- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Mindfulness based
About Binoy
Binoy Thannikkodan Kuriakose is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He supports clients facing addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Binoy aims to make the counseling space calm and nonjudgmental so clients can speak openly about hard things. He works to understand each person's day-to-day struggles and priorities before suggesting ways forward. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and build routines that feel manageable.
With 11 years of experience, Binoy draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Mindfulness Therapy. He adapts these methods to the needs of each client and balances skill building with emotional processing.
Binoy takes time to hear how problems began and which coping patterns are keeping them going. He offers guidance on communication, impulse control, and rebuilding trust with oneself and others. He also helps people navigate financial stress, isolation, attachment and abandonment wounds, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and he also speaks Malayalam and Tamil. Prospective clients should use the service Start Therapy path to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and impulse control. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured work on distressing memories to reduce their emotional hold and can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. If something does not help, he will adjust the plan so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it more practical to continue care after a move or during periods of disrupted routines. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these approaches to help clients learn skills and process difficult experiences in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Malayalam, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He focuses on a nonjudgmental, open setting and blends practical skill building with emotional processing. He uses approaches like ACT, CBT, client-centered work, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques as appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credential and has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of concerns.
Where is he located and licensed?
He is licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Malayalam, and Tamil.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.