Wave on Wave Counseling PLLC

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: Parent Support Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during seasons of transition or heightened stress. Experiences such as unexpected birth challenges, NICU stays, or postpartum depression can leave parents feeling anxious, disconnected or unsure of themselves. We offer supportive counseling to help you feel more confident, emotionally regulated, and supported as you navigate this chapter. 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 and parents navigating separation, conflict, and co-parenting concerns in a safe and nonjudgmental space. 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 HSA/FSA (check with your provider) Out-of-network benefits may be available for other carriers. Sliding scale slots available 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.