Fern Coello, LPC-A

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (she/her)

Thank you for taking the first step to your therapeutic journey! I’m Fern, LPC-A. I hope this page helps you get a better sense of my therapeutic style and determine whether we are a great fit.

  • Work best with: Adults and individuals from minority populations who are navigating anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and related mental health concerns
  • Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
  • Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
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I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, while emphasizing that patients are the experts of their own lives. During the intake session, patients can expect a supportive and collaborative environment where we begin getting to know one another and discussing what brings them to therapy. The intake is also an opportunity to build comfort and trust while developing a plan tailored to the patient’s individual needs and goals.

Patients have shared that one of the most meaningful parts of our work together was feeling genuinely seen, understood, and not alone in their struggles. Many have expressed appreciation for the balance of empathy, honesty, and authenticity I bring into the therapeutic relationship, describing therapy as feeling like a conversation with another human being rather than a clinical experience. I would say that my patients have said that in working with me they felt a true human to human connection rather than expert vs patient relationship.

Credentials

Education

Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2026

Personal Interests

I have a golden doodle who keeps my life quite entertaining. I am currently in the process of planning a wedding. I went to school at Texas Tech University and I loved every minute of it. I was born in Mexico, but moved to Houston when I was 5.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialities

Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Panic Attacks, Chronic Stress, Perfectionism, Self-Worth, Emotional Regulation

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
  • Autism
  • Boundaries / Assertiveness
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Breakup
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Loss or Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Overeating
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
  • Sex Therapy / Sexual Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Journal Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Systems Approach
  • Theraplay

Client Focus

  • Age Groups Served: 5-70
  • Participant Types: Individuals, Couples, Families

I prioritize creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel empowered to explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful change.