Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Galveston County, TX

Life can be challenging at any age. My goal as a counseling intern is to help ensure that clients feel they have a safe space to express themselves and feel comfortable to share their authentic self. My focus is to form a therapeutic alliance with each client so we can work together to strive towards their therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is mainly focused on Person Centered Therapy, Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Most of us go through times that can be helped by conferring with an unbiased, supportive, listening ear. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and EMDR techniques that have a high level of scientific support. By balancing compassion and honest feedback, I help my clients change unhelpful patterns of behavior. I love to teach practical tools to help my clients face fears...to not only cope with life but to flourish.

I recognize the significance of therapy as a vital instrument, not just for preventing and treating mental disorders but also for enhancing the overall quality of people's lives. With more than 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Brazil and two years as an LPC - Associate in Texas, I possess fluency in both Portuguese and English, enabling me to communicate adeptly with diverse populations. I strongly uphold the transformative potential of the therapeutic relationship, and my objective is to offer counseling that facilitates positive life changes for individuals.

At The Refuge Counseling Services, PLLC, I believe that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance.

Depressive and anxious thoughts do not have to take over your days and keep you from having a peaceful life. From my personal experience as well as research, I can assure you that people do get better and they are able to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life using some basic cognitive and behavioral tools. I had patients tell me: "this is the most peaceful I've ever been", and "I've always known myself as a depressed person, but now it only feels like a bad ankle that I can ignore and live a fulfilling life with". Basic tools of CBT and ACT have helped thousands of people, you can be one too.

Is your anxiety keeping you from having peace in your life? Are your relationships suffering because of your mood? For over 30 years I have helped people make effective change in their lives with a variety of problems. I am best known for my skills in treating people who have difficult situations, feel out of control of their lives, and need more stability in their emotions and relationships. With the use of meditation, mindfulness skills, and behavioral changes we can work together to create a more balanced life, healthier relationships, and more joy and confidence.

Scot has 16 years experience and he understands what if feels like to be stuck; believe us, he’s been there himself. Scot has experience working as a counselor in all levels of care including psychiatric inpatient, residential treatment centers, intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse and mental health, and the Michael E. Debakey Veteran's Hospital. He can help if you’re tired of being stuck and are ready to dig in and work on your stuff.

Hello and thank you for taking a moment to read my profile! I know how intimidating it can be to open up to a someone, but I hope to put your mind at ease. Overall, my counseling style is rooted in empathy. I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and understood as you navigate through life. I'd like to help you challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and draw on your strengths, building confidence and self-awareness along the way. I draw from my experience in psychology and exercise science to understand you as a human, not as a diagnosis.

Each individual is unique and different and having to reach out to someone for help is a scary and vulnerable situation. I acknowledge this and welcome you in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to collaborate together with goals to help you. I modify my therapy to the individual needs and personalities. I believe in client centered and strengths-based therapy. I work jointly with my clients to help them grow individually within their own resilience. I practice and train mind-body-medicine skills with clients to help them manage stress.

Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address specific needs and challenges related to achieving personal growth and living life on purpose. Sarah's areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, working with the impact of chronic illness, and major life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-College Station.

Kimberly specializes in co-occurring disorders and is passionate about helping clients utilizing a myriad of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Mindfulness-based Practices (MBP). Kimberly is a trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and administers this evidenced-based treatment to individuals suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Chronic Pain.

Consider that the path to pursue your passions and dreams is actually within your reach. What if you could begin this process today, and no longer carry burdens from the past with you? Past traumatic experiences often leave an imprint on the mind/body in such a way that present-day stressors can easily trigger a recurrent emotional/physical stress response. Each environmental trigger validates an automatic physical stress response because the central nervous system is pre-set/pre-wired to be ON ALERT. Stress can be cumulative and create illness or a disease process over time (i.e., fibromyalgia, CFIDS, autoimmune response, etc.).

Hi, my name is Deborah and I believe that we all go through ups and downs and difficulties in life. Reaching out for help, I feel, is the bravest step that anyone can take in dealing with challenges that they are trying to overcome. Life is a journey and we often encounter bumps in the road. This can be within ourselves or with others. I work WITH you, right by your side, to help you navigate solutions. In essence, most of us want t have o make the pieces of the puzzle of our lives fit. Your goals are important to me and we will work towards achieving those goals. I look forward to meeting with you.

Life is hard, and sometimes we need help to get us through those challenging times. By reaching out and asking for help, you are showing incredible strength and bravery, and I would be honored to help you through this journey. Together, wherever you are on your journey, we will walk through your life’s challenges to help you build emotional resilience and coping skills in the areas you need as well as find healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Professional School Counselor and hold a Masters in Counseling & Development from Lamar University.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of diverse experience. I provide individual, relationship and family therapy adults and young adults over the age of 15. All of us have had times in our lives where talking to someone objective and empathetic would lead us on a more resolved and peaceful path. I have 25 years experience in a variety of clinical environments. I provide individual, relationship and family therapy to individuals over the age of 15. My goal is to assist in creating a more healthy, productive and happier life for those whose chose to engage in a therapeutic relationship.

Accepting new clients! Call (713) 678-0403, ext. 0 to schedule an appointment. Working with Adolescents, Depression, Anxiety, Guilt/Shame, Relationships, Self Worth, Parenting, Women, Codependency, Grief, Adoption using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Biblical Christian Counseling

Utilizing Cognitive Solution Focused Therapy, insight and Wisdom. Providing 34 years of experience. Services include Individual, Marriage, Premarital, Couples, Child, Teens, Family, Substance Abuse, Group, Supervision. Relocated to Texas in Oct. 2017 after 28 years in Denver Colorado. Moved office to Texas City Dec. 2021. Plays guitar & 8th Degree Black belt taught Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do and Hapkido. Experience: working with anxiety, depression, previous trauma issues or concerns, phases of life, career changes, low self esteem, Identity, abuse, relationships, blended families, irritable mood, Spirituality, anger, grief and loss.

My therapeutic style involves helping you to arrive at insight, strategies, and tools that you can begin using immediately to make positive change in your life. I want to be able to create a safe place for you where you do not feel judged. I want you to be able to share your concerns and thoughts openly and freely with me. I love to provide you with concrete tools wherever possible and help you to have a plan for the following days before our next session, if that is the pace you would like to move at Most importantly, we are going to make sure we are making progress on goals that you have for yourself. I will be there to guide you

My clinical approach is client-centered and eclectic, and includes Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused, CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches. The most important factor in therapeutic outcomes is the relationship with your therapist. It is important to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that provides an atmosphere for personal exploration, growth, and recovery. I am passionate about getting to fully understand your internal experience and assist you in recognizing your innate ability to create an empowered and authentic life.