Abraham Leal, M.S., LPC, NCC, CTP

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), and doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision.

As an existential counselor, I approach therapy with unconditional positive regard, respecting the spectrum of positive and negative life circumstance, believing in the significance themes of power, control, and acceptance have on our outlook and overall wellness. I've worked with clients living with experiences that qualify symptomatology consistent with the following: Grief, Psychosis, Depression, Anxiety, Emotional challenges related to life adjustments, and those just needing an additional layer of support.

I am a student of the mind; I embrace a life-long learner mentality, passionate about helping the people I meet navigate life's emotional landscape and begin or continue the journey toward wellness – mindful of our unique experiences and hopeful for mutual growth along the way.

Abraham's academic path reflects a deep commitment to his profession. He holds an Associate of Arts (A.A.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology (minor in Business), a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is currently advancing his expertise as a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision. Abraham's therapeutic style is existential, trauma-informed, and integrative. Viewing therapy as a journey between fellow travelers, he fosters an authentic space where clients can grapple with life's givens—freedom, meaning, and mortality—and take authorship of their unique story. A Navy "Silent Service" veteran, Abraham understands the value of military service and the transitional challenges service members may face when entering the civilian workforce. He has also worked with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, those who experience perceptual issues attributed to psychosis, survivors of trauma, people struggling to adjust to major life changes, and individuals facing challenges in their relationships at home or in the workplace.

As a researcher, Abraham focuses on exploring crisis response processes, forensic counseling and evaluation, and neurofeedback. Outside of the classroom and clinical spaces, Abraham plays piano, sings, and enjoys gaming with close and distant friends.