Monica Avalos

I am an experienced licensed therapist specializing in supporting high school–aged teens, young adults, and women.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. For more than 15 years, I have supported young people and their families in two major Houston area school districts, and I have worked with adults in both private practice and clinical settings, including the Family Enrichment Clinic and Texas Psychiatry Group.

Now established in private practice, I focus on supporting high school teens, young adults, and women as they navigate life transitions or experience changes that trigger anxiety, depression or grief from varied types of loss. I enjoy supporting high school teens and young adults as they work toward developing self‐esteem, healthy mindsets, and meaningful relationships. I also work closely with women navigating the mind‐body connection related to gynecological challenges such as infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, and menopause. I offer traditional in‐office and virtual sessions, as well as a non‐traditional Walk & Talk Nature‐Based Therapy option (not covered by insurance) for those willing and approved by their physician to participate outdoors.

As a native Texan and bilingual counselor, I offer services in English and can confidently support Spanish speaking clients. My goal is to create a compassionate, grounded space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is client‐centered and rooted in research‐supported modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution‐Focused approaches. I see myself as a facilitator — someone who walks alongside you as you reflect, accept, adjust, or create new ways of being. In our work together, you can expect to feel heard, seen, validated, and at times gently challenged in a safe, non‐judgmental space. My hope is that you leave each session with a deeper understanding of the barriers contributing to your struggles and the tools to build a healthier, more fulfilling path forward.

In your first session, you can expect a safe, welcoming space to share your story. Together, we’ll begin clarifying what you hope to gain from therapy and identify the goals that feel most meaningful to you. We’ll also explore the approaches and strategies that may support you as you work toward those goals, so you leave the session with a sense of direction and partnership.