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Gloria Dove(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Texas
Addiction-ADHD- Anxiety - Depression- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Gloria Dove is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), board certified in the state of Texas. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma and substance abuse disorders. She is a nationally certified counselor.

Gloria graduated from Walden University in 2013, with a M.S. in mental health counseling.

She is a member in good standing:

* Chi Sigma Iota honor society international, in recognition of scholastic and professional excellence

* National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), 2014 - present

* NAADAC the association for addiction professionals.

She utilizes therapeutic approaches such as trauma informed care, co-occurring psychiatric disorders (COPSD) counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and integrative therapy, including Christian counseling upon request.

Gloria Dove has a long history in the mental healthcare field, beginning in 1990 as a habilitation technician /behavioral health technician, then program coordinator, qualified mental health professional, substance abuse technician, substance abuse counselor, COPSD counselor, licensed professional of the healing arts (LPHA) and licensed professional counselor (LPC).


Message to clients

My mission is to assist you in gaining and maintaining mental health and wellness throughout your life journey. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. With the goal of offering insight into resistance to change and fostering acceptance amid life's challenges, my role as a therapist involves listening, educating, coaching, guiding, and supporting you to make lasting positive changes.

In our therapeutic journey, we will delve into the root causes of your symptoms, cultivating awareness in your present state. Through gentle challenges, collaboration, coaching, and understanding emotional and relationship patterns, we will work together to focus on positive change. Utilizing practical strategies, the emphasis will be on self-awareness and acceptance, emotion regulation, and the development of interpersonal skills. This approach aims to enhance your understanding of self, gain control over behaviors, and foster enjoyment, gratitude, and appreciation for your present.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Gloria Dove Counseling Services, Licensed Psychotherapist
Merit Family Services, Contract Therapist
My Health My Resources (MHMR), Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts

Walden University, MS Mental Health Counseling, 2013
Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale, BA Philosophy , 1991

Licensure

Texas: 72288

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optimum
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Texas A&M University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • University of Houston Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • University of Texas at Austin Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$190 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $190