Ramir’s Counseling Center of Hope, PLLC

12/11/2025

🌟Welcome to Ramir's Counseling Center of Hope, PLLC!🌟

Hello and welcome! I'm Merlena A. James Turks, M.A., LPC, CAGCS, and I am thrilled to share this space with you. At Ramir's Counseling Center of Hope, our mission is to provide compassionate, professional and individualized counseling for adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and life transitions.

Virtual/tele-health sessions are offered and designed to meet you wherever you are, providing safe and supportive environment where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to work through life's challenges. My approach draws from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques, tailored specifically to your needs and goals.

Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, coping skills, or navigating major life transitions/changes, I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

🌟Your journey toward healing and resilience begins here.

📞Call (979)203-6863 to schedule a consultation
🔗Learn more or book a consultation or session online: https://ramirscounselingcenter.org

Thank you for trusting Ramir's Counseling Center of Hope, I look forward to supporting you on your path to wellness and growth!

-Merlena A. James Turks, M.A., LPC, CAGCS

Our Virtual/Telehealth Therapist are Here to Listen

10/05/2024

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10/03/2024

Explore how therapy can enhance emotional resilience and help individuals navigate life's challenges more effectively. Engaging in therapeutic practices not only fosters personal growth but also equips you with tools to manage stress and adversity.

02/19/2022

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12/06/2021

Please spread the word with your families and friends and help save a life! Commissioner Adrian Garcia is hosting a Youth Heart Screening free of charge December 19th from 1-5pm at the Leon Grayson Community Center! Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 Killer of Student Athletes and 1 in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Please share this opportunity to pre-screen youth ages 11-24. All you have to do is scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

10/25/2021

My staff got together today to buy me flowers 🌺. This expression of love and support came right on time ❤️

06/11/2021

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY RAMIR!!! I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Since 2:44 am 6/10/2016, You’ve managed to fill every moment with love and happiness. That smile, those hugs, kisses and laughter are what I look forward to everyday. You are such a blessing and have made my life have so much purpose. I always say “God knew what he was doing”. You came into my life at the right time and if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have pushed as hard as I did and kept moving forward. You took on a major responsibility when you arrived of being that miracle for all of us in your own little way. You have comforted us when we were sad, gave purpose when we thought all was lost, loved when we didn’t think love was real, showed us it was ok to have hope and faith when we wanted to give up and even removed a tear or two with a kiss, smile and hug. You were the turning point of our lives and a piece of God’s grace and mercy. I’ve prayed harder than I ever have before, trusted God instead of myself all because of God’s reminder he sent within you. I’ve learned through you that it was never me but him all along…I guess God was letting me take the credit until I figured it out 😆. So, today, I am thankful for the 5 years it took to learn that if it wasn’t for God, I wouldn’t be blessed with Ramir. I am forever grateful for being able to call you my son and will continue to embrace this opportunity of being called your mama. I love you Ramir!!!! Happy Birthday….oh yeah…first gift….A Siberian Husky 🤣😂😅…I figured you were old enough!!!🎉🎉🎉 Ended the day with Ramir’s birthday celebration 🎉 ❤️🥳. Party with friends, trampoline park and time at the park…full birthday of fun!!!

04/30/2021

Think of how many people secretly suffer from depression but their smile and laughter causes depression to go unnoticed. ***de

03/09/2021

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02/26/2021

From Monday, February 22 through Friday, February 26, Tide Cleaners locations across Texas will provide free laundry services to lighten the load of those affected by the recent string of harsh weather conditions that have cut off millions from access to electricity, heat, water, and more. https://tidecleaners.com/en-us