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Peace without Pretending. 

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Michelle Brown, MA, LPC 

Vulnerabilty is safe here.

Welcome! 

You're looking for a therapist, and I'm glad you're here. You want to feel safe sharing what you've been through and what you're experiencing each day. You may be used to holding everything together, pushing through, and showing up for everyone else—while feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted.

You no longer have to prove your worth through perfection or handle what's been weighing on you by yourself. 

 

Are you tired of pretending you're okay?​ Let's uncover what is causing you distress so you can reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions without second-guessing yourself or people-pleasing.

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In our work together, we move beyond managing symptoms to address the underlying issues, so you can be more grounded and at ease in your life, relationships, and work.

 

This is where you move from just getting through your days to feeling more fulfilled in your life.

 

Start Therapy in Texas

Let’s schedule a 15-minute consultation to talk through how therapy with me can support you.

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I offer focused intensives for women who want deeper work in less time, as well as individual therapy sessions (weekly, biweekly, and monthly).

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Every woman deserves a place to reflect, process, and find her way forward.

Anxiety is not always obvious, but it can influence how you think, respond, and move through your life in response to:

Overthinking                    Unresolved Grief and Trauma        

Emotional Fatigue              Mood Swings

Panic                               Lack of Focus

Guilt                                Uncertainty

Sadness                           Feelings of Inadequacy

What You Can Expect in Our Work Together 

  • Feeling truly seen with honesty, transparency, and without judgment

  • Developing deeper self-awareness and authentic self-acceptance

  • Gaining clarity around unresolved issues, patterns, and root causes

  • Processing grief connected to life changes, unmet expectations, and personal loss.

  • Discovering who you are without the pressure to be perfect

Break the Cycle of Pleasing, Proving and Pretending You’re Okay

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                                                                                   Resources
 

 

Basileia Counseling (Bas-ih-lay-uh) provides online therapy for women across Texas, including Frisco, Dallas, Plano, Houston, Austin, Laredo, and surrounding areas. Virtual therapy sessions help you reduce anxiety, manage depression, and overcome perfectionism with confidence.

Evening and Weekend

 Appointments Available​

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