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Trilingual Texas therapist for women,
students, and first-gen Americans
Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself
to feel confident, empowered, and proud.
Past experiences DO NOT have to control your future
Right now, you may feel defeated, out of control, helpless, or like you’re simply going through the motions in life.
It doesn’t have to be like this forever.
I work with women dealing with relational trauma, students struggling with ADHD and feelings of not belonging, and first-gen Americans who are tired of feeling stuck living a life that feels foreign instead of the life they really want. I support women in all stages who are tired of self-neglecting.
You’re not broken. You already have all the answers, wisdom, and knowledge inside. You just need someone who has the tools, techniques, and trauma-informed approach to help you make sense of your life, work through your pain, all while rediscovering your true self.
but sometimes you need to know how
Querer es poder, pero a veces hay que saber // Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Approaches used in individual sessions include:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming) for trauma and complex trauma
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Gestalt techniques
50 minutes
Individual Sessions
Choose the SERVICE that best meets your needs
make space for who you’re becoming
Ideal for adolescent girls who are struggling with feeling like they don't belong, struggle with perfectionism, anxiety and other challenges related to ADHD.
Together, we can find a sense of belonging and work through the complexities of a multi-cultural life. Let's build self-confidence and self-love by working with your differences ... not against them
50 minutes
Individual Sessions for Minors (10-17)
Relationships are complex. Differences in culture, economic status, race, religion, and country of origin can make relationships harder to navigate.
Couples therapy provides a safe, open space and a neutral third-party to help you both express your feelings and share what’s on your heart without judgment, guilt, or shame.
Learn the relationship skills no one has taught you, including how to fight without damaging the connection with your partner. Learn how to repair in conflict and what pitfalls to avoid in your dynamic.
80 minutes
Couple Sessions
Grow through what you feel
Most of our behavior is intended to fulfill a need. In a family, these behaviors can often lead to hurt feelings, strained relationships, and a tense home environment. And sometimes generational, educational, and cultural gaps can make these behaviors harder to navigate.
Family therapy is designed to shine a light on each family member’s needs and emotions so you can learn how to best support one another while creating a more peaceful, cooperative home.
80 minutes for 3 family members
(+15 min for each additional family member)
Family Sessions
Once you are my client, I am available to meet one-on-one with your psychiatrist, psychologist or your child's school counselor to best support you or your child.
As needed in 15-min intervals
Consultations
Various mental health topics
belonging at school
Belonging in the workplace
María Estela is an engaging, insightful speaker with experience
talking to large and small groups of adolescents or adults.
Looking for a mental health professional
to speak at your next event or training?
“Estela is a compassionate, knowledgeable professional who brings warmth and expertise to the families she serves. She creates a supportive, collaborative environment, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, high-quality care!”
become who you are.
I’m Estela, a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate who works with women, adolescent girls, and first-gen Americans.
We never talked about mental health in my family growing up, yet I faced so many difficult experiences — a family with a significant history of alcoholism, witnessing domestic violence, financial instability, immigrating to the US at age 9, and being a first-gen college student. Throughout these moments I felt lonely, lost, disconnected, and stuck. I had no idea I could learn and develop skills to better navigate those moments.
After I graduated, I moved to Paris to teach English and Spanish, and to marry my college sweetheart. Eventually, at the age of 24, I had to make the difficult decision to leave an unhealthy marriage and return to the US to live with my parents.
After a few years of teaching at an all-girls High School, I realized my favorite part was helping them build the skills they needed to be confident, compassionate self-advocates.
Through all these experiences, I learned one transformative lesson that has changed my life: We have so much more power and control over our lives than we believe.
In my formal preparation as a psychotherapist, and as a human, I have healed the wounds resulting from these experiences. I've been able to give each of these experiences a new meaning. I've regained control over the "inner dialogue" that used to run my life. Now, it is my honor to serve as a safe guide for others looking to embark on this journey of deep healing and transformation.
Hi, hola, bonjour!
Meet your trilingual Texas therapist
MS in School and Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by Rene Garcia LPC-S, LMFT-S
EMDR
Trained
Professional experience and credentials
Your story can hold new beginnings
Questions about Saber Living Counseling?
FAQS
Do you accept insurance?
Do you accept insurance?
No. All services are private-pay. You can pay for sessions using an HSA, FSA, credit card, or debit card.
How much does a counseling session cost?
How much does a counseling session cost?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes at a rate of $150.
Parent consults, professional consultations with your psychiatrist, psychologist, school counselor are charged at a rate of $37.50 per 15-minute increments.
Couple and family sessions are 80 minutes at a rate of $200. (Additional 15-minute increments can be added to accommodate family groups of more than 3 people.)
What happens in the first therapy session?
What happens in the first therapy session?
The first two sessions are designed for me to get to know you better and understand your goals for therapy. I will ask a variety of questions that allow me to learn more about you and your life experience.
Do you work with children or adults?
Do you work with children or adults?
I work with both children and adults. I have over 13 years of experience working with adolescents, mostly in the classroom as a language teacher, through the admissions office, and in the counseling office. At the moment, my youngest client is 11 and my oldest client is 54 years old.
Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?
Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?
Absolutely! Saber Living Counseling is affirming of historically marginalized communities and underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and neurodivergent populations.
Not only are we affirming, we strive to understand the impact of present-day sociopolitical climate of our world and how this may affect your life experience. We actively seek education to be able to serve underserved populations and challenge our own biases and beliefs.
How long does therapy take?
How long does therapy take?
This is a complicated question to answer. Your time in therapy really depends on your goals. You may feel relief soon after starting therapy, but this doesn't necessarily indicate an end to the therapeutic process.
Therapy is never linear. Together we create a roadmap to capture the change you wish to see. We check your progress and movement towards the life you desire throughout this process. You are always in the loop and in control of the next step towards your healing.
SABER LIVING OAK CLIFF
207 S Tyler St, Dallas, TX 75208
SABER LIVING in Park Cities
5944 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
Saber Living Counseling offers in-person therapy at two welcoming locations in Dallas, thoughtfully selected to provide a comfortable and supportive setting for your sessions.
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