AdultsDr. Ashley Carroll-Brown, PhD, Psychologist
Owner
Compassionate care for trauma, pregnancy, postpartum, and meaningful change.
Anxiety · Pregnancy & Postpartum · Trauma · Depression
Where We Work
Online Therapy in Corpus Christi, Texas
Guiding Hope Counseling and Consulting offers online therapy to teens and adults in Corpus Christi by secure video, with clinicians licensed in Texas.
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Therapy That Fits Life in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is the largest city on the Texas Coastal Bend, home to a major port, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and a naval air station.
Coastal Bend residents can reach Guiding Hope's clinicians by secure video, which matters when the right specialist is otherwise hours away.
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What People in Corpus Christi Come to Us For
In South Texas, people often reach out about anxiety, trauma, depression, and family stress, and about the difficulty of finding a specialist close to home.
Whatever brings you in, you will be matched with a clinician whose focus fits. Guiding Hope works with teens and adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress and burnout, relationships, and pregnancy and postpartum mental health, and offers LGBTQIA+ affirming care and therapy in American Sign Language.
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Clinicians Who See Corpus Christi Clients
Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown, the psychologist who founded Guiding Hope, focuses on anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life. She is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is pursuing certification in perinatal mental health.
Janell Goler, LPC-Associate, is a person-centered, solution-focused therapist who works with teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is a veteran and a mother.
Ashley Gutierrez, LPC-Associate, works with teens, young adults, adults, and couples, specializes in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, uses DBT and narrative therapy, is fluent in American Sign Language, and offers daytime, evening, and weekend telehealth.
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Getting Started From Corpus Christi
Guiding Hope is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies from plan to plan, so it is worth confirming your benefits before your first session. If you are out of network, the practice can provide a superbill you may be able to submit for reimbursement.
The first step is a free consultation. It is a short conversation where you can say what is going on, ask how online sessions work, and hear which clinician may be the best fit. There is no obligation, and you do not need to have the right words ready.
Meet the Team
Therapists Connected to This Area of Care
Adults
Teens & AdultsJanell Goler, LPC-Associate
Whole-person support shaped by compassion, collaboration, and practical hope.
Stress · Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Trauma
Evening and weekend availability
Practicing under the supervision of Dr. Gerald Pennie, PhD, LPC-S.
Teens & AdultsAshley Gutierrez, MA, LPC-Associate
Affirming, accessible therapy in spoken English and fluent ASL.
LGBTQIA+ · Neurodivergent · Anxiety · ASL · Deaf & Hard of Hearing · Trauma · Depression · Relationships
Daytime, evening, and weekend availability
Practicing under the supervision of Dr. Bernadette H. Solórzano, PsyD, LPC-S.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online therapy available in Corpus Christi?
Yes. Every session at Guiding Hope is held by secure video, and all of our clinicians are licensed in Texas, so you can meet from anywhere in the state.
Do you take insurance?
Guiding Hope is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan, and superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens in the free consultation?
You share a little about what is bringing you in, ask any practical questions, and talk through which clinician may fit. It is a conversation, not a commitment.
What if I am in crisis right now?
Please call 911 if you are in immediate danger, or call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Guiding Hope offers scheduled outpatient therapy and is not an emergency service.
You Can Begin With a Conversation
A free consultation can help you ask questions, share what you are looking for, and consider whether one of our clinicians feels like a fit.
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