Chiamaka Duru, LPC — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Chiamaka!

Welcome to healing! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm the type of therapist that loves to keep it real & raw with you while providing empathetic support & care. I help treat clients struggling with their mental health, such as anxiety and depression, that stems from people-pleasing & self-neglect, unhealthy boundaries, and low self-esteem.

My focus

The people I work with feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, questioning their worth, and struggling with a sense of self & identity. They may find themselves in unhealthy or toxic relationships and suffer from anxiety or depression as a result. My clients also tend to be experiencing burnout from stress or being high/over-achieving.

My approach

My therapeutic style is focused on helping you work through life's challenges, learn the power of healthy self-love & boundaries, discover who you are, and embrace your authentic self.

My communication style

My communication style is direct, authentic, nurturing, and encouraging. I create a safe space for my clients to be their authentic selves & talk about whatever is on their minds & hearts. No judgment zone!

My journey to mental healthcare

As someone who has dealt with their own personal struggles with mental health & self-esteem, I developed a passion to learn more about the mind and human behavior to better understand why we think, feel, & do the things that we think, feel, & do. I pursued & completed a Bachelor's in Psychology & a Master's in Mental Health Counseling.

My goals for you

We will identify several goals that align with your capacity and come up with skills, techniques, and ways to actively make progress towards your goals.

Our first session

We will start by getting to know you, your story, and what your needs are. We will identify your goals & start working towards accomplishing them! My personal goal is for you to leave each session feeling seen & heard and for you to begin to see yourself through the lens of your own values more than through the lens of others’ expectations.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Expressive Arts

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Anthem
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 26 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Mental Health Counseling from Southern Methodist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Chiamaka Duru