Take charge of your story. What will your next chapter say?

Your history might shape your current chapter, but it doesn't get to write the rest of your book. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a major life transition, questioning your identity, feeling stuck in difficult relationship patterns, or working to build self-esteem, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

At Author Your Story Counseling, I provide services in both English & Spanish to children, teens, and adults across Texas through virtual therapy, as well as in-person sessions in the Webster area. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change, so you can write the next chapter with intention rather than fear.

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Now located in:

1120 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

 

An Authentic, Collaborative Partnership

“I don’t view therapy as a clinical fixing station where you sit on a couch while I nod and take detached notes. To me, it is an open, conversational space built on a deeply human partnership.

Using an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parts work (IFS), attachment theory, existential therapy, and solution-focused techniques, we'll explore the experiences that have shaped your story while building practical skills you can use in everyday life.

We all inherit scripts from our families, relationships, cultures, and past experiences that tell us who we're "supposed" to be.

Together, we'll question those old narratives, understand the patterns that no longer serve you, and develop healthier ways of thinking, relating, and responding to life's challenges.

My goal is to help you build a resilient foundation and equip you with the insight and tools to navigate future challenges with confidence, long after our work together has ended.”

- Annia Ibarra MS, LPC-A, NCC
Under supervision of Laura Aguirre, LPC-S
Founder of Author Your Story Counseling

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