LPC-Associate · Let’sTalk! Counseling

Vashti Armendariz

Supervised by Deisy Ybarra, LPC-S
LPC-ASSOCIATE

A safe, inclusive, person-centered space to heal from trauma, build connection, and thrive.

Carrollton, TX Person-Centered LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Vashti Armendariz, LPC-Associate at Let'sTalk! Counseling in Carrollton, TX
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Sand Tray & Expressive ArtsCreative pathways
Credentials & Training
LPC-AssociateMaster’s — Clinical Mental Health Counseling, UNTLGBTQIA+ AffirmingSupervised by Deisy Ybarra, LPC-S
How Vashti Helps

Healing through authentic connection

Vashti creates a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space to explore, process, and thrive.

Who Vashti Sees

IndividualsLGBTQIA+ Community

Areas of Focus

Loneliness & IsolationSelf-CriticismHopelessness & Suicidal ThoughtsTraumaIdentity

Vashti’s Approach

Person-CenteredExpressive ArtsSand TrayPsychoeducation
About Vashti

Healing rooted in connection

Vashti Armendariz is a compassionate and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor at Let’sTalk! Counseling. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, where her training included extensive experience in both community mental health and residential care settings.

Vashti specializes in working with clients who experience feelings of loneliness, isolation, self-criticism, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts. She also has significant experience supporting individuals who have faced disturbing or traumatic experiences, helping them regain a sense of safety and connection while fostering long-lasting, meaningful relationships. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor, Vashti has guided clients through concerns related to identity, familial challenges, and systemic issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community.

“Healing is deeply rooted in the connections we build — with ourselves, our loved ones, and our community.”

Taking a person-centered approach to counseling, Vashti ensures that her sessions are tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Her non-directive style fosters a fluid and adaptable therapeutic experience, where healing and growth are cultivated through authentic connection. She also incorporates expressive arts, sand tray therapy, and psychoeducation into her practice to offer creative and educational pathways for self-discovery and empowerment. Vashti values diversity and cultural humility, striving to understand each client’s individual background and journey to provide truly personalized care.

Believing that healing is deeply rooted in the connections we build—with ourselves, our loved ones, and our community—Vashti prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space for clients to explore, process, and thrive. She takes pride in empowering her clients to navigate their healing journeys with confidence and resilience.

Vashti is an integral member of the Let’sTalk! Counseling team, dedicated to fostering emotional well-being and growth for every client she serves.

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Empowering Growth, Nurturing Resilience, Fostering Connections

Vashti Armendariz es una consejera profesional licenciada compasiva y calificada en Let’sTalk! Counseling. Tiene una maestría en Consejería de Salud Mental Clínica de la Universidad del Norte de Texas (UNT) en Denton, donde su formación incluyó una amplia experiencia en salud mental comunitaria y entornos de atención residencial.

Vashti se especializa en trabajar con clientes que experimentan sentimientos de soledad, aislamiento, autocrítica, desesperanza y pensamientos suicidas. También tiene una experiencia significativa apoyando a personas que han enfrentado experiencias traumáticas o perturbadoras, ayudándolas a recuperar un sentido de seguridad y conexión mientras fomentan relaciones duraderas y significativas. Como consejera afirmativa LGBTQIA+, Vashti ha guiado a clientes a través de inquietudes relacionadas con la identidad, desafíos familiares y problemas sistémicos que afectan a la comunidad LGBTQIA+.

Adoptando un enfoque centrado en la persona, Vashti asegura que sus sesiones se adapten a las necesidades únicas de cada cliente. Su estilo no directivo fomenta una experiencia terapéutica fluida y adaptable, donde la sanación y el crecimiento se cultivan a través de una conexión auténtica. También incorpora artes expresivas, terapia con bandeja de arena y psicoeducación en su práctica para ofrecer vías creativas y educativas para el autodescubrimiento y el empoderamiento. Vashti valora la diversidad y la humildad cultural, esforzándose por comprender la historia y las necesidades únicas de cada cliente para brindar una atención verdaderamente personalizada.

Vashti cree que la sanación está profundamente arraigada en las conexiones que construimos, con nosotros mismos, nuestros seres queridos y nuestra comunidad. Por ello, prioriza crear un espacio seguro, inclusivo y acogedor donde los clientes puedan explorar, procesar y prosperar. Se enorgullece de empoderar a sus clientes para navegar sus caminos de sanación con confianza y resiliencia.

Vashti es un miembro integral del equipo de Let’sTalk! Counseling, dedicado a fomentar el bienestar emocional y el crecimiento de cada cliente al que sirve.

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Fomentando el crecimiento, Nutriendo la resiliencia, Fortaleciendo las conexiones

What to Expect

Getting started is simpler than you think

Reaching out can feel like the hardest part. Here’s how the first steps unfold — gently, at your pace.

1

Reach Out

Send us a message or request an appointment. No pressure and no judgment — just a first hello.

2

A First Conversation

We’ll talk through what’s bringing you in and answer your questions, so you know exactly what to expect.

3

A Plan That Fits

Vashti tailors each session to your unique needs, cultivating healing and growth through authentic connection.

Good to Know

Questions, answered

A few of the things clients ask most before their first visit with Vashti.

Who does Vashti work with?
Vashti specializes in working with clients who experience loneliness, isolation, self-criticism, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts — and those who have faced disturbing or traumatic experiences. She is an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor.
What approaches does she use?
Vashti takes a person-centered, non-directive approach and incorporates expressive arts, sand tray therapy, and psychoeducation — valuing diversity and cultural humility.
What is an LPC-Associate?
An LPC-Associate is a degreed counselor completing supervised clinical experience toward full licensure. Vashti is supervised by Deisy Ybarra, LPC-S.
How do we get started?
It’s easy — book an appointment or send us a message. We’ll find a time that works and take the first step together.
Get in Touch

Ready to take the first step?

Are you ready to embark on a path of healing and growth? Reach out to us and take the first step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life by scheduling with Vashti Armendariz, therapist in Carrollton, Texas. Whether you have inquiries, wish to schedule a session, or seek guidance, our team is here for you. We are enthusiastic about listening, offering support, and providing the guidance you need on your journey to emotional wellness.