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Daphne J Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPS, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice and a counselor intern supervisor. I have years of experience in marriage, family, and children's counseling. I am a former educator, and certified special education teacher. I have experience with the juvenile justice system,residential treatment, administration, court advocacy, foster/adopt parenting, licensed child care administration, Christian education, youth church ministry,Love and Logic Parenting, divorce mediation, certified anger management therapist and trainer. This combined experience allows me to address, through wisdom many issues of life that may arise.
I am a licensed professional counselor in private practice and a counselor intern supervisor. I have years of experience in marriage, family, and children's counseling. I am a former educator, and certified special education teacher. I have experience with the juvenile justice system,residential treatment, administration, court advocacy, foster/adopt parenting, licensed child care administration, Christian education, youth church ministry,Love and Logic Parenting, divorce mediation, certified anger management therapist and trainer. This combined experience allows me to address, through wisdom many issues of life that may arise.
(281) 729-8313 View (281) 729-8313
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April-Autumn Y Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I work with teens, women & men seeking support in self esteem/discovery, reconnecting in partnerships/marriage, break-up/divorce recovery, PTSD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, premarital/relationship building, and radical self love.
I'm April-Autumn of Sparks Innovations/establisHER: Counseling & Life Solutions. My work with women focuses on identity, self-actualization, the fulfillment of purpose and potential producing a solid foundation of self-love. My work with men focuses on holding a supportive space to examine the rigors of manhood, balancing societal expectations, creating clarity concerning stressors related to equity and inequality while devising strategies and solutions to navigating life's terrain more effectively. My work is grounded in establishing men and women mentally, emotionally, spiritually and communally to increase healthy relationships.
I work with teens, women & men seeking support in self esteem/discovery, reconnecting in partnerships/marriage, break-up/divorce recovery, PTSD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, premarital/relationship building, and radical self love.
I'm April-Autumn of Sparks Innovations/establisHER: Counseling & Life Solutions. My work with women focuses on identity, self-actualization, the fulfillment of purpose and potential producing a solid foundation of self-love. My work with men focuses on holding a supportive space to examine the rigors of manhood, balancing societal expectations, creating clarity concerning stressors related to equity and inequality while devising strategies and solutions to navigating life's terrain more effectively. My work is grounded in establishing men and women mentally, emotionally, spiritually and communally to increase healthy relationships.
(984) 205-8810 View (984) 205-8810
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Stephen Inspiring Minds (MPS)
Counselor, MA, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Hello, I am an experienced licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience. I can work with you to develop a plan that will address your current issues in any of the following areas: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, infidelity, relationships, weight loss, and lack of motivation. I offer holiday and weekend availability because these are usually the most stressful times. I am a University of Texas alumni (1990) and I have over 200 (5star) reviews on my website from other satisfied clients. Contact my office for a free consult or an intro session. I offer affordable services and financing is also available.
Hello, I am an experienced licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience. I can work with you to develop a plan that will address your current issues in any of the following areas: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, infidelity, relationships, weight loss, and lack of motivation. I offer holiday and weekend availability because these are usually the most stressful times. I am a University of Texas alumni (1990) and I have over 200 (5star) reviews on my website from other satisfied clients. Contact my office for a free consult or an intro session. I offer affordable services and financing is also available.
(713) 597-4616 View (713) 597-4616
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Restoration House Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSC, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
At Restoration House Texas, our goal is to challenge and empower individuals in order to promote healing. Our therapists specialize in meeting people where they are and holistically allowing them to elevate to where they wish to be.
At Restoration House Texas, our goal is to challenge and empower individuals in order to promote healing. Our therapists specialize in meeting people where they are and holistically allowing them to elevate to where they wish to be.
(512) 859-5759 View (512) 859-5759
Photo of Judy K. Kaplan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 77056, TX
Judy K. Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Are you looking for joy in your life and finding that it is eluding you? Do you want to thrive rather than just survive? Are you ready to take the next step? My clients are people who are seeking greater happiness and are willing to believe that there might be a better world available to them. I work with clients to identify stressors and strengths, overcome emotional barriers, and create a plan to successfully engage in life on life's terms. Each day brings new opportunities to live life to the fullest. Positive change happens, and it is within your grasp.
Are you looking for joy in your life and finding that it is eluding you? Do you want to thrive rather than just survive? Are you ready to take the next step? My clients are people who are seeking greater happiness and are willing to believe that there might be a better world available to them. I work with clients to identify stressors and strengths, overcome emotional barriers, and create a plan to successfully engage in life on life's terms. Each day brings new opportunities to live life to the fullest. Positive change happens, and it is within your grasp.
(713) 766-4917 View (713) 766-4917
Photo of Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, Psychologist in 77056, TX
Bridging the Gap Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MLA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I believe that when you are struggling with all the issues life brings, it can be very difficult to find the peace of mind and the answers that you seek. I also believe that being able to speak with a "Neutral Party" allows you to be free from judgment and the pressures of impressing others. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, it would be an honor to walk with you through every low valley and high peek in your life. Let's Talk......
I believe that when you are struggling with all the issues life brings, it can be very difficult to find the peace of mind and the answers that you seek. I also believe that being able to speak with a "Neutral Party" allows you to be free from judgment and the pressures of impressing others. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, it would be an honor to walk with you through every low valley and high peek in your life. Let's Talk......
(281) 317-6781 View (281) 317-6781
Photo of Omar A Sesay, Licensed Professional Counselor in 77056, TX
Omar A Sesay
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD Can, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
Not accepting new clients
Omar A. Sesay has over 20 years of experience in mental health and believes in the potential to change and grow. Omar believes in using effective and established treatment methods. Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment (ACT) forms of therapy are utilized in his practice. Omar also believes in partnering with clients to meet goals and has spent many years working with adults, adolescents, and children. Omar has also worked with severe and chronic mental health diagnoses in inpatient and residential settings.
Omar A. Sesay has over 20 years of experience in mental health and believes in the potential to change and grow. Omar believes in using effective and established treatment methods. Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment (ACT) forms of therapy are utilized in his practice. Omar also believes in partnering with clients to meet goals and has spent many years working with adults, adolescents, and children. Omar has also worked with severe and chronic mental health diagnoses in inpatient and residential settings.
(713) 338-9060 View (713) 338-9060
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.