Emotionally Focused Therapists in 77025
Tami Vienn Allen Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
While I practice from a client center approach, the foundation for my practice is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and teaching coping skills and techniques to manage various mood disorder including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
I am a Professional Counselor and Coach with over 12 years of professional experience helping my clients navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal and professional goals. My specialty is helping couples improve their relationship through communication and connection in addition to working with individuals like you to improve self-confidence and limiting beliefs that prevent you from moving forward with your goals. If you are looking to learn coping skills to manage depression or anxiety, just need a listening ear, or looking for an accountability partner to achieve your goals, we will work to together as a team to do so!
While I practice from a client center approach, the foundation for my practice is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and teaching coping skills and techniques to manage various mood disorder including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
I am a Professional Counselor and Coach with over 12 years of professional experience helping my clients navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal and professional goals. My specialty is helping couples improve their relationship through communication and connection in addition to working with individuals like you to improve self-confidence and limiting beliefs that prevent you from moving forward with your goals. If you are looking to learn coping skills to manage depression or anxiety, just need a listening ear, or looking for an accountability partner to achieve your goals, we will work to together as a team to do so!
With twenty-five years of therapy experience, there are fundamental elements to my practice. These are respect for your life and choices and a deep belief that regardless of the circumstances you face, there are solutions that will support and enhance your life. My role is to create a space in which those choices and solutions will unfold. Whether your goals are to heal old wounds, develop stronger relationships, or discover and fulfill your essential dreams, I will support you on your journey. I utilize a narrative and emotionally focused therapeutic approach.
With twenty-five years of therapy experience, there are fundamental elements to my practice. These are respect for your life and choices and a deep belief that regardless of the circumstances you face, there are solutions that will support and enhance your life. My role is to create a space in which those choices and solutions will unfold. Whether your goals are to heal old wounds, develop stronger relationships, or discover and fulfill your essential dreams, I will support you on your journey. I utilize a narrative and emotionally focused therapeutic approach.
Are you having problems in your relationship? With over 25 years of experience as a psychologist and a certified Emotion Focused Couples Therapist ( EFT), I am here to help. I can guide you through rebuilding restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship on your own without success and feel discouraged, know that you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help. EFT is research-proven, and effective with 75% of couples, resolves deep-seated conflicts, restores physical intimacy, heals from affairs and trauma. I also specialize in helping couples navigate reproductive trauma of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
Are you having problems in your relationship? With over 25 years of experience as a psychologist and a certified Emotion Focused Couples Therapist ( EFT), I am here to help. I can guide you through rebuilding restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship on your own without success and feel discouraged, know that you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help. EFT is research-proven, and effective with 75% of couples, resolves deep-seated conflicts, restores physical intimacy, heals from affairs and trauma. I also specialize in helping couples navigate reproductive trauma of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
Katherine Esquivel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025
Finding your way through life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in working with individuals who are grieving, ruminating, traumatized, distant, people-pleasing, and at crossroads in their lives and relationships. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to achieve and maintain mental and emotional stability, and to ignite your inner healing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating the mind, body, and spirit, as I believe this comprehensive method is essential for improving one’s quality of life.
Finding your way through life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in working with individuals who are grieving, ruminating, traumatized, distant, people-pleasing, and at crossroads in their lives and relationships. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to achieve and maintain mental and emotional stability, and to ignite your inner healing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrating the mind, body, and spirit, as I believe this comprehensive method is essential for improving one’s quality of life.
I am a marriage, family, child therapist committed to the mental health and well being of my clients. Our challenges have never been greater as families muddle through the fallout of Covid 19 and adjust to a new normal in America. It is important to remember that stress, anxiety, and depression are very treatable conditions. I am trained in CBT, Family Systems, Grief, Trauma, Narrative, and Mindfulness therapies. I use an integrative approach to treatment, based on the presenting issues and the particular needs of the client. I am goal oriented, direct, and solution focused. Please see my video and website: theconativegroup.com
I am a marriage, family, child therapist committed to the mental health and well being of my clients. Our challenges have never been greater as families muddle through the fallout of Covid 19 and adjust to a new normal in America. It is important to remember that stress, anxiety, and depression are very treatable conditions. I am trained in CBT, Family Systems, Grief, Trauma, Narrative, and Mindfulness therapies. I use an integrative approach to treatment, based on the presenting issues and the particular needs of the client. I am goal oriented, direct, and solution focused. Please see my video and website: theconativegroup.com
Victoria Strange
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
Are you anxious, unfocused, struggling to keep up, and overwhelmed in your relationships at work, school, home, friends, family, or with yourself? Are you questioning your decisions every step of the way? We can sort through your struggles and gain insight into how to reconnect you with yourself and your own mind.
Are you anxious, unfocused, struggling to keep up, and overwhelmed in your relationships at work, school, home, friends, family, or with yourself? Are you questioning your decisions every step of the way? We can sort through your struggles and gain insight into how to reconnect you with yourself and your own mind.
