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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Manvel, TX
MYS Counseling & Assessment is dedicated to transforming emotional turbulence into personal tranquility through evidence-based therapeutic practices. With over two decades of combined experience among our licensed professionals, we specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy, utilizing solution-focused methodologies to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our team of psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists employs a unique approach that reconnects clients with their authentic selves, offering telehealth services and eight physical locations across Texas for accessible care.

We provide specialized programs like Managing Your Self! for behavioral transformation, play therapy for children, and targeted interventions for first responders, veterans, and individuals with autism. Committed to community impact, we collaborate with schools and offer parenting classes while maintaining rigorous professional standards through continuous supervision and training.
Services
Individual Therapy Couples Counseling Telehealth Sessions Play Therapy Group Therapy Parenting Classes Psychological Assessments School Services
Highlights and features
  • We offer specialized programs like Managing Your Self! for behavioral transformation
  • Our team includes EMDR-trained therapists and trauma specialists
  • We provide telehealth counseling for statewide accessibility
  • Our professionals hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications
  • We serve diverse populations including veterans, first responders, and autism families
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients understand emotional patterns and develop coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges for lasting personal growth and improved relationships.
Couples Counseling
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts through structured sessions. Our therapists help partners understand relationship dynamics and develop healthier interaction patterns for stronger connections.
Telehealth Counseling
Telehealth services provide accessible mental health care from home. Licensed counselors deliver the same quality treatment through secure video platforms for clients across Texas.
Play Therapy
Specially trained therapists use play therapy for children aged 3-12 to address emotional and behavioral issues through developmentally appropriate techniques that facilitate natural expression and healing.
Group Therapy
Group sessions create supportive environments for shared experiences and collective learning. We offer groups for anger management, substance use, parenting challenges, and caregiver support with structured therapeutic frameworks.
People
Rick Ertell
Founding Partner
Dr. Ertell is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with expertise in behavior disorders and trauma certification. He oversees clinical operations and professional development for our counseling team.
Lydia Giordano
Founding Partner
Ms. Giordano specializes in trauma counseling and assessment services with extensive experience in Medicaid and commercial insurance networks. She supervises clinical staff and provides specialized therapy sessions.
Danielle Aleman
Managing Partner
Ms. Aleman provides depression and anxiety treatment in Del Rio while managing operations. She offers bilingual counseling services in Spanish and English for diverse client populations.
Kristin Barrs
EMDR Therapist
Ms. Barrs specializes in EMDR therapy for trauma processing while providing Christian counseling and self-esteem support in Manvel with a focus on holistic treatment approaches.
Rhonda West
Supervisor
As a licensed professional counselor supervisor, Ms. West oversees clinical training and provides trauma-informed care. She specializes in women's issues and family dynamics with extensive insurance network participation.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, play therapy, group sessions, psychological assessments, and telehealth services for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and offer cash pay discounts for mental health services.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer telehealth counseling with licensed professionals for clients across Texas.
What specialized programs do you have?
Our Managing Your Self! program helps clients understand brain-behavior connections, while we also offer EMDR therapy, play therapy, and specialized care for veterans and first responders.
How can I book an appointment?
You can book online through our website or contact our Manvel office directly at (979) 233-1584 for scheduling assistance.