Dr. Caren Cooper, LPC-S, PMH-C

About Dr. Cooper

Hello there!

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me. I am Dr. Caren Cooper, the Founder and Clinical Director for Cooper Counseling and Wellness LLC. I am a native Houstonian, born and raised on the southside of H-Town. I am a proud wife to my husband (for over a decade) and mother to 3 beautiful kiddos, one of which is a micropreemie warrior (shoutout to my fellow NICU moms)! I am a former high school and collegiate volleyball and basketball athlete who needs to get back in shape but in my spare time, I try to exercise (occasionally), juicing (my new favorite thing), and watching all things Chicago PD and Law and Order. I currently provide virtual mental health and wellness services to residents across Texas and Florida, as well as provide supervision services to Texas LPC-Associates.

My Story

Aside from the many roles and hats I wear with being a wife, a mom of three, and entrepreneur, I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas, more specifically the greater Houston area (Texas #68058).

And as someone who wears many hats in life, I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to find a healthy balance between work, family, and self-care. That’s why I’m passionate about providing a safe space for clients to explore their concerns and develop practical coping strategies to bring balance back into their lives.

With over a decade of experience working with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adults, I’ve helped people navigate various mental health challenges. But in recent years, my focus and passion have shifted toward supporting clients through concerns associated with:

Perinatal (Maternal) Mental Health
Including pregnancy, postpartum, traumatic birth experiences, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
Advocacy and support for Black maternal mental health
Trauma
Women's Issues
Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Stress Management
Anger Management
Life Transitions (such as school changes, divorce, career shifts, and more)

I’m also a certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, which means I specialize in helping moms, moms-to-be, and even dads navigate their pregnancy and postpartum journeys, including PMADs and traumatic birth experiences. I am trained in both Basic and Advanced EMDR therapy to help trauma survivors process and heal from their experiences.

I know that finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, and it’s important to find someone who truly understands and connects with you. That’s why I offer a free 10-minute phone or video consultation—so you can ask any questions you have and see if we’re a good fit before scheduling an appointment.

I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey to wellness.

Credentials:

Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Approved Supervisor (TX - #68058)

National Certified Counselor

Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

EMDR Trained

Advanced EMDR Trained - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

*NICU Mom Alumni*