Our Services – Meaningful Balance

Our services.

Compassionate, person-centered psychotherapy and counseling tailored to where you are right now, and where you want to be.

Therapy for one

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy at Meaningful Balance is a private, collaborative space where you work one-on-one with Adrian to explore personal challenges, develop healthier thought patterns, and build resilience. Sessions are tailored entirely to you — your pace, your goals, your story.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, career stress, relationship difficulties, grief, or simply feeling stuck, individual therapy offers a structured and compassionate path toward meaningful change.

This service can help with:

Anxiety and worry
Grief and loss
Career decisions
Anger management
Depression and mood
Work-life balance
Self-esteem and identity
Adjustment to life changes

Therapeutic approach
Adrian uses an integrative model combining humanistic therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), existential therapy, and solution-focused approaches — adapting the method to what works best for you.

For couples and families

Family & Couples Counseling

Relationships are complex — and even the strongest ones benefit from support. Couples counseling at Meaningful Balance helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and develop tools for navigating conflict with care and respect.

Family therapy addresses the dynamics between family members, including parent-child relationships, sibling conflicts, and broader family systems. Adrian’s collaborative approach honors each person’s perspective and works toward meaningful, lasting change together.

This service can help with:

Therapeutic approach
Using collaborative and solution-focused therapy combined with relationship skills training, Adrian facilitates sessions that feel safe, structured, and forward-looking — focused on real outcomes.

Mood and emotional well-being

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health challenges — and also among the most treatable. At Meaningful Balance, you’ll receive evidence-based, personalized support to help you understand what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools to manage it.

Sessions focus not just on symptom relief, but on building long-term emotional resilience, identifying patterns, and reconnecting with a sense of meaning and purpose in everyday life.

This service can help with:

Generalized anxiety
Persistent low mood
Mood swings
Personality disorders
Social anxiety
Emotional exhaustion
Stress and burnout
Dual diagnosis support

Recovery and resilience

Trauma & Stress Therapy

Trauma can show up in many forms — a single overwhelming event, a pattern of difficult experiences, or the accumulating weight of chronic stress. Whatever your experience, therapy at Meaningful Balance provides a safe, structured space to process, heal, and move forward.

Adrian’s trauma-informed approach is built on respect for your boundaries and your own pace. There is no pressure to revisit anything before you feel ready — healing happens on your terms.

This service can help with:

PTSD and trauma responses
Chronic stress management
Coping skills development
Childhood or relational trauma
Eating disorders & self-harm
Stress-related disorders

Therapeutic approach
An integrative, trauma-informed approach blending solution-focused therapy, existential exploration, and evidence-based coping strategies. The pace and direction of healing are always guided by you.

Attention and behavior

ADHD & Behavior Support

Living with ADHD or behavioral challenges can feel like constantly working against yourself — in school, at work, at home. Therapy at Meaningful Balance helps adults and adolescents develop practical strategies for attention, emotional regulation, impulse control, and daily functioning.

Sessions focus on understanding the unique way your brain works, building on your natural strengths, and developing sustainable systems — not just coping, but truly thriving.

This service can help with:

Therapeutic approach
CBT-informed behavioral strategies combined with strength-based approaches. Adrian works with both the individual and, when appropriate, their families to create cohesive support systems at home and beyond.

For immigration cases

Psychosocial Evaluations

A psychosocial evaluation for immigration cases is a specialized mental health assessment that documents the psychological impact of an individual’s life experiences as part of an immigration or asylum process. These evaluations are often required by immigration attorneys to support cases involving hardship, trauma, or persecution.

Adrian Yam, LPC-S, brings over 25 years of clinical experience to this sensitive process. Evaluations are conducted with cultural sensitivity, professional rigor, and deep respect for the individual’s story and circumstances.

This service can help with:

Important
All evaluations are bilingual (English/Spanish) and conducted by a licensed clinician (LPC-S). Reports are professionally prepared for submission to immigration courts or USCIS. Timeline and fees are discussed during the initial consultation.

FAQ

Common questions.

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How do I know if therapy is right for me?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something needs to change — that’s when therapy can help. The Individualized attention therapist will listen and guide you on what’s bringing you here. This will inform the therapeutic approach to each life situation.

How long is each session?

Each session is 50–60 minutes. We’ll decide together how often to meet — typically weekly or bi-weekly

How much does a session cost?

Session fees vary depending on the type of service. Please contact us directly for current rates. We will always be transparent before your first appointment.

Are sessions in-person, online, or both?

Both. In-person at our Houston office (6420 Richmond Ave, Suite 221) and secure online telehealth sessions. Many clients switch between both formats as needed.

Do you accept insurance?

We are an out-of-network provider. We can provide payment information for potential insurance reimbursement. Contact us and we’ll help you navigate the process.

Is everything I share kept confidential?

Yes. Everything shared in sessions is strictly private, protected by law and professional ethics. Limited exceptions exist only in cases of imminent risk of harm.

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