L. Kay Howard, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
"A calm and undisturbed heart and mind are the life and health of the body...(proverbs 14:30)." I believe in the work I do, and sincerely want to help people live richer, more satisfying lives. Are you living the life you'd like to be living? Are you feeling out of control, angry, empty, depressed, anxious, or just not yourself lately? If these feelings are negatively effecting your life, I can help you regain control of your life. I counsel adolescents and adults suffering from an array of problems."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 305-8957
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
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Oppositional Defiance
"A calm and undisturbed heart and mind are the life and health of the body...(proverbs 14:30)." I believe in the work I do, and sincerely want to help people live richer, more satisfying lives. Are you living the life you'd like to be living? Are you feeling out of control, angry, empty, depressed, anxious, or just not yourself lately? If these feelings are negatively effecting your life, I can help you regain control of your life. I counsel adolescents and adults suffering from an array of problems."
(281) 305-8957
Raquel Angelica Ducote, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
"The goal of therapy is to empower you with strength and knowledge to make a difference in your life. Whether you are looking for personal guidance and direction for yourself or your family, I can help! I utilize a variety of proven psychological techniques and have 10 years of experience! In a calm and peaceful atmosphere, I will offer the insight and wisdom you need to find your way to a place of inner calm and serenity."
Oppositional Defiance
(832) 924-5551
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
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Oppositional Defiance
"The goal of therapy is to empower you with strength and knowledge to make a difference in your life. Whether you are looking for personal guidance and direction for yourself or your family, I can help! I utilize a variety of proven psychological techniques and have 10 years of experience! In a calm and peaceful atmosphere, I will offer the insight and wisdom you need to find your way to a place of inner calm and serenity."
(832) 924-5551
Renewing Hope Counseling - Beth Dean, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"My passion has always been to help restore hope to others and help them work to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their relationships and life goals. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, and I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues. I also do marriage counseling, and I have training in the Gottman method. I do play therapy with younger children who have social skill issues, anger, and a history of trauma. I also enjoy working with teenagers who are having difficulty with peers, depression, and anxiety."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 396-3898
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"My passion has always been to help restore hope to others and help them work to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their relationships and life goals. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, and I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues. I also do marriage counseling, and I have training in the Gottman method. I do play therapy with younger children who have social skill issues, anger, and a history of trauma. I also enjoy working with teenagers who are having difficulty with peers, depression, and anxiety."
(713) 396-3898
Brooke E Medina, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, which include hospitals, public and private special schools, private practice, non-profit organizations and administration. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and parents to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, such as inattention/impulsivity, depression, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, grief, anger, school and social challenges, attachment difficulties, developmental delays, language and learning differences, trauma, divorce, adoption, selective mutism and parenting."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 839-2229
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, which include hospitals, public and private special schools, private practice, non-profit organizations and administration. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and parents to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, such as inattention/impulsivity, depression, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, grief, anger, school and social challenges, attachment difficulties, developmental delays, language and learning differences, trauma, divorce, adoption, selective mutism and parenting."
(281) 839-2229
Woods DeLay Dixon, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
Office is near:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"We all struggle with the fear of letting go...of something. It can be very frightening. And you may feel hopeless and helpless. But the empowerment you gain when you learn to let go and rid yourself of negative thoughts- is truly life changing. It is hard. But my role is to help you reach your personal goals. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety and depression. I am nationally certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy can help uncover the underlying causes of worry and fear, teach relaxation, look at situations in new ways, and develop better coping and problem-solving skills."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 573-0662
Verified
Office is near:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"We all struggle with the fear of letting go...of something. It can be very frightening. And you may feel hopeless and helpless. But the empowerment you gain when you learn to let go and rid yourself of negative thoughts- is truly life changing. It is hard. But my role is to help you reach your personal goals. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety and depression. I am nationally certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy can help uncover the underlying causes of worry and fear, teach relaxation, look at situations in new ways, and develop better coping and problem-solving skills."
(281) 573-0662
Jennifer Hendricks, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified by Psychology Today
Office is near:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I have a background in grief and loss, trauma, behavioral and mood disorders. I specialize in play therapy, working with kids to tell their story through their language, play."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 322-7109
Verified
Office is near:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I have a background in grief and loss, trauma, behavioral and mood disorders. I specialize in play therapy, working with kids to tell their story through their language, play."
