Priority Counseling Individual and Family Therapy
Call (956) 224-9505 to schedule a counseling appointment for individual and family therapy.
Welcome To Priority Counseling
Prioritize Your Mental Health at Priority Counseling.Call us to schedule an appointment!
Contact Information
Sylvia Chelf, M.Ed., LPC, LCDC,
NCC, Owner, Clinical Director, Primary Therapist
mental health counselor
Phone Number: (956) 224-9505
Address: 2436 Pablo Kisel Blvd.
Brownsville, Texas 78526
Email: sc@priority-counseling.com
Website: www.priority-counseling.com
Fax Number: (956) 395-3119
Business Hours
Monday -Sunday (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Daytime, Evening, Saturday & Sunday Appointments Available.
To Begin Prioritizing Your Mental Health, Call Us Today to schedule your individual and family therapy counseling session.
Telehealth Virtual Sessions are Available.
Sessions conducted in English or Spanish.
Se Habla Espanol
For Physician Referrals/Appointments:
Please Call or Fax Therapist directly
Business Phone (956) 224-9505
Fax Number: (956) 395-3119
We are Proudly LGBTIQ+ Friendly.
NO ONE WILL BE DENIED SERVICES FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, RELIGION, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY.
Booking An Appointment
At Priority Counseling, we take pride in the relationships we build when providing individual and family therapy to our clients. Therefore, all of your interactions with regards to your therapy will be communicated directly between you and your mental health counselor. You may contact our business phone number directly or via our business email. Please feel free to leave a detailed text or voicemail and we will get back with you as soon as we are able to.
Please keep in mind phone calls are returned in the order in which they are received and appointment availability varies. If we are unable to provide you with an appointment, we do offer the opportunity to be added to our waitlist and we will then call you as soon as a space becomes available. We thank you in advance and appreciate your patience regarding this matter.
Cancellation Policy
Please keep in mind that when you make an appointment with a mental health counselor, we reserve that time slot for you. Therefore, if you are unable to attend a scheduled counseling session, or need to reschedule, please provide a 24-hour notice so we can make that time available to another client in need.
You are required to provide us with 24-hour notice if you cannot keep your scheduled appointment to avoid being billed for services and to avoid cancellation/rescheduling and no show fees.
Policies
Additional policies are found within the intake paperwork that will be discussed in depth prior to your appointment with a mental health counselor.
Who We Are
Our Private Practice
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Our Therapist is a Licensed Professional Master Level Clinician who Prioritizes Mental Health Care for Individuals in need of individual and family therapy.
A wealth of experience in the private practice setting enables her to offer quality, outpatient, and individualized, mental health services.
She is qualified to treat a myriad of ment
Our Therapist is a Licensed Professional Master Level Clinician who Prioritizes Mental Health Care for Individuals in need of individual and family therapy.
A wealth of experience in the private practice setting enables her to offer quality, outpatient, and individualized, mental health services.
She is qualified to treat a myriad of mental health disorders while providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to individuals, families, and couples.
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
At Priority Counseling, You are Our Utmost Priority. We are committed to collaborating with you in prioritizing your most valuable possession; your
Mental Health.
At Priority Counseling, we focus on Improving every aspect of your life by providing priority mental health counseling for you and your entire family. It is time to prioritize your mental health, your well-being, and your self.
How We Differ
Our Mission Statement
How We Differ
Voted Top Three Best Rated Therapists in Brownsville, Texas;
Priority Counseling is a mental health facility that provides top notch individual and family therapy at affordable rates because we believe that everyone is deserving of quality and accessible mental health care.
Additionally, we provide Telehealth services all across Texas. Ou
Voted Top Three Best Rated Therapists in Brownsville, Texas;
Priority Counseling is a mental health facility that provides top notch individual and family therapy at affordable rates because we believe that everyone is deserving of quality and accessible mental health care.
Additionally, we provide Telehealth services all across Texas. Our goal is to make obtaining counseling convenient and accessible.
For your convenience, we offer day, evening and weekend hours. You can attend sessions from the comfort of your own home or from wherever your busy day takes you via your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
What We Offer
Who May Benefit from Our Services
How We Differ
Our Licensed Professional Master Level Clinician incorporates Individualized and Evidence-Based counseling practices that help support the needs of clients within the community.
Our Licensed Clinician provides a comprehensive collaborative counseling experience focusing on the delivery of exceptional quality mental health counseling.
What You Can Expect:
Who May Benefit from Our Services
Who May Benefit from Our Services
When you obtain individual and family therapy with our mental health counselor you can expect a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental.
Our Priority is to help you develop resiliency and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Helping you to focus on what matters most.
Who May Benefit from Our Services
Who May Benefit from Our Services
Who May Benefit from Our Services
Anyone having difficulty prioritizing themselves, and who struggles with coping with every day life challenges.
Anyone seeking treatment for a presenting mental health condition, or simply just desires to optimize their emotional well-being.
At Priority Counseling, we provide you with the tools necessary to cope with these challenges. We
Anyone having difficulty prioritizing themselves, and who struggles with coping with every day life challenges.
Anyone seeking treatment for a presenting mental health condition, or simply just desires to optimize their emotional well-being.
At Priority Counseling, we provide you with the tools necessary to cope with these challenges. We will assist you in developing the resiliency you need to live a happier and healthier existence.
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
As each individual is unique, an eclectic approach is used. Counseling techniques and approaches used depend on the clients presenting problem, needs, and goals.
