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Melany Barr-Patz
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, M Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77354
When big feelings and behaviors are rippling through your family, things feel so stressful and out of control. Tension and worry may take up residence in your household as your child navigates challenges such as school refusal, turbulent relationships with siblings or friends, anxiety, or tantrums. You have likely tried many things to help your child and are wondering what will finally work to get out of the cycle and back to enjoying your time together.
When big feelings and behaviors are rippling through your family, things feel so stressful and out of control. Tension and worry may take up residence in your household as your child navigates challenges such as school refusal, turbulent relationships with siblings or friends, anxiety, or tantrums. You have likely tried many things to help your child and are wondering what will finally work to get out of the cycle and back to enjoying your time together.
(341) 888-6856 View (341) 888-6856
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Nathalie Lejeune-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Waitlist for new clients
Entering psychotherapy is an important and courageous decision, which is why I offer a safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your experience and have an opportunity to grow, heal and develop healthier and more adaptive ways to deal with challenges. My treatment style is primarily a person-centered approach that focuses on building trust, identifying strengths, practicing mindfulness, challenging unhelpful thoughts and improving behavior patterns. I recognize that you are the expert on you so I value collaborative work between client and therapist.
Entering psychotherapy is an important and courageous decision, which is why I offer a safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your experience and have an opportunity to grow, heal and develop healthier and more adaptive ways to deal with challenges. My treatment style is primarily a person-centered approach that focuses on building trust, identifying strengths, practicing mindfulness, challenging unhelpful thoughts and improving behavior patterns. I recognize that you are the expert on you so I value collaborative work between client and therapist.
(281) 626-5952 View (281) 626-5952
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Veronique Vaillancourt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
People of all ages and walks of life can benefit from therapy, because therapy is really for anyone wanting to improve their life. Sometimes problems are concrete and clear, other times, people know that something isn’t quite right, but they can’t identify what is causing them unhappiness or stress. Therapy works because there are times in everyone’s life when they can use help to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Problems come in many shapes and sizes, both large and small, and therapy is a good space in which such problems can be addressed.
People of all ages and walks of life can benefit from therapy, because therapy is really for anyone wanting to improve their life. Sometimes problems are concrete and clear, other times, people know that something isn’t quite right, but they can’t identify what is causing them unhappiness or stress. Therapy works because there are times in everyone’s life when they can use help to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Problems come in many shapes and sizes, both large and small, and therapy is a good space in which such problems can be addressed.
(832) 861-0916 View (832) 861-0916
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Dr. Hassey: Fyadra Healing & Transformation
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT, EMDR, Spanish
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am a psychotherapist oriented to people's well being. I will aid you, your partner, and /or children to solve problems, grow, develop skills, and heal. I have over 17 years of experience working with sexual issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, groups, parenting, couple conflict and children/adolescents. I am multicultural-multilingual professional psychotherapist in U.S.A., Mexico, and Europe. I am fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
I am a psychotherapist oriented to people's well being. I will aid you, your partner, and /or children to solve problems, grow, develop skills, and heal. I have over 17 years of experience working with sexual issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, groups, parenting, couple conflict and children/adolescents. I am multicultural-multilingual professional psychotherapist in U.S.A., Mexico, and Europe. I am fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
(832) 529-6801 View (832) 529-6801
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Missid Georges Ghanem
Psychologist, MPH, PsyD
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
With offices in The Woodlands and Houston, I offer the entire gamut of psychological services to individuals of all ages.
With offices in The Woodlands and Houston, I offer the entire gamut of psychological services to individuals of all ages.
(281) 622-4872 View (281) 622-4872

Online Therapists

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Dr. Sadeq Rahimi
PhD, MSc, (TcPsy)
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
Transcultural psychiatry identifies the role of social and cultural factors in your challenges, specifically useful if you or your family have migration history.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Transcultural psychiatry identifies the role of social and cultural factors in your challenges, specifically useful if you or your family have migration history.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
(908) 842-6713 View (908) 842-6713
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Memorial Child and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
A child’s behavior is telling a story of what is going on inside. Many times, when our kids are reaching out for connection, they will behave in ways that create the opposite response. When a child is struggling to find positive ways to relate, our team of therapists come alongside them and their family to help them feel more understood, empowered, connected and loved. I believe in conducting therapy in partnership with families, pediatricians, teachers, and other specialists to ensure that each child receives a personalized treatment plan that is reinforced in all settings.
