- Client-centered
- CBT and mindfulness
- Sleep and rest focus
About Tekesha
Tekesha Bland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with more than 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep challenges, and adjustments after major life changes. Her work emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental attitude so people feel heard from the first session.
Tekesha draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside a client-centered, humanistic stance. In practice this means she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and also honors each person's values and goals. Sessions are shaped to fit what the individual needs rather than using one fixed plan.
She has worked with people who have experienced trauma and abuse and brings long experience in addiction treatment and co-occurring concerns. Tekesha also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, grief, anger, intimacy challenges, and career-related stress. Sleep and rest concerns are among the issues she lists as part of her focus.
Tekesha uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness exercises when these match someone’s goals. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and stick with new habits.
Her sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. New clients start by sharing what matters most to them so Tekesha can tailor a plan. She invites people to take gradual steps toward better coping, clearer priorities, and improved daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals. This approach helps people who want a respectful space to talk through concerns and set their own priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with change because it emphasizes concrete skills and homework between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. People dealing with strong emotions, anger, or patterns that interfere with daily life may find DBT skills helpful when incorporated into regular sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed so approaches fit the client's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so therapy fits into everyday life while focusing on sleep, stress, coping, and other priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and rest concerns, anger, grief, intimacy-related issues, career stress, and related concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions combine a client-centered approach with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 15 years of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure listed as TX LPC and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.