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Ava Weaver, LPC

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ava

Ava Weaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of clinical experience based in Texas.

Background and approach

She began her professional path in education and special education before moving into mental health work in regional mental health centers and a psychiatric hospital setting, bringing a foundation in both classroom and clinical environments.

Over the years she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, addictions, grief and a wide range of relationship and intimacy concerns, and she lists ADHD among her areas of focus. Ava favors an interactive, solution-focused style that blends practical feedback with compassionate support.

She integrates approaches like Client-Centered care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness techniques to create individualized treatment plans. Her background includes training in trauma-informed methods and experience working with diverse presentations including eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and caregiving fatigue.

Clients can expect a collaborative process aimed at identifying strengths and workable strategies for change. Ava’s long career in both education and clinical settings informs a grounded, adaptable approach intended to help people move through challenges and toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Ava frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness tools that can support those coping with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Additionally, Client-Centered Therapy forms part of her practice, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to help clients explore goals and build on strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work she undertakes with each person. The therapist will help evaluate which methods best match a client's needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques over time so the care fits the individual rather than expecting a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Ava is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care and practical skills training from licensed professionals while fitting sessions into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ava address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Ava uses an interactive, solution-focused approach that combines practical feedback with compassionate support to help clients identify and address life challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of experience across regional mental health centers and a psychiatric hospital, and prior work in special education and teaching.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 19952, and she practices out of Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Ava can help with

Ava Weaver works with clients on trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

Ava works with a broad spectrum of clients.

Ava works with families, adults, and adolescents.

How Ava approaches therapy

Ava's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ava is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.

Therapy style

Ava taught special education in public school districts.