Empower Yourself With Personalized Guidance
Counseling Services for Individuals and Military Members in Texas
Empower Yourself With Personalized Guidance
Counseling Services for Individuals and Military Members in Texas
Counseling Services for Individuals and Military Members in Texas
Counseling Services for Individuals and Military Members in Texas
Welcome!
Do you feel stuck, irritable, tense, or disconnected in your relationships? Are you looking for support, but might feel hesitant to seek help?
You’re in the right place!
At Island Pearl Counseling, I understand that you might face time constraints, discomfort with sharing personal issues with a stranger, and you may even find it difficult to describe what is troubling you. If any of this sounds familiar, allow me to help you take action toward tackling the problem.
I have a deep commitment to improve the lives of individuals, children, active military or retired veterans as well as their families to overcome challenges and build better lives. Together, you’ll navigate past experiences and uncover hidden patterns and perceptions that may impede your progress.
Step forward with confidence toward a therapeutic approach focused on understanding the root causes of difficulties and fostering deeper self-awareness.
I offer flexible scheduling in the evenings and weekends for support when you need it.

Susan C Young
Erika Lanette Marquez, MS, LPC, LCDC
I provide therapeutic support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Therapy sessions integrate cognitive behavioral, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, solution focused techniques and offer a personalized approach tailored to each client. With a person centered approach that is compassionate and understanding, I work with each individual to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing and get back to living your life again.
My professional background includes work supporting individuals navigating trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, grief and loss, and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. My work also supports improved communication, parenting, and the development of healthier family relationships.
I am licensed with the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I am a 2006 graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where I earned my master's degree in Counseling and Guidance (MS) with my undergraduate work in Criminology, Sociology (BS), and Criminal Justice (AS) from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Del Mar College.
My experience spans mental health care across nonprofit organizations, juvenile justice settings, and private practice, where I have provided therapy in individual, couples, group, and family settings. I have also provided training to professionals and community members on the intersection of mental health and the justice system, with a focus on recognizing and responding to mental health needs.
I am committed to building healthier and more resilient communities. My work includes supporting veterans and individuals experiencing chronic stress and the impact of difficult life experiences. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates evidence-based interventions and practical strategies to support overall well being.
A typical counseling session lasts about 50 minutes with flexibility based on individual needs. Sessions are tailored to each person, meeting you where you are and at a pace that feels manageable. My role is to create space where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgement. Together, we will explore what you're experiencing, identify patterns, and work toward meaningful change. Each session is collaborative and focused on what is most important to you, with the goal of helping you build insight, develop coping strategies, and move forward in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.

Island Pearl Counseling provides outpatient therapy for individuals, military members, and veterans. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, coping with PTSD, and grief counseling to parenting support, groups for all ages and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth you strive for.

Island Pearl Counseling brings years of experience working with children of all ages. Whether your child is presenting challenging behaviors, or you have concerns with what your child is struggling with, let me help.
Services for children focus on supporting the child's mental wellness through:
Increasing Self-Awareness
Developing Healthy Coping Skills
Building Positive Relationships
Establishing Hope For Their Future
My services look for stability in the child's life as quickly as possible depending on the child's current ability to function in his/her world. *Children who do not respond to therapeutic interventions within the first 3 months of treatment are then evaluated for any supportive medication that may help the child find more functionality in his/her world (I do not prescribe medication). I support parents during your child's treatment by partial inclusion in your child's sessions. Parents may be asked to be in session at different points during treatment. Children come first in their treatment needs. My focus is to find balance for the child as well as the family. I work together as therapist and parent during this process with respect to the child's needs as well as the parents.
Did you get a parenting guide when your child was born? Parents certainly don't... we learn as we go. Whether your child is struggling with behavioral concerns, mood swings, emotional outbursts, self-harm, addictions, anger, violent behaviors, crying spells and/or low self-esteem, I am here to help. If you are looking for extra support and guidance with a challenging situation, I look forward to supporting you to find balance and have hope for your child, yourself and your relationships.
*I cannot prescribe medications with my credentials.

Patient's teletherapy consent for treatment will be provided to you before your first session.
You are required to create an account to use this service.
In times of need, you can have therapy and support in the comfort of your home or wherever you may be. If you can't make an appointment due to time or other concerns, ask me for a virtual session.
Video conferencing is real-time and visual technology that enables clinicians to provide mental health services remotely. Teletherapy allows for virtual "face-to-face" therapy sessions through a virtual platform that is HIPAA compliant and meets all the standards of encryption and privacy protection. However, please be aware of the limitations to privacy due to the constraints and risks of using technology in this manner.
I look forward to helping you or your loved one in an online session.
Please fill out the form below with your Name, Email Address and Phone Number and I will reach out to you.
Once I have established contact, I will create your account, and you will receive a follow-up email to complete the account setup.
The account setup must be completed before you can attend a video session.
Looking for additional assistance with teletherapy, contact my office through "Drop Us A Line" or call the office.

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
Patient's Informed Consent for Treatment will be provided to you before your first session.
Please call, email, or fill out an appointment form by clicking below to drop us a line. I will contact you within two business days. It's an honor to support you on your wellness journey.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, call 911 for Emergency Services, go to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room, call or text 988 for 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988+1 for Military Crisis, Veterans call 1-800-273-8255, LEO call 1-800-267-5463, Fire/EMS call 1-888-275-6832.
400 Mann St, Suite 606, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
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"Drop Us A Line" below or navigate to the home page where you can click on "Schedule A Session" allowing you to access the appointment booking feature. Select a date and time for your free consultation. I look forward to meeting you!

Island Pearl Counseling, PLLC