Clarissa Almaguer, LPC-Associate*

Clarissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. As a native Houstonian, she is deeply committed to her community and passionate about providing trauma-informed care to those in need. With a strong dedication to helping others, Clarissa utilizes her training and compassionate approach to support her clients on their journey to healing and well-being. Her empathetic nature makes her a trusted and effective counselor in the field of mental health.

Clarissa is dedicated to supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and nurturing environment where her clients can explore their feelings and develop coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges while feeling heard and supported.

For her younger clients, Clarissa believes in a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, working closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each child/adolescent. When working with adults, Clarissa’s therapeutic style remains holistic and is client-centered, empowering individuals to explore their inner world and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

“My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe, judgment-free zone to allow my clients to explore themselves and their experiences to gain insight and momentum to reach their goal potential. Working through the nuances of life can be difficult and scary… but you are not alone, and I hope to be a member of your team to support you through them”

Specialties

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Dialect Behavioral Therapy
  • Relationships and/or domestic violence
  • Trauma and grief
  • Behavioral and social challenges

Payment

Clarissa’s private pay rate is $75. She is not accepting insurance at this time. As always, our sliding scale application is available for all counselors.

To schedule an appointment with Clarissa please call our office at 713-402-5046.

*Supervised by April Henderson, LPC-S