Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Houston, TX
LaShay Dupree Serenity Behavior Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Houston, TX 77015
Are you seeking a therapist who is present, responsive and accessible? I am her. She is me. I pride myself on being accessible to my clients and their needs. My goal is to exceed your expectations as a therapist and ensure you are not alone on this journey we call life. Are you tired of toxic relationships? Are you a senior living alone or confined to your home? Are you a teen mom scared of what the future may hold for you and your baby? Or are you just simply tired of being present for everyone else and unable to find anyone to be there for YOU? Want to quiet the storm and experience peace and serenity?
Are you seeking a therapist who is present, responsive and accessible? I am her. She is me. I pride myself on being accessible to my clients and their needs. My goal is to exceed your expectations as a therapist and ensure you are not alone on this journey we call life. Are you tired of toxic relationships? Are you a senior living alone or confined to your home? Are you a teen mom scared of what the future may hold for you and your baby? Or are you just simply tired of being present for everyone else and unable to find anyone to be there for YOU? Want to quiet the storm and experience peace and serenity?
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and families seeking support through life challenges, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, and personal growth. I also have experience working with individuals involved in the probation system. Clients often come to therapy looking for guidance, healthier coping strategies, and meaningful change. I provide a collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented approach, helping clients identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and build practical skills that promote healing, resilience, and lasting progress.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and families seeking support through life challenges, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, and personal growth. I also have experience working with individuals involved in the probation system. Clients often come to therapy looking for guidance, healthier coping strategies, and meaningful change. I provide a collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented approach, helping clients identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and build practical skills that promote healing, resilience, and lasting progress.
I work with individuals who are used to holding everything together for everyone else, but feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck when it comes to themselves. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, life transitions, or the pressure of balancing responsibilities while trying to keep it all together.
You may look like you’re doing “fine” on the outside, but inside feel drained, overthinking everything, or unsure how to slow down and reset. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform, have the right words, or pretend you’re okay.
I work with individuals who are used to holding everything together for everyone else, but feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck when it comes to themselves. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, life transitions, or the pressure of balancing responsibilities while trying to keep it all together.
You may look like you’re doing “fine” on the outside, but inside feel drained, overthinking everything, or unsure how to slow down and reset. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform, have the right words, or pretend you’re okay.
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.
Times avail Sun 1pm, Mon 12pm, Tuesday 11am & 3pm, Wed 12p or 1p (Oct 2026.)
I aim to provide a safe space for my clients so that they may experience greater personal growth, healing, and insight. You may be trying to face your emotional scars alone. Yet together, we can explore these topics that may be difficult for you. I want to encourage your growth in self-compassion and self-worth as we work to reframe your unfavorable coping mechanisms.
Life is a journey with plenty of obstacles to overcome, yet taking this step to live differently, with more hope, and to live more authentically
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.
Times avail Sun 1pm, Mon 12pm, Tuesday 11am & 3pm, Wed 12p or 1p (Oct 2026.)
I aim to provide a safe space for my clients so that they may experience greater personal growth, healing, and insight. You may be trying to face your emotional scars alone. Yet together, we can explore these topics that may be difficult for you. I want to encourage your growth in self-compassion and self-worth as we work to reframe your unfavorable coping mechanisms.
Life is a journey with plenty of obstacles to overcome, yet taking this step to live differently, with more hope, and to live more authentically
Life is complex. It is a tapestry of countless events, moments, thoughts and feelings interwoven together to form your unique experience. Many moments are full of happiness and positivity, but there are others that cause deep, persistent, inescapable confusion and pain. When you feel trapped, stuck, frozen, panicked, overwhelmed, confused or even tortured there is a path to healing. I know that being in this place may feel dark and you can't find your way out but let's work together to bring light to your experiences and move towards healing and wholeness.
Life is complex. It is a tapestry of countless events, moments, thoughts and feelings interwoven together to form your unique experience. Many moments are full of happiness and positivity, but there are others that cause deep, persistent, inescapable confusion and pain. When you feel trapped, stuck, frozen, panicked, overwhelmed, confused or even tortured there is a path to healing. I know that being in this place may feel dark and you can't find your way out but let's work together to bring light to your experiences and move towards healing and wholeness.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
My approach incorporates mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies with a trauma-informed lens.
You may be feeling uncertain about your relationships or going through changes in life. You may be carrying around emotional weight from your past trauma or making sense of recent changes in your relationships or career. Maybe you're feeling down, depressed, worried, or hopeless. You want to feel better but fear you can't change and how you are coping is not working. You've tried fixing it yourself but nothing seems to work. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out and you don't have to do this alone.
My approach incorporates mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies with a trauma-informed lens.
