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Lychene Wolo Saah
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084  (Online Only)
I am a Texas Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) and a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling. Additionally, I hold a second doctorate degree along with several academic degrees in science and education from universities in three different continents! I have expertise in helping clients deal with: anxiety, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, marital problems, family conflicts, relationship challenges, PTSD, and etc.
I am a Texas Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) and a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling. Additionally, I hold a second doctorate degree along with several academic degrees in science and education from universities in three different continents! I have expertise in helping clients deal with: anxiety, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, marital problems, family conflicts, relationship challenges, PTSD, and etc.
(281) 214-6598 View (281) 214-6598
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Joan Collins Harwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77063
Are you ready for a new life? new love? new career? Would you like a better reason to get up in the morning? Would you like to have better communication skills when dealing with your spouse, coworkers, children, friends? The good news is that from these questions, you can develop a systematic way to achieve these goals. Served as 2013 President of the Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. While graduate degrees are in Marriage and Family Therapy, bachelor's degree is in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Experienced in the corporate, non-profit and political sectors. Online scheduling available!
Are you ready for a new life? new love? new career? Would you like a better reason to get up in the morning? Would you like to have better communication skills when dealing with your spouse, coworkers, children, friends? The good news is that from these questions, you can develop a systematic way to achieve these goals. Served as 2013 President of the Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. While graduate degrees are in Marriage and Family Therapy, bachelor's degree is in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Experienced in the corporate, non-profit and political sectors. Online scheduling available!
(713) 428-2852 View (713) 428-2852
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Dr. Olufolake Ike
Marriage & Family Therapist, ThD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77054
Everything seems fine on the surface, but you have lost the spark in your relationship and life. It is time to get back your life on track. If this speaks to you, this spark is just a phone call away. I am a home-based therapist, so I can meet with you in the comfort of your home or a park. With over 20 years of Christian relationship counseling experience, a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, SYMBIS facilitator with experience in pre-maritaI counseling and a candidate for Sex Therapy Licensure, together we can bring back the spark. I believe nothing is impossible with the power of Prayer to God. You deserve to be happy
Everything seems fine on the surface, but you have lost the spark in your relationship and life. It is time to get back your life on track. If this speaks to you, this spark is just a phone call away. I am a home-based therapist, so I can meet with you in the comfort of your home or a park. With over 20 years of Christian relationship counseling experience, a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, SYMBIS facilitator with experience in pre-maritaI counseling and a candidate for Sex Therapy Licensure, together we can bring back the spark. I believe nothing is impossible with the power of Prayer to God. You deserve to be happy
(713) 842-9397 View (713) 842-9397
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Dr. Nevine Sultan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, NBCCH, RYT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
(281) 519-7398 View (281) 519-7398
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Renewing Hope Counseling
PhD, NCC, LPC-S, RPT, NP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE. RHC offers individual therapy for children and adults as well as couples counseling, assessments, and medication management.
(713) 352-7979 View (713) 352-7979
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Therapy and Co
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
We have therapists specializing in various areas such as, sex therapy, couples therapy, anxiety, and trauma, to name a few.
At Therapy and Co, our passion and purpose is helping individuals reconnect to themselves and their true purpose. We nurture people as they re-learn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experience of emotional wellness. While many people may face similar issues, no two people experience an issue in exactly the same way. We provide compassion, insight, practical tools, and acceptance for where you are. Together we can help you confront and overcome whatever issue you’re currently facing.
We have therapists specializing in various areas such as, sex therapy, couples therapy, anxiety, and trauma, to name a few.
At Therapy and Co, our passion and purpose is helping individuals reconnect to themselves and their true purpose. We nurture people as they re-learn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experience of emotional wellness. While many people may face similar issues, no two people experience an issue in exactly the same way. We provide compassion, insight, practical tools, and acceptance for where you are. Together we can help you confront and overcome whatever issue you’re currently facing.
(832) 281-4038 View (832) 281-4038
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Jennifer E Josey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CCPS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), EMDR +. When people have experienced abandonment and rejection from early in life to adulthood, it can create heartbreak and betrayal like no other. If you tend to get into destructive relationships where you end up hurt or end up hurting others, the grief, despair, and shame can be debilitating and overwhelming. It will be hard to show up in your relationships and be present. There will be struggles with relationships, with work, with children, and financial issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), EMDR +. When people have experienced abandonment and rejection from early in life to adulthood, it can create heartbreak and betrayal like no other. If you tend to get into destructive relationships where you end up hurt or end up hurting others, the grief, despair, and shame can be debilitating and overwhelming. It will be hard to show up in your relationships and be present. There will be struggles with relationships, with work, with children, and financial issues.
