Therapists in Orange County, TX
Steve Lackey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, CAMF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, TX 77630
In couples, marriage and family counseling, I will incorporate systems techniques.
As an Individual Psychology and Humanistic professional counselor, I believe you, the client, have the ability to choose how best to resolve your problems and make decisions with my assistance as facilitator. You are responsible for your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and are the world's leading expert on yourself. I encourage you to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through life experiences, building increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, and capacity to effectively navigate the challenges of life. I believe your sense of self-awareness and ability to make healthy choices are key to developing self-direction and independence.
In couples, marriage and family counseling, I will incorporate systems techniques.
As an Individual Psychology and Humanistic professional counselor, I believe you, the client, have the ability to choose how best to resolve your problems and make decisions with my assistance as facilitator. You are responsible for your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and are the world's leading expert on yourself. I encourage you to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through life experiences, building increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, and capacity to effectively navigate the challenges of life. I believe your sense of self-awareness and ability to make healthy choices are key to developing self-direction and independence.
Mark Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Orange, TX 77630
I have been practicing counseling/psychotherapy for over 20 years and have been facilitating family, couple and individual therapy since 1998. I am experienced in inpatient, partial day treatment and outpatient treatment, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a multi therapuetic approach I am non-judgemental and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with family systems issues as I feel anything impacting one of our family members impacts us all. As a native of Southeast Texas I am familiar with resources and am happy to refer individuals as needed.
I have been practicing counseling/psychotherapy for over 20 years and have been facilitating family, couple and individual therapy since 1998. I am experienced in inpatient, partial day treatment and outpatient treatment, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a multi therapuetic approach I am non-judgemental and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with family systems issues as I feel anything impacting one of our family members impacts us all. As a native of Southeast Texas I am familiar with resources and am happy to refer individuals as needed.
Sharon Lackey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, TX 77630
Greetings, Let's take a journey together and discover how you can become your best you. You may have experienced challenging situations that are creating obstacles you want to overcome. We can explore ways to help you develop coping skills, build self-confidence, cultivate a strong sense of self and autonomy. Your ability to make changes and establish healthy choices will help you move toward the confident well-defined individual you can be proud of. We can accomplish this goal together.
Greetings, Let's take a journey together and discover how you can become your best you. You may have experienced challenging situations that are creating obstacles you want to overcome. We can explore ways to help you develop coping skills, build self-confidence, cultivate a strong sense of self and autonomy. Your ability to make changes and establish healthy choices will help you move toward the confident well-defined individual you can be proud of. We can accomplish this goal together.
Cate Carabelle
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridge City, TX 77611
Not accepting new clients
My primary goal in entering the field of mental health over 21 years ago was to assist others in enduring and ultimately healing from the emotional injuries that are often a natural part of living in a complicated world. As I have grown professionally and personally, this basic goal has turned into a firm commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment for persons of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to speak freely and feel understood. Exploring destructive behavioral patterns, unsatisfying relationships, worrisome thoughts, and other problematic aspects of life can be a rewarding and productive experience.
My primary goal in entering the field of mental health over 21 years ago was to assist others in enduring and ultimately healing from the emotional injuries that are often a natural part of living in a complicated world. As I have grown professionally and personally, this basic goal has turned into a firm commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment for persons of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to speak freely and feel understood. Exploring destructive behavioral patterns, unsatisfying relationships, worrisome thoughts, and other problematic aspects of life can be a rewarding and productive experience.
Online Therapists
Inna Meskin Wizig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
My work is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systems-Based Couples Therapy, Strength-Based Couples Therapy, & Dialogue Couples Therapy.
Are you struggling to figure out your career or intimate relationship? Has anxiety taken over your life? Have you experienced a traumatic event that’s holding you back from living your life more fully? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. With 25 years of experience in private practice therapy, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you get your life back on track.
My work is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systems-Based Couples Therapy, Strength-Based Couples Therapy, & Dialogue Couples Therapy.
Are you struggling to figure out your career or intimate relationship? Has anxiety taken over your life? Have you experienced a traumatic event that’s holding you back from living your life more fully? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. With 25 years of experience in private practice therapy, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you get your life back on track.
Geinel Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008 (Online Only)
Are you constantly telling others you’re “fine” when that is the furthest thing from the truth? Do you feel your family, personal and work relationships could be better? Are you constantly telling yourself that you need to get your “ish” together? Whether you want to get support around new changes in your life or to work through problems that have been with you for years, let me support you in your steps towards wellness. I will assist you to uncover some of the assumptions and biases you hold about yourself, and help you break unhealthy cycles you may find yourself stuck in, while discovering and building upon your strengths.
Are you constantly telling others you’re “fine” when that is the furthest thing from the truth? Do you feel your family, personal and work relationships could be better? Are you constantly telling yourself that you need to get your “ish” together? Whether you want to get support around new changes in your life or to work through problems that have been with you for years, let me support you in your steps towards wellness. I will assist you to uncover some of the assumptions and biases you hold about yourself, and help you break unhealthy cycles you may find yourself stuck in, while discovering and building upon your strengths.
