Who We Are at Saname Counseling: Therapy for the Strong Ones
At Saname Counseling, we offer trauma-informed therapy rooted in compassion, belonging, and deep respect for the stories our clients carry. We specialize in supporting the strong ones—the high achievers, the cycle-breakers, the eldest daughters, the caretakers, and first-generation professionals—who are used to holding everything together, often at the expense of their own peace. Our work is grounded in the belief that healing doesn’t mean breaking down who you are—it means finally making space for all of you.
Meet Our Clinicians
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after a break, our trauma-informed therapy in Texas helps you build sustainable change with evidence-based tools.
Maribel Martinez, MS, LPC
Maribel works with adults ready to heal from trauma, explore identity, and create deeper emotional safety in their relationships. She offers evening appointments only.
Meghan Garcia, M.Ed., LPC Associate
Meghan's trauma-informed approach blends emotional insight, practical strategies, and compassionate accountability for clients. They offer daytime and evening appointments.
Johanna Torres, MS, LPC-S
Johanna helps high-achieving professionals break free from anxiety, perfectionism, and childhood trauma so they can finally feel at peace in their own lives.
Ayssa Castillo, MS, LPC Associate
Ayssa blends authenticity and compassion to help clients unpack generational wounds, identity concerns, and anxiety rooted in lived experience. She offers evening appointments only.
Elisabeth Hartley, MA, LPC Associate
Elisabeth supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with a calm, grounded presence and a focus on self-trust and growth. She offers daytime & evening appointments.
Why We Focus on Trauma-Informed Therapy for the Strong Ones
Too many people—especially women, LGBTQ+ folx, first-gen professionals, and people of color—have been praised for being strong while suffering silently. At Saname, we believe strength and struggle can coexist—and healing doesn’t have to wait until you’ve reached a breaking point.
Founded by Johanna Torres, MS, LPC-S, our practice blends trauma-informed care with practical strategies, deep empathy, and culturally responsive approaches. We’re here to help you stop surviving and start living.
What Sets Our Trauma-Informed Therapy in Texas Apart
Rooted in Belonging: You don’t have to earn safety or acceptance here. It’s the baseline.
Guided by Community: Healing happens in connection. We live that out—in session and as a team.
Dedicated to Growth: From first-time therapy clients to seasoned seekers, we show up with presence and purpose.
Built on Excellence: We hold ourselves to a high standard—because you deserve nothing less.
Therapy Services at Saname Counseling: EMDR, Trauma, and More
Our practice provides:
Individual and couples therapy
EMDR for trauma recoverySupport for anxiety, identity, grief, and high-functioning burnout
Virtual therapy across Texas and the Rio Grande Valley
- We serve clients virtually across Texas and in the Rio Grande Valley, making healing accessible no matter where you are.
We are proud to stay connected to broader mental health communities. Learn more about trauma-informed practices at EMDRIA or explore therapist resources at Psychology Today.