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Positive Impact Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036
In therapy I focus on clients experiencing concerns with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, couples concerns, family concerns, and addictions.
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.
In therapy I focus on clients experiencing concerns with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, couples concerns, family concerns, and addictions.
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.
(713) 999-3980 x101 View (713) 999-3980 x101
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Kathy Michele Crumpler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77023
Are you a couple trying to find a way to reconnect or heal after relationship infidelity or trauma?.
Life does not have to hurt. You deserve to be happy. If you are stressed, in pain or feel as if you cannot even bear another day, I can help you navigate these feelings, find solutions and offer a path forward. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I believe in you. Let us work together to activate your agency and help you work through anything that's holding you back. Self-care is not indulgent; it is essential to our well-being.
Are you a couple trying to find a way to reconnect or heal after relationship infidelity or trauma?.
Life does not have to hurt. You deserve to be happy. If you are stressed, in pain or feel as if you cannot even bear another day, I can help you navigate these feelings, find solutions and offer a path forward. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I believe in you. Let us work together to activate your agency and help you work through anything that's holding you back. Self-care is not indulgent; it is essential to our well-being.
(346) 521-5853 View (346) 521-5853
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Brent Dyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Specializing in trauma, sexual abuse, men’s issues, and PTSD, I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. I have a passion to see people find hope and healing. It is important for you as the client to know that I am for you and with you every step of the way. Imagine you have a tool belt with various tools to help you navigate life…counseling is simply the process of helping you add additional tools to your belt so you know how to handle anything that may come your way.
Specializing in trauma, sexual abuse, men’s issues, and PTSD, I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. I have a passion to see people find hope and healing. It is important for you as the client to know that I am for you and with you every step of the way. Imagine you have a tool belt with various tools to help you navigate life…counseling is simply the process of helping you add additional tools to your belt so you know how to handle anything that may come your way.
(346) 788-6958 View (346) 788-6958
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Kandys R McKinley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036  (Online Only)
A counseling practice that offers individual therapy, couples therapy, & family therapy.
At our first session, we will focus on your concerns, what brought you into therapy, and any other contributing factors. I will ask questions to clarify my understanding of your concerns, and to get you to begin thinking differently about your situation. We'll discuss your goals and expectations, and how you will know when things are better. My intent will be to help you get "unstuck" from psychological problems, and become the best problem-solver you can be. While collectively working to restore your self-respect, self-worth, and self-mastery.
A counseling practice that offers individual therapy, couples therapy, & family therapy.
At our first session, we will focus on your concerns, what brought you into therapy, and any other contributing factors. I will ask questions to clarify my understanding of your concerns, and to get you to begin thinking differently about your situation. We'll discuss your goals and expectations, and how you will know when things are better. My intent will be to help you get "unstuck" from psychological problems, and become the best problem-solver you can be. While collectively working to restore your self-respect, self-worth, and self-mastery.
(832) 981-3994 View (832) 981-3994
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Rosalie W Hyde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
I am an experienced trauma therapist: with a psychodynamic, relational, stage based lens through which I help my patients understand that the problems they experience in the here and now, including depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, are often rooted in their overwhelming life experience.
In this time of crisis and fear that the whole world is experiencing, I think that I must first address how any person who comes to me is coping, how she/he is managing safety and fears for her/himself and his/her family. We cannot dissociate what is happening to all of us now because that replicates what may have happened to many of us in some distant past traumatic experience: Not to talk about what happened. My clients often have struggled with similar problems for years, often working hard in therapy, but not fully understanding the link between their struggles and their experiences in the past.
I am an experienced trauma therapist: with a psychodynamic, relational, stage based lens through which I help my patients understand that the problems they experience in the here and now, including depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, are often rooted in their overwhelming life experience.
In this time of crisis and fear that the whole world is experiencing, I think that I must first address how any person who comes to me is coping, how she/he is managing safety and fears for her/himself and his/her family. We cannot dissociate what is happening to all of us now because that replicates what may have happened to many of us in some distant past traumatic experience: Not to talk about what happened. My clients often have struggled with similar problems for years, often working hard in therapy, but not fully understanding the link between their struggles and their experiences in the past.