As your therapist, I will help you to navigate through life's difficult times. Collaboratively, we will strategize to create a personal plan to overcome obstacles, develop positive coping skills, foster healthy relationships and more. To facilitate change within the lives of my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral, narrative, family systems, solution-focus therapies as well as motivational interviewing techniques.
As your therapist, I will help you to navigate through life's difficult times. Collaboratively, we will strategize to create a personal plan to overcome obstacles, develop positive coping skills, foster healthy relationships and more. To facilitate change within the lives of my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral, narrative, family systems, solution-focus therapies as well as motivational interviewing techniques.
Hayley Stulmaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-ST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. The world is full of stressors that ultimately can leave you feeling anxious, not good enough, or as if there’s not enough space for you. I build deep connections with my clients to feel safe enough to explore these difficult experiences. I help introspective people learn even more about themselves, resulting in greater self-acceptance and more overall life satisfaction.
I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. The world is full of stressors that ultimately can leave you feeling anxious, not good enough, or as if there’s not enough space for you. I build deep connections with my clients to feel safe enough to explore these difficult experiences. I help introspective people learn even more about themselves, resulting in greater self-acceptance and more overall life satisfaction.
Dr. Madeleine Desrochers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
Feeling stressed, stuck, or just plain overwhelmed? Let’s talk (no couch required!). I believe that finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is the most important part of the process. If you’re looking to heal from traumatic experiences, explore your interpersonal relationships, and clarify your life’s values, I might be the right fit for you. I have been trained in a range of evidenced-based, short-term trauma and depression therapy approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Activation.
Feeling stressed, stuck, or just plain overwhelmed? Let’s talk (no couch required!). I believe that finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is the most important part of the process. If you’re looking to heal from traumatic experiences, explore your interpersonal relationships, and clarify your life’s values, I might be the right fit for you. I have been trained in a range of evidenced-based, short-term trauma and depression therapy approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Activation.
I believe that the quality of our mind shapes the quality of our life. You can regain the freedom to choose how you feel and respond to challenges and difficulties while nurturing richer and happier relationships. My experience and training revolve around four major areas: anxiety, depression, trauma, and cancer. I know how to address your psychological distress with empathy and support, harnessing your strengths to master new coping skills. I view therapy as a collaborative effort and continually seek out feedback as to how treatment is progressing.
I believe that the quality of our mind shapes the quality of our life. You can regain the freedom to choose how you feel and respond to challenges and difficulties while nurturing richer and happier relationships. My experience and training revolve around four major areas: anxiety, depression, trauma, and cancer. I know how to address your psychological distress with empathy and support, harnessing your strengths to master new coping skills. I view therapy as a collaborative effort and continually seek out feedback as to how treatment is progressing.
I understand that navigating life can be challenging, especially when you feel unheard and isolated. Whether you are facing struggles with spirituality, sexuality, suicidal thoughts, family dynamics, or relationships, I am here to listen and support you. My goal is to ensure that you feel heard, cared for, and have a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My practice is grounded in respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the diverse challenges that people face. Whether you are seeking guidance through a particular issue or simply need a supportive presence, I am here to help you build resilience and find clarity.
I understand that navigating life can be challenging, especially when you feel unheard and isolated. Whether you are facing struggles with spirituality, sexuality, suicidal thoughts, family dynamics, or relationships, I am here to listen and support you. My goal is to ensure that you feel heard, cared for, and have a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My practice is grounded in respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the diverse challenges that people face. Whether you are seeking guidance through a particular issue or simply need a supportive presence, I am here to help you build resilience and find clarity.
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My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
Are you beginning a new career for the first or third time? Are you worried about how to balance personal interests, career, grad school, and social/family life? If you are, then I am here to help. Life is full of transitions. Your intersecting identities are at the core of it all. Becoming is an ongoing process. Let's explore together and talk about ways you can take care of yourself.
Are you beginning a new career for the first or third time? Are you worried about how to balance personal interests, career, grad school, and social/family life? If you are, then I am here to help. Life is full of transitions. Your intersecting identities are at the core of it all. Becoming is an ongoing process. Let's explore together and talk about ways you can take care of yourself.
Life is so beautiful, but not always easy and smooth. It can become challenging and difficult sometime. Dealing with life stress and trauma can be overwhelming and exhausting. Tt may cause feeling of being stuck/lost, or even leads to anxiety, depression, and relationship problems in your personal or professional life. Seeking counseling is courageous and compassionate way of positive coping. Psychotherapy is a powerful process in developing positive coping skills and healing trauma. It supports you through tough time and also promotes transformative self-growth. I wish to help you living a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life.
Life is so beautiful, but not always easy and smooth. It can become challenging and difficult sometime. Dealing with life stress and trauma can be overwhelming and exhausting. Tt may cause feeling of being stuck/lost, or even leads to anxiety, depression, and relationship problems in your personal or professional life. Seeking counseling is courageous and compassionate way of positive coping. Psychotherapy is a powerful process in developing positive coping skills and healing trauma. It supports you through tough time and also promotes transformative self-growth. I wish to help you living a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life.
