Marriage Counseling Therapists in Houston, TX

This work is my life’s passion and it is a honor to be in this profession. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan with a degree in Interpersonal Practice and it is my life’s work to help you get to a place you want to be.

Our quality of life is correlated with the quality of our relationships. Stress in relationships can be the main source of unhappiness, making us feel lonely, resentful, and exhausted. Conversely, healthy and secure relationships bring meaning, joy, and a sense of peace into our lives. Therapy can help us gain a sense of clarity and confidence when navigating relationship issues while maintaining our own sense of self. It helps us become mindful of keeping a balance between our own needs and the needs of others. This balance can greatly impact our experience of the self, and others in a positive way.

Life can present challenges that leave us feeling confused, hopeless & broken. My role as your therapist is to help you put the pieces of life back together by utilizing your own personal strengths & resources. I embrace a compassionate, encouraging & collaborative approach which centers you as the expert of your life while I inspire & empower you to move through life's complexities in positive & healthy ways. My personal philosophy is to live life on and with purpose... honoring ourselves in this way leads to amazing growth, fulfillment and success!

I help clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression; process grief, loss, history of trauma, abuse; and mediate marriage and relationship problems. If you are going through a rough path, seeking a way to live your life to your best ability, I am here to walk the path with you.

On the road of life there are twists and turns, hills and valleys, and at times you may feel lost and all alone, or don't know which way to go. Help is only a telephone call or e-mail away. I use solution-focused brief and cognitive behavior therapies in therapeutic collaboration with adolescents, individual adults and couples to facilitate and promote change in their lives. In addition, I offer parenting, pre-marital and anger management sessions. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

Suffering is a real thing in this world, such things as grief, depression, addiction, social skills, communication, parenting, dating, marriage, identify and other issues that can cripple a person. I offer professionally competent Biblically sound counseling for those that may be struggling and I know that reaching out for help is hard and telling your story to someone you don't even know can be scary and I completely understand that. I want to encourage you to take a step in faith and ask for help. Time will me will be safe, confidential and filled with purpose.

In life, we go through adverse or challenging situations. My purpose is to accompany you with acceptance in your growth process so that you can achieve your personal goals. You deserve to build a life worth living. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. The intervention models I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Also, I'm fully trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

You’re exhausted and worn out from the daily tasks of life, your relationships, and the emotions that feel all too heavy right now. You find yourself losing track of time, endlessly scrolling through the internet just to take your mind off things. You crave connection with those around you, but you feel like you would be a burden to those closest to you. On the inside, you battle with thoughts of all the ways that you do not measure up, and the feeling of never being good enough. You worry if people really want to love and know you for you. The feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression, and stress feel closest to you.

Camilia Mendoza, a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor, offers extensive expertise across diverse counseling settings. Her background spans private practice, community agencies, and religious organizations, as well as residential, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. With a focus on addressing complex issues like addiction, trauma, and relationship dynamics, Camilia brings a comprehensive, client-centered approach to counseling. Her commitment to promoting holistic well-being ensures personalized support for each individual's journey toward healing and growth.

Life’s challenges can make you feel like the walls in your home are crumbling down. If this is your story, professional counseling may be the next step in rebuilding and restoring the lives that make your house a home. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I will collaborate with you to reconstruct a life full of health, hope, and purpose.

You are feeling tired, restless, antsy, empty, confused, and wanting to sort out the *stuff* in your head and heart. You want to find your footing in your family, or your marriage, or your parenting and yourself. You are done with doing things the same ol' way. You are reading these profiles asking yourself "who will hear me", "who will get me", or "who can I tell my story to?" I have good news, you are the expert of your own life and with that, you and I create a partnership and it is the foundation of our therapeutic alliance.

I, Maritza Martinez-Chinchilla am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas with over 43 years of relevant post-Masters experience. My goal is to help my clients realize success in their personal and professional lives. I have excellent Spanish and English language skills, and extensive cultural diversity and gender identity training. In addition to expertise in trauma resolution, stress management, and anger management. I provide my clients with proven strategies to manage and overcome grief, depression, anxiety, and fear resulting from abuse and loss.

I work with individuals, families, and couples in need of support through difficult situations, past experiences, or hard decisions. I support my clients by shedding light on unhelpful relational patterns, self-discouraging talk and actions, and the effect of past experiences and choices. Through my experience of deliverance from mental health and relationship struggles, I can fully empathize with my clients in their situation and say there is hope! It brings me joy seeing the light growing in my client’s life each time they make a breakthrough.

I am an enthusiastic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Life Coach! When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I am driven to “unlocking limiting beliefs” to those in distress or in need of guidance. I help my clients, which include children, young adults, couples and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and secure.

I provide counseling and life coaching to adults, adolescents, couples, and families, who are struggling with mental health concerns, relationship issues, and unhappiness in family, at work, or in school. We do this together through a solution-focused, brief counseling approach, focusing on the present and planning for the future. My main experience has been working with those who are struggling within marriage and family relationships, or experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, anger, substance abuse and other addictions. My main role is to help clients get what they want and need, toward better mental health and happiness.

Do you feel stuck but can’t quite navigate where to go from here? Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Could you use some extra support while going through a challenging situation? Are you a couple in need of strengthening your communication skills or could use some guidance in resolving conflict? Perhaps you’re going through the motions in your relationship or have concerns that the marriage won’t last? Or maybe you’re about to say “I do” and would like to establish a healthy foundation? I would like to partner with you to provide support and tools to help you overcome these obstacles.

*LPC SUPERVISION AVAILABLE. Therapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients who are trying to grow healthier relationships. People who choose my practice work on the relationships they have with marriage, divorce and family, the future, the world of work, anxiety or depression, food, spirit and community.

Is stress and anxiety overwhelming you? Do you feel like work is taking over your life? Feeling burnt out? Difficulty connecting with loved ones? Individual therapy can help if you’re struggling and want to improve your mental health. Or perhaps you’re struggling in your relationship? Not feeling heard by your partner? Couples therapy can help you and your partner work through relationship, marital and premarital issues. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, perfectionism or burnout, consider booking a consultation with me today to see how I can help support you in meeting your goals.

As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe and supportive space to distort negative thoughts and behaviors and learn new skills to live a more productive life. My therapeutic modality is collaborative based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with my style being Person Centered. With us working together we can build on your strengths that you already possess and gain a renewed sense of purpose.