Ashley Frederick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Someone once asked me, "Ashley, what is the number one thing that brings people to counseling?" I laughed and answered, "PEOPLE. People bring people to therapy!" We've all heard that adage: "People go to therapy for the people in their life that WON’T go to therapy”, and it's funny because it's absolutely true! As a professional counselor, I have never met someone who didn't have a story. Everyone has PEOPLE! Everyone has family struggles and relationship issues. Everyone has trouble processing emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Everyone needs someone to confide in and feel safe with, and that's what therapy can be for you.
Someone once asked me, "Ashley, what is the number one thing that brings people to counseling?" I laughed and answered, "PEOPLE. People bring people to therapy!" We've all heard that adage: "People go to therapy for the people in their life that WON’T go to therapy”, and it's funny because it's absolutely true! As a professional counselor, I have never met someone who didn't have a story. Everyone has PEOPLE! Everyone has family struggles and relationship issues. Everyone has trouble processing emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Everyone needs someone to confide in and feel safe with, and that's what therapy can be for you.
Village Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
At Village Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to navigate life's challenges in healthy ways. Our areas of expertise include life transitions, managing work stress, grief, trauma and chronic illness. We also offer couples and family therapy. We know healthy relationships involve being intentional and taking initiative in order for them to thrive. Other areas of expertise include working with couples or families focusing on communication skills, parenting, blending families and more. Individuals who may desire to learn new skills to cope with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem are welcome.
At Village Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to navigate life's challenges in healthy ways. Our areas of expertise include life transitions, managing work stress, grief, trauma and chronic illness. We also offer couples and family therapy. We know healthy relationships involve being intentional and taking initiative in order for them to thrive. Other areas of expertise include working with couples or families focusing on communication skills, parenting, blending families and more. Individuals who may desire to learn new skills to cope with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem are welcome.
Finding Peace Counseling Center
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
Do you feel like your life has been difficult to manage lately? Are you having family or relationship issues and feel like you need someone to help you and your loved ones understand one another? Are you concerned about recent changes you've seen in your child or teenager? No matter what challenges you may currently be facing, we strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and supported on their journey to bettering themselves and their families and look forward to helping you Find Peace.
Elizabeth Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004
We can find ourselves getting entangled in a fast-paced world, living our lives based on the expectations of others. The mixed messages we may receive from family and larger society might contribute to the anxiety and confusion we experience. Therapy can be a place to allow ourselves to slow down, explore our fears and desires, feel heard, and heal. Clients can receive an unbiased, nonjudgmental, and fresh perspective from a trained professional in a safe environment in which their personal information is confidential. Let me help you grow to reach your treatment goals and achieve a higher quality of life.
We can find ourselves getting entangled in a fast-paced world, living our lives based on the expectations of others. The mixed messages we may receive from family and larger society might contribute to the anxiety and confusion we experience. Therapy can be a place to allow ourselves to slow down, explore our fears and desires, feel heard, and heal. Clients can receive an unbiased, nonjudgmental, and fresh perspective from a trained professional in a safe environment in which their personal information is confidential. Let me help you grow to reach your treatment goals and achieve a higher quality of life.
Candice Tillman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
I strive to help clients find transformative growth through different therapy modalities including EMDR, sandtray, play and attachment therapy. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to begin the path of therapy. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.
I strive to help clients find transformative growth through different therapy modalities including EMDR, sandtray, play and attachment therapy. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to begin the path of therapy. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.
Lorena Abitante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist in changing self-defeating thoughts and improving coping skills, Family Systems theory, solution-focused theory, Empowerment Theory, and Humanistic theory.
Allow me to assist you in the change process by both of us looking at your thinking &how it affects you. I feel passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse/neglect, as well as those who are living with mental illness, including struggling teens & ones with onset of mental illness. I believe in empowering people to process loss, reach goals, develop self-esteem, and improve functioning in a supportive, safe environment.I have gained experience working in both an in-patient and an out-patient psychiatric hospital setting, the Children's Protective Services system, group private practice, and a prison.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist in changing self-defeating thoughts and improving coping skills, Family Systems theory, solution-focused theory, Empowerment Theory, and Humanistic theory.
Allow me to assist you in the change process by both of us looking at your thinking &how it affects you. I feel passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse/neglect, as well as those who are living with mental illness, including struggling teens & ones with onset of mental illness. I believe in empowering people to process loss, reach goals, develop self-esteem, and improve functioning in a supportive, safe environment.I have gained experience working in both an in-patient and an out-patient psychiatric hospital setting, the Children's Protective Services system, group private practice, and a prison.
Jennifer L. Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MMT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
In my work with adults I specialize in family of origin issues, attachment trauma, PTSD, phase of life problems, relationships struggles, and personality disorders.
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
In my work with adults I specialize in family of origin issues, attachment trauma, PTSD, phase of life problems, relationships struggles, and personality disorders.
Therapy is a powerful way of changing unhelpful patterns in our life and engaging in the process can help ease the dilemma of feeling stuck. In my work with clients I practice from a humanistic approach to understanding the person seeking treatment. My aim is to create connection through understanding and safety within the parameters of a secure therapeutic relationship to help stabilize crisis and facilitate emotional growth. I work with teens and adults, at different stages of development to help gain skills and insight into how internal conflicts may be playing out in life and relationships.
