I am Tralynza, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I was born and raised in Memphis, TN, and I am a nine-year U.S. Air Force, active duty, war veteran. I earned my bachelor’s in social work at Texas A&M-Central Texas and a master’s in social work at Our Lady of the Lake University-Worden School of Social Service, with concentration on Hispanic children & families. I have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, depression, anxiety, children, teens, adults, & groups. I’m a certified Mental Health First Aider, specializing in suicide prevention and intervention and a Certified Grief Informed therapist.

I entered this field because I am passionate about eliminating the mental illness stigma and closing the gap to access to care, particularly in black and indigenous people of color (BIPOC) communities. I was disheartened by the lack of access to care for my students and their families, as well as a lack of cultural representation in the field.

I believe that representation matters and has a huge influence on a community’s openness to seek mental health care. I strive to provide the best possible care for all clients, no matter their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. In my free time I enjoy traveling, cycling, watching and attending sporting events, and spending time with my teen son.

Credentials

Education

Attended Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2013

Personal Interests

In my free time I enjoy traveling, cycling, watching and attending sporting events, and spending time with my teen son.

In-network and Self Pay

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Employers Health Network
  • Medicare
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Sana Benefits
  • Seton Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialities

Sleep or Insomnia, Veterans, Domestic Abuse

Expertise

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries / Assertiveness
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Conflict with Friends
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Breakup
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Fear of Rejection
  • Loss or Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Phobia
  • Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
  • Sleep Problems
  • Stress / Burnout
  • War / Combat
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Journal Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Systems Approach
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Locations

Houston Office

location_on4119 Montrose Blvd
Suite 500
Houston, TX 77006
Directions on google map

Client Focus

  • Age Groups Served: Preteen, Teen, Adults
  • Participant Types: Individuals
  • Language Spoken: English

Making the decision to start your mental healing journey can be intimidating and overwhelming. I thank you for considering me to take part in this process, as your therapist. The information on this page will tell you more about me and help you make your decision.