Tekesha Bland, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Tekesha

Tekesha Bland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. Tekesha uses clear, respectful listening and works to create a calm space where clients can talk through problems and try new coping steps.

Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders, along with clinical experience addressing trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered approaches to shape treatment around each person's needs. That means sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and time to reflect on values and choices. Tekesha also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people are thinking about change or facing ambivalence. She frames therapy as a partnership and adapts tools to fit what the client wants to accomplish. Sessions can include talk therapy, practical exercises, and goal-focused planning.

Tekesha emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental stance while working through difficult topics like relationships, parenting concerns, sleep and eating challenges, and career stress. Her style is straightforward, compassionate, and aimed at usable steps clients can try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, and everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping and distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make scheduling more flexible and let people connect from home or work. They also allow for brief check-ins and follow-up between longer sessions, which can help keep momentum when life is busy.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, grief, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is the general style of therapy?

The approach is collaborative and practical, blending Client-Centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Tekesha has 15 years of experience providing mental health services in a range of care settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She holds the LPC credential with licence number TX LPC 76226 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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