Maja Besirevic White

In a world filled with challenges and complexities, Maja Besirevic White, M.S., LPC, NCC, CCATP, stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for those navigating life's struggles. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience, Maja brings a unique blend of compassion, expertise, and a diverse therapeutic approach to her practice at Heights Family Counseling in Houston.

Maja's journey into counseling is rooted in her background as an educator, where she discovered the profound impact of building people up and helping them recognize their full potential. This experience informs her therapeutic philosophy, which centers on the belief in the power of the individual and their ability to persevere and thrive. Maja's approach is deeply person-centered, recognizing that each client has a unique set of talents and skills that may have been overlooked. Her role is to help unearth these strengths and utilize them in the solution-building process.

Specializing in child, adolescent, and adult counseling, Maja employs an integrative therapeutic approach. She skillfully combines Person-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Play therapy, Expressive Arts therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Narrative therapy techniques. This comprehensive toolkit allows her to tailor her approach to each client's specific needs, acknowledging that every individual has a unique story.

Maja's expertise extends to Co-Parenting and ADHD coaching, areas where her background in education proves invaluable. She is particularly passionate about working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, divorce, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, addiction, suicidal ideation, and school or work-related issues. Her work with young children and adolescents is enhanced by her incorporation of play therapy techniques, providing a safe and engaging environment for expression and processing.

With a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin, Maja brings a well-rounded educational background to her practice. Her credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional underscore her commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

At Heights Family Counseling, Maja creates a safe and trusting relationship with her clients, empowering them every step of the way. Her approach is not just about addressing immediate concerns but about equipping clients with new skills and helping them decide what works best for their unique situations. Maja's dedication to her profession and her compassionate outlook ensure that clients receive support that is both professional and deeply empathetic.