You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone
Healing and growth are possible, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
About Bhavana Counseling
Philosophy
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or the weight of expectations alone. Reaching out for support is a meaningful step, and my goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
Mission
Why trust me? Because I am committed to creating a therapeutic relationship built on honesty, empathy, and professional expertise. I understand that vulnerability takes courage, and I do not take that trust lightly. My role is not to judge or tell you who to be, but to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Approach
I believe therapy works best when it is grounded in trust, authenticity, and collaboration. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every person brings a unique story, set of strengths, and challenges, and I work alongside you to create a counseling experience that meets your individual needs and goals.
My approach is rooted in the Sanskrit concept of 'Bhavana,' which means to cultivate, to manifest, or to call into existence. Let me help you bring into existence the life you want,
About Me
Leora Alden, MS, LPCA , LMHCA
Supervised by Tony Cruz, LPC-S / Rachel Hnzidal MS, LCMFT
I have experience helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss and other mental health issues. Telehealth only.
In keeping with multicultural values I welcome all individuals. LGBTQ+ friendly
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1530154
Ph: 254-922-3351
The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Abraham Lincoln
REVIEWS
During my life, I have participated in a plethora of Self Growth Courses and worked with various types of Counselors in order to discover how to make peace with some of the deep traumas which I have experienced in my life.
When I first met Leora, from Bhavana Counseling, I thought perhaps that she would be "more of the same", however much to my surprise, amazement and deep gratitude, she was anything but "ordinary" in her approach to some of the very complicated issues and stories I presented her with.
Leora showed me how my emotions, since I was a child, have shaped my life and we began a very deep and intense journey into how I could begin to accept the wounds, the scars and the deep, ingrained betrayal I felt from my mother and "those others" who were in authority over me. As my Counselor, she gave me tools that eventually began to work their "healing magic" and help me to begin a process of forgiveness and love toward those individuals who had participated in those pain filled traumatic experiences.
In my twilight years, I have now developed a sense of calmness and peace and have been able to express my love and care for others in a way that I felt would never have been possible.
Leora has been deeply compassionate in our work on Zoom and has freely shared her wisdom and insights to help me heal a rather chaotic and broken life.
Mahala Veda
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