Suandria Houston, LPC

Suandria Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience who works from a multicultural perspective. She identifies as a Black woman and brings awareness of race, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic diversity into her work, supporting individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and life transitions.

Suandria emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and builds on personal strengths to address issues such as parenting and family dynamics, coping with change, depression, codependency, and concerns related to infidelity, communication, and blended families. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques and relationship-focused methods to help clients develop practical skills for everyday challenges while exploring deeper patterns from family of origin and past experiences.

She offers flexible ways to connect and is experienced working with diverse populations, including international clients. Suandria aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where people can take courageous first steps toward clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and stronger self-regard.

Approaches for Online Relationship and Stress Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps people explore their values, strengths, and goals. This approach is useful for those seeking personal growth, improved self-esteem, and clearer decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. It is commonly used for managing anxiety, stress, depressive symptoms, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

The Gottman Method is a research-informed, relationship-focused approach that helps couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust by learning concrete skills for connection and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Suandria works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.