Veda Arias MS, NCC, LPC
Veda Arias is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to providing compassionate, meaningful counseling that helps clients navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their relationships, and create lasting, positive change. She believes therapy should be a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life they desire.
With experience in nonprofit agencies and inpatient mental health settings throughout the Metroplex, Veda brings a diverse clinical background and a genuine passion for helping people heal and grow. Her approach is both direct and caring, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, manage stress, navigate difficult life transitions, and build practical skills for healthier relationships and emotional well-being.
Veda earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude, from The University of Texas at Dallas. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Counseling and Development, with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Veda is certified in Prepare/Enrich, an evidence-based couples assessment and educational program designed to help couples identify relationship strengths, better understand their relationship dynamics, and develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, and connection. She is also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional and a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.
Shavana Lopez, LPC-S, NCC
For the past 17 years, Shavana has worked with a variety of clients all aiming for the same goal- peace, and happiness. She works with individuals, couples, and families. With individuals; depression, anger, and anxiety are areas of expertise. Engaged/married couples experiencing intimacy and communication barriers can learn new tools to help their marriage effectively. She is a Certified Prepare Enrich Therapist and works with couples to improve their relationships.
She believes that the problem is, at times, focused on entirely and a solution is never looked at. Shavana strongly believes that therapy does not have to be forever. Her office hours are flexible and can accommodate any working family. She strives to help her clients realize that you do have the ability to be happy in life.
Shavana holds the highest accreditation recognized by the State of Texas for a Master's level counselor supervisor (LPC -S) and maintains the most senior level accreditation recognized nationally (NCC). In therapy, challenging issues that you encounter every day will be addressed. Shavana earned her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, from the University of Texas at Dallas and earned her Masters of Science in Counseling & Developmental, emphasis in mental health counseling, from Texas Woman's University. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce.
In her free time, Shavana enjoys staying active by boxing, running, and playing with her kids. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, teaching Psychology at Dallas County Community College, and spending time with her family.