anxiety, depression, relationship issues, social skills and trauma. She wants to ensure everyone is a healthy version of themselves.

Mercedes completed her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Alabama A&M University. She has worked at multiple substance abuse facilities with adults and teenagers assisting with creating the change they desperately seeked. She as worked in community health and gives dedications as well as grace to her clients due to being aware of environmental trauma. Mercedes utilizes multiple approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and person-centered therapy (PCT), to name a few.

Overall, Mercedes is motivated and dedicated to her clients when assisting with change, processing and growth. She will create a safe space to help process your barriers to becoming your whole self. Mercedes is a team player and she will help you through the process. Your therapy will be your safe space to experience being genuinely heard and seen.

"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 5 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.

"I empathize with how mental health challenges can disrupt our daily lives and it is my passion to create a safe space and help clients overcome these obstacles to reach their fullest potential."

Amber Huckabee is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 8 years of experience working as a mental health professional in various settings, including respite care and intensive group therapy. She specializes in assisting teenagers and young adults facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Amber takes an eclectic approach to therapy, acknowledging all clients have unique needs, learning styles, and motivation.

Amber received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking styles and teach coping strategies while employing an emotion-focused approach to build self-awareness and assist in stress management.

Amber is passionate about providing a non-judgmental space to help her clients feel safe to express themselves openly. She values educating others while assisting them in setting and achieving meaningful goals based on their needs. Amber is ready to support and empower you to reach your full potential.

"As a mental health provider, Ms. Pearson is intrinsically motivated by the desire to help those in need. Driven by a passion for witnessing the progression that individuals achieve, she values being able to join patients as they travel along the journey of change."

LaSharta Pearson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience treating anxiety/panic disorders, depressive disorders, adjustment disorders (major life change, divorce), bipolar disorders, personality disorders, issues with parent/child relationships, substance use issues, LGBTQIA+-related needs, postpartum depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia. Over the course of her life, LaSharta has found multiple ways to serve her community and brings that experience to her mind-care work, including her time spent as a corrections officer and as a member of the US Air Force.

Centered on an individually focused care philosophy, she tailors treatment to each patient’s specific needs, expectations, and goals. Ms. Pearson draws on various therapeutic modalities such as solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Ms. Pearson is grateful to have found her true calling as a therapist, noting that in many ways, the calling found her. She hopes to empower, inspire, and motivate her clients. One of her favorite affirmations is: “You are a powerful force of nature; your potential is limitless. Start believing in the power of you.” Schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a therapist, I believe communication and transparency are essential parts of healthy therapy that will help a person to reach their personal goals."

Keisha Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas. She has over 10 years of experience working with all age groups (adolescents and adults, mainly) in inpatient and outpatient treatment. Keisha specializes in helping clients with a wide range of concerns such as adjusting to life stressors, coping mechanisms, anger management, anxiety, and grief. In addition, individuals experiencing life-threatening crisis, and juveniles in the legal system.

Keisha obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Prairie View A & M University and completed her Master's degree in Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Keisha utilizes multiple modalities including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

She embraces a collaborative approach and is person-centered to best help the client. Life is a journey that is continuously changing. Keisha will create a safe space to be open so that she can meet you where you are. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.