You may be feeling uncertain about your relationships or going through changes in life. You may be carrying around emotional weight from your past trauma or making sense of recent changes in your relationships or career. Maybe you're feeling down, depressed, worried, or hopeless. You want to feel better but fear you can't change and how you are coping is not working. You've tried fixing it yourself but nothing seems to work. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out and you don't have to do this alone.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate life’s challenges. I earned my degree in Psychology and later obtained a Master of Science.
My ideal client is someone facing relationship struggles, communication breakdowns, emotional distress, or life transitions. They seek clarity, support, and practical tools to improve their relationships, manage conflict, and enhance self-awareness. Their goal is to build stronger connections, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting change. They want guidance in a safe, compassionate space.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate life’s challenges. I earned my degree in Psychology and later obtained a Master of Science.
My ideal client is someone facing relationship struggles, communication breakdowns, emotional distress, or life transitions. They seek clarity, support, and practical tools to improve their relationships, manage conflict, and enhance self-awareness. Their goal is to build stronger connections, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting change. They want guidance in a safe, compassionate space.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, ADHD, school pressure, sleep issues, fears, or social difficulties? I work with children, teens, and families to better understand their experiences and develop practical strategies for emotional regulation, coping, and communication.
Together, we’ll create an approach tailored to your child’s needs, helping them manage challenges, build confidence and resilience, and feel more supported at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, ADHD, school pressure, sleep issues, fears, or social difficulties? I work with children, teens, and families to better understand their experiences and develop practical strategies for emotional regulation, coping, and communication.
Together, we’ll create an approach tailored to your child’s needs, helping them manage challenges, build confidence and resilience, and feel more supported at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Resilience (verb). To develop gradually by a process of growth and change.
Change is an inevitable condition of life. Sometimes we desire and seek it; other times, change finds us unexpectedly. At times, we may feel that something is just not right, yet we may not know why. Whether you are yearning for transformation, facing unforeseen shifts, or feeling stuck, I warmly welcome you to the journey of therapy—an invitation to explore, grow, and heal together. Therapy is a sacred space where a trusting relationship is cultivated between two compassionate guides.
Resilience (verb). To develop gradually by a process of growth and change.
Change is an inevitable condition of life. Sometimes we desire and seek it; other times, change finds us unexpectedly. At times, we may feel that something is just not right, yet we may not know why. Whether you are yearning for transformation, facing unforeseen shifts, or feeling stuck, I warmly welcome you to the journey of therapy—an invitation to explore, grow, and heal together. Therapy is a sacred space where a trusting relationship is cultivated between two compassionate guides.
I use CBT, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches tailored to your needs.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-doubt, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or recognize patterns they are ready to change. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space to explore what may be beneath the surface. Together, we identify patterns, build on existing strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I use CBT, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches tailored to your needs.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-doubt, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or recognize patterns they are ready to change. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space to explore what may be beneath the surface. Together, we identify patterns, build on existing strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Sometimes, we are overwhelmed with trials or life-events, that may become chaotic life stressors, or an issue that seemingly stunts our growth. Many individuals wrestle with these life incidents that by design cause mental and/or emotional affects that manifest outwardly. Living a life with mental wellness, and emotional stability allows us to comfortably build self-confidence, and face life challenges. In therapy, it is important to build a supportive, nonjudgmental, and an emotionally-safe environment for clients to explore and work through their concerns.
Sometimes, we are overwhelmed with trials or life-events, that may become chaotic life stressors, or an issue that seemingly stunts our growth. Many individuals wrestle with these life incidents that by design cause mental and/or emotional affects that manifest outwardly. Living a life with mental wellness, and emotional stability allows us to comfortably build self-confidence, and face life challenges. In therapy, it is important to build a supportive, nonjudgmental, and an emotionally-safe environment for clients to explore and work through their concerns.
My ideal clients are youth, adolescents, and families seeking compassionate, neuroaffirming, and culturally responsive support. I specialize in working with Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD youth and their caregivers, as well as children and teens experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional or relational challenges. I also welcome families navigating complex systems, including those from diverse cultural and immigrant backgrounds.
Clients often come to me for support with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, family conflict, parenting challenges, and navigating life as a neurodivergent young person or family.
My ideal clients are youth, adolescents, and families seeking compassionate, neuroaffirming, and culturally responsive support. I specialize in working with Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD youth and their caregivers, as well as children and teens experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional or relational challenges. I also welcome families navigating complex systems, including those from diverse cultural and immigrant backgrounds.
Clients often come to me for support with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, family conflict, parenting challenges, and navigating life as a neurodivergent young person or family.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of clinical experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity, compassion, and hope. I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. Throughout my career, I've worked across a wide range of clinical settings-including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, community mental health, and telehealth-giving me a deep, practical understanding of how to meet people exactly where they are.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of clinical experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity, compassion, and hope. I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. Throughout my career, I've worked across a wide range of clinical settings-including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, community mental health, and telehealth-giving me a deep, practical understanding of how to meet people exactly where they are.