A child’s behavior is telling a story of what is going on inside. Many times, when our kids are reaching out for connection, they will behave in ways that create the opposite response. When a child is struggling to find positive ways to relate, our team of therapists come alongside them and their family to help them feel more understood, empowered, connected and loved. I believe in conducting therapy in partnership with families, pediatricians, teachers, and other specialists to ensure that each child receives a personalized treatment plan that is reinforced in all settings.
(281) 500-9569 x700 View (281) 500-9569 x700
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Innovative Alternatives, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
IA has specialties of Family Reconciliation and Intervention Mediation, Elder Care Mediation, as well as Divorce & Custody Mediation.
Innovative Alternatives, Inc. has a mission of serving our community through mediation, counseling and training since 1989. We find solutions to life's most difficult people problems! Our agency serves clients from 4 y/o to elderly, and every issue except active substance abuse and active psychosis. Upon 30 days sobriety or 30 days stabilization on psychotropic medications, IA can see these clients as well. IA clients include these cultural specialties: 1) Spanish-speaking, 2) Clients seeking Christian-based services on request and definition of what this means to them, 3) Children in play therapy, and 4) the elderly.
IA has specialties of Family Reconciliation and Intervention Mediation, Elder Care Mediation, as well as Divorce & Custody Mediation.
Innovative Alternatives, Inc. has a mission of serving our community through mediation, counseling and training since 1989. We find solutions to life's most difficult people problems! Our agency serves clients from 4 y/o to elderly, and every issue except active substance abuse and active psychosis. Upon 30 days sobriety or 30 days stabilization on psychotropic medications, IA can see these clients as well. IA clients include these cultural specialties: 1) Spanish-speaking, 2) Clients seeking Christian-based services on request and definition of what this means to them, 3) Children in play therapy, and 4) the elderly.
(281) 609-7690 View (281) 609-7690
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Total Wellness Assessment & Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, LPA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
We provide a wholistic approach to treating the whole family! .
Our treatment approach is based on over 20 years of providing testing and treatment services. In every case, our primary treatment goal is to help clients develop the necessary skills to improve health, academic performance, day-to-day functioning and sense of well-being and self-efficacy. We make accessing our services easy by having two convenient locations, evening and weekend hours, and providing virtual and in office services (3801 Kirby Dr. Suite 311 Houston, TX 77098 and 8820 Will Clayton Parkway Suite A Humble, TX 77338).
We provide a wholistic approach to treating the whole family! .
Our treatment approach is based on over 20 years of providing testing and treatment services. In every case, our primary treatment goal is to help clients develop the necessary skills to improve health, academic performance, day-to-day functioning and sense of well-being and self-efficacy. We make accessing our services easy by having two convenient locations, evening and weekend hours, and providing virtual and in office services (3801 Kirby Dr. Suite 311 Houston, TX 77098 and 8820 Will Clayton Parkway Suite A Humble, TX 77338).
(832) 402-6539 View (832) 402-6539
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Covenant Healing, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, DDiv, PhD, MMFT, CpastC, CCPT
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433
Grace: Doctor of Divinity, PhD in Christian Counseling, Master of Marriage & Family Therapy, Bachelor of Science Healthcare Admin.
At Covenant Healing, we know that struggles affect us all, regardless of where you are in life. We believe that the best approach to treatment is holistic: inclusive of mind, body and soul. We will work with you and your loved ones to promote the healthiest aspects of your life by collaboratively working with you to uncover the core issues and chains holding you down. By incorporating the Word of God to your daily interactions with others, and within your family, positive changes can be achieved. *We are certified as Pastoral Counselors and in Clinical Pastoral Therapy.* *We are a Veteran owned & operated mental health practice.*
Grace: Doctor of Divinity, PhD in Christian Counseling, Master of Marriage & Family Therapy, Bachelor of Science Healthcare Admin.
At Covenant Healing, we know that struggles affect us all, regardless of where you are in life. We believe that the best approach to treatment is holistic: inclusive of mind, body and soul. We will work with you and your loved ones to promote the healthiest aspects of your life by collaboratively working with you to uncover the core issues and chains holding you down. By incorporating the Word of God to your daily interactions with others, and within your family, positive changes can be achieved. *We are certified as Pastoral Counselors and in Clinical Pastoral Therapy.* *We are a Veteran owned & operated mental health practice.*
(346) 230-1207 View (346) 230-1207
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Giselle V Ontra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Houston, TX 77027  (Online Only)
What makes building and maintaining a personal relationship so difficult? It can be many things. Past and present experiences, patterns that you can't seem to break out of, childhood traumas, family influences, abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), post-traumatic stress issues, or your own expectations and anxieties. All of these factors can affect your relationships with family, friends and romantic partners.
