Therapists in Pearland, TX

Do you feel down for no reason? Are you in a relationship but feel like losing the connection? Do you constantly fight with your partner or family over the same issues, making you frustrated and wanting to give up? You’re tired of living like this, wondering how your relationships fall apart. You desire effective communication that doesn’t automatically lead to nasty arguments. You are longing to get the spark back in your family and relationships. You know that something needs to change.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you, as stated by Dr. Maya Angelou, resonates deeply with our mission at Elvive Psychological Services. Founded by Dr. Birla, our practice is dedicated to empowering individuals to have a voice. Our therapists act as catalysts in your journey, offering a safe and supportive environment to foster psychological flexibility amidst life's trials. Committed to inclusivity, we serve a diverse population with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Our clinical approaches are rooted in evidence-based and culturally sensitive care, customized to meet needs of each client.

You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.

Crisis and adversity are opportunities to learn about what we value, need, and want the most. People of all ages seek therapy during emotional crisis. Therapy is about learning to cope with the anxiety and/or depression that results from academic, social, and emotional stress. I specialize in helping individuals formulate a 'return to normalcy' plan. In addition to offering therapies that work like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I value the relationship with the client and believe that the relationship is key in helping people reach their goals.

I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.

Deciding to start the journey towards mental wellness can be very daunting, yet here you are embracing the potential unknown and taking the first step for yourself. As you take these steps towards self-discovery, it’s vital to have key elements present, such as, a safe and trusting space that encourages growth, open-mindedness to the process, an understanding that the goal is not perfection but to make progress, and someone who walks with you along that journey with empathy, patience, non-judgement, humility, and respect of who you are, your beliefs and values, and what you want out of life.