Juana Guzman-Mata
Student Counselor in Decatur
Supervised by Jeri Kay Kao, LPC-S
Meet Juana - Our Newest Graduate Student Intern
Rachel Honeycutt, counselor in Decatur, TX
Juana strives to create a safe space for clients to explore life’s joys and challenges. Juana leads with curiosity, empathy, and authenticity as she listens to her clients’ stories. No matter who the client is, Juana is committed to listening, understanding, and respecting every person as she builds a therapeutic relationship with them. As a Spanish speaker, Juana is ready to work with people from different backgrounds.
Juana’s education has prepared her to counsel individual adults and families, and to work on incorporating dream interpretation, and expressive arts as part of the counseling process. Viewing clients from a strengths-based perspective, Juana will collaboratively work with them to use the tools they already have and create new ones to face life’s challenges. Juana views mental health from a holistic viewpoint and is passionate about addressing the connections between body and mind. Juana is looking forward to assisting clients in healing interpersonal issues and creating more mutually empowering, and authentic relationships that will support their well-being.
Personal interests:
Juana enjoys traveling with her husband, going on hikes, and engaging in creative projects. She is reenergized by spending quality time with her friends and family.
Fees and Insurance:
Juana’s fees are competitive and are charged on a per-session basis. Juana does not accept insurance, because she is not fully licensed. Due to this, a Superbill is not provided for her services. Juana’s rates are $25 per 50-minute session.
Ready to start your journey towards healing and growth? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Juana today!
Contact us at 940.577.1848 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for counseling in Decatur, or reach out via our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling in Decatur
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Counseling: A shorter-term approach focused on addressing specific issues.
Therapy: Typically a longer-term process that delves deeper into underlying patterns of thought, feelings, and behavior.
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Which is right for me?
The best approach, whether that is counseling or therapy, depends on your individual needs and goals. Contact me to schedule your free 15-minute consultation to see what will be the best option for you.
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I want to help you become your best self in the way that is most helpful for you. I provide both in person (face-to-face) sessions, as well as, online therapy.
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LPC vs. LPC Associate: A Quick Guide
Both LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LPC Associate are mental health professionals, but there's a key difference in their experience and supervision:
LPC: A Licensed Professional Counselor has completed a graduate-level counseling program and has met all the necessary requirements to practice independently. They have extensive experience in the field and are fully licensed to provide counseling services to clients.
LPC Associate: An LPC Associate is also a licensed mental health professional, but they are still in the process of gaining supervised experience. They must work under the direct supervision of a fully licensed LPC to ensure that they are providing high-quality care and adhering to ethical standards.
In essence, while both LPCs and LPC Associates are qualified to provide counseling services, LPCs have more experience and independence in their practice.