Mental health counseling approaches utilized include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral ther
As each individual is unique, an eclectic approach is used. Counseling techniques and approaches used depend on the clients presenting problem, needs, and goals.
Mental health counseling approaches utilized include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic, Integrative, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Our Core Values
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
We believe in providing professional, affordable, and reliable, mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families in an effort to alleviate mental health challenges within our community. We believe in the transformational process of counseling and that personal growth is possible.
We believe in a collaboration approach to me
We believe in providing professional, affordable, and reliable, mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families in an effort to alleviate mental health challenges within our community. We believe in the transformational process of counseling and that personal growth is possible.
We believe in a collaboration approach to mental health care and are committed to working with other medical and mental health professionals for the development of our client's overall health and well-being.
We believe in the power of Community support and serving our community. We are dedicated to providing local services and to connecting clients with community programs to help improve their lives.
Client Focus (Ages) & Modality
Counseling Techniques/Approaches
Client Focus (Ages) & Modality
Focus: Adolescents, & Adults
Modality: Mental health counseling for Individuals, Couples, Families & Groups
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL Clinician Brief Bio
Sylvia Chelf, M.Ed., LPC, LCDC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Master Level Clinician
Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Sylvia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from the University of Texas at Brownsville. Sylvia returned to pursue her Master's in Education Degree in Community Counseling and Guidance from the CACREP accredited program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. During her graduate studies, Sylvia received the Dr. Charles R. Comeaux Distinguished Student Recognition Award for Outstanding Clinical Skills and Commitment to the Counseling profession.
Sylvia completed her Practicum experience at the University of Texas at Brownsville Community Clinic and completed her Master's Degree in 2014. In 2015, Sylvia obtained her License in Chemical Dependency Counseling, and has acquired a wealth of experience treating substance abuse issues. Among her many professional achievements, which includes Being Rated Among the Top 3 Best Therapists in Brownsville, Sylvia is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), receiving her Board Certification in 2019.
In 2018, Sylvia established her own Private Practice providing mental health counseling to individuals and families in need within her community. However, she has been in the private practice setting since 2015 treating a myriad of mental health issues. Sylvia is a highly motivated mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care for children, adolescents, and adults coping with a myriad of mental health concerns.
Currently her focus is primarily working with adolescents and adults, and offers individual, group, and family counseling. Because of her bicultural nature, Sylvia possesses the skills to work with a diverse client population. Sylvia utilizes an integrative/eclectic approach to psychotherapy, valuing concepts drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existentialism, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy so clients are able to recognize their individual strengths and can work toward improving overall health. Sylvia has a strong commitment to the counseling profession and her experience and education is complemented by her empathic, non-judgmental, and friendly nature.
The importance of Transformation through Change
"Just When the Caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a Butterfly." -Lee Horbachewski.
At different points in our lives, we confuse our immediate adversities as our ultimate destination. We feel confined to where we are and are unable to recognize that something significantly better is waiting for us on the other side. It is essential to remember that our unique life struggles prepare us for what lies ahead and can strengthen us so we are better prepared to overcome future challenges. Life is all about change, but most importantly how well we adapt to those changes.
Similarly, a caterpillar, prior to becoming a butterfly, must undergo drastic life changes. There are no steps that can be skipped to make the process go faster. The work has to be done, and this is the same for individuals who seek personal growth and development. The butterfly teaches us to acknowledge the chaotic nature of life, to be mindful of where we started, and to constantly adjust our forecast. The butterfly also reminds us to be resilient and to remain calm so that things will eventually fall into place.
Think about your past struggles and all the adversities you have overcome. How did they change you? What lessons did you learn that enabled you to grow? The truth is, we learn more from our hardships than our successes. It is during these hardships, that you feel the call to become something more than you have always been; a call to let go of the old way of living. A call to transform yourself. This is the call of the butterfly. Your transformation begins when you answer the call of the Butterfly within. It is time to begin your own courageous journey towards a life that allows you to express yourself more fully and more authentically.
Why Prioritizing Your mental health is important
“When we give ourselves permission to prioritize our own wellbeing, everything in life falls into place" Brené Brown
In today's hustle culture landscape, where there is an extreme focus on productivity and success, it is not surprising that there is little regard for self care, or any sense of work-life balance. In recent years, this lifestyle has become increasingly popular as people aim to achieve their professional goals more rapidly. Despite its popularity, the hustle mindset has been correlated to a myriad of mental health issues, such as increased stress, anxiety, and depression. All of which can have detrimental effects on our physical and emotional well-being. Not surprisingly, this has also led us to feel overextended and burned out. When we are overextended, everything we know is good for us with regards to caring for our mental health, is often overlooked.
For many us, taking care of ourselves means taking care primarily of our body, like eating healthy and exercising. However, we are lacking an important component; caring for our mental health. At Priority Counseling, we believe that one way to work towards improving your mental health is to understand that it’s "okay" not to be "okay." It’s okay to feel frustrated, or anxious, and it’s okay to talk about those feelings with a professional.
The importance of prioritizing our mental health cannot be understated. We need to take care of ourselves if we want to be able to create the space we need to live a healthier existence. There are many benefits to obtaining mental health counseling. We will be less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, and we will feel significantly happier, both in our personal and professional lives.
That said, we understand that making yourself a priority is challenging. At Priority Counseling, You are Our Priority, and we are committed to collaborating with you and your family to help you to prioritize your most valuable possession; your mental health.
Certifications
NBCC BOARD CERTIFIED
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
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