"Your body is tired, but your soul is still fighting."

Sara's style includes strengths based, goal focused and whole person approach. Her goals are your goals. She believes you are the boss of this relationship. Together you can both identify your concerns, process all of “the things” and determine your goals for each session and beyond.

She has gained expertise from experiences through various healthcare settings, support group facilitation/management, and educating communities on mood disorders. She is passionate about young adults and life’s major transitions. This can include navigating new relationships (personal, professional, becoming a parent) or major healthcare changes (new diagnosis, chronic conditions.) She is a native Houstonian. She gained a Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work from Texas State University- San Marcos, and a Master’s degree from University of Houston School of Social Work. She has a clinical interest in adolescents, young adults, and women.

She loves lychee green tea! She stays busy with her children watching them show off their baseball and gymnastics skills. Her guilty pleasures are binge-watching comedy shows and listening to podcasts.

Populations Served: Adults, Maternal Mental Health, Teenagers/ Adolescents, Young Adults/ Professionals, LGBTQ+, Age 13+

Specialties: Mood Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Life Transitions, Parenting, Boundaries

Contact Sara at Sara@tocicounseling.com to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Miguel is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in both, English and Spanish. Overall, he has been in the field of mental health for more than 6 years now working with diverse populations. He is an open and transparent individual who values the therapeutic relationship.

Miguel graduated from Widener University with a Master’s in Social Work. In this program, he also became Trauma-Informed Care certified. Miguel is sensitive and understanding to moving at the client’s pace. Miguel has experience working with the LGBTQ+ population by providing individual therapy, intakes, and crisis stabilization sessions. He is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ population and has relevant experience working with the unique challenges and concerns that may arise within this population.

Miguel has facilitated various support groups that focus on a range of topics addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations. Miguel identifies and empathizes with the unique barriers faced by BIPOC communities and advocates for progression. Miguel strives to stay resourceful and works diligently with clients to help them reach their wellness goals.

Miguel uses various modalities when working with clients such as, trauma sensitive mindfulness, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT). He implements the use of various coping and grounding techniques to guide clients with regulating their emotions. Miguel focuses on the client and the strengths they bring in order to guide the client to reach their full potential.

Contact Miguel at Miguel@tocicounseling.com to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Romy is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Baylor University with a concentration in Immigration Policy. She helps clients work through their uncomfortable situations and life challenges to achieve their personal goals and growth. Her approach is to work alongside you to help you through complex trauma, depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, or other life hardships that are impacting you. Romy has experience with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and PTSD. She incorporates various therapeutic modalities to support diverse clients such as DBT skills, mindfulness, CBT, motivational interviewing, and play therapy. Romy enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and women. She believes that no matter what challenge you are faced with, you are able to embrace growth, heal, and have a better life.

Contact Romy at Romy@tocicounseling.com to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Ashley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse populations. She is passionate about helping people navigate through life. She believes the bravest thing a person can do is to take the steps to understand themselves and their journey in life. Ashley enjoys connecting with people to provide them with a space free of judgment and to allow one to be their authentic self. Everyone deserves to create a life of happiness and peace. Therapy can assist in broadening your toolbox of skills, which enriches your life experiences. We all face challenges in life and sometimes need guidance along the way. We can develop coping skills and techniques to help you on your journey. Ashley has experience with anxiety, stress, grief and loss, sexual abuse, family conflict, peer relationships, school issues, self-esteem and parenting. Ashley incorporates various therapeutic modalities when working with clients which include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution- Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and DBT Skills.

Contact Ashley at Ashley@tocicounseling.com to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

Tayler is a Licensed Master Social Worker from Denver, CO. She is a first generation college graduate and Latina who is passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds that struggle to navigate life on their own. She has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

Tayler’s areas of interest include working with individuals that struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, career counseling, coping skills, domestic abuse, grief, life coaching, life transitioning, peer relationships, racial identity, gender identity, self-esteem, and spirituality.

Tayler supports individuals from all walks of life and welcomes people to step into their true selves. She utilizes several therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, strength-based therapy, and play therapy.

She is here to support you as you navigate your life without judgment. She encourages her clients to come as they are and allow time to take care of themselves. Her hopes for her clients are to live to their full potential and know that it’s okay to not be okay.

Contact Tayler at Tayler@tocicounseling.com to inquire about scheduling an appointment.