* - Owner & Founder of From Spark to Fire - * I view therapy as a unique and collaborative opportunity for honest observation and exploration. The feelings that can lead to self-discovery can be very new and overwhelming and should be held with compassion, safety, acceptance, and understanding.

I am a compassionate and easy-going therapist who welcomes everyone regardless of age, gender, race, identity, sexual orientation, beliefs, appearances or values. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to treatment, focusing on powerful healing through a safe and comfortable environment charged with empathy, understanding, and unconditional support.

I am passionate about working with individuals through the therapeutic process to help clients gain self-knowledge and awareness, empowering them to work towards positive changes and growth, through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach.

I offer therapy from a holistic perspective that considers the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. I aspire to assist individuals to cultivate self-confidence, self-healing, and self-acceptance. My passion is to help people who want to explore spirituality and, in the process, understand their purpose and meaning of life because I believe we are all spiritual beings here to live meaningful lives. My knowledge about reincarnation and the law of karma forms the lens and aids me to discern the current life challenges one is going through. I tend to lean towards existential, meditation, and mindfulness-based modalities.

I practice from a foundation built on person-centered therapy. I believe that effective therapy is impossible without a non-judgmental, compassionate, and genuine counseling relationship. I specialize in substance use disorders and how they relate to a client’s mental health, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, etc. My approach includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My approach is warm but practical so that together we can tackle the hard conversations safely. If you are looking for a space to navigate, process, or find strategies to address the challenges in your life as an individual, couple, or family, you can contact me via email, phone, or text to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.

My passion for therapy thrives in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space for you to feel secure and comfortable to share and explore your thoughts and feelings. I see that my role is to help you see your potential and work towards living a life that you deserve.

I believe in the power of counseling, having the space to express yourself and be honest in a way that you may never have been given the opportunity before. Life is hard and you may feel like giving up, but there is hope. I want to work collaboratively with you to find that hope in the nuances of your story and your life. I am here to support you and come alongside you. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, and addictions. You are brave and your being here is a courageous step.

My approach to therapy incorporates creativity, humor, and safety in navigating the complexities of who you are as a person. If you are looking to process, strategize, or confront the challenges of life, please contact me via email, phone, or text to set up a free consultation.

The process of finding a therapist can be quite a journey, sifting through profiles and reading a ton of bios in hopes of finding someone who could be the right fit. So I’ll jump straight to it. My name is Sakena (suh· key ·​nuh) and I’m here to help 20- and 30- something-year-old adults and couples navigate life and relationships. Together, we will figure it out, whatever “it” is; you no longer have to navigate it alone.

Hi there! Crystal here, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and happy to be part of From Spark to Fire! I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University's Masters of Arts in Counseling program and an alumna of The University of Texas wherein I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. My passion is to help people free themselves from circumstances in which they are stuck. We as humans often find ourselves in situations we didn't plan and everyone needs some support every now and again. That's what I can help you with! Whether you are at a fork in the road, experiencing cloudiness from your journey, in the midst of a traumatic experience, or want to redefine your story; I am here for you! Even though my hair color may change with each passing season and I remain youthful in spirit, I bring a wealth of life experience to each and every session and will help you find answers to the challenges you are facing.