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Meet Andressa,

I’m interested in what brings you here, and what may be happening underneath it.

I’m Andressa Little, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas, providing virtual therapy for teens, adults, and couples under clinical supervision at The Harbor: Cypress Family Therapy.

My clinical experience has spanned inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, and private practice. Across those settings, I’ve learned that what brings someone to therapy is often only part of the story.

ANXIETY
But underneath it might be a fear of disappointing people.

RELATIONSHIP CONFLICT
But perhaps you’ve spent years making yourself smaller to keep the peace.

CONFIDENCE
While quietly questioning whether you’re allowed to want what you want at all.

Those layers are where I’m interested in working.

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Why Inner Axis?

I chose the name Inner Axis because life has a way of rearranging us.

We are shaped by what happens to us—by the people we love, what we lose, what we’re taught, and what we survive. But being shaped by our experiences is not the same as being defined by them. There is always something worth discovering beneath the roles, expectations, defenses, and stories we’ve accumulated along the way.

That is what Inner Axis represents to me.

Not a fixed version of yourself. Not a life untouched by difficulty.

Something deeper to return to as you ask: What is mine? What no longer fits? And who am I becoming?

Therapy, at its best, gives us a place to ask those questions honestly.

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Training & Clinical Background

My clinical foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Family Life, followed by a Master of Social Work from Brigham Young University.

My work is grounded in relational and psychodynamic principles, informed by attachment theory, and complemented by CBT, ACT, EFT principles, IFS-informed work, and trauma-informed care.

I don’t use these approaches as a formula. Training gives me a framework; the person sitting across from me helps determine how that framework is applied.

Credentials

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Texas
Master of Social Work (MSW), Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, emphasis in Family Life
Clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, and private practice

At Glance

Texas LMSW · Virtual Therapy · Teens, Adults & Couples · English & Portuguese

What Therapy With Me Can Feel Like

You don't need to prepare a speech before you come to therapy. You also don't need to figure out the “right” thing to say first.

Honest, Engaged Conversations

We’ll talk about what’s actually happening, not just the polished version of the story. That might mean exploring something you’ve been avoiding, something you keep minimizing, or something you aren’t sure you’re “allowed” to be upset about.

Thoughtful Questions & New Perspectives

I’ll ask questions, offer observations, and help you look at situations from different angles. Sometimes that means going deeper into your experiences; other times, it means noticing a pattern, assumption, or dynamic that may be easy to miss on your own.

Practical Tools for Real Life

Therapy isn’t meant to stay inside the therapy room. We may work on understanding a recurring pattern, preparing for a difficult conversation, navigating conflict, strengthening a boundary, or responding differently when an old pattern shows up.

You Still Get to Be You

I’m not here to tell you what your life should look like. I’ll challenge you when I think you may be getting in your own way, while respecting that you’re the person who has to live with the decisions we discuss.

The goal isn’t for you to leave therapy knowing what I would do. It’s to leave knowing what you want to do, and feeling more capable of doing it.

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Language & Cultural Perspective

I’m originally from Brazil and moved to the United States when I was 19. Growing up in Brazil and building my adult life in the U.S. has given me a personal understanding of what it can feel like to move between cultures.

I was also the first person in my family to attend college and pursue graduate school. Now, as a mother raising children in a culture different from the one I grew up in, I became especially interested in the ways culture, family, expectations, and identity shape the choices we make, and in how complicated it can be to decide what belongs to us and what doesn't.

I bring that perspective into my work without assuming that my experience is the same as anyone else’s. I’m interested in understanding what your culture, family, and experiences mean to you.

Therapy in Portuguese is available for Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking adults and couples throughout Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.

The consultation is a brief opportunity for us to talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re looking for, and whether my approach feels like a good fit for you.
You can ask questions about how I work, what therapy might look like, and anything else you’d like to know before getting started.
You don’t need to prepare anything or have everything figured out. It’s simply a chance for us to talk and decide whether moving forward together makes sense.
Yes. Therapy is provided completely online for clients who are physically located in Texas at the time of their session.
Sessions take place through a secure online platform, allowing you to participate from a private, comfortable location without traveling to an office.
You can schedule a consultation to talk about what you’re looking for and determine whether working together would be a good fit.
Yes. Therapy is available in English or Portuguese, depending on what feels most natural to you. You can also move between the two languages when that feels more comfortable.

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A little more about me

I believe therapy can be both thoughtful and human.

You don’t have to choose between depth and practicality, or between being understood and being challenged. Sometimes you need space to make sense of something. Sometimes you need someone willing to gently point out what you may not be seeing. My role is not to become the authority on your life. It’s to help you become more fully the authority in your own.

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You don't need to have therapy figured out before you reach out. We can start with a conversation about what brings you here, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like the right fit.

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