The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

About the Therapist

Angela Longoria LMFT-AI am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate under the supervision of Mary Ring, LMFT-S. I did my practicum at Houston’s First Baptist Church where I served on the family team. I have a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood. I taught public school and worked in various ministries before seeking my master’s from Abilene Christian University. I obtained my master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Trauma in the Spring of 2020.I became a Christ-follower at the age of 21 after indulging in all the world had to offer and finding it unfulfilling. I can honestly say that God pursued me and delivered me. There is no other explanation for my transformation. As a result of the life I lived, I desired to become a therapist to help those who struggled as I once did. I specifically sought out Marriage and Family Therapy to be trained at the root of where problems begin. I believe mental wellness comes from stable, loving families. Unknowingly we pass on generational problems until we purposefully seek to be more like Jesus and invite Him to make changes in our lives according to His will. Breaking the bondage of generational sin can be difficult because we do not always recognize it since the patterns have been a part of our families for generations. Recognizing we need to make a change is the first step. Therapy is hard work and looks different for everyone. There is no way to know how long it will take. I commend you for having the courage to begin the process, and l look forward to walking the journey beside you.

Angela Longoria, LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I did my practicum at Houston’s First Baptist Church, where I served on the family team. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M. I taught in public schools and worked in various ministries before pursuing my master’s degree from Abilene Christian University. I obtained my master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Trauma in the Spring of 2020. As a Certified Focus Marital Therapy provider, I also work with couples to strengthen emotional resilience, improve communication, and foster deeper connection. I am a co-therapist/contractor with Hope Restored (part of Focus on the Family) in Wimberley, Texas. In addition, I am a leader in Celebrate Recovery and working a 12-step program for codependency. My husband and I married in 1997 and have 4 grown children.

I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed and addiction-informed treatment, to support clients navigating emotional dysregulation, substance use, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, and co-occurring challenges. Above all, I prioritize safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where meaningful growth can occur.

Certifications

Family Trauma Professional Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment Facilitator Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional

Level One Theraplay Certified Focus Marital Therapy

The Trauma of Infidelity Workshop by Focus on the Family

Professional Interests

Enrolled in Nexus Leadership Institute Celebrate Recovery