Amalacounseling

The human mind operates on more than just logic and awareness. Beneath our everyday thoughts lies a vast and often overlooked mental force—our unconscious mind. While we consciously decide what to wear or what to eat, it's the unconscious mind that quietly influences our habits, emotions, and reactions. This inner world holds onto past memories, deep-rooted fears, and long-held beliefs that can shape how we live. But here's the good news: therapy can help bring those hidden patterns to light, opening the door to healing and growth.
You don’t have to be stuck in the same old patterns. By divi

Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming, especially when we don’t fully grasp how it impacts their development over time. Every child’s journey is unique, and
understanding their specific needs is key to finding the right interventions. As a neurodivergent specialist and personal experience as a parent, I know firsthand the
challenges ADHD can bring to family life. With teachers, tutors, and doctors constantly focusing on the child’s deficits, it can overwhelming to say the least. But,
It’s important not to focus solely on ‘fixing’ behaviors, as this can harm a child’s self-este

One of the primary goals of psychodynamic therapy is to bring unconscious emotions, beliefs, and patterns into conscious awareness. For individuals with ADHD and/learning differences this can be incredibly empowering. By understanding the emotional forces driving their behaviors—such as impulsivity, inattentiveness, or frustration—individuals can start to develop greater self-compassion and a renewed self-perception.
Psychodynamic counseling helps individuals explore the emotional consequences of these early experiences. For many, the frustration of not being able to meet expectations—whethe

My name is Ruki Panjwani (she/her), and I am a lecensed professional counselor associate practicing under the supervision of Toni La’Zurs, LPC-S. I provide compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families through both in-person and virtual sessions from Houston, TX. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, a CACREP-accredited program with a strong psychodynamic focus.

My credentials include certification as a Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP), specialization as a neurodivergent expert, and advanced training as a Level Two PET

Our approach is holistic and client centered, because everyone's experience is unique. We are psychodynamically oriented and use a bio-psychosocial framework that considers biological, psychological, and social factors when understanding and treating a client’s life challenges. It also recognizes that human functioning is influenced by the interaction of these three domains, providing a more holistic view of the individual’s situation. This combination helps us see our client’s challenges more critically while keeping their history in mind.

We see a diverse set of clients. Challenges such