Therapists in Houston, TX

An ideal client would be an individual seeking to prioritize and proactively engage in managing their mental health. Life’s challenges and successes alike, often see their best outcomes when we are at our best mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Engaging with us can help you reach pressing life goals, mend broken relationships, understand yourself in transformative ways and so much more that will supplement your wellbeing.

I want to help you be your most successful, healthy, and authentic self, and am here to support and empower you as a guide to overcoming your personal struggles. I believe everyone is the expert in their own lives, and I treat others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a friendly and relatable professional, I deeply honor the client’s unique perspective and strive to develop a successful therapeutic relationship. I also push clients out of their comfort zones by challenging their existing thought processes and patterns.

I incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices such as brainspotting, as well as solution-focused techniques into my work with clients to make sure that the root of each therapeutic issue is addressed and you can track your own progress in therapy over time via goal-setting. I also have formal training in Motivational Interviewing (MI).

I am a long-time veteran in the behavioral and mental health professional community. It is my mission to change the way we view relationships and how we treat the individuals who are affected by addiction and mental health issues. For over 25 years, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families who are interested in creating lasting positive change. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches which are client-centered. By having a rich body of experience, I am able to connect with and create relationships with clients that are authentic.

Ideal client relate to individual with substance use and abuse problem. Client needs include Integrated approach and Motivational interviewing form of Therapeutic approach in resolving issues related to behavioral including addiction drug/chemical use or dependence. Client in addiction treatment needs support such as immediate family members in order to return and maintain their former level of functioning after treatment.

I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.

My background and training include working with those experiencing anxiety and depression as well as significant co-occurring mental health challenges and substance use disorders. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they encounter the opportunities and challenges associated with transitioning to adulthood and seek and develop identity, purpose, competence, and independence. Goals that you identify will guide our solutions-focused work together.

I am well versed in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use, domestic violence, and severe mental illness. I am also knowledgeable in women’s issues, grief and loss, personality disorders, self-esteem/self-worth, and life transitions. I believe in a holistic approach towards the treatment of mental health in order to ensure that treatment plans are being addressed from every aspect including mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness. I also believe in providing education on mental health in order to assist others gain an understanding of what they and others may be experiencing.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 15 years of experience helping people navigate the difficult seasons of life. I place a high value on rapport building and strongly believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have a wide range of skills helping adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief and loss, borderline personality disorder, trauma, school related issues, adjustment and substance use disorders.

Life is complicated. You may be feeling lost or overwhelmed right now. Having someone to talk to may be the difference between overcoming your challenges or letting them dictate your life. I work to create a warm, welcoming, and respectful environment so you can focus on finding solutions and having the life you want. Many of my clients, individuals and couples, are working on relationship and sexual issues. I also have experience working with people who are recovering from the trauma of physical illness and concerns.

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.

My life’s mission is to elevate possibility and decrease suffering. I’m a passionate, client-centered professional. My goal as a clinician is to use my empathy and vibrant energy to create authentic connections with my clients, which allows them a safe space to explore the many facets of life.

For over 20 years in the Clear Lake, Baytown and Galveston areas, Ms. Layne, has provided child( ages 6+), adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. She has provided trauma-recovery, cognitive behavioral, behavior modification, and insight oriented therapy, to survivors of sex, physical, emotional abuse and other life changing events. Ms. Layne has extensive experience working in juvenile justice systems, and under the guidance of psychiatrists, and psychologists providing assessments, crisis, short, and longer term therapy services.

Life is hard.. its that simple. As a counselor who loves working with adolescents and adults, I have a deep commitment to help them on their journey to creating an easier lifestyle. Isnt that what we all want? I believe in walking alongside my clients, working to identify goals, and developing strategies for achieving them. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, the weight of depression, the pain of grief, the scars of trauma, or facing relationship issues, I am here to provide that non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings without fear.

Do you feel "stuck" in the past, destructive behavior patterns, or judge yourself harshly? Your mind races and you have to plan 10 steps ahead and still don't feel "ok!" Do you feel disconnected or overwhelmed by your mind or body and not able to live the life you want? Please call me, together we can gently begin the process of change and healing. It may feel impossible now, but I quite often reflect upon the following quote "...do the thing you think you cannot do" by Eleanor Roosevelt. In making this call you will find a place where you are valued and nurtured, to gently and compassionately begin your healing journey.

Psychologist w Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Crisis, Trauma/PTSD, and Addiction. Excellent fit for artists, musicians, athletes, & professionals in the legal, medical, & STEM fields. Individual therapy for men & full psychological evaluations/assessments. Further expertise in health psychology (quit smoking, weight loss), suicidality, and life changes. Cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT/DBT) or depth work customized to each client. I collaborate with you to guide course of treatment, often using creative arts & practical techniques. I specialize in men's mental health, & have also worked w/a wide array of clients for 14 years.

Asking for help can look unattainable when you are already trying to find a reason to keep going. Whether you are overwhelmed with the "stuff" on your plate today or it has been something building for years, taking that first step can be difficult. Sometimes we need a place to talk things through, a place that is free from judgment. Someone that will help you figure out what it is that you really want in life; someone that will encourage you to find yourself: maybe for the first time. I know that I am not where I thought I'd be 5 years ago; life is rough, but you do not have to do this alone. Let's tackle your "stuff" together.

At the heart of the therapeutic relationship is connection! My passion is working with all types of individuals, believing that on the inside we have more likeness than differences. Together we explore individual and family history and establish goals for therapy. I provide them with education and support to take the steps towards desired change. Some know they have a substance use problem, others aren't sure, and still others have been affected by the disease of addiction throughout their childhood and/or adult relationships.

I love working with women, parents, and educators juggling work-life demands, and adolescents/young-adults adjusting to adulthood. We each have a fundamental need for connection, autonomy, and belonging. Motivation and behavior are specific and variable. I listen, reflect, and ask questions. I translate the science of wellbeing into actionable practices to help clients connect their needs, values, and strengths with their actions and visions; to raise consciousness, cultivate emotional intelligence, explore limiting beliefs, master mindsets, build relational life skills, lean into their purposes; live, love, and lead with intention.