Wave on Wave Counseling PLLC

We believe healing happens through connection, understanding, and a trauma-informed approach. Counseling offers a place to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a professional who listens with empathy. We meet you where you are and walk with you toward healing and growth. Our Approach We use an integrative, trauma-informed framework, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Services: Mental Health Counseling We provide compassionate mental health counseling for individuals. Therapy focuses on helping you feel more regulated, grounded, and supported while developing practical coping tools for everyday life. Our approach is grounded in safety, understanding and evidence-based practices that support long-term healing, not just short-term relief. Areas of focus include: -self-regulation -Anxiety and stress management -Emotional overwhelm Divorce Counseling Divorce can bring emotional, relational, and lifestyle challenges. We support individuals navigating separation, conflict, and co-parenting concerns in a safe and nonjudgmental space. Common concerns include: -High-conflict divorce -Co-parenting challenges -Communication difficulties -Lifestyle and financial stress Parent Support Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during periods of transition or stress. We offer supportive counseling to help parents feel more confident, regulated, and emotionally supported. We commonly address: -Youth behavioral challenges -Postpartum emotional concerns -NICU experiences -Parenting stress and burnout Relationship Challenges Relationship struggles often stem from attachment patterns and early experiences. Therapy helps clients understand these dynamics and build healthier, more fulfilling connections. Areas of focus include: -Attachment issues -Family dynamics -Childhood trauma -Repeated relationship conflicts What to Expect Your first sessions focus on building trust, understanding what brings you to counseling, and exploring your goals. We’ll gather background information and collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to you. Counseling is a process—some sessions feel relieving, others challenging—but each step builds resilience, insight, and a stronger sense of self. Session Frequency Most clients meet weekly or bi-weekly. Each session offers space to reflect, gain new skills, and recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Fees 15-minute consultation: Free 50-minute Individual psychotherapy session: $125 (In-person and telehealth available) Payment & Insurance: Credit/debit HSA/FSA (check with your provider) Currently accepting Aetna and Cigna Out-of-network benefits may be available for other carriers. Sliding scale rates available Meet Your Counselor Jennifer Leal, MA, LPC-Associate Graduate of Sam Houston State University with experience in justice-involved populations, outpatient mental health, multisystemic therapy, substance use treatment, child welfare and family mediation. Jennifer brings empathy, transparency, and strength to every session.