Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Houston, MO

Feels in Bloom is a transformative space dedicated to healing. I'm Christina Hull, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Trauma Therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. During our sessions, I expertly integrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions and complementary holistic approaches to promote regulation of your autonomic nervous system and facilitate sustainable healing. Together, we will engage in a comprehensive assessment of the impact of trauma on various domains of your life, utilizing structured clinical interviews, trauma symptom inventories, and validated assessment measures

It takes courage to be vulnerable enough to ask for help. You've already taken your first steps towards growth simply by identifying that something feels wrong and looking for a solution. My main focus as a counselor is to help my clients understand themselves, as well as their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this understanding can come acceptance, change, and healing.

My ideal client is someone looking for a significant change in their life. They may struggle with past hurts, shame, isolation, trauma, low self image, resentment, self-hatred, depression, or anxiety. They need someone to listen and to provide a safe place free of judgement where they will be heard. Their goals might include finding freedom, seeing their situation in a new light, gaining hope, finding their voice, or integrating their life experience and their spirituality.

Embarking on a holistic and empathetic path to mental wellness can be transformative. Whether you're grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, or family and relationship conflicts, a supportive space for exploration and growth awaits you. Diverse therapeutic methods like ACT, EMDR, CBT, and Play Therapy are at your disposal, fostering self-exploration and a commitment to overcoming challenges for a balanced, fulfilling life. The goal is to develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, strengthen family bonds, gain self-understanding, and navigate life with resilience and clarity.

Welcome! I’m a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping people overcome life’s challenges and there sure can be a lot of them! I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I’m here to help you achieve that. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means that I consider all aspects of your life when working with you. I will work with you to create a plan for us to help you achieve your goals. Life can be hard. It's okay to get help!

Healthy sexuality is our objective. Sex is an integral and balanced part of life experience. Sexual behaviors become problematic when they violate vows and values, are dishonest, harmful to others, put you at risk, diminish your joy in life, act as a barrier filled with shame, self-contempt, and isolation. Sexual health creates intimacy and closeness, characterized by trust, respect, joy and safety. Sexual health can be achieved by sex addicts in recovery. The trauma and addiction model identifies the abuse, trauma and internal system that underwrites addiction and does not view problematic behavior as personal or moral failure.

You're taking a great first step! Thanks for learning a little more about me! Choosing a counselor is important. You'll find me fully engaged and focused on you, with the intention to offer compassion, yet also a plan and strategy to move forward. Dealing with sudden change, ongoing stress, difficult relationships, unresolved trauma or building skills for career advancement can require help. I am respectful of your investment and courage to take this step. Today you can start a happier and more peaceful daily life.

At times we need an outside perspective, and maybe just someone to listen to us, when life seems hard or complicated. My counseling style is warm, friendly, and, above all, genuine. I use a holistic/integrative therapy approach; in order to tailor treatment to each client's needs, I tend to pull from various tenets and modalities of evidence-based therapies. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and understand the mind-body connection; I am also trained in EMDR for trauma treatment.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Have you felt discouraged by the impact that your past experiences have on your daily life? Do you struggle to function in your daily roles and relationships due to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or overstimulation? You are not alone. Our past can distort the lens through which we view ourselves and the world. Sometimes we need help reshaping that lens. You are worth the time it takes to develop an understanding of how life has impacted the connection between your body and mind. We can work together to develop adaptive coping skills that allow you to be fully present in life.

What if you could wake up tomorrow and finally feel better? What if you were living the life you truly desired? Therapy allows us to find real solutions to our greatest challenges. Perhaps your relationship or marriage is in a rut, your anxiety has left you paralyzed and fearful, or your depression has kept you in bed for weeks. Whatever your struggle is, I am here to offer a warm, helping hand so that we can help you get back to living your life. I seek to provide a safe space to work through your complex and unique challenges to foster lasting transformation. You weren't meant to merely survive, but to thrive.

Are you struggling to maintain your emotional health due to a specific life situation, unhealthy lifestyle or medical health issue? This is not uncommon, and the fact is you are not alone. Many people have the desire to make a positive change; however lack knowledge, guidance, or the tools needed to do so. Others may require motivation for behavior change or support in a challenging season. Regardless of your particular circumstance and needs, we can work together to make your goals a reality. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations/testing. Non denominational Christian Counseling based on the Bible is offered as requested.

My clients are successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex addicts, multiple addictions, trauma, abuse, and PTSD. I trained under Patrick Carnes at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Under Dan Allender I earned an advanced counseling certificate in trauma-focused narrative therapy. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms rather than defining characteristics. I seek an approach to recovery that embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change.

“We are all just walking each other home.” —Ram Dass Throughout our lives, we all ebb and flow through various connections. Maybe you’re feeling out of touch with yourself and seeking out your own truths. Whether your stressors come from the past, present, or future, I want you to know from the get-go that you’re not alone in these struggles. Showing up for yourself in this way is the first step toward healing. Two tips of therapy advice are "trust the process" and "you get out what you put in." You are the facilitator of your healing journey, and I will walk beside you through all of it.

I work with couples who feel disconnected from their partner and want to not only improve their communication but also reestablish their relationship as a secure place to turn to. I also work with individuals who have experienced trauma and would benefit from learning how to relax their bodies and change their perceptions, especially in the context of a perceived threat.

I have experience working with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, religious trauma, substance abuse, and others. I like working with a wide range of individuals who are open to and motivated to change. I have worked in the medical field in some capacity for almost 10 years and understand the unique challenges that those in that field face. I understand how compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress can impact those individuals. I currently only work with adults (18+).

If I were to ask you to tell me what makes you awesome, what would you say? If you have a hard time answering that, I can help you build your self-esteem by healing your past wounds.I believe change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. I provide an environment of compassion and support to help you and/or your family overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive.

I am passionate about educating clients and helping them rebuild their relationships with their bodies and food. I am adept at getting to the root of problems and helping clients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers, and traumas.

CURRENTLY I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My approach to therapy is customized based on the needs of the individual client(s) and draws upon a broad and diverse base of clinical approaches and well-established techniques while incorporating Holistic Modalities including Nutrition, Exercise, and Mindfulness. I frequently utilize Animal Assisted Therapy, so Don’t Be Surprised to see my two certified therapy dogs present at sessions! I am a Certified Master Trainer, with specialty training in Nutrition, DNA Based Wellness & Weight Management, Exercise Recovery Therapy; Life Span Wellness and Health Transformation Exercise.

There are several reasons why people feel stuck in their life story that prevent them from growing into the person they want to become... A past that continues to return to the present, patterns that are unbreakable alone, major life changes, uncontrollable circumstances, feelings of shame - the list goes on. I love working with clients looking to improve themselves, their relationships, and learn to face their struggles.