No More Pretending You Have Peace.

Michelle Brown, MA, LPC
Vulnerabilty is safe here.
Welcome!
You're looking for a therapist, and I'm glad you're here.
You may be used to holding everything together as the strong one—the one everyone depends on. From the outside, you seem successful and capable, but underneath the responsibilities, expectations, and endless to-do lists, you're exhausted.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past hurts, or the pressure of always having to be "on." You desire a place where you can finally stop dealing with it all alone and feel safe sharing what you've been through and what you're facing each day.
I can help you stop pretending they're okay and start prioritizing your peace.
Are you tired of pushing through pain and disappointment as if nothing's wrong?
Together, we'll uncover what's contributing to your distress so you can reconnect with your inner authority, trust yourself again, and make decisions without second-guessing yourself or people-pleasing.
You no longer have to prove your worth through perfection or carry what's been weighing on you by yourself.
In our work together, we move beyond symptom management to address the underlying issues so you can feel more grounded, confident, and at ease in your life, relationships, and work.
This is where you move from simply getting through your days to experiencing greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment.
Start Therapy in Texas
Let’s schedule a 15-minute consultation to talk through how therapy with me can support you.
I offer focused intensives for women who want deeper work in less time, as well as individual therapy sessions (weekly, biweekly, and monthly).

Every woman deserves a place to reflect, process, and find her way forward.
Anxiety is not always obvious, but it can influence how you think, respond, and move through your life in response to:
Overthinking Unresolved Grief and Trauma
Emotional Fatigue Mood Swings
Panic Lack of Focus
Guilt Uncertainty
Sadness Feelings of Inadequacy
What You Can Expect in Our Work Together
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Feeling truly seen with honesty, transparency, and without judgment
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Developing deeper self-awareness and authentic self-acceptance
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Gaining clarity around unresolved issues, patterns, and root causes
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Processing grief connected to life changes, unmet expectations, and personal loss.
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Discovering who you are without the pressure to be perfect
Break the Cycle of Pleasing, Proving and Pretending You’re Okay

Basileia Counseling (Bas-ih-lay-uh) provides online therapy for women across Texas, including Frisco, Dallas, Plano, Houston, Austin, Laredo, and surrounding areas. Virtual therapy sessions help you reduce anxiety, manage depression, and overcome perfectionism with confidence.
Evening and Weekend
Appointments Available









