1. Which therapist do I need?

GOODNESS OF FIT

While experience matters a great deal, research shows that the right fit is just as important in successful outcomes.  Unlike other professions where the delivery of a service can be very standardized, therapists bring personality, temperament and personal life experience into the session.  We understand you may want to get to know your therapist a little before deciding who you are going to see so we offer free phone or Zoom consultations.  Please take us up on that!

REVIEWS:  OVER 50 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

Over the last several years consumers have come to expect honest reviews from clients or customers of professionals we are seeking to hire.  Unlike other professions, we deal with vulnerable people in a confidential relationship and therefore must only accept reviews that are completely anonymous to ensure no client ever feels obligated to leave a good review.  The reviews you read on this site were not solicited by the therapist but were voluntarily and anonymously submitted through a third party website such as Google, FullSlate or Healthgrades.

Hunaina Akbar,  Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist – Associate

I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship disconnection and/or conflict.  My training is in relational science whether that be a romantic relationship or familial relationship.  It’s true that growth and healing is not a straight or easy path. It can get uncomfortable and messy, but that is the cost of relational happiness.  Anything worth having will cost you something.  It has been said that the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life, so why wouldn’t you work on the most significant contributor to a life well lived?

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and encouraging space to help you in your life journey. I’ve been known to ask tough questions and push just a little.  I find my clients appreciate my direct, but warm approach.  Helping people grow and heal is my passion. Everyone deserves a life they love, filled with people they love.

       “Hunaina is great! She brings a certain comfort to the sessions that makes me feel like I have known her forever. We have been tapping into emotions and past trauma that I didn’t realize was there. I have already implemented some of the coping tools we have discussed and have seen great improvement within myself with just the few sessions I’ve had. She has also helped me focus on holding myself more accountable for doing the work to get better. I look forward to our sessions.” 

I easily connect with individuals from multicultural backgrounds having been raised in a minority/immigrant household. Together, we will make sure you receive the help you are wanting as well as the peace of mind you need.  I charge $165 for a one-hour appointment.  Please use the form below to reach out with questions or to schedule an intake call where you can get all of your questions answered.

Angelica Aghili,  Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate

“Angelica showed concern in all areas spoken of. I felt comfortable to be myself and I feel encouraged by her wisdom going forward in my wife and I pursuing a stronger and better marriage, deepening our connection through the tools, and words she will provide. I’m looking forward to really great things! Thanks Angelica!”

As humans, we seek to be understood, seen and connected to others. Angelica provides a safe and compassionate space that allows clients to work on understanding their story and initiating growth to create meaningful change in self and relationships. Compassion is a key component to owning our present story. It allows us to courageously go inside, sit with all of our emotions and empowers us to make the necessary changes. This therapeutic process leads to a fulfilling life and meaningful, healthy relationships.

Angelica received a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Houston in 2024 and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2008. Prior to working as a therapist, Angelica worked as a Process Engineer for many years.

Angelica is supervised by Felicia Powell-Williams Ed.D, LPC-S, RPT-S, FAPB, Psychologist and Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychoanalyst.

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Christina Levin, Licensed MFT

Relationships are wonderful and messy! There is no getting away from the highs and the lows. But over time, your relationship has started to feel like a minefield, or a desert. You feel chronically resentful, tired, worried, confused, and deeply disconnected. You begin looking for guidance.

I can help you if you are struggling with:

• Frequent and intense conflict with no resolution
• Broken trust
• Tiptoeing around each other
• Lack of warmth and affection in your relationship
• Gridlock in an anxious/avoidant cycle
• Shaky or ignored boundaries
• Fragile self-esteem
• Lack of purpose and clear direction
• Ambivalence
• Disorienting life transitions

What to Expect:

I’ll hold up the mirror and help you see how you relate to yourself and your loved ones. We’ll examine your blind spots with compassion and use them as a trailhead for deeper healing and rewiring.

Resistance and discomfort in therapy are normal and welcome. That’s at the heart of therapy. It might get worse before it gets better. I’ll help you tolerate the discomfort of your own growth and take needed risks. You’ll hear me say that therapy works if you do.

You might be moving at a different pace than your loved one. Your motivations might differ. If you are feeling torn about whether to stay or go, we’ll take an honest look at what’s underneath and explore how to move forward.

If you’re seeking individual therapy, I’ll help you reach the parts of you that have been neglected so you can live in harmony with yourself and the world around you.

My Approach:   Science-Based, Experiential, and Direct

I specialize in relationships but work holistically in all aspects of life. I continuously train in and integrate interpersonal, neuroscience-based approaches:

• Relational Life Therapy (RLT):   Helps break toxic intergenerational patterns and power imbalances, integrate past trauma, and build relational skills.
• Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples:   A structured, homework-centered approach to improving emotional self-regulation and crucial interpersonal habits.
• Gestalt & Psychodrama:   Experiential, holistic methods that promote deep insight, somatic self-awareness, and trauma processing.

About Me:

As someone who has experienced a number of uprooting immigrations, marriage, divorce, single parenting, and career changes, I’ve dealt with a great deal of loss and internal conflict. I am as human as you are—with my own wounds and scars—and I am on my own therapeutic journey. I promise to create a space where you will feel heard, seen, and held with warm regard.

I am a mother of two adult children, a partner, and a friend, and I’m passionate about what I do. I am addicted to learning and reading, walking, hiking, exercising and expressive arts therapies.

“Christina is an empathetic and caring therapist who has helped me tremendously in understanding both my husband’s and my strengths and issues. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a science-based approach to counseling.”
– Anonymous 5-Star Review

Gina Wilkerson Watson, Licensed MFT-Supervisor, Clinical Director

For many years I have been helping couples have healthier relationships, explore the goals they each have for their marriage and make painful decisions about whether to stay or go.  There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to couples therapy and be skeptical of anyone who says there is.

In the initial stages of working with couples, I speak to each of you, one-on-one, to get an unfiltered story of what you’ve been experiencing in your relationship.  I stay open minded, knowing that this is your point of view, therefore, your reality.  Hearing from each of you separately helps me to quickly formulate a picture of why you may be stuck or struggling.  When we all meet together in a joint session, I will give you frank feedback and some recommendations for how best to proceed.

When one partner has a foot out the door, we may begin with exploring this ambivalence.  I often find that ambivalence is a product of years of trying to be happy and finally becoming resigned when nothing ever changes.  This doesn’t mean things can’t change or can’t get better.  It simply means that there are forces working against you in the form of blind spots, resentment or complacency.  We will dive deep into the forces that are preventing you from getting the relationship you want.  But be prepared that you will have to take an honest look at yourself and make needed changes before you can expect your partner to do the same.  I don’t agree with the statement that “marriage is hard work” but I do believe it requires constant effort, just like parenting, education, sports, your career and friendships.  You will only get out of it what you put into it.

I have limited availability to take on new couples which is why I have trained and supervise the talented therapists you will read about on this page.  I consult on all of their cases and make sure they are following the same treatment plan that I use with my existing clients.  I charge $220 for a one-hour session.  If you would like to work with me, please message me below.