SERVICES PROVIDED
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
CASH-PAY INTAKE FEE
$250
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
Aetna
Ambetter
Baylor Scott & White
Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
Carelon / Beacon
Cigna / Evernorth
Curative
Devoted Health
Healthsmart
Imagine Health
Lucent Health
Magellan
Meritain Health
Multiplan
Oscar Health Plan / Optum
Sana Benefits
Surest
Tricare
WebTPA
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
BIO
Emmanuel is a compassionate therapist who has a collaborative approach.
EXPERTISE
Not Happy or Satisfied with life
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Stress-Related Illness
Loss or Grief
Stress / Burnout
ADD / ADHD
Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Racial Identity
Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
Sexual Abuse
War / Combat
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Assault
Childhood Abuse or Neglect
Dissociation
Racial Trauma
Trauma / PTSD
Religious Trauma
Parenting
Sex Therapy / Sexual Concerns
Divorce / Breakup
Open Relationship / Polyamory
Codependency
Infidelity / Cheating
Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
Procrastination
Shyness / High Sensitivity
Conflict with Friends
Social Isolation / Loneliness
Fear of Rejection
Existential Issues
Personal Growth
Adoption
Aging
Chronic Illness
Infertility / Miscarriages
Sleep Problems
Life Transitions
Pain Management
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Swings
Anger Issues
Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Depression
Shame
Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Perfectionism
Panic Attacks
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Phobia
Performance, Test or Public Speaking Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Sex Addiction
Self-Harm
Addiction
Internet Addiction
Impulse Control Issues
Substance Use
Gambling
Eating Disorders
Overeating
Alcohol Use
Video Game Addiction
Pornography Addiction
APPROACHES
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Existential
Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Applied Behavioral Analysis
EMDR
Attachment-based
Humanistic
CLIENT AGE GROUPS
0 – 2
3 – 5
6 – 8
9 – 11
12 – 14
15 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 39
40 – 64
65+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
PRACTICE

Mind Body Optimization
MEETING PREFERENCES
Online
or
In-Person
IN-PERSON OFFICE
Waco Office
7030 New Sanger Ave
Ste 202, Waco, TX 76712
LICENSE TYPE
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Texas | 97437
- I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I hold active credentials to practice in Texas. I conduct sessions in English.
- My clinical focus is primarily on treating Not Happy or Satisfied with life, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Stress-Related Illness, Loss or Grief, Stress / Burnout and ADD / ADHD. To support my patients, I utilize clinical modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I provide Individual Therapy, Relationship Counseling and Family Therapy and work primarily with clients aged 15 – 17, 18 – 24, 25 – 39, 40 – 64 and 65+.
- I offer both secure telehealth sessions across Texas and in-person appointments at my office in Ste 202, Waco, TX.
- I am currently in-network with Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White, Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO, Carelon / Beacon, Cigna / Evernorth, Curative, Devoted Health, Healthsmart, Imagine Health, Lucent Health, Magellan, Meritain Health, Multiplan, Oscar Health Plan / Optum, Sana Benefits, Surest, Tricare, WebTPA and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. Please note that specific plan coverage must be verified prior to your first session. For out-of-network or uninsured patients, my standard intake fee is $250.
- My availability to new clients fluctuates based on my current openings. The fastest and most accurate way to check my exact availability and secure an appointment is to use the booking calendar directly on this page.
- Please note that my practice and the i2iConnect platform does not provide emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency or having thoughts of suicide, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.
