Jasandra

Jasandra Oeffinger

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“Hi! I'm Jasandra, a licensed professional counselor-supervisor in Texas and the owner of Expand Life Counseling in Houston's Heights. I work with emotionally neglected people, lifelong worriers, and chronic people-pleasers who want to live with more meaning and connection.”

About Me

If you often feel disconnected, or constantly put others first, I understand. At Expand Life Counseling in Houston's Heights, I guide you to uncover your authentic self. We explore what truly matters, helping you move past old patterns of worry or people-pleasing. My aim is for you to find more meaning and live fully, feeling truly seen and heard.

Approach

When you come in feeling unseen or always prioritizing others, our work turns toward gentle experiments that change how you relate to yourself and others. Sessions in Houston are offered in English or online, relaxed and steady—sometimes reflective, sometimes practical—and paced to your comfort. We notice patterns, try small, doable shifts in boundaries and worry-management, and use brief between-session practices to reinforce what helps. This approach tends to suit people seeking honest curiosity and steady, compassionate change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Texas State Board of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor

Qualifications

Sam Houston State University

Texas AandM University

Texas AandM University

Sam Houston State University

Service Areas

Expand Life Counseling

In-person & Online

The Heights

Houston, Texas

United States

The Heights, Houston, United States