(713) 322-7109
Micki Grimland, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
"My philosophy on what makes an effectual clinician is deep compassion along with a strong ability to confront what a client can not see, doesn't want to see, or runs from, in a way that is digestible. This leads to transformational changes that are permanent and life changing. In my opinion, Carl Jung said it best, "Every defeat of the ego is a victory for the soul.""
Oppositional Defiance
(832) 333-3030
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
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Oppositional Defiance
"My philosophy on what makes an effectual clinician is deep compassion along with a strong ability to confront what a client can not see, doesn't want to see, or runs from, in a way that is digestible. This leads to transformational changes that are permanent and life changing. In my opinion, Carl Jung said it best, "Every defeat of the ego is a victory for the soul.""
(832) 333-3030
Heather Stroud, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"I am passionate about helping individuals develop, renew, and enhance skills necessary to improve one's overall functioning. I attempt to normalize therapy and help individuals feel welcomed and supported to allow for growth and empowerment. I seek to help children, adolescents and young adults feel understood and learn healthy ways to express and cope with strong emotions. I work to help families learn and utilize positive therapeutic skills to cope with family concerns resulting in enhanced family functioning. I encourage family cohesion while also respecting the importance of individuality. I seek to help each individual feel hopeful and empowered through practices utilized in therapy."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 597-8338
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"I am passionate about helping individuals develop, renew, and enhance skills necessary to improve one's overall functioning. I attempt to normalize therapy and help individuals feel welcomed and supported to allow for growth and empowerment. I seek to help children, adolescents and young adults feel understood and learn healthy ways to express and cope with strong emotions. I work to help families learn and utilize positive therapeutic skills to cope with family concerns resulting in enhanced family functioning. I encourage family cohesion while also respecting the importance of individuality. I seek to help each individual feel hopeful and empowered through practices utilized in therapy."
(713) 597-8338
Julia's Counseling & Play Therapy Group, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CTP
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires."
Oppositional Defiance
(832) 462-7475
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires."
(832) 462-7475
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Corey Dossey, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"Is your child struggling with behavioral problems at home or school? Is your child having trouble connecting to you or having difficulty making friends? Does your child struggle with anxiety or emotional outbursts? Children are constantly changing and sometimes they need help navigating their emotions and life experiences. Whether struggling to cope with a traumatic event, or struggling to adjust to the demands of life, play therapy can be beneficial in helping the child and family confront problems in a way that feels safe for the child."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 903-5925 x4
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"Is your child struggling with behavioral problems at home or school? Is your child having trouble connecting to you or having difficulty making friends? Does your child struggle with anxiety or emotional outbursts? Children are constantly changing and sometimes they need help navigating their emotions and life experiences. Whether struggling to cope with a traumatic event, or struggling to adjust to the demands of life, play therapy can be beneficial in helping the child and family confront problems in a way that feels safe for the child."
(281) 903-5925 x4
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"Welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is presently in the process of obtaining my play therapy certification. I employ a Client-Centered approach which allows me to customize treatment methods that focus on the individual needs of each child and foster the development of a trusting relationship where the child can feel safe and comfortable expressing his or her thoughts and feelings in an environment that is free of judgment. Finally, I encourage parents, families, and other important members in the child's life to take an active role in the treatment process to help facilitate positive change."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 915-1035 x331
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"Welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is presently in the process of obtaining my play therapy certification. I employ a Client-Centered approach which allows me to customize treatment methods that focus on the individual needs of each child and foster the development of a trusting relationship where the child can feel safe and comfortable expressing his or her thoughts and feelings in an environment that is free of judgment. Finally, I encourage parents, families, and other important members in the child's life to take an active role in the treatment process to help facilitate positive change."
(281) 915-1035 x331
Clarinda Bell-Fletcher, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"We all face challenges throughout our lives. I have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people. I enjoy helping a diversity of cultures, races, and ages. I have worked and lived in Africa and Azerbaijan so I consider myself a global citizen."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 542-3716
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"We all face challenges throughout our lives. I have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people. I enjoy helping a diversity of cultures, races, and ages. I have worked and lived in Africa and Azerbaijan so I consider myself a global citizen."
