Life’s journey may lead to many different experiences. The experience of grief is an experience we may encounter as a result of unfortunate loss or losses in our lives. Emotional pain and distress are normal physiological responses of grief. And these responses may affect you personally and socially, having a negative impact on your daily and life goals. Seeking therapeutic assistance is an empowering decision and shows your willingness for change.

People rarely talk openly about the realities of pregnancy, fertility challenges, adoption, and parenting. No matter how prepared to grow your family you felt, you now feel painfully aware of how little you can know and how challenging the transitions can be. You may believe that everyone judges you, and, let’s face it, you may judge yourself. You may compare yourself to people on social media, in articles, and around you. You often feel a swell of emotions – happiness, shame, love, regret, hope – all at the same time. And you’re not sure where to turn for real, honest support.

Are you experiencing a time of significant loss, stressful change, relationship difficulties or a daunting medical diagnosis? We all experience loss and change by virtue of experiencing life and engaging in relationships. I have learned that grief must be witnessed by someone who does not try to diminish the experience. Someone who can sit with the discomfort and honor those feelings without judgement. Someone who supports finding meaning and purpose amidst the transition. Someone who knows that it takes strength to make changes, courage to deepen or resolve relationships, and resilience to cope with life’s challenges.

My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.

Life is complicated. You may be feeling lost or overwhelmed right now. Having someone to talk to may be the difference between overcoming your challenges or letting them dictate your life. I work to create a warm, welcoming, and respectful environment so you can focus on finding solutions and having the life you want. Many of my clients, individuals and couples, are working on relationship and sexual issues. I also have experience working with people who are recovering from the trauma of physical illness and concerns.

When going through a major life changes, our worlds can be difficult to manage, and at times can seem impossible. With the understanding that there is no cookie cutter solution, we will take a creative approach and use a variety of techniques to create a treatment plan specific for you. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to not just survive, but to thrive. It takes courage to seek help, but you have done it. Joy, hope, and recovery are possible, and it is my goal is to assist you to live life to your fullest ability.

Tiffany D. Murphy is licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Tiffany received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy.

I am committed to helping those who seek to make changes and move towards total wellness and healing. In my experience, we reach this crossroads in our lives when we are situated between a rock and a hard place. I hope that through our time together, my clients emerge with a better sense of who they are in relation to others and a newfound sense of hope and confidence.

Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills.

Accepting new clients October 2017. I offer help for anxiety and depression. I help people who are anxious, depressed, or both. Call or email me so we can get started on our work together to try to reduce or eliminate your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. I work with elite athletes, musicians, performers and others to achieve their goals. I also help people under stress, insomniacs and couples. In your confidential sessions with me, you can expect trust, warmth, growth, and a fresh perspective. From our first meeting, we'll clarify goals, get working, and monitor your progress together.

***CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Specializing in serving adult women struggling with past and present relationships. Through conversation, we can sort through your struggles and gain insight into how to resolve them. We take an unassuming, non-judgmental perspective, and use multiple approaches to better fit your needs. Many of our clients experience anxiety, depression, grief, anger issues, parenting and relationship issues, negative cycles, and loss of identity. We encourage + empower you along the way so you can reset your path.

I work with clients of all ages but my specialty is childhood, adolescence and young adults to middle age. I am experienced with crisis intervention which is helpful for clients with extensive trauma or recent discharge from intensive services. I usually utilize CBT to assist clients with mood and thought disorders as well as behavioral concerns, DBT to assist clients with mood swings, erratic behaviors and solution focused for clients who need assistance managing their response to psychosocial factors.

I am a trained couples therapist and work with conflict, poor communication, emotional disconnection, infidelity, ambivalence about staying or leaving and most commonly, resentment. It is easy to get derailed and end up hurting, rather than caring for your partner. Through assessment and active guidance, I can help you find your way back to your partner and regain the closeness you crave. At the Houston Relationship Institute, we specialize in couples work. If you would like to discuss your specific situation to determine if I can help, please reach out through phone or e-mail!

I believe therapy fits into so many different seasons of life, and can be incredibly beneficial in navigating some of life’s toughest transitions. Many clients I work with are learning to manage everyday life stressors, relationships with family, friends, and coworkers, as well as their own relationship with themselves, food, and body image.

Are you struggling with alcohol or other substance use? Having difficulty managing mood or anxiety? Is it difficult to maintain positive relationships? Struggling with trauma, shame, or grief? If any of this is true for you, I would love the opportunity to help you resolve past traumas, learn to cope with unexpected loss or life changes, and explore the future.

I provide hope and encouragement from a Christian perspective. All therapy sessions are professional, confidential, non-judgmental and inclusive of the mind, body and spirit for optimal healing from all types of painful issues. Clients are always asked if they would like to have me integrate spirituality into their session, your wishes are followed. I offer you the opportunity to disclose and explore your deepest personal and family secrets and disappointments. The supportive therapy allows clients to get their life back on track, and find the balance that is missing. We laugh a lot because laughter promotes healing and happiness.

About the Facilitator - Handout Dee Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT is a professional speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, certified sex addiction therapist and trained EMDR therapist with years of experience in the field. She currently has private practices in Houston and Katy, Texas and specializes in helping reduce symptoms of panic attacks, past traumas, PTSD phobia, depression, grief, severe anxiety, substance additions, process addictions and other debilitating mental challenges. Previous experience includes Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC), The Right Step, Fort Bend Council of Alcohol & Drug abuse,

Are you struggling with a life challenge and feel overwhelmed doing it alone. I specialize in helping you reframe how your move through the world and in your body so that you can live with a renewed sense of confidence, strength, and desire. As a Certified Yoga Teacher, I invite you to add meditation, yoga, eating disorders, childhood wounds, abuse, and help you move out of self limiting beliefs that create anxiety and depression and other negative patterns in your life. I also specialize in working with Empaths and Highly Sensitive People by helping them understand and grow their uniqueness.

I have a general psychotherapy practice working with adults. I have extensive experience in education and mental health spanning three decades. I work with people dealing with relationship issues, depression and anxiety, grief, and family and childhood issues, among other things. I use a variety of techniques that are solution focused. Stress Management and Relaxation techniques are an integral part of the healing process. NEW: TELEPHONE COUNSELING DURING HEALTH CRISIS

At HRI, all we do is couples. We have trained extensively in the art and science of couple dynamics. When it comes to your relationship, you want a specialist. Read the blog posts on our website or even better, subscribe. We work with couples recovering from infidelity, anger management, in-law struggles, parenting challenges, lack of intimacy and fighting over the same thing with zero resolution. Resolving conflict without it escalating is a learned skill. Don't beat yourself up if you've been unsuccessful. Most importantly, remember that your marriage should be your sanctuary. Don't settle for less.