Therapy for High-Functioning Professionals, First-Responders, and Families in Texas
You don't have to carry it alone. In-person sessions in Corpus Christi; virtual anywhere in Texas.
In Network with:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Cigna
Oscar Health
Oxford
United Health Care
You’re high-achieving, capable, and deeply committed—to your family, career, and community. But anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion can quietly erode your well-being.
We specialize in helping:
High-functioning professionals with anxiety and perfectionism
First responders and their spouses
Teens and young adults navigating stress and life-transitions
Helpers and professionals experiencing burnout
Our work is structured, intentional, and designed for real-world results.
What if you could shut off the background noise, and actually feel enough—without the guilt, the self-doubt, or the burnout?
… with a little help from therapy that treats anxiety at the root. I’m here to show you how to listen to your body, hold your boundaries like a boss, and turn down the noise so you can finally live the life you want.
Meet Your Therapists
Trish Guerrero, MS, LPC, CSC.
Trish Guerrero is a Licensed Professional Counselor and anxiety coach with a background in education, mental health counseling and a first-responder spouse. She understands the pressure of being the strong one—and the toll it can take on your nervous system, relationships, and confidence.
Her work is rooted in evidence-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and a practical, results-driven approach. Trish believes therapy should feel empowering, structured, and personalized—not endless and vague.
Professional Focus
High-functioning anxiety and perfectionism
Burnout and compassion fatigue
First-responder and helper populations
Teens and transitional-age youth
Luz Espinosa, MS, LPC-A (supervised by Maria del Carmen Vasquez, MS, LPC-S)
Luz Espinosa is a is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping adults feel understood, supported, and empowered. She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy and believes everyone deserves a safe space to heal, grow, and feel seen.
With a background in trauma-informed care and child and family services, Luz has worked closely with individuals and families navigating complex, high-stress situations. This experience deeply shapes her work with adults—offering a calm, grounded presence for those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Luz believes therapy should feel supportive and meaningful—not overwhelming. She focuses on helping clients build emotional resilience, understand their experiences, and move toward a more peaceful and confident life.
Professional Focus
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and stress-related concerns
Life transitions and identity-related challenges
Adults seeking healing, clarity, and emotional balance
Availability
Online sessions only
Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Weekends: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shalene Galbreath-Counselor in Training
Shalene Galbreath is a counselor in training and currently a Masters level student at Walden University. She is able to provide low-cost affordable counseling starting May 25, 2026. Please contact us to book your session with her.
Professional Focus
Anxiety
Teens and transitional-age youth
Depression
Substance use
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“Trish is an exceptional counselor, renowned for her compassionate and caring approach. Her ability to listen deeply and understand her clients’ needs sets her apart.”
– Janelle Benavides, CSC
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“One of her greatest strengths is her exceptional listening skills, which enable her to fully understand her clients’ experiences and feelings. This, combined with her empathy and encouragement, empowers clients to explore their challenges and work towards meaningful change.”
– Marsha Hutchens, LPC, CSC
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“Trish is genuine in her care for her clients. She is a natural counselor and easy to open up to. Her insights and support create an environment where clients can learn and grow at a pace that feels both comfortable and challenging. She is wonderful to work with!”
– Lorena Mendez, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
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“I have to say she is the most genuine, compassionate and considerate individuals that anyone can come across. She goes beyond the norm to make sure client needs are being addressed and acknowledged in any setting.”
– Gabriela Vera, MS, LPC-S
Mending Minds Counseling, PLLC has been serving the Corpus Christi area since 2023. Founded by Trish Guerrero, LPC, Mending Minds Counseling provides inclusive mental health services to help individuals, families, and professionals feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
Our team is dedicated to helping clients manage anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We support high-functioning women, teens, first responders, and families through personalized therapy and coaching services.
We utilize research-backed therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-focused interventions to help clients create meaningful and lasting change
Call or email us to book an appointment today!
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Limited spots available as I keep a small case load to ensure quality.
Ready to get started or want to learn more?
Why spend another day …
→ Running from meeting to meeting, juggling everyone else’s chaos, and secretly wondering when it’s all going to collapse on top of you?
→ Agreeing to one more project, favor, or coffee date—when what you really need is a day to yourself in sweatpants with zero interruptions.
→ Constantly worried that you’ll fail, disappoint someone, or fall short of everyone’s sky-high expectations of you.
→ Taking care of everyone’s stuff—packing lunches, organizing events, being the go-to person—while doing exactly zero self-care.
→ Feeling isolated even when you’re surrounded by people, smiling through that “I’m fine” mask, but feeling like nobody actually sees what’s happening underneath.
→ Turning down help because “I can do it faster and better myself” is easier than admitting you actually need support and letting go of control.
A few of the insights and strategies we’ll explore …
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→ Learn how hitting fears head-on can loosen anxiety’s grip.
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→ Find out why accepting anxiety—yep, welcoming it with open arms—beats fighting or dodging it every time.
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→ The truth about why celebrating small wins can create big changes.
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→ Instantly cool your body and calm your mind with this yoga-inspired breathing technique.
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→ Untangle how anxiety and depression fuel each other—and break the cycle.
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→ Find out how identifying your top values can help you align your actions.
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→ Uncover how improving self-care—and giving yourself permission to do it—boosts your well-being.
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→ Try this 5-step grounding technique you can do anywhere, from your desk to the grocery checkout.
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→ Learn how to shift a negative mindset into a growth mindset.
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→ Remember the importance of showing empathy to yourself, not just to others.
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→ The secret to practicing radical self-acceptance.
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→ Use a simple mindfulness practice with your morning coffee to help bring you back to the present.
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→ Learn to stop riding the “What If” rollercoaster and get real about what could actually happen.
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→ Unlock the key to improving communication and deepening your relationships.
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→ Anxious? Reset your mind with “The 3-Minute Distraction” exercise.
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→ Untether yourself from unhealthy coping habits.
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