Get help understanding the patterns the past left behind and how to change them.
Maybe you’re the one people count on.
Or maybe it doesn’t look okay at all.
Either way, you might notice that you replay conversations long after they’re over. You keep ending up with people who take more than they give. A smell, a raised voice, or a certain kind of silence sends your body right back to something you thought you’d moved past.
Help your teen process big emotions and come out the other side more resilient.
For the one who always says “of course,” even when you mean no.
Understand where your patterns come from and build steadier connections.
For when you keep showing up for everyone, but rest never seems to refill you.
Understand what’s driving your substance use, recognize triggers, and build healthier ways to cope.
Many of the people I work with are incredibly capable. They’re responsible, funny, personable, and often the one others lean on.
Many of them are also carrying old wounds, family expectations, grief, or experiences that no one around them knows about.
I started this Houston trauma therapy because those people deserve a place where they can stop holding everything together for a while.
Together, we make sense of how earlier experiences may still be shaping your life today.
Then we turn that understanding into changes you can actually feel in your relationships and your everyday life.
You don’t have to arrive open, motivated, or sure that therapy will help.
Some of the most meaningful work happens with people who start out guarded.
See, I’ve spent years supporting people who have struggled with complex trauma…
Including sexual abuse, human trafficking, and substance use, as well as co-occurring anxiety and depression.
Hard stories won’t shock me, and you’ll never be rushed to share them.
And if and when you do share your story, you’ll be met with curiosity and compassion, never judgment.
Book your free 15-minute consultation below, or call (346) 560-5843. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
We’ll schedule your first online session. You decide what to share and when. There’s no script to follow and no wrong way to begin.
Over time, most people find that the past feels lighter, their relationships feel steadier, and they can finally get to just be themselves without feeling guilty.
Hi, I’m Shani.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, and I work with teens and adults with complex trauma.
I recognize how much it can take to reach out for support after loss or a blow to one’s self-esteem.
I’ve also had to suppress my emotions and know what it’s like to perform being “Okay.”
And my own life experiences are one of my biggest advantages as a therapist…
Because I’m not just a therapist who nods along and pretends to understand.
I’m someone who knows firsthand what this feels like.
Therapy with Shani can be covered by insurance or paid privately, whichever works best for you.
Payment options include HSA cards, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
Inquire about other insurance options.
Initial session (60 minutes)
A sliding scale is available for those who qualify.
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna & Evernorth, Optum, and Quest Behavioral Health.
I work with many people who pay privately, and I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible partial reimbursement.
Most people leave this short call feeling more confident that they can handle their challenges.
If something feels heavy or hard to carry, that’s reason enough to reach out.
You don’t need a dramatic event or a diagnosis to deserve support.
Many people come in saying, “Others have it worse.”
Your experience still matters.
Sometimes therapy stays on the surface.
Sometimes the fit just isn’t right.
I focus on building a real relationship first, then on understanding the story underneath your patterns, so the changes you make can actually last.
The free consultation is a good way to see if this feels different for you.
Not at all.
You set the pace. We’ll build trust and safety first, and you’ll never be pushed to share more than you’re ready for.
Yes.
Many teens start out reluctant, and that’s okay.
I don’t force teens to open up.
I meet them where they are and let trust build over time.
And most of the time, once the teen goes to therapy a few times and sees what it can offer, they start to like it.
Teens need privacy for therapy to work, so most of what they share stays between them and me. There are some exceptions, however. If your teen wants me to involve you, or if I sense they are a danger to themselves, I will involve you as the parent.
On the free 15-minute consultation, we can also talk about what gets shared with parents and how.
As of right now, I only offer online therapy to people in Texas.
Sessions are around 50 minutes.
Some sessions are about something specific that happened that week.
Others are about slowly understanding a pattern that’s been around for years.
Either way, you’ll leave with a little more clarity and something to try in your real life to create change.
Yes.
I’m in-network with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna & Evernorth, Optum, and Quest Behavioral Health.
If your plan isn’t listed, you can still work with me by paying privately…
And I can provide a superbill for possible partial reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
Inquire about other insurance options.
Sessions cost $150.
A sliding scale is available for those who qualify.
If you’re using insurance, your cost will depend on your plan’s copay or deductible.
Simply book a free 15-minute consultation using the form above, or call (346) 560-5843.
It’s a low-pressure conversation where we’ll see if we’re a good fit and talk through any questions you have.
There’s no commitment required, and you don’t need to have the right words.
Many people say that just saying what’s going on out loud helps more than they expected.
Book your free 15-minute consultation and take one small step toward feeling more like yourself.
