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La' Merle Rice

Therapist
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am La' Merle, a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor based in Houston, Texas. With a master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University, I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I have transitioned to various roles, including Case Manager at DePelchin Children's Center, Senior Therapist at University of Texas Physicians Health, and my current position in private practice at LTS Lamere Therapy Solutions.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in helping individuals navigate mental and emotional health challenges rooted in trauma, mental illness, or substance abuse. I employ a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centered therapy, family systems, cognitive process and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am proficient in addressing various mental health disorders, such as Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder.

What you can expect from me

La' Merle tailors each treatment plan to suit the unique needs of the individual, fostering personal growth and empowerment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Our Lady of the Lake University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at PRAIRE VIEW A&M
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Seeking Safety, Strength-Based, Multidimensional Family, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English