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LPC-Associate
"Angelica works with children, adolescents, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, trauma, OCD, behavioral concerns, grief, and life transitions. Using a compassionate, individualized approach that incorporates play therapy, CBT, and EMDR."
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- OCD
- Grief & Loss
Clinical Approach
- Traditional Talk Therapy
- CBT / DBT
- EMDR
- Play Therapy
Ages Treated
Angelica Reyes
LPC-Associate — Trauma Children and Adolescents Therapist
Expertise
Specialties: Child & Adolescent Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Behavioral Concerns
Clinical Approaches: Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT / DBT), Traditional Talk Therapy
Authoritativeness
Education & Certifications:
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Houston-Clear Lake
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, University of Houston-Clear Lake
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) — Texas
- EMDR Trained Clinician
Experience
Angelica works with children, adolescents, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, trauma, OCD, behavioral concerns, grief, and life transitions. Using a compassionate, individualized approach that incorporates Play Therapy, CBT, and EMDR, she creates a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where children, teens, and parents feel supported and empowered to build lasting progress.
Your First Session
Starting therapy can feel a little nerve-racking, especially if it’s your or your child’s first experience. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns, asking questions, and expressing what brought you to therapy. When working with children and adolescents under 18, I always begin with a parent consultation to better understand the child’s experiences, family dynamics, and individual needs. I believe that supporting a child also means understanding the family as a whole, and I value collaborating with parents to create meaningful, lasting progress.
Why I Became a Therapist
I became a therapist because I have always been passionate about helping others feel understood, supported, and empowered through life's challenges. I find it meaningful to create a safe space where children, adolescents, and families can express themselves, discover their strengths, and develop the tools they need to grow. Working with children is especially rewarding to me because I believe every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported, especially during the moments when life feels overwhelming. My hope is to make a positive difference, not only in the lives of the children I work with but also in the families who support them.
Deep Dive: My Specialties
Play Therapy: I use Play Therapy to meet children where they are; play is the child's primary language. Play Therapy helps children express emotions, process trauma, and resolve behavioral or psychological challenges. EMDR: I use EMDR, and Play Therapy creates a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed approach for children. CBT: I use CBT to help adolescents view other perspectives in situations, and help them connect their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and the way it affects them.
When I'm Not in the Office
When I’m not in the office, you can usually find me at the gym, enjoying a run outdoors, or exploring new food and coffee spots around town. Whenever I get the opportunity, I also enjoy traveling.