Therapists in Bellaire, TX

Navigating the decision to engage in the therapeutic process can feel overwhelming and intimidating. However, the journey can be one of great reward. Treatment begins with an understanding of you as a unique individual; through collaboration as well as active engagement the process of individual, couple, family, or group therapy evolves. Therapy includes exploration of your past and present relationships, experiences, and struggles so that a deeper understanding of self can be achieved. Greater self-awareness allows for the opportunity to make intentional choices, increased confidence in your authentic self, and navigation of future struggles in an effective way.

I am a fluent bilingual Counselor (EN/SP) capable of helping those challenged by addiction issues to address or recover from them while also managing your relationships with friends, families, and loved ones.

Cyrus is a PhD, LMSW, LCDC, developing innovative research methods to study mindfulness and student-intern professional identity development. Serving on several community boards, he also helps create meaningful connections and relationships with community stakeholders.

Welcome to your new way of managing life with A.Y.O. Conversations, PLLC (Are You Okay). Often times we feel helpless and hopeless and need a safe partner to find our way through it all. I am Sharonda Ruffin MSW, LCSW. An original native of Chicago, IL, I am a graduate of The Grambling State University.

Life can be difficult at times. For many of us, protecting ourselves from suffering can take the form of troubling symptoms such as difficulties in relationship, emotional distress, and self-defeating behaviors. These symptoms communicate something essential about your suffering, fears and desires. Through close and attentive listening, we will explore together thoughts and feelings that have been previously unknown but profoundly impact your life today. My approach focuses on helping clients move beyond feeling stuck, fostering greater freedom and flexibility in their lives, while becoming more themselves.

Sometimes our ability to accept what we can't change is tied to our willingness to change what we can. It has been my privilege to work with diverse populations across Texas, Louisiana and Alaska, including residential substance abuse, Youth & Families and Active Duty Military & their families. I use CBT, strength-based and existential modalities to help a client reach their goals, problem solve and manage their mental health needs. I help facilitate cognitive and behavioral changes that will lead to greater understanding..... Change is achievable.

If you struggle with anxiety, are having a difficult time navigating a tough season or transition, have family issues, relationships issues, don't understand yourself or your thoughts, need help processing or anticipating a loss, or are just having a hard time in general, you're not alone. I've been there and by dealing with my own struggles, I've learned a lot about how to help others deal with theirs. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help you navigate your healing journey and walk side by side as you answer the tough questions to gain a better understanding of the world as you know it.

My philosophy as a Mental Health Professional involves the client centered approach to (1) foster increased independent thinking and stabilized mood, (2) progress towards healthier lifestyles (3) achievement of desired goals/ outcomes from therapy; including (a) improved interpersonal relationships, (b) development/ improvement of acceptable and appropriate social interaction, (c) improved self-image, self worth, and self perception, (d) positive interaction between the client, the therapist &others and (e) increased level of daily and global functioning.

The opportunity to engage with someone who really "gets you" at a deep level can have remarkable transformational power. I am passionate about helping people as they undergo major transitions in their lives such as loss, changing jobs, leaving for college, getting married or divorced. Together we explore new ways of understanding yourself, allowing you greater freedom to shape your future. We work towards discovering your unique path to self awareness, helping you to understand yourself, better define and reach your goals and help you find fulfillment and satisfaction.