(281) 542-3716
Richard Wiley MA LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77077
"I have been in practice for 18 years and I am dedicated in providing quality care to my clients in a supportive private practice. I feel very privileged in my work and I consider it a honor that they have shared their lives with me. I hold a deep respect for my clients. I offer positive and constructive clinical feedback while maintaining a significant emphasis in listening to my clients' issues. Please feel free to contact my office as I am accepting new clients and CISM referrals."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 940-3237
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77077
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Oppositional Defiance
"I have been in practice for 18 years and I am dedicated in providing quality care to my clients in a supportive private practice. I feel very privileged in my work and I consider it a honor that they have shared their lives with me. I hold a deep respect for my clients. I offer positive and constructive clinical feedback while maintaining a significant emphasis in listening to my clients' issues. Please feel free to contact my office as I am accepting new clients and CISM referrals."
(281) 940-3237
Barbara J. Washington, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CART
Verified by Psychology Today
Hosts group in:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77077
"I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 772-9085
Verified
Hosts group in:
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77077
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Oppositional Defiance
"I have successfully taught children as early as those in Program Head Start, before becoming a Texas Teacher & School Counselor, and ultimately a LPC-Supervisor . As a child advocate who tries to understand the needs of the child in hopes of helping with mental or emotional turmoil. One may say or think that I specialize in treating children? This would be false, because I can't recall a situation where I could help the child without helping the parents, and even the whole family. Family history and dynamics plays a "Huge" role in your child's development and behaviors."
(713) 772-9085
Melanie A Phillips, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"My background is in school social work, counseling children, teens, and families by developing goals and working collaboratively to reach them. I utilize evidence-based and developmentally appropriate modalities to treat disorders that affect a child's ability to function or succeed including ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and disruptions to normal functioning including death, divorce, accidents, natural disasters, or family separation. I am a strong believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship to inspire change, therefore I work to develop a feeling of safety, trust, acceptance, and confidentiality in every session."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 999-3728
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"My background is in school social work, counseling children, teens, and families by developing goals and working collaboratively to reach them. I utilize evidence-based and developmentally appropriate modalities to treat disorders that affect a child's ability to function or succeed including ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and disruptions to normal functioning including death, divorce, accidents, natural disasters, or family separation. I am a strong believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship to inspire change, therefore I work to develop a feeling of safety, trust, acceptance, and confidentiality in every session."
(713) 999-3728
Brittani L Persha, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships."
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 709-2852
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships."
(281) 709-2852
Molina Counseling & Consulting, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
"Edwin Molina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the Houston area. He is a native Texan that has worked in this region his entire career. Edwin has an extensive amount of background and knowledge in mental health working with families with various counseling needs and in a variety of settings. "
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 804-2535
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77042
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Oppositional Defiance
"Edwin Molina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the Houston area. He is a native Texan that has worked in this region his entire career. Edwin has an extensive amount of background and knowledge in mental health working with families with various counseling needs and in a variety of settings. "
(713) 804-2535
Renewing Hope Counseling,
PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE."
Oppositional Defiance
(713) 352-7979
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"Individuals were not designed to go through the challenges of life alone. Renewing Hope and Children's Hope Counseling is dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges and find paths to new places of HOPE and PEACE."
(713) 352-7979
Rocio J Tharp, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, Ed, LMFT, LPC-S
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves."
Oppositional Defiance
(832) 548-4087
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves."
(832) 548-4087
Connie Abel-Villasmil, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
"My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life. "
Oppositional Defiance
(281) 502-2764
Verified
West Houston
Houston, Texas 77079
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Oppositional Defiance
"My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life. "
(281) 502-2764

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Oppositional Defiance Therapists
All children are oppositional from time to time. But their behavior can become incessantly and openly uncooperative such that it stands out relative to other children. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (or sometimes referred to as "ODD") tends to be evidenced by frequent temper tantrums, excessive arguing with adults, the questioning of rules, active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests. You may also see deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people, blaming of others, being touchy or easily annoyed by others, frequent anger and resentment, mean and hateful talking when upset, a spiteful attitude and revenge seeking.

These therapists can help with oppositional defiance in West Houston, Houston or provide counseling for parents handling an oppositional defiant kid in West Houston, Houston, oppositional defiant teen or oppositional defiant children in West Houston, Houston.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in West Houston, Houston are able to work with a wide range of issues.

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in West Houston, Houston you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in West Houston, Houston and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in West Houston, Houston or family therapy in West Houston, Houston.