Overcoming Becoming: Virtual Therapy Services in Texas

Ellie Mandavi Berenji, MS, LPC, LCDC

About Me

Hello and welcome! My name is Elham “Ellie” Mandavi Berenji and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and the owner of Overcoming & Becoming PLLC. I specialize in helping adults with childhood trauma, women’s issues, and life transition such as pregnancy, motherhood, relationships, and coming out as a member of LGBTQ+ community.
 I’m not a typical psychotherapist who would nod, smile, take notes, and only sit there and listen. Although, I would use those basic skills, I will also work with you at a deeper, subconscious level using EMDR and Hypnoanalysis to get to the roots of the issues you’re facing today to process and resolve them appropriately. 
Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self. I will help you step by step during your healing journey while holding your hand, walking with you, and providing you with a safe non-judgmental space that you deserve.


I am dedicated to helping you overcome and heal from the past trauma and become free and fulfilled in the present.

I believe the way we move through the world and how we respond to different life events can be traced back to our childhood and past history. If we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, we can break away from old patterns and take more control over our lives. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from the past trauma that is impacting you today.
Studies show that the number one determining factor in the efficacy of therapy is the strength of the therapeutic relationship, and with that in mind I focus first on building our therapeutic relationship. Then, I use an individualized approach that helps you identify the patterns that you were taught, either directly or indirectly, and learn new ways that fit you in the present. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, holding the map and helping you to navigate through your journey. 

I know firsthand that therapy works, and I genuinely invest in you as my client to help you become who you really want to be. If you have tried traditional talk therapy in the past and that did not help you see the changes you were hoping, I might be the right person for you. I am EMDR trained, hypnotherapy certified, attachment-trauma focused therapy certified and hypnoanalysis resident. I use one or a combination of these modalities, based on your needs. 

 

Training & Education

I'm committed to ongoing education & training to best support you.

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Doctoral Student in Clinical Sexology

  • EMDR Certified 

  • Hypnotherapy Certified

  • Attachment & Trauma-Focused Therapy Certified

  • Hypnoanalysis Resident through American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts 
  • Trained Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Trained Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual