

I believe that struggles with mental health can make us feel like we’re on the outside looking in — different, misunderstood, or even broken.
Many of the people I work with identify as the “black sheep” in their families or communities — thoughtful, self-aware, but carrying more than they should have to on their own.
My goal is to help you shift how you see those experiences. What feels like a weakness or flaw often has the potential to become a source of strength, insight, and growth.
I specialize in working with people who feel like they don’t quite fit in.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings to provide quality mental healthcare for those in need. I have helped individuals, families, and couples learn the steps necessary to reach their greatest level of happiness. I have worked with people of all ages who are striving to develop skills to achieve higher levels of life satisfaction. I have also supported parents in learning ways to guide their children toward greater emotional health.
Greetings, I am a therapist in private practice in the Houston, TX area. I am dually licensed as a mental health therapist and an addictions therapist.
My name is Dr. Juila Carter, and I've been practicing psychology since 2014. In addition to my doctorate degree, I am board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive therapy through the American Board of Professional Psychology. I have been serving our nation's Veteran's by working as a psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 10 years, and continue to do this full time.
Through my work at the VA I've had the privilege of working with Veterans on issues including PTSD, Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. Working at the VA has also afforded me the opportunity to continue learning cutting edge treatment strategies including trauma focused treatments, stress reduction techniques, and DBT skills.
While my primary job has been working with Veterans, I have worked with a variety of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and presenting issues. I've helped people with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma history, and adjustment concerns, in addition to personality disorders and over controlled coping styles.
In addition to my clinical work, I engage in research on the cause and treatment of personality disorders, and supervise and teach students at the VA and local university.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and kids, and while we are currently pet free, looking forward to getting a dog in the next year. I love being outdoors when it's not the height of TX summer, and enjoy listening to thunderstorms when I get the chance I enjoy reading (Stephen King is my favorite) and watching TV.
Kindness and empathy, two qualities I hold in high regard, are the pillars of my practice. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness. I have also come to understand the importance of guiding others through crises. I am here to help you realize your potential and achieve your goals, no matter how daunting they may seem.
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If this resonates, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Adia is a highly trained, dedicated, and motivated clinician. She has experience working with military veterans, retired NFL players, survivors of sexual abuse, women struggling with postpartum, and children/adolescents in academic settings. Adia is committed to raising her four children and fulfilling her life purpose of being a mental health advocate. In her personal time, she enjoys walking, weightlifting, horse riding, preparing healthy meals, traveling and reading self-development books.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have a background in both school-based and private practice settings, which allows me to support clients across different stages of life and environments. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and comfortable being yourself. I value building genuine connections with my clients and helping them feel safe enough to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and love using this model for treatment with children. I am also in the process of being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy or EMDR.
I believe healing happens in both our mind and our bodies and I work to implement different strategies into treatment in order to connect the mind and body. I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients, and look forward to helping you!
Career counseling focused on mental health in the workplace is my specialization. I help college students, job seekers and working professionals who are feeling burned out, anxious, or overwhelmed reconnect with their strengths and bring their best selves to work or school. Many of my clients juggle high expectations, relationship challenges at work or college, and ongoing stress—and feel stuck, frustrated, or held back by negative self-talk. Together, we work on recognizing these patterns, challenging self-imposed limitations, and building healthier, more confident ways of thinking.
Hi there. I’m Shelby White, LCSW, an attachment-focused therapist who sees individuals and couples in-person in Austin, Texas and virtually throughout Texas and Tennessee.
You may be highly self-aware and outwardly successful, yet feel disconnected, unseen, or stuck in old relational patterns. Like many of my clients, you may be experiencing all the confusion that comes with healing from narcissistic abuse or attachment-based trauma and yearn for more than tools to “do better”. My goal is to provide you with a space to be fully known.
I work with successful professionals and creatives seeking deeper connection, emotional freedom, and a life that feels aligned—not just productive.
If you’re ready to break out of old patterns that were developed to keep you safe in the past, you’re in the right spot. Together, we can forge a path toward the version of you that you’ve longed to become.
I offer deep work for people ready to live fully.


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