(832) 956-0479 View (832) 956-0479
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Amy-Noelle Shih
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Hi, my name is Amy-Noelle. I am a relationship therapist and life coach. I have almost 15 years of experience working with couples. I help couples resolve the real issues and pain that drive a wedge in their relationship. I usually can know the health of couples' relationships just by looking at whether and how often they get into what I call the “trap” cycle. It looks like this: You cause more hurt by how issues are brought up than the issue itself. You never actually get to the real issue! The character assassination and blame prevent you from gaining understanding.
Hi, my name is Amy-Noelle. I am a relationship therapist and life coach. I have almost 15 years of experience working with couples. I help couples resolve the real issues and pain that drive a wedge in their relationship. I usually can know the health of couples' relationships just by looking at whether and how often they get into what I call the “trap” cycle. It looks like this: You cause more hurt by how issues are brought up than the issue itself. You never actually get to the real issue! The character assassination and blame prevent you from gaining understanding.
(832) 937-9661 View (832) 937-9661
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SALT Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77042
Along with being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am a Facilitator for the Prepare-Enrich Program for married and engaged couples and a Board Certified School Counselor.
It's your time! I sincerely believe that everyone deserves a productive and peaceful life. Having a knowledgable and compassionate therapist can help in this wonderful journey. I would love to be your thearapist! There is no more time for excuses. Just think of where you would like to be this time next year; what about next month? Begin today. You are totally worth it, and so are your loved ones who depend on you. Remember: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power,love, and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Along with being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am a Facilitator for the Prepare-Enrich Program for married and engaged couples and a Board Certified School Counselor.
It's your time! I sincerely believe that everyone deserves a productive and peaceful life. Having a knowledgable and compassionate therapist can help in this wonderful journey. I would love to be your thearapist! There is no more time for excuses. Just think of where you would like to be this time next year; what about next month? Begin today. You are totally worth it, and so are your loved ones who depend on you. Remember: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power,love, and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
(346) 222-4446 View (346) 222-4446
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Jennifer Weatherly-Obani LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
Ready to make a change,improve your communication skills, create more balance in your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years of experience working with: children,adolescents,adults,couples and families.
Ready to make a change,improve your communication skills, create more balance in your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years of experience working with: children,adolescents,adults,couples and families.
(713) 597-2213 View (713) 597-2213
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Counseling Center of Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77079
Counseling Center of Houston is where individuals and their families come to find HOPE, HELP, and RESOLUTION. If you are struggling and need someone to understand and listen we are here for you. Our center is a place of acceptance and encouragement. Through evidence-based treatments we help you find healing and resolution. We provide a safe, trusting, and confidential space for you and your loved ones. We will be with you every step of the way as you learn to live a happier, healthier, and more gratifying life. We offer counseling for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
Counseling Center of Houston is where individuals and their families come to find HOPE, HELP, and RESOLUTION. If you are struggling and need someone to understand and listen we are here for you. Our center is a place of acceptance and encouragement. Through evidence-based treatments we help you find healing and resolution. We provide a safe, trusting, and confidential space for you and your loved ones. We will be with you every step of the way as you learn to live a happier, healthier, and more gratifying life. We offer counseling for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
(281) 377-8319 View (281) 377-8319
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Leila Nasr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
Hi, I am a licensed Professional Counselor located in Houston, Texas. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in both the Community Mental Health model and in Private Practice. I earned my master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University in 2001. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, mood disorders, substance use issues and OCD. I have also worked with clients who struggle with stress, anger, loss abuse/neglect and frustrations of life.
Hi, I am a licensed Professional Counselor located in Houston, Texas. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in both the Community Mental Health model and in Private Practice. I earned my master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University in 2001. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, mood disorders, substance use issues and OCD. I have also worked with clients who struggle with stress, anger, loss abuse/neglect and frustrations of life.
(346) 523-1400 View (346) 523-1400
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Karitas Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
(713) 588-5376 View (713) 588-5376
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Noel Robert Love
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I bring more than 25 years of clinical experiences to the therapeutic relationship.
Rarely are any of us able to escape experiencing trauma, devastation from addiction, profound grief, shattered dreams or a deeper desire to explore options. My clients are a cross-section of people whose journey has hit a snag on some important level and realize the value of talking things out. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, individuals and families. Integrating a number of modalities, I offer the opportunity to safely explore and identify those issues interfering with happiness. This approach gives consideration to an individual's spirituality, community, culture, ethnicity and gender.
I bring more than 25 years of clinical experiences to the therapeutic relationship.
