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Felicia Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
(281) 519-2316 View (281) 519-2316
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Houston Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
Our goal is to help people live more meaningful and satisfying lives. We strive to provide individualized, effective care for the greater Houston area. Life can be complicated, but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. We offer counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing and comprehensive assessments. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Our goal is to help people live more meaningful and satisfying lives. We strive to provide individualized, effective care for the greater Houston area. Life can be complicated, but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. We offer counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing and comprehensive assessments. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(281) 990-4125 View (281) 990-4125

Divorce Therapists

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.