Pflugerville Counselors and Coaches

Kimberly Shashoua, LCSW

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Kimberly Shashoua is a warm, energetic, and welcoming Clinical Social Worker. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master of Social Work. She received a double major from University of Texas at Dallas in Psychology and Neuroscience.

Kimberly has seen the power of learning more about and accepting the messy, complicated parts of ourselves. Kimberly specializes in trauma work, to help people find the strength inside themselves. She is also a Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned provider, helping people find pleasure in physical goals without body shame. Kimberly has shared her passion in a variety of settings, ranging from working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, providing therapy to incarcerated populations, to presenting at the Game Developers Conference. Kimberly has special experience working with transgender populations, including gender-creative youth. She has helped parents understand and support their teenagers. She also has helped many people explore their options in transitioning and more fully expressing their authentic selves.

As a first-generation immigrant and person of color, Kimberly is dedicated to work with communities that may find the traditional modes of therapy intimidating or unwelcoming. These include immigrant populations, people of color, people with disabilities, and poly/kink communities.

Kimberly’s specialties include:

• Clients ages 10+
• Social Skills, Communication
• Grief & Loss
• Trauma
• Stress Management
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned
• Transgender/Gender Creative Specialist
• Polyamorous & Kink Friendly
• Cultural/Ethnic Concerns
• Life Transitions, including College

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Rica Puazo, LPC, ATR

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Rica Puazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist who received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Baylor University.

Rica has spent several years working in residential treatment facility and inpatient acute care working with children, adolescents, young adults, college students, young professional, adults and geriatrics. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with ADHD, Bipolar and Mood Disorder, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Substance Abuse, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum, and Neurocognitive Disorder such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s.  Rica also has experience working with families, couples, LGBTQ community and individuals with disability.

Rica’s approach to therapy is adapting the different theories, applying appropriate intervention, and finding the right tools and support for the client’s therapeutic goals.  As an Art Therapist, Rica encourages exploring the art process to help individuals visualize inner struggles as well as encourage self-expression.  Rica believes in building confidence in oneself to overcome and accept personal struggles.

Rica’s Specialties:

• All Ages
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Conduct Disorder
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s neurocognitive disorders
• Family Counseling
• Clients or family members with a disability
• LGBTQ
• PTSD or Trauma
• Substance Abuse
• Registered Art Therapist

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Deissy Rosenbaum, LMFT

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Deissy Rosenbaum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology in Colombia, South America, where she was born and raised. She completed her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy through National University of California, as well as a master’s degree in School Counseling through University of Phoenix in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a licensed MFT in the states of Nevada and Texas.

Deissy has experience working in mental health for more than five years, working with children, adolescents and adults. She specializes in couples therapy through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and trauma-recovery through Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and Parts Psychology, as well as depression and more specifically, postpartum depression. She has experience with multicultural issues and cultural adjustments being an immigrant herself and has experience conducting immigration evaluations for legal hearings and procedures. She has also lived and worked on three continents: North and South America and Asia. Therefore, she also has experience working with different Hispanic and Asian Populations. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Deissy believes in a holistic approach to therapy being Person-Centered, culturally sensitive, and of a systemic perspective. Therefore, her approach goes beyond the focus on the mental state of the person and also considers the systems that surround them like relationships, environment, spirituality, culture, and language to name a few.

Deissy’s Specialities:

• Clients Aged 10 years and older
• Adolescents
• Couples
• Families
• PTSD/Trauma
• Depression to include Postpartum Depression
• Anxiety
• Couples counseling
• Relationship counseling
• Anger management
• Crisis management

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Imelda Crothers, LCSW

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Imelda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Texas. She has several years of experience working with adults diagnosed with mental health illness; primarily, but not limited to, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and anxiety disorders. Imelda has been a witness to the barriers and stigma associated with having a mental health diagnosis; and has been a part of clients’ successes as she partnered with them to improve their quality of life.

Imelda is an Army Veteran and is familiar with military life and the impact it may have on the soldiers and their family. She has worked over 5 years as a medical social worker and believes in the importance of treating the mind, body, and soul/spirit.

She wants to provide a judgement-free atmosphere where clients can speak freely. She offers a partnership in the treatment process and guidance in counseling.

Imelda is passionate about placing God and her family first-place in her life; knowing that without them she would not be who she is today. She enjoys working out, reading, and watching a good movie.

Imelda’s Specialties:

• Adults 18+
• Adjustment Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxieties Disorders
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Medical Conditions
• Loss & Grief
• Stress Management
• Veteran/Military Issues
• Crisis Management

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Terry Edwards, LCSW

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Terry Edwards Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Ohio State University in 2008 with a MSW degree.  Terry spent 2 years at Florida State University before transferring to Ohio State University and completing his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology in 2004.  Terry also received his Addictions Certificate from the University of Michigan in 2015.

After graduating from Ohio State University, Terry moved back to his hometown of Detroit, MI where he was Licensed and practiced as a Social Worker.  Terry has worked in several roles as a Therapist, Crisis Manager, and Adjunct Professor, which has allowed Terry to garner an array of knowledge and expertise in issues and concerns that affect everyday people in everyday life.

