Iristela Rodriguez

Iristela Rodriguez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family counseling. She creates a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety, empathy, and support, utilizing a strength-based approach to help clients attain their goals. Iristela specializes in areas such as marital and premarital counseling, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational issues, family dynamics, and parenting challenges. In her work with children aged 8 and up, she ensures a safe and positive environment, utilizing both talk and play therapy combined with strength-based strategies. She engages both the child and family in individual and family sessions, tailoring her approach to meet each client's unique needs. Occasionally, parents may be invited for individual sessions to address specific concerns. Iristela employs various therapeutic methodologies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Pragmatic-Experiential Couples Therapy. She earned her B.A. from Texas A&M University and holds a master’s degree in Family Therapy from Antioch University. With her bilingual capabilities, Iristela offers counseling services in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility to a diverse client base.