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Counseling for all Texans

From Franklin Mountains of El Paso, to the Texas Panhandle, to the Texas Triangle, and the RGV

Texas is a state built on the drive of those who crossed borders, oceans, or cultural divides seeking a better life. This ambition and resilience that characterizes the people of Texas can also create unique pressures that are often suffered in silence.

At Mindful Garden Counseling, I help Texans cultivate a more fulfilling life. Whether you are living in nepantla — the in-between space of cultural expectations and individual ambition — or you are a man struggling with emotional clarity while also projecting strength and security, this is the space for you.

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The Journey of First-Gen Texans

Texas is home to nearly 6 million immigrants, accounting for roughly 19% of our population. In fact, 1 in 8 U.S. born Texans have at least one immigrant parent.

Being 'First-Gen' or a child of immigrants in Texas often means living between two worlds. Frequently the first to enter higher education, white collar industries, or financial stability in the U.S., you carry the weight of generational sacrifices and expectations. This can lead to:

Cultural Guilt: Feeling like you must succeed to justify your family's journey.
The 'double life': balancing traditional cultural values with the demands and ambitions of career success.
Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you don't truly belong in the spaces you've worked so hard to breakthrough.
Parentification: Growing up as the "translator" or emotional anchor for your family, often managing adult responsibilities before you were ready, leaving you feeling responsible for everyone’s well-being but your own.

I provide a space where you don't have to explain your culture — you just have to be yourself. Together we can build a life that feels genuine and aligns with you personal values.

Redefining Men's Mental Health

In Texas, there's an expectation of toughness and resilience for men. While resilience is a virtue the pressure to "tough it out" often leaves Texas men isolated and ashamed to ask for help.

If this sounds relatable to you, I hope these statistics are a wake up call:

Nearly 1 out of 10 men experience depression or anxiety, and yet less than half ever receive treatment for it.
In Texas, men are 4x more likely to die by suicide than women, often because the "quiet struggle" prevents early intervention.
Societal expectations often teach men that vulnerability and emotions are weaknesses. In reality emotions are part of the human experience and vulnerability requires courage and strength.

In virtual sessions, I provide a space for men to let their guard down and explore raw emotions to better understand themselves. My approach is genuine and goal oriented. I allow you to see the real me, so you can show me the real you. Together we focus on goals to manage stress, improve relationships, and regain fulfillment in your life.

Ready to Begin Cultivating Change?

If you are a Texan seeking therapy that validates Texan experiences and values, you're in the right place.

How to Get Started

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Fill out the contact form linked below to schedule a consultation call.

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We will collaborate to determine therapeutic match and schedule the first session.

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Resources for Texans:

Texas Consumer Notice: Access to Health Records & Complaints

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas Health & Safety Code § 181.105 (House Bill 4224) requires covered health care entities to provide clear instructions for consumers to request health care records, contact licensing authorities, and file consumer complaints.

Requesting Your Health Care Records
Clients may request copies of their health care records using one of the following methods:
Email: phillip.liu@mindfulgardenco.com
Phone: (210) 793-8536
Please include your full name, date of birth, preferred contact information, dates of service requested, and how you would like your records delivered. Additional authorization or identity verification may be required before records are released.
Licensing & Disciplinary Authority
(512) 305-7700
https://bhec.texas.gov
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-900
Austin, TX 78701
You may contact this agency with questions regarding provider licensure or to submit a disciplinary concern.
Filing a Consumer Complaint
Consumers may file a complaint regarding access to health care records or privacy matters with the Texas Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

Mental Health Resources

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Groups:

NAMI offers a range of support groups for individuals struggling with mental health challenges and psycho-educational courses.
Virtual and in-person options are available.
Events are free to attend with prior registration.

Texas HHS Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHA):

Locate the LMHA by county and call their crisis number to get support.
Crisis services are available 24/7 and include a prompt face-to-face crisis assessment, crisis intervention services, a crisis follow-up and relapse prevention services.

Family and Intimate Partner Violence Support:

Immigrant Advocacy and Support Organizations:

RAICES: Provides legal and social support services to immigrant families.
CWS Houston: Offers mental health services for asylum-seekers, refugees, and newcomers, including screenings, assessments, individual and family counseling, and support groups.
Girasol: Developed as part of the Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing at UT Austin. Provides psycho-educational materials for immigrant families.