About me

My name is Subena Gustave. I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas. I am passionate about the mental health and well being and I have been working in the field for more than 15 years. I earned a Masters in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and then a Masters in Social Work from Touro College, both in New York City. Throughout the years I have worked with many different populations in various settings. I have worked with children and adults in inpatient, outpatient and partial hospital settings as well as community based programs. I currently work in private Texas. My consumers have presented with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, bi polar disorder and depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, and family related concerns. I have worked with children from ages 5-17 and engaged children in individual sessions as well as group and family sessions in order to achieve best possible outcomes.

What should you expect from me: I am a compassionate and empathetic listener. I will be honest and respectful in all my interactions. My approach is client centered and with the use of cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing and solution focused brief therapies I aim assist you in achieving your goals. I believe my job as a therapist is not to give you answers but to help you focus on your strengths and explore your options and find the best resolutions to your concerns and conflicts.

As a parent, I know that allowing to a stranger into your family's life is difficult, however as a parent I also know that sometime we are too close to the issue to address it the way we should. I applaud you for your courage in seeking help for our child and look forward to working along with your loved one on this journey.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 3

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LCSW 55031


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Subena Gustave. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Subena for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Subena is an expert in her field. She is patient, insightful and always validates me.

Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

Subena has been my therapist for a bout a year . She listen and helps me to come up with ways to Handel my stress and addiction. Very
Positive experience with her my life has become much more manageable. Less judgemental and all-around better relationship ship with my family and friends now that I have her to help me understand life on life's terms. Handle my self not expecting other to be different or better or change the only person I can change is myself and with that my life is so much better than last year.

Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Amazing listener, very understanding, made me feel comfortable right away.

Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Amazing, I can talk to her about anything and she understands me better than any IRL therapist I ever met!

Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 2 weeks

Subena has been great to work with. She’s quick to respond, has provided resources, and is very patient. My son has had a few sessions with her and he always seems like a weight is lifted after a session with her.

Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

She is soooo nice! She’s fast: as soon as we matched she sent me a message and started asking questions trying to understand me! I feel very heard with her! She’s very knowledgeable

Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 2 weeks

I appreciate Subena's open communication and warmth. She helps me feel validated and understood while offering practical advice and suggestions.

Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Subena for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and career difficulties

Kind, caring, and articulate, Subena is truly a professional I feel I can trust with my most difficult issues. Her helpful advice is a breath of fresh air. She lifted a huge burden off my shoulders a d made me able to leave my anxiety and stress to the wayside

Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Subena for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

She is awesome attentive and helpful. I love that she sent me a worksheet on tips to manage my anxiety! Thank you!

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