"Joseph Campbell once said, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." As a therapist, I believe there can be no greater goal than to help you become your authentic self. By acknowledging you as the expert in your own life, and not imposing my own ideas of who you "should" be, my role is to help you work through any old survival strategies, reactive patterns, and physical/emotional traumas that prevent you from being the person you were meant to be, and living the life you were meant to live."

"Is your relationship in a rut? Are you concerned that expressing yourself could lead to conflict? Are you confused about how to reconnect? It can be difficult to figure out where to start when you feel like you don't even know the person sleeping next to you anymore. Relationships have ups and downs but when you are in it, it can be hard to see a way through the struggles. Feeling alone in your relationship is not an uncommon feeling but things can get better."

"Is there a problem that is getting between you and your relationships? Is the state of your mental health preventing you from achieving your goals or simply enjoying life? Has any difficulty begun to appear too large to tackle on your own? Life can be full obstacles, difficulties and problems. However, it does not mean that you need to face them alone. My approach as a therapist is simple. The client is my customer. I am going to work on what you want to work on. I will collaborate with you to create and visualize your goal, identity steps, and become a partner in your journey to reach it. "

"Psychologist, Professor, Educator w Expertise in Anxiety and Depression in Montrose Area. Individual & couples therapy for adults, and full psychological evaluations/assessments for adults, adolescents, & children. Further expertise in health psychology, crisis management/suicide prevention, and generalist training for various mental illnesses. Cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT/DBT) with elements of humanistic and existential psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with clients to guide their course of treatment, often using creative arts, humor, & weekly assignments. Experience in private practice, medical centers, VA hospitals, university clinics, & CMHC. An excellent fit for musicians/artists, athletes, medical/business professionals, survivors of trauma/crisis, students, & older adults."

"Are you feeling stuck and struggling to experience happiness and joy? Perhaps pain from the past or worries about the future are getting in the way of living the life you want. Seeking help is a courageous first step. Therapy is an opportunity to receive tools and support to help live your life to its fullest potential. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and by working together we can identify areas that are causing you difficulty and develop personalized treatment goals. I provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters change and personal growth."

"Leigha Ortego is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals who want support in replacing maladaptive behaviors with more positive coping skills through evidence based therapeutic interventions. She utilizes an eclectic combination of treatment models based on each client's specific needs and goals. The majority of Leigha's professional experience has been in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in various settings. Leigha understands the impact systems play in treatment and the importance of engaging clients in the therapeutic process."

"Individual psychotherapy is a journey of self-exploration. When we are suffering we often feel something is missing. Life transitions, especially in the second half of life & beyond may be particularly challenging. You may feel stuck in moods and patterns you want to process and move past. I enjoy assisting adults of all ages find meaning, embrace life's challenges and heal. Mindfulness practice may be used to increase self-acceptance, self-love and compassion for self and others. Hypnotherapy may be used as an adjunct to psychotherapy for purposes such as reducing chronic pain and relaxation."

"Feeling stressed? Difficulty understanding your child or teen? Important transitions? Grief? Let me assist you on the journey of exploring the possibilities in your present situation. Life can be very difficult to navigate with everyday challenges in addition to personal struggles in our lives. I believe in the value of each person to make positive changes in their life and the lives of others. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you."

"Do you need someone to listen? Do you long to share your experiences and struggles in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space? Do you want to be heard, maybe for the first time? If so, therapy might be just the thing you need."

"Stuck or Fearful? Are your past experiences negatively affecting your ways of being in the present, and how you can feel more connected to others? Emotional and psychological wellbeing requires that we have balanced, trusting, and satisfying relationships with others. Loss of connection can result in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. My goal is to provide a comfortable, healing and nurturing place for you to be curious and explore the here and now."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice, and I offer individual and family psychotherapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) skills classes. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families who are seeking help with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and family/peer relationships. "

"Your life is like running a marathon on a treadmill, you are putting out a lot of effort but going nowhere. This, despite taking multitasking to a whole other level, even down to paying bills on your phone while on the toilet. It's just still not enough. In theory, you know you're supposed to take care of yourself. But according to your calculations, you need at least 36 hours in a day and possibly all those late-night infomercial "As Seen on TV" gadgets to make it happen. This pace is not sustainable. Something has got to change."

"My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help children and their families resolve current behavioral problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help children find solutions to a wide range of life challenges, worries and emotional issues. I work with each child to develop his or her problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Play therapy is my primary treatment modality. Parents are an integral part of the child's therapeutic process and are taught techniques they can easily incorporate into their interactions with their children. "

"I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships."

"Cultivating and maintaining meaningful connections is an important key to well being. Disconnection often occurs as the result of relationship challenges, difficult losses, interpersonal struggles and addictive patterns. In addition, shame is often associated with interpersonal struggles and may be at the root of many psychological issues including depression and anxiety. My training includes an internship and post-graduate fellowship at the Menninger Clinic, Professionals In Crisis Unit. I have also completed specialized training in couples therapy, shame resiliency and mindfulness-based treatment for depression and anxiety. I have additional experience working with veterans at the VA hospital in Houston."

"Dr. Paradise helps individuals, families, and organizations better meet life's challenges. His approach to therapy is pragmatic and client-focused, and he employs a variety of clinical interventions that target problematic behavior, faulty cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. He takes advantage of treatment protocols that have demonstrated efficacy, and favors interventions that address the full range of individual and contextual factors that contribute to personal adversity. Dr. Paradise is a clinical generalist, with specialized training in parenting, childhood behavior problems, family conflict, and substance use."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. I have a Sexual Health Certificate from the University of Michigan with a specialization in sex therapy. I work mainly with adults, although I have experience working with adolescents, couples, and families. I want obtain as much knowledge as possible in the areas of mental health and sexual health to offer empathic and effective services to clients who may be seeking therapy."

"Are you living to go through the motions instead of enjoying each day? Do you feel overwhelmed, overworked, under appreciated or at your wit's end? Perhaps your current coping mechanisms aren't working so well for you or are creating tension in your intimate relationships? I believe the answers to your problems lie within you and through talking and exploring your emotions and reactions, we can construct solutions that can enhance your life."

"Rebel from the inner critic, the daily grind, & a false sense of self created to fit some predetermined mold society created for you. Create something intentional, authentic, & meaningful to live by. I work with adult individuals in the Montrose area of Houston with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, past unresolved issues and childhood trauma, and relationship woes. I would love to help you develop the healthiest, most authentic version of yourself as you face difficult life challenges. Collaboratively, we can uproot old, unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, & coping that no longer serve you. Distressing emotions can be harnessed & alleviated."