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Dr. D'Juana Pittman, Ed.D.
LPC- Associate, NCC, LCDC, CCATP, BC-TMHC
Supervised by M. Elsa Soto Leggett, Ph.D., LPC-S (TX), RPT-S™, CSC (TX)
Welcome to Excellent Life Professional Counseling!
Are you experiencing mental or emotional distress?
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or life dissatisfaction?
Is your relationship in distress?
LET ME HELP YOU!
Hi, I’m Dr. D’Juana Pittman, As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual adults and couples therapy, my clinical mission is to help clients transition from stabilization to sustainable thriving. I utilize a collaborative, evidence-based approach that targets maladaptive cognitive patterns and addresses the underlying root causes of functional impairment.
Whether navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, clinical disorders, or family-of-origin wounds, unresolved past experiences often manifest as contemporary distress. A primary catalyst for emotional and relational dysfunction is cognitive distortion—irrational thought patterns that warp perspective, negatively bias affect, and drive maladaptive behavior. When individuals bring these rigid frameworks into their partnerships, it systematically erodes relational health and intimacy.
In our work together—whether individually or as a couple—we will actively alleviate acute distress, restructure cognitive perspectives, and process historical wounds. Utilizing my structured 5-Phase Counseling Framework, clients typically observe meaningful symptomatic relief within 12 weeks, with core-level schema restructuring occurring within 20 weeks. You deserve a fulfilling, values-aligned life; if you are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, I am here to facilitate that transformation.
You deserve a good life that brings you happiness and satisfaction. If you are ready to work towards the necessary changes to have the life you desire, signup today… Let’s get to work!
Sincerely,
Dr. D'Juana
My Approach
My Approach
Clinical Progression: From Acute Distress to Regulation and Stabilization
Cognitive Progression: From Maladaptive Beliefs to Adaptive Alignment
Utilizing evidence-based modalities—specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—the therapeutic process guides clients away from dysfunctional cognitive schemas and distorted perspectives that impair daily functioning. Together, we work to cultivate psychological flexibility, systematic cognitive processing, and cognitive restructuring. This shift allows you to move toward more organized, objective, and stable thinking patterns, ultimately driving value-driven behaviors that align with your therapeutic and personal goals.
Clients entering treatment can expect a therapeutic trajectory that moves from acute distress toward internal and relational stabilization. Throughout the clinical process, we work to transition couples and individuals away from hostile, maladaptive communication patterns and toward effective, regulated engagement. Therapy facilitates the acquisition of advanced communication skills, enabling you to express core needs in a manner that fosters mutual understanding, validation, and emotional safety.
My Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Challenging faulty and maladaptive thoughts, Refocusing, and Restructuring the individual partners thinking, thought processes, and perspectives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Thoughts create feelings, feelings, create behaviors, the behaviors reinforce thoughts, cycle repeats. The therapy treats emotional responses. It relies on cognition and rationale.
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) - Facilitates psychological flexibility. Cognitive defusion: This process helps you change how you interact with your thoughts. Instead of seeing a thought as an absolute truth.
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