Are you a woman navigating significant life changes—be it in your career, relationships, the profound experience of motherhood, or the intricate realm of retirement? Are you needing a space where you can unravel your thoughts and emotions, fostering self-discovery and resilience? You desire more than just survival; you are yearning for a renewed sense of self and the tools to navigate challenges with resilience. Know that you're not alone.
Are you a woman navigating significant life changes—be it in your career, relationships, the profound experience of motherhood, or the intricate realm of retirement? Are you needing a space where you can unravel your thoughts and emotions, fostering self-discovery and resilience? You desire more than just survival; you are yearning for a renewed sense of self and the tools to navigate challenges with resilience. Know that you're not alone.
Internal Family Systems, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic work provide us with the language and structure to understand ourselves and shift where it's needed.
What lights me up about therapy is helping someone to live their most authentic life. I get energized hearing clients ask the existential questions and work to bring their intellectual and felt experiences into alignment. I'm a good fit for those looking to heal from trauma and better understand their history, who want to feel better, but also want feel okay in their own skin. Often my clients are working through difficult relational or family of origin experiences, seeking to relate to loved ones (and themselves) in a new way. I also have a passion for helping navigate burnout, especially with healthcare and helping professionals.
Internal Family Systems, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic work provide us with the language and structure to understand ourselves and shift where it's needed.
What lights me up about therapy is helping someone to live their most authentic life. I get energized hearing clients ask the existential questions and work to bring their intellectual and felt experiences into alignment. I'm a good fit for those looking to heal from trauma and better understand their history, who want to feel better, but also want feel okay in their own skin. Often my clients are working through difficult relational or family of origin experiences, seeking to relate to loved ones (and themselves) in a new way. I also have a passion for helping navigate burnout, especially with healthcare and helping professionals.
I work with people who spend a lot of time taking care of everyone else but struggle to take care of themselves. I help clients build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and feel more grounded and at peace in their lives.
I work with people who spend a lot of time taking care of everyone else but struggle to take care of themselves. I help clients build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and feel more grounded and at peace in their lives.
Puja Mehta Birak, International Life Coach & LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
You are NOT alone. I feel like I am barely surviving, just existing, living the same day over & over again. THIS is what most of my clients feel when they first reach out to me. Family conflicts, relationships & work stressors are the 3 top concerns in my practice. I work with clients whose main goals are wanting fulfillment, happiness and stability with growth through a science backed approached. Life can be extremely challenging & complex, & our counseling or coaching sessions can help give you clarity while we cultivate the right thought processes and actions to get you Ready, Willing & Able to THRIVE and no longer just survive.
You are NOT alone. I feel like I am barely surviving, just existing, living the same day over & over again. THIS is what most of my clients feel when they first reach out to me. Family conflicts, relationships & work stressors are the 3 top concerns in my practice. I work with clients whose main goals are wanting fulfillment, happiness and stability with growth through a science backed approached. Life can be extremely challenging & complex, & our counseling or coaching sessions can help give you clarity while we cultivate the right thought processes and actions to get you Ready, Willing & Able to THRIVE and no longer just survive.
Have you been struggling with what you want and how to get there? Is it Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Poor Sleep, Grief or maybe you don't even know? Let's figure it out together and get your life moving in a different direction. I am available virtually and in person. Your life is worth living and living to the fullest. Teenage years can be difficult to navigate. I see youth in my practice working on many of the challenges they face. We also offer a camp for victims of bullying that includes sessions twice per week (not paid by insurance). These sessions empower adolescents to confront social cruelty, bullying and injustice.
Have you been struggling with what you want and how to get there? Is it Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Poor Sleep, Grief or maybe you don't even know? Let's figure it out together and get your life moving in a different direction. I am available virtually and in person. Your life is worth living and living to the fullest. Teenage years can be difficult to navigate. I see youth in my practice working on many of the challenges they face. We also offer a camp for victims of bullying that includes sessions twice per week (not paid by insurance). These sessions empower adolescents to confront social cruelty, bullying and injustice.
Therapy can be daunting, and the process can be slow and tough. It also brings opportunity. Opportunity can bring hope, new coping skills, a different perspective, healing, and so much more. The hardest part - but often the most exciting part - can be deciding where to begin. I value and honor the starts, stops, and all that is in between. I have been in the clinical mental health field since 1986, so one could say I've been around the block. With that experience, I help my clients find their paths, and I serve as a witness to their growth.
Therapy can be daunting, and the process can be slow and tough. It also brings opportunity. Opportunity can bring hope, new coping skills, a different perspective, healing, and so much more. The hardest part - but often the most exciting part - can be deciding where to begin. I value and honor the starts, stops, and all that is in between. I have been in the clinical mental health field since 1986, so one could say I've been around the block. With that experience, I help my clients find their paths, and I serve as a witness to their growth.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.