Cynthia A French
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025
I am a Psychotherapist in private practice and my specialty is helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families to work through difficult life challenges and transitions. My work varies from helping individuals with self-esteem issues, to academic and career counseling, to guiding adolescents/young adults towards independent living, and to helping individuals and couples improve the quality of their relationships and of their individual happiness. I am committed to helping people take action, see results, and start living fully. I take an eclectic approach, using many evidence-based theories, and work to sculpt treatment that is individualized to each client.
I am a Psychotherapist in private practice and my specialty is helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families to work through difficult life challenges and transitions. My work varies from helping individuals with self-esteem issues, to academic and career counseling, to guiding adolescents/young adults towards independent living, and to helping individuals and couples improve the quality of their relationships and of their individual happiness. I am committed to helping people take action, see results, and start living fully. I take an eclectic approach, using many evidence-based theories, and work to sculpt treatment that is individualized to each client.
Life's challenges can sometimes force us to shut down in order to keep going. In therapy, we look at your essential patterns of living and relating--main themes which may have begun in childhood or later. We will look at the ways you cope with and protect yourself in difficult circumstances and how effective they are. Research continues to show that the single most important element of successful therapy is the client's relationship to the therapist as a person, and with the methods of therapy. Another crucial element is the strength and courage you bring to the work.
Life's challenges can sometimes force us to shut down in order to keep going. In therapy, we look at your essential patterns of living and relating--main themes which may have begun in childhood or later. We will look at the ways you cope with and protect yourself in difficult circumstances and how effective they are. Research continues to show that the single most important element of successful therapy is the client's relationship to the therapist as a person, and with the methods of therapy. Another crucial element is the strength and courage you bring to the work.
I deeply value marital and relationship fulfillment. If you are an adult seeking marriage, dating, premarital, affairs, or other relationship counseling, then we are likely to be a good fit for each other. Since 1987 I have focused as a psychologist full-time on developing and implementing specialized expertise in couples and other adult relationship counseling. Together we may assess in a friendly way what is happening in your relationship, how it developed to be this way, and what may be done to improve communication, build trust, strengthen emotional connections, enhance intimacy, and otherwise fulfill your relationship goals.
I deeply value marital and relationship fulfillment. If you are an adult seeking marriage, dating, premarital, affairs, or other relationship counseling, then we are likely to be a good fit for each other. Since 1987 I have focused as a psychologist full-time on developing and implementing specialized expertise in couples and other adult relationship counseling. Together we may assess in a friendly way what is happening in your relationship, how it developed to be this way, and what may be done to improve communication, build trust, strengthen emotional connections, enhance intimacy, and otherwise fulfill your relationship goals.
I passionately work to empower clients. I believe in your ability to experience a life that you love starting now. If you choose to work with me, I will use my extensive experience and years of practice to support you in working through areas of your life where you feel hopeless, inhibited, or stuck. Come to know that there is nothing innately wrong with you. There are just problems that you have not distinguished and are not sure how to work through. I can support you in developing your own skills to work through them all. Are you ready to start down the path to experiencing a life you love? Will you contact me? Let's start moving!
I passionately work to empower clients. I believe in your ability to experience a life that you love starting now. If you choose to work with me, I will use my extensive experience and years of practice to support you in working through areas of your life where you feel hopeless, inhibited, or stuck. Come to know that there is nothing innately wrong with you. There are just problems that you have not distinguished and are not sure how to work through. I can support you in developing your own skills to work through them all. Are you ready to start down the path to experiencing a life you love? Will you contact me? Let's start moving!
Hello! I love my work with adults in many areas of their journey. Grief, loss, and trauma can have debilitating effects on you and your relationships. Let's work together to improve your everyday living!
Hello! I love my work with adults in many areas of their journey. Grief, loss, and trauma can have debilitating effects on you and your relationships. Let's work together to improve your everyday living!
Paige E. Achten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025
I believe healing happens in relationships and pride myself in being a warm, cheerful, direct, open-minded therapist who empowers clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. I recognize that the first session with a new therapist can be intimidating, so I work to make clients feel comfortable and safe to share their struggles. Change does not always progress linearly and may feel unattainable at times, but I believe in meeting people where they are. Having a supportive and knowledgeable therapist can facilitate your growth and help you feel confident in handling the changes life throws your way.
I believe healing happens in relationships and pride myself in being a warm, cheerful, direct, open-minded therapist who empowers clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. I recognize that the first session with a new therapist can be intimidating, so I work to make clients feel comfortable and safe to share their struggles. Change does not always progress linearly and may feel unattainable at times, but I believe in meeting people where they are. Having a supportive and knowledgeable therapist can facilitate your growth and help you feel confident in handling the changes life throws your way.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.