Grow Through It Counseling
Regina Elrod, LPC - A
Owner, Sole Proprietor
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(281) 698-7098
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Katy, Texas
A Bit About Me
Hi, I am Regina Elrod, and I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I am passionate about using my training, skills, and experiences to help clients find the "normalcy" they seek.
With 17 years as a highly-qualified teacher/administrator, 20+ years as an elite-level sports coach, six years of working with men and women in marriage ministry-counseling, and experience as a Adult Mental Health Therapist for a treatment facility, I would provide my clients with sufficient knowledge, experiences, and tools clients will need to reach various goals. I look to help individuals navigate their feelings and experiences, and recognize, cognitive dissonance to teach them strategies to move forward strategically in life and get the changes they need. My experiences bring a unique practical knowledge to counseling.
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I transitioned from education to professional counseling from an internal calling to the profession, which sparked the realization that I had had numerous "counseling" sessions with students, parents, and staff over the years. I can empathize in trauma and depression due to my own past. I have come to understand the cognitive and behavioral triggers and effects of emotional pain, questioning troubling situations, and the healing process clients can experience.
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There is no magic pill or psychotherapeutic method for healing. Not every therapeutic method works for everyone or everything. It is a dual working process between counselor and client. It takes a person to desire change, a willingness to work with someone and be challenged, and an open mind to discover what can work for them. As a counselor, clients don't have to follow my values and beliefs. Instead, I want to use what you know to find your foundation of truth and work towards your goals. This may involve discussions of various values, beliefs, and truths that exist in this world.
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I am not a counselor who just sits and listens....although, I will do a good amount of that. I will ask questions to understand, I will pull out my "shovel" to find the root of an issue, and I will encourage every patient as I discover the good that EVERY human being has within them. There is purpose in every person, there is healing for every person, let's go on this journey and discover your joy.
Work Experience
April 2023 - Present
September 2006 - April 2023
June 2002 - September 2006
August 1998 - June 2002
Became an Adult Mental Health Therapist for a group counseling day treatment facility that works with clients with various issues, such as, suicidal ideations, anxiety, depression, and addictions amongst others. Various forms of therapy are used, including DBT, CBT, Reality Therapy, Art Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Became a Math Teacher, Lead Teacher, Athletic Director, and Dean of Students for various school districts in Texas. In 2013, I earned my first Master's degree in Educational Leadership. In 2019, I completed training and became a ministry for an international women's group working with women from the United States, UK, South America, India, and Africa, who had experienced abuse, marital issues, societal unfairness, addictions, and other personal issues. In addition, I completed my counseling internship in two different secondary public schools. Finally, I earned my Master's in Counseling and Development in December of 2022.
Worked in various roles within banking and payroll accounting. Customer Service was a great teacher for me to understand how to serve people with respect and care.
Graduated from Oberlin College (Ohio) with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. I was also a member of the women's basketball team and a Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar.
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