Chronic Illness Therapists in Greater Heights, Houston, TX

As a psychotherapist, I have served people in the Houston area for the past 30 years. I have worked with a diverse group of clients presenting with a wide range of issues. I strive to help clients feel safe and comfortable enough so that they can talk about absolutely anything they choose. I believe it to be essential that we build a collaborative working relationship so that you succeed in resolving issues, making wanted changes and reaching chosen goals. I enjoy helping people build a life worth living based on their own values. I use a variety of modalities in working with clients, based on the individual's needs.

Hi there- so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in a medical setting to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey toward healing.

My primary objective is to empower women at every life stage, offering them new perspectives and unwavering support throughout life's highs and lows. Recognizing each person is unique, I tailor therapy to ensure it is relevant and personalized. In session, I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your experiences, struggles, and aspirations. Together, we'll engage both your mind and body in the healing process, fostering growth and resilience along the journey. My primary areas of focus include women’s issues, expecting/postpartum mothers, chronic illness, and the neurodivergent population.

You're a high-achieving professional or mom who's getting bogged down by your tendency to over-think things. You realize your thoughts are irrational, but can’t get them out of your head. I help moms who are overwhelmed, numb, disconnected, struggling to juggle everything (aka supermom syndrome), or more irritable with others. You feel afraid, guilty, alone, and no longer recognize yourself. You may be having scary thoughts about your baby and are afraid to tell anyone. Others have no clue you're struggling in this way and you're just trying to keep it together.

I would be honored to be part of the journey of your life, and believe all people need unconditional support to live as contently as possible. My specialties are depressed/mood disorders age 16+, surviving chronic illness, alone and as a family unit, and ADHD/ASD (I'm neurodiverse). I pride myself in working amazingly with teens and helping those with low self esteem, dark thoughts, mood swings, self harm/SI. I am trans and LGBTQIA+ supporting and value any person's identity above all else. This is a judgement free zone. I excel at helping adults who are late diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD/ASD, so if you need support I'm here!

Hi! My name is Berit Benson and I'm so glad you're here. At Path & Purpose, I help young adults and millennials deal with the everyday challenges of modern life. They're dealing with everything from relationships and family pressures to chronic illness and addiction. They're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, or they might be feeling numb and disconnected. They're heading in new directions and navigating big transitions or they might be feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life. No matter what, they all share something in common: They're struggling in some way and are ready to assess the situation and take action.

It is an inevitable part of living that we will face obstacles, setbacks, and heartache. Resilience means persevering with strength and flexibility in the face of life’s challenges. Wellbeing means committing to the daily pursuit of a fulfilling, healthy, meaningful life. Committing to daily actions in service of what is important to you intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in Texas and based in Houston. I focus on providing a supportive environment and practical tools to help people overcome challenges and lead a fulfilling life.

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.

Are you overwhelmed trying to find your purpose and flooded with emotions one minute but feel detached the next? Maybe everything is "alright", but picking at you is agitation and malcontent. Numb is your middle name. You are not alone. What is trauma? It's both generational and experiential. It's whatever happened to you that blocked connection to self and didn’t allow your inner child to fully express. No baby is born bad. Love was conditional. You have mother wounds. You worked hard to please others and shut your light down; you hid what you were really feeling. You stopped trusting people-and yourself. You want freedom!

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.

Author Helen Keller once stated, "Only through experience of trials and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." I am passionate about helping individuals improve the way that they feel and take back total control of their lives. I'm able to offer you a safe space (online or in-person) to help you work through the difficult feelings and develop the necessary skills to improve your life. In all, I have a HUGE heart for people and value building connections that will ultimately lead to emotional growth.

Transitioning from what we’ve known our whole life to a new beginning (or even just a new depth) is difficult. It means giving up beliefs or ways of living that didn’t serve us. And when we give up what we’ve known our whole life, it’s hard to envision a new way forward. Sometimes before we can make big changes, we have to understand the past. I believe our bodies hold our stories of struggle and when we don’t fully process what's within us, we can get stuck in our transitions. We will work together to shine a light on life experiences and traumas, and dusty old habits and beliefs that may be holding you back.

Clients sometimes ask me why it's easier for them to talk about "heavy" things in my office, versus at home or with their friends. Their second question/concern is about why they should use their resources to take care of themselves instead of other things... My response: Seeking guidance from an unbiased third party usually allows for increased honesty and vulnerability because there's no judgement and no personal relationship with me outside of therapy. Your story matters! Taking care of You is one of the most important commitments that you'll ever make. Self awareness and confidence is something that every person deserves.

Are you struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms? Dealing with these challenges can be tough, but it's important to know that you're not alone. If you're experiencing disordered eating or difficulty managing your emotions, there's hope for healing. You may need to learn new coping skills, work through trauma, or discover your true identity. I'm here to offer support and care. With extensive experience treating individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and more, I understand the importance of finding compassionate care from someone who not only can help, but also understands.

What lights me up about therapy is helping someone to live their most authentic life. I get energized hearing clients ask the existential questions and work to bring their intellectual and felt experiences into alignment. I'm a good fit for those looking to heal from trauma and better understand their history, who want to feel better, but also want feel okay in their own skin. Often my clients are working through difficult relational or family of origin experiences, seeking to relate to loved ones (and themselves) in a new way. I also have a passion for helping navigate burnout, especially with healthcare and helping professionals.

I am a bilingual Psychologist and Lacanian Psychoanalyst practicing in Houston, TX. I am the Executive Director of The MendCenter, a mental health clinic that treats chronic and severe forms of mental illness. I understand that psychological treatment is an important personal investment and that it can be a daunting task. Patients often have difficulty knowing where to begin and wonder what is being treated and how long it will take to treat. Therefore, I encourage you to ask as many questions of me as you may have and take some time to review my approach to treatment at: www.mendcenter.org . I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Overwhelmed? Sad? Scared? Angry? Therapy can help. I can show you new ways to deal with old hurts, and can give a fresh perspective to get you out of the rut of sadness or anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments to figure out solutions to any problems you are facing. Often, the hardest part of therapy is getting started. Take the first step; give me a call today and start to find the change you need.

Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.