Priscilla McLemore , LPC

Priscilla McLemore is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people carry heavy emotional burdens and find a clearer path forward. She writes simply and directly, offering steady support for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and issues related to identity and relationships. Her approach feels practical and down-to-earth for someone seeking relief and direction.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Those degrees inform how she blends practical problem solving with emotional care.

In sessions she focuses on what you’re facing now and what helps next. She uses client-centered work to listen and validate, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills. Mindfulness tools are woven in to help calm stress and ground attention.

Priscilla has 11 years of clinical experience working in Texas settings with people dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns around parenting, career changes, eating and body issues, and aspects of sexual identity or alternative sexual cultures.

Her style emphasizes simple skills, clear explanations, and steady encouragement. People who want straightforward guidance and practical tools to manage tough feelings often find this approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and guided. This approach helps when someone needs space to name feelings and clarify what matters most in their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear exercises and homework to practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These tools can help when intense emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and needs change.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to check in. Live chat and text sessions are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility for different routines, schedules, and comfort levels.