BeautyforAshes

Counseling Services

A safe place to be heard, supported, and empowered to heal.

You don't have to carry everything alone. Counseling offers a compassionate space to process your experiences, develop healthier coping skills, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with hope.

Cristina Peña, MS, LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor | 12 Years Experience | Telehealth Throughout Texas

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You Are Welcome Here

This is a judgment-free, compassionate space where you are seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, you deserve support that honors your unique story, your values, and your pace.

Cristina Peña, MS, LPC brings warmth, clinical expertise, and genuine care to every session — creating a safe environment where healing can truly begin.

Meet Your Counselor

How I Can Help

Every person's journey is unique. Counseling services are tailored to meet you where you are.

Depression

Compassionate support to help you rediscover meaning, energy, and hope when life feels heavy and overwhelming.

Trauma & PTSD

A safe, trauma-informed space to process painful experiences and begin the journey toward healing and wholeness.

Anxiety & Worry

Evidence-based tools to quiet the noise of excessive worry and help you feel grounded, calm, and in control.

Stress & Burnout

Practical strategies to restore balance, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your sense of self and well-being.

Perfectionism

Gentle guidance to release impossible standards and embrace a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

Postpartum Depression

A supportive space to navigate the emotional changes and challenges that can come after childbirth.

Individual & Couples Counseling

Compassionate support for personal challenges and relationships, with space to strengthen understanding, communication, and connection.

Teen Counseling (Ages 14+)

Support for teens ages 14 and older navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, and life changes.

Parent Guidance

Practical tools to support your teen and strengthen your family.

Telehealth Counseling — Available Throughout Texas

Receive compassionate, professional counseling from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Telehealth makes it easier than ever to prioritize your mental health — no commute, no waiting room, just a safe and confidential space to heal.

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Faith-Based Support Available

Christian counseling and faith-based support are available for those who desire it. Faith is never required — every client's values, beliefs, and personal story are honored and respected. All backgrounds are warmly welcomed.

Learn more about faith-based support

You don't have to carry everything alone

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't have to navigate this alone. Reach out today and take the first step toward healing.

Telehealth throughout Texas