What makes building and maintaining a personal relationship so difficult? It can be many things. Past and present experiences, patterns that you can't seem to break out of, childhood traumas, family influences, abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), post-traumatic stress issues, or your own expectations and anxieties. All of these factors can affect your relationships with family, friends and romantic partners.
(281) 918-8798 View (281) 918-8798
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Heidi Hoarau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478  (Online Only)
Among these somatic therapies are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Applied Polyvagal Theory.
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
Among these somatic therapies are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Applied Polyvagal Theory.
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
(346) 534-5831 View (346) 534-5831
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UHPhealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LPA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77017
Are you ready to start a journey of self-discovery and healing? Have you been wanting to start therapy but have been nervous? Here at UHPhealth we are dedicated to helping you navigate intense emotions, life stressors, and past wounds that have been a challenge.
Are you ready to start a journey of self-discovery and healing? Have you been wanting to start therapy but have been nervous? Here at UHPhealth we are dedicated to helping you navigate intense emotions, life stressors, and past wounds that have been a challenge.
(832) 841-3954 View (832) 841-3954
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Cameron House
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC-S, LCDC-i
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
My approach when meeting and treating new clients is simple: you are not alone. We will start there. I work with individuals, couples, and families that find themselves struggling with relationships, anger, depression, hopelessness, addictions of all sort, anxiety and everything in between. I want to walk alongside my clients to help them find their true selves and find meaning in whatever they do and whoever they intend to be. I use person-centered, cognitive-behavioral techniques, alongside skills building and mindfulness.
My approach when meeting and treating new clients is simple: you are not alone. We will start there. I work with individuals, couples, and families that find themselves struggling with relationships, anger, depression, hopelessness, addictions of all sort, anxiety and everything in between. I want to walk alongside my clients to help them find their true selves and find meaning in whatever they do and whoever they intend to be. I use person-centered, cognitive-behavioral techniques, alongside skills building and mindfulness.
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Isabelle A. Chalalet
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
You may feel stuck right now; you may think it's over. That's normal you've been trying very long with poor results. That's courage! Don't let the conflict, the fighting, the infidelity, etc. dictate the future of your couple.
You may feel stuck right now; you may think it's over. That's normal you've been trying very long with poor results. That's courage! Don't let the conflict, the fighting, the infidelity, etc. dictate the future of your couple.
(346) 483-2134 View (346) 483-2134
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Serenity Counseling & Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77042  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling down? Not feeling like yourself lately? Do you feel stuck and unable to bounce back to your normal self? Feeling overwhelmed or burdened? You are not alone its is ok what you are feeling. I understand that life has a way of knocking us down. My goal is to collaborative with you and work towards making the changes you want. Lets create the life you love and are proud of. I specialize in working with client's who are dealing with loss and grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and everyday life stressors.
Have you been feeling down? Not feeling like yourself lately? Do you feel stuck and unable to bounce back to your normal self? Feeling overwhelmed or burdened? You are not alone its is ok what you are feeling. I understand that life has a way of knocking us down. My goal is to collaborative with you and work towards making the changes you want. Lets create the life you love and are proud of. I specialize in working with client's who are dealing with loss and grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and everyday life stressors.
(954) 231-1462 View (954) 231-1462
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Dr. Kristin Calverley
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007  (Online Only)
You're a high-achieving professional or mom who's getting bogged down by your tendency to over-think things. You realize your thoughts are irrational, but can’t get them out of your head. I help moms who are overwhelmed, numb, disconnected, struggling to juggle everything (aka supermom syndrome), or more irritable with others. You feel afraid, guilty, alone, and no longer recognize yourself. You may be having scary thoughts about your baby and are afraid to tell anyone. Others have no clue you're struggling in this way and you're just trying to keep it together.
You're a high-achieving professional or mom who's getting bogged down by your tendency to over-think things. You realize your thoughts are irrational, but can’t get them out of your head. I help moms who are overwhelmed, numb, disconnected, struggling to juggle everything (aka supermom syndrome), or more irritable with others. You feel afraid, guilty, alone, and no longer recognize yourself. You may be having scary thoughts about your baby and are afraid to tell anyone. Others have no clue you're struggling in this way and you're just trying to keep it together.
(832) 753-5716 View (832) 753-5716
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Lydia Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manvel, TX 77578
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
(281) 709-6796 View (281) 709-6796
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Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
(832) 793-6597 View (832) 793-6597
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MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
(979) 428-2930 View (979) 428-2930

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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.