Therapist
Maysun Elnihum
LPC
Compassionate counselor for practical change
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- Values-driven care
- Skills focused
- Calm direct approach
About Maysun
Maysun Elnihum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her tone is practical and straightforward, and she aims to make starting therapy less overwhelming for worried parents and individuals.
She has eight years of experience working in private practice and in psychiatric settings. That background means she has seen a range of challenges and can draw on different ways to work with thoughts and behaviors. Maysun uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each person.
In sessions she focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking, try new coping steps, and choose actions that match their values. Work may include practical exercises, short skills practice, and guided conversations about difficult experiences. Parents reading this can expect clear explanations and straightforward next steps.
Her background includes helping both children and adults in clinical settings, which informs how she approaches mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and dissociation when those topics come up.
Maysun speaks English and practices in Texas as an LPC. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people to start with small steps toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
She has eight years of experience working in private practice and in psychiatric settings. That background means she has seen a range of challenges and can draw on different ways to work with thoughts and behaviors. Maysun uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each person.
In sessions she focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking, try new coping steps, and choose actions that match their values. Work may include practical exercises, short skills practice, and guided conversations about difficult experiences. Parents reading this can expect clear explanations and straightforward next steps.
Her background includes helping both children and adults in clinical settings, which informs how she approaches mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and dissociation when those topics come up.
Maysun speaks English and practices in Texas as an LPC. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people to start with small steps toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors through small experiments and practical exercises, which can help with mood, anxiety, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maysun will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She aims to explain options in plain language and adjust techniques as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick plan or grounding exercise is needed, or longer sessions when deeper processing is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices to an online setting so the work stays focused on real-life changes.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maysun help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, career challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered with an emphasis on clear steps, skill practice, and conversations that connect actions to personal values.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience in private practice and psychiatric settings working with both children and adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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