Claraly Peña-Leal, MS, LPC-S

• MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, The University of Texas Pan-American
• BA, Psychology, The University of Texas Pan-American

• Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, No. 69384

I strive to hold a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space for students to be themselves as I believe this helps create an effective therapeutic relationship between counselor and student. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and use an integrative approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness. My clinical interests include personal growth, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief.

As a supervisor, I have the responsibility to foster personal and professional growth for my supervisees throughout their supervision experience. This is established by creating a collaborative and supportive relationship that allows my supervisees to grow professionally and become confident in the counseling skills they are developing. I use the Common Factors Discrimination model to create a structured, relationship-centered approach to supervision.