Therapist profile
Ava Weaver, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 19952
- NPI1508917980
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skill work
- Mindfulness practice
About Ava
Ava Weaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 26 years of clinical experience. She has worked in regional mental health and psychiatric hospital settings and has a background teaching special education in public schools. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, and anger.
In session she takes a practical, interactive approach. She offers clear feedback and helps people identify steps they can try between sessions. Her work draws on client-centered methods and evidence-informed tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to examine how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. She also incorporates dialectical behavior strategies for emotional regulation and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. Jungian ideas may appear when exploring personal meaning and life patterns.
Her history includes work with adults, adolescents, and families in community mental health and inpatient settings. She also completed training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches and has experience addressing PTSD and related trauma reactions. Those experiences shape how she supports people coping with intense emotions and difficult life changes.
People who appreciate straightforward guidance and practical tools often find her style helpful. She helps clients set concrete goals, practice new skills, and track changes over time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling steps before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. Online sessions using this approach center the client’s goals and encourage them to lead the topics they want to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online sessions CBT often includes practical exercises, worksheets, and rehearsal of new responses to anger or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. Practicing DBT skills online can help people build better ways to respond when frustration or resentment rises. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use digital worksheets or guided exercises between sessions. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online options before booking so you know what will be scheduled.Areas of focus
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, anger, parenting concerns, relationship and family stress, and related difficulties listed in her profile.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
Her style is interactive and solution-focused, using clear feedback and skill building to help people notice triggers and practice alternative responses.
What experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of clinical experience in regional mental health centers and a psychiatric hospital, plus a background teaching special education.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices in that state.
Can sessions be done in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify session formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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