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Merlena James Turks

Therapist
12 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

There is no special formula that can erase your situation but there is a way to get through it. Although at times, what we are facing is situational, it has an effect on us internally. The purpose of Ramir's Counseling Center of Hope, PLLC, is to work with each client to expose, address and conquer whatever that may be.


I am currently licensed to practice in the state of Texas.

My approach to therapy

I recognize that one approach will not work for every person you come in contact with. Therefore, I utilize skills from different treatment approaches in order to successfully serve each individual. My approach is eclectic, but will be delivered in a structured format.

Cognitive Behaivioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Mindfulness

Motivational Interviewing

Anger Management

Client/Person Centered Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Psychotherapy

What you can expect from me

I provide individual counseling services through Telehealth/virtual services. I have experience working in an inpatient and outpatient setting, where I have served clients diagnosed with mood disorders, behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychotic disorders. I also have experience with Trauma, life transitions, Stress related disorders and suicidal/homicidal behavior.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at University of North Texas, MA (Master of Arts) at Amberton University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Therapy methods
    Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    24285 Katy Freeway Suite 300-63
    Katy, TX 77494