Therapists in Houston, TX
Are you frustrated by the quality of the relationships in your life? I help individuals and couples seeking reconnection, conflict management, communication skills, deeper intimacy, and a general sense of understanding how their past impacts their current relational patterns. Relational healing and emotional connectivity makes our experience of partnership much more fulfilling, which impacts every other area of our lives. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma-informed & attachment based techniques, our work together can transform your understanding of each other as well as the quality of your life together.
Are you frustrated by the quality of the relationships in your life? I help individuals and couples seeking reconnection, conflict management, communication skills, deeper intimacy, and a general sense of understanding how their past impacts their current relational patterns. Relational healing and emotional connectivity makes our experience of partnership much more fulfilling, which impacts every other area of our lives. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma-informed & attachment based techniques, our work together can transform your understanding of each other as well as the quality of your life together.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with extensive training in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based assessment, conceptualization and treatment for individuals and families. With training and interest in trauma, loss and bereavement, problematic personality, relational (e.g., marital discord) and behavioral patterns (e.g., coping using substances, disordered eating), and suicide prevention, I have a specific passion to provide services for adults, including emerging adults, couples, and families.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with extensive training in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based assessment, conceptualization and treatment for individuals and families. With training and interest in trauma, loss and bereavement, problematic personality, relational (e.g., marital discord) and behavioral patterns (e.g., coping using substances, disordered eating), and suicide prevention, I have a specific passion to provide services for adults, including emerging adults, couples, and families.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Houston
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77019
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I counsel with individuals who have Autism, PTSD, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, Reproductive loss, Occupational/Career, Relational issues and Parenting issues.
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.
I counsel with individuals who have Autism, PTSD, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, Reproductive loss, Occupational/Career, Relational issues and Parenting issues.
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.
I have training in many different therapeutic orientations and help individuals that have depressive symptoms, anxiety, relational issues, adjustment disorders, grief, medical issues, trauma, self-esteem problems, racial identity, and multicultural issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
I have training in many different therapeutic orientations and help individuals that have depressive symptoms, anxiety, relational issues, adjustment disorders, grief, medical issues, trauma, self-esteem problems, racial identity, and multicultural issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
With a background in evidence-based treatments, I use an integrative framework where I blend behavioral and relational therapeutic approaches to support change.
Taking that first step is huge and finding the right therapist fit is important. I am passionate about helping adult clients navigate life’s stressors. Many of my clients struggle with identifying and validating their emotional experiences, which impacts all areas of their lives. I work collaboratively with my clients as they learn to cope with life changes, relationship struggles, grief and loss, and complex family relationships. As you learn to better understand yourself and your current coping style, we will work together to develop new strategies to support the struggles that brought you to therapy.
With a background in evidence-based treatments, I use an integrative framework where I blend behavioral and relational therapeutic approaches to support change.
Taking that first step is huge and finding the right therapist fit is important. I am passionate about helping adult clients navigate life’s stressors. Many of my clients struggle with identifying and validating their emotional experiences, which impacts all areas of their lives. I work collaboratively with my clients as they learn to cope with life changes, relationship struggles, grief and loss, and complex family relationships. As you learn to better understand yourself and your current coping style, we will work together to develop new strategies to support the struggles that brought you to therapy.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and evidence informed.
As of July 19, 2024, I am accepting new clients. I work with older adolescents (15 +) and adults who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, people-pleasing, trauma, and relationship problems. I specialize in women's issues and life transition adjustments, including college adjustment, career, divorce, grief and loss, or a new diagnosis. I, also, offer prenatal and postpartum support to women who may feel depressed, worried about baby, or just wondering how they will manage it all. I offer a safe space where you can connect, explore what matters most to you, and take meaningful steps towards change.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and evidence informed.
As of July 19, 2024, I am accepting new clients. I work with older adolescents (15 +) and adults who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, people-pleasing, trauma, and relationship problems. I specialize in women's issues and life transition adjustments, including college adjustment, career, divorce, grief and loss, or a new diagnosis. I, also, offer prenatal and postpartum support to women who may feel depressed, worried about baby, or just wondering how they will manage it all. I offer a safe space where you can connect, explore what matters most to you, and take meaningful steps towards change.
