Meet the Therapists & Team
Janette D. Macias
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S),
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Being a young adult can be so tough if you don’t have a good support system in place, including someone you can really talk to about your worries and your dreams. I remember seeing friends struggling and often found myself being the person they turned to when they needed validation and guidance. This is what started me on the journey to becoming a therapist. I have found that I still love being that “person” for others. I enjoy being their sounding board and helping them learn to navigate this stressful, but also exciting time in life. My love of art, and it’s ability to express our deepest experiences when words fail us, then lead me to incorporating art therapy.
I have a passion in working with young adults, adults, and new mothers who struggle with transition points, stress management, boundaries, and identity exploration which includes sense of purpose, career, self and gender. I offer my clients a space to be truly seen and heard just as they are; messy, creative, and eager to take on life.
My mission is to help my clients find balance in their lives, confidence in their abilities, and embrace the power of their creativity in order to find unique solutions to their struggles.
Treatment Approach
By taking an eclectic approach to my therapy practice, I can tailor the therapeutic experience to each individual in order to help them reach their goals. I incorporate humanistic, person-centered, cognitive, and art therapy approaches in my work with clients to help them break old patterns and learn new ways of handling life. By taking this approach to treatment my client’s notice an improvement in their quality of life, ability to manage life stressors, self-esteem and self-confidence and healthier emotional boundaries. Client’s also report a reduction in symptoms of distress such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, isolation, and emotional dysrergulation.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the State of Texas (LPC-S)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Boston College - Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MA)
University of Florida- Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Minor in Art History (BA)
Perinatal Mood Disorders Trained- Postpartum Support International
American Counseling Association- Member
Texas Mental Health Counselors Association- Member
American Art Therapy Association- Member
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Boston College - Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MA)
University of Florida- Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Minor in Art History (BA)
Perinatal Mood Disorders Trained- Postpartum Support International
American Counseling Association- Member
Texas Mental Health Counselors Association- Member
American Art Therapy Association- Member
Minette Hand
Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A),
Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)
Supervised by Janette D. Macias, LPC-S, ATR-BC, LMHC
Do you struggle to trust yourself, validate your own needs and feelings, or set boundaries? Did you grow up with an unavailable, unpredictable, or critical parent? Are you quick to take responsibility and blame yourself for relational struggles? My clients are seeking clarity, healing, and empowerment. Perhaps you’re longing to address these issues, process a painful loss, or find freedom from limiting patterns and beliefs. Often, we are navigating relationships, dating, family conflict, career choices and satisfaction, and hopes for the future.
Sometimes we disconnect or build unhealthy coping mechanisms to maintain feeling safe in our own bodies. Becoming more mindful of our bodies can offer us a source of inner-knowing and powerful healing. I utilize mindfulness-based and somatic practices to help inform clients where they hold their emotions and help them move through it.
In the therapeutic process, I consider the whole person and view each of my clients from a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, using an attachment-based approach, body-based practices, as well as art therapy. I hold the assumption that everyone has been impacted by past events, experiences, and emotions. I integrate practical tools according to each client's need.
Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task. I would love to connect and learn more about what you are seeking, and together we will explore if we are a fit to engage in this impactful work.
Accepting new clients with Cigna and Aetna insurance in Texas as well as self-pay clients.
Sometimes we disconnect or build unhealthy coping mechanisms to maintain feeling safe in our own bodies. Becoming more mindful of our bodies can offer us a source of inner-knowing and powerful healing. I utilize mindfulness-based and somatic practices to help inform clients where they hold their emotions and help them move through it.
In the therapeutic process, I consider the whole person and view each of my clients from a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, using an attachment-based approach, body-based practices, as well as art therapy. I hold the assumption that everyone has been impacted by past events, experiences, and emotions. I integrate practical tools according to each client's need.
Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task. I would love to connect and learn more about what you are seeking, and together we will explore if we are a fit to engage in this impactful work.
Accepting new clients with Cigna and Aetna insurance in Texas as well as self-pay clients.
Qualifications
Master of Arts Counseling / Art Therapy from PennWest University (Edinboro, PA).
Minette is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#93157)
Provisional Art Therapist (#23-370).
She is experienced in serving adults, teens, and children eight years of age and older.
Minette has experience working in private practice, nonprofit agencies, community mental health, and running art therapy groups for pediatric behavioral health hospital outpatient units and retirement communities.
Minette is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#93157)
Provisional Art Therapist (#23-370).
She is experienced in serving adults, teens, and children eight years of age and older.
Minette has experience working in private practice, nonprofit agencies, community mental health, and running art therapy groups for pediatric behavioral health hospital outpatient units and retirement communities.
Lori M., Office Manager
Lori is our awesome office manager who is empathetic, attentive and here to help! She takes care of scheduling, voicemails, emails and benefit checks among other virtual assistant tasks. She helps keep things running smoothly around here.
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