(713) 338-9049 View (713) 338-9049
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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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Priscilla Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77060
Waitlist for new clients
My private counseling practice offers services to individuals, couples, family and children whose past trauma and or mental health interfere with their daily life.
I have witnessed the value of resilience through healing. In my practice, I work with clients to offer individualized treatment to who you are as person, rather than cookie cutter services. The stigma associated with therapy and mental health, especially in the minority communty is damaging. Our fear of looking “crazy”, especially in todays' society continues to hold us back. You are not crazy for getting the help you need. You deserve to heal. Your community needs you to heal so you can give back in a healthy way. Your healing is your community healing.
My private counseling practice offers services to individuals, couples, family and children whose past trauma and or mental health interfere with their daily life.
I have witnessed the value of resilience through healing. In my practice, I work with clients to offer individualized treatment to who you are as person, rather than cookie cutter services. The stigma associated with therapy and mental health, especially in the minority communty is damaging. Our fear of looking “crazy”, especially in todays' society continues to hold us back. You are not crazy for getting the help you need. You deserve to heal. Your community needs you to heal so you can give back in a healthy way. Your healing is your community healing.
(346) 423-3683 View (346) 423-3683
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Emily L Blessinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
My clinical experience includes work with adolescents, adults, families, & couples.
If you are ready to make a change in your life and you're looking into therapy, I am here to help. Lets work together to create a therapeutic alliance that allows you to share openly without judgement. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as Perinatal Loss. I am also Level 1 Gottman Certified and and EMDRIA approved EMDR trained Clinician. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about what to expect out of therapy or how the therapeutic process works.
My clinical experience includes work with adolescents, adults, families, & couples.
If you are ready to make a change in your life and you're looking into therapy, I am here to help. Lets work together to create a therapeutic alliance that allows you to share openly without judgement. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as Perinatal Loss. I am also Level 1 Gottman Certified and and EMDRIA approved EMDR trained Clinician. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about what to expect out of therapy or how the therapeutic process works.
(713) 820-6591 View (713) 820-6591
Alma N Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, regretful, unhappy, or do you wish someone could help you find a way? Therapeutic counseling offers you the opportunity to recover your life and create healthy relationships. I offer a confidential, trusting therapeutic relationship to help you overcome the difficult challenges you are experiencing. Learn to manage daily stressors with courage, patience and guidance. You are the critical piece in the puzzle to your personal success.
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, regretful, unhappy, or do you wish someone could help you find a way? Therapeutic counseling offers you the opportunity to recover your life and create healthy relationships. I offer a confidential, trusting therapeutic relationship to help you overcome the difficult challenges you are experiencing. Learn to manage daily stressors with courage, patience and guidance. You are the critical piece in the puzzle to your personal success.
(832) 632-4974 View (832) 632-4974
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Rosie Ponce-Ash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Whether you're struggling with emotional issues, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, or a new medical diagnosis, I am here to provide support, guidance, and a space for you to explore your feelings and work toward positive change.
Life can be overwhelming, and finding yourself and your voice is a journey. As a therapist, I'm here to guide you through this process. My role is to ask you thought-provoking questions and offer alternative perspectives to help you navigate your unique circumstances. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that life throws their way. These challenges can be from a recent diagnosis, the long days of motherhood, the evolution of relationships and marriage, sometimes it can just be that the work/life balance is lost again. Whatever it is, I am here.
Whether you're struggling with emotional issues, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, or a new medical diagnosis, I am here to provide support, guidance, and a space for you to explore your feelings and work toward positive change.
Life can be overwhelming, and finding yourself and your voice is a journey. As a therapist, I'm here to guide you through this process. My role is to ask you thought-provoking questions and offer alternative perspectives to help you navigate your unique circumstances. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that life throws their way. These challenges can be from a recent diagnosis, the long days of motherhood, the evolution of relationships and marriage, sometimes it can just be that the work/life balance is lost again. Whatever it is, I am here.