Rarely are any of us able to escape experiencing trauma, devastation from addiction, profound grief, shattered dreams or a deeper desire to explore options. My clients are a cross-section of people whose journey has hit a snag on some important level and realize the value of talking things out. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, individuals and families. Integrating a number of modalities, I offer the opportunity to safely explore and identify those issues interfering with happiness. This approach gives consideration to an individual's spirituality, community, culture, ethnicity and gender.
(713) 447-5989 View (713) 447-5989
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Ethan M Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
My specialties include relationship issues, sport related psychotherapy, attachment issues, trauma, grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting, personality disorders and life transitions.
Initiating therapy can be difficult. Even the first phone call can be very anxiety provoking. My goal is to help you discover changes that can lead to a better understanding of your life. Psychotherapy is a process that involves finding the real truth within one's self. With a compassionate approach we will be able to help understand the conscious and unconscious factors that are keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships, love, work, family and other life related experiences. I believe in being empathetic as well as mindful of clients during sessions so that you are able to achieve the goals that you want.
My specialties include relationship issues, sport related psychotherapy, attachment issues, trauma, grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting, personality disorders and life transitions.
Initiating therapy can be difficult. Even the first phone call can be very anxiety provoking. My goal is to help you discover changes that can lead to a better understanding of your life. Psychotherapy is a process that involves finding the real truth within one's self. With a compassionate approach we will be able to help understand the conscious and unconscious factors that are keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships, love, work, family and other life related experiences. I believe in being empathetic as well as mindful of clients during sessions so that you are able to achieve the goals that you want.
(832) 282-4456 View (832) 282-4456
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Sarah Sultan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77082  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One of the greatest privileges as a therapist is the ability to join with my clients during times when they feel alone, to help them to see a spark of light during times of darkness and to allow them to realize their strength during times of weakness. How we perceive our struggles and how we choose to move forward and face them can make all the difference. For over 10 years, I have been honored to support individuals, couples and families as they take the brave step of embarking on the path toward healing.
One of the greatest privileges as a therapist is the ability to join with my clients during times when they feel alone, to help them to see a spark of light during times of darkness and to allow them to realize their strength during times of weakness. How we perceive our struggles and how we choose to move forward and face them can make all the difference. For over 10 years, I have been honored to support individuals, couples and families as they take the brave step of embarking on the path toward healing.
(713) 766-6206 View (713) 766-6206
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Karen Nelson Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
I have been practicing for 30 years and am certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and EMDR.
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
I have been practicing for 30 years and am certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and EMDR.
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
(832) 280-8189 View (832) 280-8189
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Pierre Matta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe in addressing a client's immediate concern, their current functioning, and their identified goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities and select those that best serve the needs of my clients. I do not believe in meeting with clients indefinitely. My hope is to help clients reach their goals and get to the point where they no longer need therapy. I believe in teaching my clients the specific skills they need to address their problem or concern.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe in addressing a client's immediate concern, their current functioning, and their identified goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities and select those that best serve the needs of my clients. I do not believe in meeting with clients indefinitely. My hope is to help clients reach their goals and get to the point where they no longer need therapy. I believe in teaching my clients the specific skills they need to address their problem or concern.
(281) 377-3538 View (281) 377-3538
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Samantha Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
I like to work with individuals and couples to better understand their emotions.
I believe the problems we face in our relationships derive from unmet emotional needs. Some of the needs we have look like feeling heard, feeling understood, feeling loved, etc. If you have these needs and you are feeling that they are unmet, you have come to the right place.
I like to work with individuals and couples to better understand their emotions.
I believe the problems we face in our relationships derive from unmet emotional needs. Some of the needs we have look like feeling heard, feeling understood, feeling loved, etc. If you have these needs and you are feeling that they are unmet, you have come to the right place.
(281) 771-0454 View (281) 771-0454
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The Counseling Center for Families of Color
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77092
We see children ages 6-17, and adults-individuals, couples, and families.
The Counseling Center for Families of Color (CCFC) is a group of BIPOC therapists focused on meeting the mental health needs of black and brown families and communities. CCFC provides culturally sensitive and equitable community-based services for those seeking mental health counseling for the very first time or returning to therapy.
We see children ages 6-17, and adults-individuals, couples, and families.
The Counseling Center for Families of Color (CCFC) is a group of BIPOC therapists focused on meeting the mental health needs of black and brown families and communities. CCFC provides culturally sensitive and equitable community-based services for those seeking mental health counseling for the very first time or returning to therapy.
(346) 291-1772 View (346) 291-1772
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.