Pakiza Aslam (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Here to support adolescents, adults & families through anxiety, trauma, life changes & relationships in a safe, supportive space.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Services

About My Clients

I work with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I especially support those seeking a safe, supportive space to understand themselves better, manage emotions, and build healthier coping skills. My goal is to meet clients where they are and help them work through challenges at a comfortable pace while building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

My Background and Approach

Here’s a polished version within **1000 characters**, focused on credentials + client benefit: I am a Master’s-level clinician with experience in private practice, inpatient behavioral health, and school counseling settings. This range of experience has allowed me to work with adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. Because I have supported clients in both structured clinical environments and everyday school and community settings, I understand how emotional and environmental stressors show up in real life. I use evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to each client’s needs. In sessions, we focus on understanding patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical coping skills that can be applied outside of therapy. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to manage challenges while working toward meaningful,

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy works best when it is built on safety, trust, and genuine connection. My approach is rooted in respect for each person’s unique background, identity, and lived experience. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard without judgment and supported as their full selves. I value accessibility in mental health care and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to receive compassionate, quality support regardless of where they are in their journey. I am committed to ongoing learning and using evidence-based practices to provide effective care that meets clients where they are. In my work, I am especially passionate about helping individuals and families strengthen emotional awareness, build healthier coping skills, and create more meaningful, balanced lives. I also believe in reducing the stigma around mental health and encouraging people to seek support without shame or hesitation.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Holistic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression Suicidal Thoughts
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

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