Terry has focused his career directives on the enhancement of interpersonal and intrapersonal principles and values in order to promote clinical solutions to multifaceted problems in society.  His experience working with individuals and families has promoted a dedication to try to understand, assist, and evolve the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of human development at all stages in life.

Terry’s areas of specialty:

• ADHD
• Depression
• Substance Use
• Crisis Management
• Trauma
• LGBTQIA
• Relationship Issues
• Men’s Issues
• Occupational/Academic
• Children’s Issues (7+)
• Teenager/Adolescence
• Cultural/Ethnic
• Bipolar

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Annette Kauffroth, LCSW

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Annette Kauffroth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys creating a safe place for clients to navigate and explore life’s challenges. She feels she can help her clients develop helpful strategies through mindfulness, exploring core beliefs, reframing challenges, and honoring values.  Annette truly enjoys helping people discover and align their lives with their authentic selves. Annette also is passionate about working with couples to improve communication and develop emotional intimacy and healing. Additionally, she has a gift for working with teenage boys on a multitude of issues.

Annette graduated from UT School of Social Work and has experience in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health working with bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. Annette began her professional life as an engineer and switched careers to follow her passion of working with people. Her areas of specialty include:

• Adolescent counseling
• Aging and end-of-life issues
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Divorce/Blended family issues
• Grief and Loss
• Relationship issues
• Transition
• Work life balance
• Women's issues

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Nichdali “Grichell” Pelizzari, LMFT

***Not accepting new clients 

Grichell Pelizzari is a licensed marriage and family therapist with specialized training and experience in trauma, child and adolescent counseling, and the needs of active and veteran families, children and the service member. She has certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma Focused CBT.

As a therapist, Grichell believes that everyone has the power within themselves to grow and find solutions to problems in their lives. Using client centered, solution focused techniques she will assist you to better understand the emotions and behaviors affecting your current situation. Grichell, utilizes humor, art, play, mindfulness and many other holistic techniques to better serve your needs.

Grichell graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX with her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and completed her Bachelor of Psychology at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. She is bilingual in Spanish and can provide online video Telehealth services.

Clinical Specialties:

• Marital & Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Family Conflict
• Couples and Family Therapy
• Child and Teen Therapy
• Mood Disorders- Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar
• ADHD
• Self-Harming
• Trauma/PTSD
• Deployment & Re-integration
• Behavioral Issues
• Addictions

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Dr. Angela Ziskis, LP

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Dr. Angela Ziskis is Licensed Psychologist. She has lived in the Austin area since 2012 and is a native Houstonian. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Northwestern University and earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Rutgers University.

Dr. Ziskis enjoys working with adults and adolescents and has clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Her approach to therapy is person-centered, that is creating an open and honest environment to get to know you, your strengths, and your struggles. Together, she will create a treatment plan with you that will enable you to use your strengths to achieve your life goals. Dr. Ziskis is trained to provide evidence-based treatments, which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She often uses components of a variety of therapies to best suit your needs.

Specialities:

• Adolescents (Age 13+)
• Adults
• Anxiety to include Social Anxiety and OCD
• Mood- Depression and Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders such as Borderline
• DBT
• Grief and loss
• PTSD
• Substance abuse and relapse prevention

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Briana Liu, LPC

***Providing telehealth services. Contact us for current clinician availability.

Briana Liu is a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a graduate of the University of Texas with her masters degree in Counseling Education. She strives to create a safe place for each and every client to feel comfortable sharing their story, diving deeper, and feeling comfortable and motivated to try something new to increase well-being. Working from a relational, client centered approach, Bri believes in the importance of developing a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship. She tailors interventions to each individual to help them understand the relationship between their physical body, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Helping reframe supposed deficits to strengths, Bri helps individuals explore, discover, and utilize their own strengths and potentials to better navigate their world and relationships and articulate their needs.

With experience working in higher education, community based outpatient settings, and non-profit clinics, Bri has experience working with a variety of issues and diverse populations of all ages, including teens. As a therapist of color and daughter of immigrants herself, she is passionate about working with underrepresented, minority populations and welcomes individuals of all socioeconomic statuses, racial/ethnic and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and gender identities.

Specialties include:

• Clients ages 13+
• Depression/Anxiety
• Interpersonal Relationships/Issues
• Cultural/Ethnic concerns
• LGBTQ concerns
• Life Transitions
• Grief & Loss
• Trauma
• Stress Management
• Polyamorous/kink friendly

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Selena Tyler, LPC

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Needing a new way to alleviate distress and emotional discomfort? Selena Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor who can teach new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that can increase overall health and well-being. She has a keen ability to assist those struggling from addictions, plus their family members who are impacted by those same addictions. Selena works with couples on a variety of issues, and is Gottman Level I and II trained for couples work.

Selena focuses on identifying values and learning ways to develop a value-driven life. She can help guide you during difficult situations and to learn new ways of having a different relationship with troublesome situations. Selena does offer mindfulness based skills so you can observe your thoughts and emotions in a more positive light.

Selena is a graduate of St. Edwards University with a Masters in Counseling. Her practice includes working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families.

Areas of specialty:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Addictions
• Couples or Relationship Issues
• Substance Abuse
• Family Therapy
• LGBTQ friendly
• Grief and loss
• Divorce/blended family issues

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