(832) 536-8235 View (832) 536-8235
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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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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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Lisa Balick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
(713) 338-9176 View (713) 338-9176
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Ann Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-LPC, PsyD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Hi, I am a Psychologist and I've been working as a licensed clinical therapist for 19+years, counseling individuals and couples with a variety of issues. I have found that the WORD of God and a real, living relationship with Jesus Christ leads to lasting solutions and authentic healing in our lives.
Hi, I am a Psychologist and I've been working as a licensed clinical therapist for 19+years, counseling individuals and couples with a variety of issues. I have found that the WORD of God and a real, living relationship with Jesus Christ leads to lasting solutions and authentic healing in our lives.
(940) 241-4574 View (940) 241-4574
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Stephanie Rose Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFC, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor based in Houston, Texas. I am also licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Telehealth/virtual sessions for Virginia residents. It is my desire to provide a safe environment where individuals are able to grow through the process of counseling. I have my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and focus my practice on individual adults, couples, and families. I am also trained in basic EMDR (Eye Movement Sensitization and Reprocessing).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor based in Houston, Texas. I am also licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Telehealth/virtual sessions for Virginia residents. It is my desire to provide a safe environment where individuals are able to grow through the process of counseling. I have my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and focus my practice on individual adults, couples, and families. I am also trained in basic EMDR (Eye Movement Sensitization and Reprocessing).
(281) 557-6936 View (281) 557-6936
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Veronica Pruitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77077
Hi, I'm Veronica Pruitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. I focus in several areas including addiction, coping skills, stress, LGBTQIA+, relationship issues, and dual diagnosis, amongst others. My approach is culturally sensitive and person-centered and utilizes modalities including CBT, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior, and Reality Therapy.
Hi, I'm Veronica Pruitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. I focus in several areas including addiction, coping skills, stress, LGBTQIA+, relationship issues, and dual diagnosis, amongst others. My approach is culturally sensitive and person-centered and utilizes modalities including CBT, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior, and Reality Therapy.
(972) 576-9575 View (972) 576-9575
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Renee Lederman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, CSAT, CMAT, IRT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
My specialty areas lie within couples, relationship, and addiction therapy.
I don't know what issue brought you here. I haven't met you. I'm not going to tell you what you need. I only know one thing about you: that you're here. So I will focus on that. The variations in our experience are so extraordinarily complex. I want to listen to yours, because that is where we can start. Then, I want us to work on your garden together, growing to seed the desires for your life that will blossom, even being enriched by the mud, if we nurture them with the right tools.
My specialty areas lie within couples, relationship, and addiction therapy.
I don't know what issue brought you here. I haven't met you. I'm not going to tell you what you need. I only know one thing about you: that you're here. So I will focus on that. The variations in our experience are so extraordinarily complex. I want to listen to yours, because that is where we can start. Then, I want us to work on your garden together, growing to seed the desires for your life that will blossom, even being enriched by the mud, if we nurture them with the right tools.
(832) 969-3885 View (832) 969-3885
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Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
(832) 219-8993 View (832) 219-8993
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Gary L Russell
Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
I focus on adult individuals and couples. I help each client avoid distorted, destructive thinking, discover their authentic reality, and navigate challenges effectively. Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT Candidate), EMDR trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 trained.
I focus on adult individuals and couples. I help each client avoid distorted, destructive thinking, discover their authentic reality, and navigate challenges effectively. Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT Candidate), EMDR trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 trained.
(281) 688-1295 View (281) 688-1295
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New Beginnings Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77090  (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and thoughtful clinician who values my relationship and work with clients to actively solve their problems through CBT.
I provide mental health assessment, treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling to those who reside in the Texas area via telehealth/virtual services. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to reflect on their life, improve their understanding of their difficulties, and will work to identify ways to make important life changes. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families who want to improve their life and relationships. I specialize in working with clients on issues related to life transitions, relationships, family stress, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
I am a compassionate and thoughtful clinician who values my relationship and work with clients to actively solve their problems through CBT.
I provide mental health assessment, treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling to those who reside in the Texas area via telehealth/virtual services. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to reflect on their life, improve their understanding of their difficulties, and will work to identify ways to make important life changes. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families who want to improve their life and relationships. I specialize in working with clients on issues related to life transitions, relationships, family stress, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
(832) 981-1007 View (832) 981-1007

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.