Ginka Vasileva, LMFT — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Ginka!

I work with families, couples, and adolescents facing a range of challenges. I have extensive experience helping adolescents with dual diagnosis and substance use, as well as couples and families who struggle with communication and emotion regulation. I provide services in English, Spanish, and Bulgarian.

My focus

I work with all clients and believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential. High-functioning adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions or struggling with dual diagnosis have found my approach particularly helpful.

My approach

I work alongside you to discover what works best for achieving your goals. I use collaborative practices, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. With couples, I draw on emotionally-focused therapy and Gottman's approach to help you strengthen your relationship.

My communication style

I communicate calmly and ask thought-provoking questions. I challenge you and provide feedback when needed, offering guidance in self-discovery rather than advice.

My journey to mental healthcare

My decision to become a therapist was gradual. After working with adolescents for many years, I pursued further education to better understand them. Completing my therapy training confirmed I had chosen the right path. Being a therapist is not just a career for me—it's a way of life.

My goals for you

You create your own goals; I provide guidance to help you get there. I engage you in goal-oriented discussions so you can establish what matters most to you.

Our first session

The first session is slightly different as I gather history and information about recurring issues that brought you to therapy. I look at the complete picture through family systems and relationships, and I help you come up with a goal for our work together from the very first time we meet.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Cigna
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Ginka Vasileva