Joan Mullinax, MEd, LPC
Therapist and Career Counselor in Houston
Specializing in Career and Life Transitions
Career Counseling:
Joan has many years of experience in career counseling, career change coaching, and academic advising—supporting experienced professionals, undergraduate and graduate students in choosing or changing careers that express who they are and in selecting appropriate educational and training programs that will move them toward their career goal. As a manager in the computer industry, she hired and trained multiple employees. As a result, she has a clear picture of the employment process from an employer’s perspective. She has also been through a lay-off and understands the financial and emotional impact a lay-off can have, as well as the opportunity it provides for a person to find a career in which one can thrive. Joan is a “poster child” for positive career change.
Personal Counseling:
Joan works with clients facing a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to self-esteem and assertiveness skills. As a life-long caregiver, Joan has a unique ability to empathize with and support caregivers in carving out a life for themselves in the face of challenging demands. Having lost her husband, a life-long friend and a sister to cancer in barely two years, she has a special gift for developing resilience in the face of family illness and loss.
Education/Training
Joan E. Mullinax is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She holds the equivalent of a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and a Master’s in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on motivation from the University of Houston. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas. She was involved in new product develop for 15 years at Texas Instruments and Compaq (now HP) before discovering that she was more interested in developing people than products.
Bio
Joan E. Mullinax has a lifetime of experience supporting people in building the lives they seek and in overcoming life’s challenges. She relishes working with clients who are committed to the quality of their own lives. She has a unique ability to see people’s strengths, even when they cannot. She is patient and encouraging with clients who are seeking to move beyond their current circumstances or limitations, and is able to gently point to possible opportunities for growth.
Memberships
Houston Group Psychotherapy Society
Payments Accepted
Cash, major credit cards (not AMEX), check, FSA & HSA cards.
Hours:Tues-Sat
License:LPC
Helpful Links
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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