Claudia Zarate, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by: James Mena, LPS-S, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Hello, I am Claudia Zarate, an LPC Associate under the guidance of James L. Mena, M.A., LPC-S. I'm a proud United States Air Force veteran with 21 years of service and a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling from Houston Christian University. I understand the stigmas and difficulties surrounding mental health, especially for veterans and others seeking help. It's my mission to break down these barriers and provide a safe, nurturing environment for my clients. I was inspired to pursue counseling after I went through the counseling process. It was a life-changing experience for me and I want to do the same for others. I have experience counseling children as young as 8, teens, and adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), relationship difficulties, domestic violence, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and more. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling and as a bilingual counselor, I am pleased to offer my services in English and Spanish. On a personal note, I am married, we have 3 children and 2 Schnauzer pups. Our family loves to travel, attend rock and country music concerts, and spend time together. I enjoy reading fictional books, gardening, and walking outdoors. I look forward to meeting and walking alongside you in your healing journey.