Our providers offer substance abuse & addiction counseling in Waco, TX

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience in mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote healing and long-term well-being. I am dedicated to creating a compassionate, client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward mental health.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I developed a strong commitment to evidence-based care and holistic treatment. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy to address each client’s unique needs, build coping strategies, and foster resilience and stability.

Taking the first step toward mental health care can feel overwhelming, but it is also an important act of strength. My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized support that empowers you to move forward with confidence. If you’re ready to begin your path toward greater stability and well-being, I encourage you to schedule an appointment.

Jermin Guirguis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She is a teacher with ample experience working with children and families. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Jermin specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.

Jermin completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. Jermin uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through challenges in life. Jermin is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

Ronah Strand is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults address their life challenges to live more fulfilled lives. Ronah has ample experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings, thus giving her ample experience specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, major life transitions, substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar, and more.

Ronah completed her Master of Arts in Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University and her Ph.D. in Psychology at Capella University. She has ample professional experience working in hospital settings, mental health hospital settings, and private practice settings working with a large variety of clients and patients with mental health concerns, life stress, and work stress. This professional experience enables her to provide support and guidance to her clients. Ronah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through life challenges, and you don’t have to go through them alone. Ronah is here to provide support and is confident that she would be able to guide you on your life journey of healing. Ronah is here to provide new tools that will allow you to cope with your daily struggles. No matter where you are at in your life journey, her hope is to create a safe environment focused on growing and healing. She would be honored to work with you if you are ready to put in the work! Schedule an appointment with her as soon as possible!

Meghan Paravi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She treats clients of all ages who are struggling with life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and grief, among other concerns. Meghan strives to look at each client individually, as they are the expert on their life. Her practice is rooted in the belief that individuals possess inherent strength and resilience. Meghan is committed to creating a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

Meghan earned her Master’s in Counseling from Loma Linda University. She collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies and techniques tailored to their unique needs, promoting personal growth and positive change. Meghan uses approaches including exposure response prevention, experiential therapy, expressive arts, and psychoanalysis.

Meghan partners with clients to discover life beyond “existing” or “surviving” in broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. She will walk alongside you, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and happiness to reach your fullest potential.

Danyel Gipson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. They have developed a diverse professional background across various clinical settings and bring a wealth of knowledge to their practice. Danyel offers compassionate support to teenagers and adults experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, substance use, and stress management.

Danyel holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Amridge University. She incorporates approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and motivational interviewing. They tailor a plan of care to each client’s needs, fostering growth and empowerment in a warm, supportive environment.

As you navigate life’s challenges, you deserve a safe space in which to learn to overcome obstacles and meet your goals. Danyel hopes to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to lead a healthy, happy life. Schedule an appointment today!