Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Texas
Founded by Dr. Karina, Alternatives, Psychological Services provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals, couples, and families. With expertise in trauma recovery, child and adolescent therapy, and immigration evaluations, our practice combines clinical excellence with personalized care. Our therapists utilize research-backed methods like EMDR, PCIT, and Gottman techniques to address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and complex trauma. We serve clients in-person across Texas and virtually nationwide, prioritizing client autonomy, cultural sensitivity, and measurable outcomes through structured assessments and progress tracking. 
Services
Adult Therapy
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Couples Therapy
Immigration Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies like EMDR, PCIT, and Gottman Method
- Specialized immigration psychological evaluations for legal cases
- Personalized treatment plans with measurable progress tracking
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) and culturally sensitive care
- Licensed psychologist with trauma and immigrant experience
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Services
Adult Therapy
Specialized therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our evidence-based approach combines EMDR, CBT, and DBT techniques to address root causes while building practical coping skills. Sessions focus on self-discovery, emotional regulation, and creating sustainable behavioral changes through structured assessments and personalized treatment plans.
Child Therapy
Targeted interventions for children aged 2.5+ experiencing behavioral issues, anxiety, or emotional difficulties. Using PCIT and CBT frameworks, we create safe spaces for expression while equipping caregivers with tools to reinforce progress at home. Therapy addresses trauma, social challenges, and family dynamics through play-based techniques and caregiver collaboration.
Couples Therapy
Gottman Method-based therapy for couples facing communication breakdowns, trust issues, or emotional disconnection. Sessions focus on conflict resolution, rebuilding intimacy, and establishing shared relationship goals. We help partners develop healthier communication patterns and mutual understanding through structured exercises and progress tracking.
Teen Therapy
Specialized support for teens navigating identity development, school stress, and social pressures. Our trauma-informed approach addresses anxiety, depression, and post-trauma recovery through age-appropriate CBT techniques. Therapy includes family involvement components while maintaining teen confidentiality to build trust and encourage open communication.
Immigration Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for immigration cases including asylum, VAWA, U/T visas, and extreme hardship waivers. Services involve clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and detailed reporting documenting trauma impacts and mental health conditions. Reports meet USCIS requirements and are completed with interpreter support when needed.
People
Karina
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Karina is a Texas-licensed psychologist with specialized training in trauma recovery and immigrant experiences. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and uses evidence-based methods like EMDR and PCIT to help clients overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Questions
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for clients throughout Texas and most other states.
What age groups do you work with?
We treat children as young as 2.5 years old, adolescents, and adults through specialized therapeutic approaches.
Are you in-network with insurance providers?
We are in-network with Aetna and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other insurers.
What therapy methods do you use?
Our evidence-based approaches include EMDR, PCIT, Gottman Method, DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT tailored to individual client needs.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, starting promptly on the hour with flexible scheduling options available.
Do you accept HSA/FSA payments?
Yes, we accept HSA and FSA cards as valid payment methods for all therapy services.
