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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
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Paula M Rao

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA

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Available both in-person and online
23227 Red River Dr Katy, TX 77494
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My goal is to support and empower my clients. I believe that counseling is a dynamic and holistic process, and I strive to promote unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence, and respect in every counseling setting. I enjoy working with clients from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. I am multilingual, with a working knowledge of English, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi. Population Served: Adults, Couples, Families.
Areas of Interest: Self-esteem issues; Relationship and Marriage Counseling; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Abuse and Trauma Interventions; Addictions; Mood Disorders; Gender Issues; Multicultural Counseling; Wellness and life balance; Grief counseling. I have received a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University.
I was born in India and have traveled extensively around the world. Therefore, I incorporate my multicultural experiences and knowledge of diverse cultures into my counseling process, meeting my clients where they are in their individual and unique journeys.
Call or Paula M Rao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (281) 903-5803 x30

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West Houston Counseling Ctr

23227 Red River Dr

Katy, TX 77494 map

 (281) 903-5803 x30
My website
I offer in-person and distance counseling/Teletherapy via phone, FaceTime, and Zoom. Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 am to 6 pm
I specialize in Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (281) 903-5803 x30
Photo of Paula M Rao, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West Houston Counseling Ctr

23227 Red River Dr

Katy, TX 77494 map

 (281) 903-5803 x30
My website
I offer in-person and distance counseling/Teletherapy via phone, FaceTime, and Zoom. Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 am to 6 pm
I specialize in Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues and Depression 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $165

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (281) 903-5803 x30
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (281) 903-5803 x30

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 79759 Paula M Rao

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Wake Forest University

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Chi Sigma Iota- Counseling Honor Society ACA
  • Certificate from Gottman Relationship Institute Level 3
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (281) 903-5803 x30
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (281) 903-5803 x30

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction/Wellness plan
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Issues; Work-life balance; Divorce
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, depression, and trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. I am trained in IFS, the Gottman relationship approach, and trauma-informed therapy.
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (281) 903-5803 x30
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, depression, and trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. I am trained in IFS, the Gottman relationship approach, and trauma-informed therapy.
Photo of Paula M Rao, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (281) 903-5803 x30

2 Endorsements

Kelly Lauren Chappuis
Kelly Lauren Chappuis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCATP
Paula is a talented, compassionate therapist who opens her heart and mind to clients and clinicians alike. Her warm, nurturing personality creates an environment that is non-judgmental and validating, where she walks alongside clients, softly guiding them ...
Kirsten Martin
Kirsten Martin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Paula is a thoughtful and effective therapist. I have loved working with her and learning with her to serve our clients the best we can.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Bengali , 
Hindi , 
Punjabi , 
Urdu

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Bengali , 
Hindi , 
Punjabi , 
Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Structural Family Therapy
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (281) 903-5803 x30
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (281) 903-5803 x30

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West Houston Counseling Center

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West Houston Counseling Center

23227 Red River Dr

Katy, TX 77494

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West Houston Counseling Ctr

23227 Red River Dr

Katy, TX 77494

(281) 903-5803 x30

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I offer in-person and distance counseling/Teletherapy via phone, FaceTime, and Zoom. Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 am to 6 pm
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Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Call for a free consultation now - (281) 903-5803 x30
"
I offer in-person and distance counseling/Teletherapy via phone, FaceTime, and Zoom. Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 am to 6 pm
Photo of Paula M Rao, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Paula M Rao
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC, BS, BA
Call for a free consultation now - (281) 903-5803 x30