I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.

I do my best to focus on each patient's needs no matter how profound. We all deal with life difficulties, but it's how we strive and learn to approach them that helps us achieve positive growth. Whether you are coming from a tough childhood that has caused pain or things are now starting to become too hard to overcome alone...I am here to accompany you on the journey of healing. If you've made it to this page that is a huge step already...I hope you can continue to solidify what exactly you need to overcome what you're dealing with.

Everyone has the capability to free themselves from the blocks that keep them feeling stuck. You deserve the choice to take care of yourself and your relationships, to feel worthy, and to live authentically. It can be exhausting to feel like it is your responsibility to take care of everyone around you before turning towards yourself, leaving you feeling unheard and undervalued. I want to collaborate with you towards finding comfort, balance, and wholeness in yourself and your relationships. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and community member, welcoming all aspects of who you are into therapy. Evening and Saturday availability!

My interest is in people, their unique stories, and what brings them to therapy plays an important role in my work. I see my job as helping each individual understand what may be interfering in achieving their goals. I use a variety of techniques, tailored to each person's needs. I enjoy the process of forming a unique, collaborative relationship with each individual, leading to helpful change.

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." -Confucius. My philosophy is this; you already know the answers to your problems, you just don't know that you know them yet. My job is to help you unlock the secrets to your own happiness and productivity. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, and get tremendous fulfillment in seeing my clients succeed. No problem is unsolvable. Working with me will grant you greater stress tolerance and emotional resilience, as well as "mind-hacks" that will change how you deal with normal day-to-day life.

As a therapist, I use a holistic, person-centered, integrative, collaborative approach to help individuals face challenges, recognize their unique strengths, and meet their goals. I prioritize building a relationship with each client based on trust and safety. I honor and validate my clients’ lived experiences and encourage my clients to approach pain with curiosity and compassion, empowering them to find pathways to wellness as they define it.

I believe that therapy is a partnership and relationship between myself and a client. We will work together to explore what it means to become whole, explore what your true authentic self looks like, and how to manifest your best self into your life. We will explore together ways to regulate emotions, cultivate healthy and satisfying relationships, reduce distress while integrating mindfulness and breathing techniques to bring a sense of safety, grounding, and support into our work together. We will start our journey together and together, we will explore and dive into the layers to your true authentic self.

I want each and every client I work with to feel safe and comfortable sharing their authentic self free from judgement. I am client-centered and my intervention strategies and treatment plans are catered to each individual. I have a very holistic approach to therapy and am committed to helping my clients create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I want each person I work with to feel like they are moving towards contentment and experiencing each day as a blessing, not a curse. Together we will discuss your concerns and feelings. I will join you on this path of life, deciphering what matters most and what needs to be let go of.

I love what I do! I connect well with my clients, and I particularly enjoy working with individuals struggling to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood - no matter the age. This is often a challenging time during which counseling can help assess expectations and establish boundaries for self and with others. I also connect well with individuals working in high tech that are transitioning in various areas of their lives. I am happy to consult with you and answer any questions you may have about the counseling process.

Do you wonder how you can take control of your own emotions and reactions? Let me help you achieve emotional balance in your life. I have counseling experience working with clients struggling with divorce, communication problems, depression, grief, parenting issues, and anxiety. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families. I also enjoy working with clients with eating disorders and adolescents that self-harm. I'm a therapist at Hope & Harmony Therapy, where I facilitate individual, family & couples counseling; as well as counseling groups.

“Start where you are” is a guiding principle in my work and in my life. My goal is to meet my clients in their present moment experience, incorporating compassion and gentleness into our sessions together. If you are someone whose mind races a million miles a minute and most of these thoughts are fearful, judgmental or worrisome, I can truly empathize. If we work together, we will move at a pace that feels respectful of where you are in your life and develop a path forward with the hope that you can decrease levels of anxiety and connect to your intuition.

So many of us experience anxiety and/or depression. We want to break free from the overwhelming feelings which are distracting us from the beauty of life.

***Accepting clients for waitlist*** Are you feeling alone, scared and overwhelmed? Life is a wild ride with the unpredictability of relationship and health experiences. Wherever you are on your journey I commit to joining it with compassion and honesty. If you choose, you can explore mind-body integrative and hypnosis tools so you can experience a greater sense of relaxation, well-being and confidence. Or you can just talk. That's okay, too. Whatever tools you choose to use, I am here to help you find what works for you. "When you feel you are out of options, remember there's still the road not taken."

There are times in life when you may find yourself panicking, full of rage or tearful, not knowing why you are experiencing these difficult emotions. Times of transition, such as the end of a relationship, the beginning of a new one, moving and becoming a parent, are times that can bring about many different feelings. You might be wondering how you can get through anxiety, depression, or conflict with loved ones. Negative thoughts can make the future a scary place. I want you to know, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you.

The road to inner freedom begins with the decision to not walk alone. Inviting the right support helps you gain insights to reach your goals and destiny. You may be dealing with past trauma, depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem, or looking to find a life-partner, preparing for marriage, or seeking to enrich existing relationships. Whatever your path, I invite you to reach out and let me walk with you. Meet me at my office, or from the comfort of your home via video counseling.

I am Misha ben-David; a counselor, Life Coach & Rabbi, a strange combination maybe, but one that offers you a wider array of skills than most counselors. You'll come to see me because you want a calm presence, a knowledgeable mind and a patient and insightful personality. I recently was trained and certified as a Life Coach and have added coaching to my arsenal of skills. While I specialize in addiction & recovery, I am skilled and experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and anger mangement,. You choose what you want in coaching or counseling; I help make it possible and together we get you there. So let's get to work !

Sometimes, life can feel hopeless or overwhelming. Sometimes, we find that the coping tools we have relied on are no longer working to manage the altered reality around us. Sometimes, we all need help, and reaching out is the first step. My approach to therapy is client-centered and eclectic, but I believe in focusing on individual strengths and finding solutions-focused methods to address individual problems. With experience living and working in diverse societies, I seek to understand your unique cultural perspectives and values. I use cognitive and behavioral approaches, but I am open to adjusting my techniques.

Are you a woman or couple struggling with sexual concerns or communication issues? Your friends and colleagues think you're the perfect couple. But inside you're filled with frustration and confusion. You'd think with the level of love and respect in your relationship that the sex part would work itself out, but not so much. What's happening between the sheets just isn't working, but you can't understand what's going wrong or how to begin fixing it. You need help, but you aren't sure if anyone would understand. Imagine finding a supportive space to explore your situation with someone who won't judge you. At all.

Loss/Grief, Transitions and Coaching to recapture our Goals and reignite our joy, are my areas of Specialization. "We cannot change the Wind; we can only Adjust our Sails." Join me.