About Us

About us

Just like the bougainvillea plant that continues to bloom through challenging conditions, we believe every person has the strength to grow, heal, and thrive. Our team provides a supportive, down‑to‑earth space where you can explore what you’re going through, gain clarity, and reconnect with your resilience. Whether you’re facing stress, relationship concerns, or life transitions, we’re here to walk with you as you move toward balance and well‑being.

At Bougainvillea Counseling, we believe healing can bloom from any place you feel safe. Through telehealth, our caring team meets you where you are, offering steady guidance and encouragement along your journey.

Meet our Counselors

Rebekah Guardiola, M.Ed., LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor

Rebekah is a counselor dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion. She helps clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship stress using practical, effective strategies tailored to their needs.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping people feel understood, grounded, and capable of meaningful growth.

In addition to her clinical work, she supervises LPC‑Associates as they grow their skills and work toward independent licensure. Fostering strong clinical foundations, ethical practice, and confidence in emerging therapists as they develop their professional identity.

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Veronica Escobedo, M.S., LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Veronica has been a counselor since 2022. She graduated with a Masters in Clinical Rehabillitation Counseling from UTRGV.

Her approach with counseling sessions is using Cognitive Behavioral and Persons Centered Therapies.

Veronica specializes in working with adults managing anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and life skills. She is passionate about supporting clilents as they navigate life's challenges and uncover their inner stregths. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and tailored to each person's unique needs, with a focus on building coping skills, fostering growth, and creating lasting positive change. She strives to provide a safe supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and undrestood.

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Karina De Leon, M.Ed., LPC - Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate Supervised by Rebekah Guardiola, LPC-S

Karina is an LPC-Associate who focuses on creating a comfortable and supportive space where clients can talk openly. She values being a listener and works at a pace that feels right for you. Karina especially enjoys working with children and adolescents. She has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in ABA therapy, where she worked closely with children and collaborated with behavior specialists (BCBAs). She uses tools from multiple approaches to help manage emotions, build confidence and navigate everyday challenges. She also values working alongside parents and families to support growth both in and outside of sessions. Outside of therapy, Karina enjoys walking, running, watching movies, spending time with her cats and exploring local coffee shops.

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Rey Garcia, M.A., LPC, LBA

Licensed Professional Counselor

Rey is licensed in Texas with thirteen years of professional experience. His background includes assisting clients with trauma, abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and adapting to life changes. He has worked with young adults, adults, and couples facing relationship or marital challenges. He is committed to treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Rey collaborates with clients to create a plan that feels right for their unique needs. He understands that starting therapy is a big step, and he is glad clients are here and ready to begin this journey.

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