Oasis of Life Counseling

07/28/2026

https://www.oasisoflifecounseling.com/

Oasis of Life Counseling

07/28/2026

Kenisha Graves - Oasis of Life Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, Houston, TX, 77069, (281) 942-4410, My name is Kenisha Graves, LPC-S, CART, CTMH, CCTP the owner of Oasis of Life Counseling. Here, you may explore coping skills and learn how to overcome life challenges from all walks of li...

07/26/2026

05/08/2026

At Oasis of Life Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care approach is imperative for times of tragedy and traumatic experiences. It’s effective for your emotional healing process which cannot be mishandled. The first step for healing is to acknowledge and honor your own feelings. Your feelings are yours, no matter who didn’t agree with them, invalidated them, or try to minimize them.

04/08/2026

The top co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is the following:

Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder

The co-occurring symptoms of the diagnoses above must be addressed along with coping strategies.

03/30/2026

Don’t allow anxiety to steal your joy. Focus on what you can do and what you can change. Believe that all things will work out and focus on your goals.

01/04/2026

Lateness can be a trauma response. Trauma can cause tardiness through nervous system dysregulation (fight/flight/freeze), leading to anxiety, avoidance, time blindness...such as inaccurate time sense, or getting "stuck," making it hard to leave or start tasks, often rooted in past chaotic environments or a subconscious belief of unworthiness, turning time management into a threat response. Procrastination, a form of this avoidance, serves to protect the overwhelmed brain from perceived danger, while also linking to issues like ADHD, PTSD, and complex trauma's impact on executive function and self-worth.

This can be treated by applying CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Trauma Informed Care.

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