Haley Pettigrew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
Ashley Bendickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
I am experienced in treating a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, family and relationship problems, sexuality, coping with life change, nutrition, compassion fatigue, exploring spiritual/religious concerns, cultivating emotional maturity, leadership and career development, communication, assertiveness, and boundary setting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing counseling services since 2017. I work with individuals (18+) and couples to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Counseling provides the groundwork to process challenges, develop new skills, access inner strength, gain confidence, heal, and flourish. My focus is to empower you to reach your goals by exploring beneath the surface, while helping you to develop skills to address your concerns . I will work with you to customize a holistic treatment plan to fit your needs.
I am experienced in treating a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, family and relationship problems, sexuality, coping with life change, nutrition, compassion fatigue, exploring spiritual/religious concerns, cultivating emotional maturity, leadership and career development, communication, assertiveness, and boundary setting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing counseling services since 2017. I work with individuals (18+) and couples to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Counseling provides the groundwork to process challenges, develop new skills, access inner strength, gain confidence, heal, and flourish. My focus is to empower you to reach your goals by exploring beneath the surface, while helping you to develop skills to address your concerns . I will work with you to customize a holistic treatment plan to fit your needs.
Annika Borggren Ziegler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
With over nine years experience in the field, I have worked in various settings and am experienced in individual, family and group therapy.
When life becomes overwhelming and confusing, reaching out for help takes courage but this is the first step to a happier life. I can help you sort through the confusion by working with you to achieve success and reach your goals. You do not have to go through this alone. My style of therapy is interactive and focused on helping you effectively respond to challenging situations.
With over nine years experience in the field, I have worked in various settings and am experienced in individual, family and group therapy.
When life becomes overwhelming and confusing, reaching out for help takes courage but this is the first step to a happier life. I can help you sort through the confusion by working with you to achieve success and reach your goals. You do not have to go through this alone. My style of therapy is interactive and focused on helping you effectively respond to challenging situations.
Ramsha Momin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024 (Online Only)
Self-doubt has been embedded in you through past experiences, maybe even trauma or neglect in your family growing up - it makes you believe that you are somehow defective beyond repair.
Your emotions feel like they could take up an entire ocean, a burden that feels too heavy to carry. On paper you are compassionate and high achieving, but underneath you feel self-critical, anxious, lonely, or broken. It is hard to trust people and show up as your true self, and your relationships feel overwhelming. Like you’ll make a mistake and lose it all or get too close for people to see the real you. Anxiety prevails in your day to day life, telling you that you have to do things perfectly or else people will find out that you don't actually have it all together.
Self-doubt has been embedded in you through past experiences, maybe even trauma or neglect in your family growing up - it makes you believe that you are somehow defective beyond repair.
Your emotions feel like they could take up an entire ocean, a burden that feels too heavy to carry. On paper you are compassionate and high achieving, but underneath you feel self-critical, anxious, lonely, or broken. It is hard to trust people and show up as your true self, and your relationships feel overwhelming. Like you’ll make a mistake and lose it all or get too close for people to see the real you. Anxiety prevails in your day to day life, telling you that you have to do things perfectly or else people will find out that you don't actually have it all together.
Sarina Bain
LMSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77001
A goal of therapy is to achieve hope, happiness, and to have an optimistic outlook on the future as well as practicing self-love/care. Life can be unfair at times, and can include family disagreements, work problems and feelings of “I can’t do all this anymore” or “I am so overwhelmed.” I hope to help clients strengthen your coping skills, mindfulness, ways to move through life struggles and navigate relationships. Clients will enter into a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and full of hope. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI).
A goal of therapy is to achieve hope, happiness, and to have an optimistic outlook on the future as well as practicing self-love/care. Life can be unfair at times, and can include family disagreements, work problems and feelings of “I can’t do all this anymore” or “I am so overwhelmed.” I hope to help clients strengthen your coping skills, mindfulness, ways to move through life struggles and navigate relationships. Clients will enter into a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and full of hope. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Julie Stryker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
You're an adult woman who's doing it all while feeling disconnected and unsure of what you really want. You feel confused by your dissatisfaction with your primary relationships or your career - because you have a great family, good job, good supports, etc. And, no one really wants to hear about it, often calling you ridiculous instead. You probably find yourself wondering, "What's wrong with me?" or "Why can't I get this right?" If you're looking for unbiased support from someone outside your family and community, I'm here to tell you you're not ridiculous AND I want to hear all about it!
You're an adult woman who's doing it all while feeling disconnected and unsure of what you really want. You feel confused by your dissatisfaction with your primary relationships or your career - because you have a great family, good job, good supports, etc. And, no one really wants to hear about it, often calling you ridiculous instead. You probably find yourself wondering, "What's wrong with me?" or "Why can't I get this right?" If you're looking for unbiased support from someone outside your family and community, I'm here to tell you you're not ridiculous AND I want to hear all about it!
Heather Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.