MARTI DELGADO. MS LPC-Associate
Supervised by Dr. Laurie A.Hightower,PhD,LMFT-S,LPCS,
My name is Marti Delgado, and my passion is helping others find balance within their lives . As part of my educational background, I have earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio as well as a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University. Since I began practicing therapy more than five years ago, I have furthered my knowledge and gained experience in the field. In the past few years, I have accrued supervised hours working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and interpersonal experience.
Zoe Adelaja, MS (LMSW)
I have always has a passion for helping improve the lives of others. After completing an undergraduate degree in Family Science from the University of Maryland, School of public health, I decided to pursue a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the Howard University, School of Social Work.
I have over five years of experience with Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma related issues. I am very passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families better their emotional health and feel better about making more positive improvements in their overall life. I continue to improve my approach by meeting my clients where they are and helping them along their journeys to where they see themselves. I am a great listener, empathetic, and client-focused.
Through my use of evidence-based practices, motivational interviewing, empowerment techniques, and the strength-based perspective, I am here as a safe space to help you on your journey.
Dr. Chrissie Young
Dr. Chrissie Young is a Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Fellow specializing in comprehensive psychological and neurocognitive evaluations. She brings an extensive and unique background to the assessment process, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for over three years, where she taught doctoral-level assessment labs in cognitive, personality, and projective assessment administration and interpretation. In conjunction with Elvive Psychological Services, Dr. Young currently provides a range of mental health services in a correctional setting in South East Texas with an ethnically and culturally diverse sample of incarcerated adults.
Having transitioned from general clinical therapy, Dr. Young now focuses her expertise on diagnostic testing to provide clients with a clear, data-driven roadmap for their mental health. While she offers general psychological evaluations for overall well-being, she has a particular interest and specialized skill set in evaluating complex personality disorders, as well as ADHD and learning disorders across the lifespan.
Dr. Young is committed to using the gold standard of assessment tools to ensure the highest level of diagnostic accuracy and offers both virtual and in-person assessments within the local Houston, Texas area. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, and provides services as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the licensed supervision of Dr. Kinnari Birla while she pursues final licensure. In her free time, Dr. Young enjoys watching documentaries, cooking, and weight training in the gym.
Ms. Arathi Jyothis, MS
Arathi Jyothis is a dedicated clinician with a MS degree in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology subplan from the University of Texas at Tyler. Arathi’s professional experiences span a range of clinical and academic settings, reflecting her strong commitment to emotional well-being and community mental health. Arathi is passionate about fostering a client-centered, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. Her strengths include active listening, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. She is skilled in clinical documentation, and applying evidence-based interventions tailored to clients’ individual needs. Arathi’s commitment to professional growth is further demonstrated by her completion of the AS+K Suicide Prevention Training and her ongoing pursuit of knowledge in neuropsychology and psychotherapy. With a compassionate and thoughtful approach, Arathi strives to create a supportive therapeutic space that empowers clients to heal, grow, and thrive.
Kanwal Raheel, M.Ed.
Ms. Kanwal Raheel is a compassionate counselor who brings a strong multicultural and identity-affirming perspective to her clinical work. She earned her Master of Education from Texas Southern University and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston. Originally from Pakistan, Ms. Raheel immigrated to the United States during elementary school, an experience that deeply informs her understanding of cultural adjustment, identity development, and the immigrant experience.
As a bicultural, Asian American therapist of color, Ms. Raheel is especially attuned to the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her clinical interests and research focus on working with Asian American, American Indian, African American, international students, and immigrant communities. She has particular experience addressing concerns related to cultural and generational gaps, multicultural identity development, language barriers, cultural trauma, and interracial relationships.
Ms. Raheel approaches therapy as a collaborative and growth-oriented process. She believes meaningful change occurs through increasing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal integrity while healing from past experiences and setting intentional goals for the future. Her therapeutic style emphasizes empowerment, helping clients build the skills and insight needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, peace, and resilience.
She recognizes that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process and honors each client’s individual pace and needs. Whether clients are seeking short-term support or longer-term growth, Ms. Raheel is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and culturally responsive space where clients feel understood, supported, and encouraged throughout their journey.
