Your story matters, and it deserves to be heard with compassion.
Our approach is grounded in safety, understanding and evidence-based practices that support long-term healing, not just short-term relief.
Therapy focuses on helping clients process their experiences, thoughts, and emotions while developing tools to feel more regulated, grounded, and supported.
Services:
Mental Health Counseling
We provide compassionate mental health counseling for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma-related symptoms.
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.
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.
Relationship Challenges
Relationship struggles often stem from attachment patterns and early experiences. Therapy helps clients understand these dynamics and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
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.
Payment options
Private pay
Some insurances accepted
Sliding scale rates available
HSA/FSA (check with your provider)
Out-of-network benefits may be available for other carriers.
Meet Your Counselor
Jennifer Leal, MA, LPC-Associate, TBRI Practitioner
Graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jennifer has experience working with justice-involved populations, outpatient mental health, multisystemic therapy, substance use treatment, children and families involved with child protective services, and family mediation. Jennifer brings empathy, transparency, and strength to every session.
Jennifer resides in the Montgomery County area with her husband, daughter and two bonus children. She brings both personal insight and professional understanding to the complexities of life transitions, co-parenting and blended family dynamics.
Jennifer is also a former NICU mom to a preemie born two months early, giving her a deep appreciation for the emotional challenges families face during pregnancy and postpartum. The perspective fuels her passion for ensuring that parents feel supported, seen, and cared for- just as much as their children.
Jennifer Leal
MA, LPC-Associate Supervised by Dr. Cecily Dawson