Elora Ronaldes, M.Ed.,
LPC-Associate, NCC
(she/her/hers)
Supervised by Carrie Manning, LPC-S, RPT-S
Qualifications:
M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas Christian University
National Certified Counselor
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Minor in Counseling at University of North Texas
Who I help:
Children (ages 6 and up), tweens, teens, young adults, and parents
My areas of expertise:
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and loss
LGBTQIA+
My approach:
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Play Therapy
Sand Tray
Expressive Arts
About Me:
I have always had a passion for working with kids and teens, and I truly enjoy every connection I make with my clients. I believe everyone is capable of greatness and has all the strengths and resources they need inside. My job is simply to provide a safe, warm space where they can feel comfortable being themselves, and together we discover ways to meet their goals.
I have experience working with all ages, but I primarily work with ages 8 to 18. I am trained in using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and incorporate that throughout all of my sessions. That being said, I also like to use other kinds of activities depending on each client’s needs. For younger kids, I often use play-based or art-based interventions. I enjoy using activity-based interventions like sand tray and art for older teenagers. I believe in having the client decide what we do, so each session can look different and a variety of activities can be used.
I have over a year of experience working at a local non-profit agency, TCU’s Riverside FRC Counseling Clinic, a private practice, and a local mental health facility. In my time there, I worked with problems of depression, anxiety, anger and bullying, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, behavior problems, relational problems, school issues, and grief/loss. I also recognize how difficult parenting can be, especially when your children are having difficulties of their own. That’s why I love to partner with my parents and provide resources and strategies so that you can also get some help!
In my free time, I am often doing something outside with my wife, painting or doing crafts, baking, or planning my wedding! My wife and I also have a Great Dane, a Weiner dog, and two cats, so we can get pretty busy keeping up with them!
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Elora has availability during the day as well as some late afternoon/evening. Her rate is $120 per session. She is in-network with Cigna and Aetna.
Outside door to Suite 114
Private waiting room
Sand tray therapy room
Coffee and tea bar
Sunshine Playroom
Rainbow Playroom
Sunshine Playroom
Teen and adult therapy room
Teen and adult therapy room