Hans J Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77054
There are many reasons a person might benefit from therapuetic support; whether you're experiencing a problem with your mood or a situation that feels intolerable. You may be struggling over the end of a relationship or making difficult changes in your life. Having someone to support, understand, and guide you can be incredibly valuable. I utilize a relational approach that begins with developing a better understanding of your concerns, its context, and impact on your life. Together, we will identify strategies to address your concerns so that you are able to experience the life satisfaction you desire and deserve.
There are many reasons a person might benefit from therapuetic support; whether you're experiencing a problem with your mood or a situation that feels intolerable. You may be struggling over the end of a relationship or making difficult changes in your life. Having someone to support, understand, and guide you can be incredibly valuable. I utilize a relational approach that begins with developing a better understanding of your concerns, its context, and impact on your life. Together, we will identify strategies to address your concerns so that you are able to experience the life satisfaction you desire and deserve.
I specialize in parent therapy, teen therapy, and relational therapy.
You are tired of how things have been going. You are ready to begin taking personal inventory to figure out what's working and what is no longer serving you. Whether its issues related to parenting, trouble processing trauma, or difficulties managing anxiety, you are ready to learn more about yourself and what your needs are in this current season of life. You want to build a new view of yourself and find ways to improve the relationships of those that matter most in your life. You want to build on your strengths and become more knowledgeable about your thought processes and behaviors.
I specialize in parent therapy, teen therapy, and relational therapy.
You are tired of how things have been going. You are ready to begin taking personal inventory to figure out what's working and what is no longer serving you. Whether its issues related to parenting, trouble processing trauma, or difficulties managing anxiety, you are ready to learn more about yourself and what your needs are in this current season of life. You want to build a new view of yourself and find ways to improve the relationships of those that matter most in your life. You want to build on your strengths and become more knowledgeable about your thought processes and behaviors.
Lysle Shaw Trauma Relationships Introverts Empaths
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056 (Online Only)
My approach is deeply rooted in psychodynamic and relational perspectives.
Are you struggling to break free from old patterns and ways of thinking that no longer serve you? I specialize in helping individuals conquer life's roadblocks and find lasting joy and change. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and feel stuck, while others are navigating life transitions or seeking more meaning and purpose. My approach focuses on helping you gain agency and autonomy to live the life you truly want. If you're seeking authentic self-expression, deeper connections, and a more joyous life, you might resonate with my approach.
My approach is deeply rooted in psychodynamic and relational perspectives.
Are you struggling to break free from old patterns and ways of thinking that no longer serve you? I specialize in helping individuals conquer life's roadblocks and find lasting joy and change. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and feel stuck, while others are navigating life transitions or seeking more meaning and purpose. My approach focuses on helping you gain agency and autonomy to live the life you truly want. If you're seeking authentic self-expression, deeper connections, and a more joyous life, you might resonate with my approach.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77029
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Maggie Port
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MS, MArch
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
I work with clients facing a variety of issues including substance use disorders, trauma, grief, relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and dual diagnoses.
I have yet to meet anyone whose life experience has been wholly devoid of struggle. It seems to be part of the human condition. Although relative, these struggles are something we are all faced with from time to time throughout our lives. In my experience, therapy provides us with the means to not only face and overcome these struggles, but also to find empowerment and purpose within what may have previously been only pain. My belief in the transformative gift one can experience through effective therapy was born during my own personal journey of healing and growth, and later solidified through my work with others.
I work with clients facing a variety of issues including substance use disorders, trauma, grief, relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and dual diagnoses.
I have yet to meet anyone whose life experience has been wholly devoid of struggle. It seems to be part of the human condition. Although relative, these struggles are something we are all faced with from time to time throughout our lives. In my experience, therapy provides us with the means to not only face and overcome these struggles, but also to find empowerment and purpose within what may have previously been only pain. My belief in the transformative gift one can experience through effective therapy was born during my own personal journey of healing and growth, and later solidified through my work with others.
Stephine D Reagh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
I strive to model appropriate communication and relational skills in the therapeutic relationship.
My hope in therapy is that I might help you find a position of personal power, where you begin to face and conquer anxieties that may have kept you from fully enjoying life. There is so much beauty in human resiliency, and it is this attribute that makes it unnecessary for us to continue to dwell in past trauma, and gives us permission to find happiness. It is my belief that you were born to find a state of true, lasting happiness, and that you are not only capable, but deserving of this, because you are human.
I strive to model appropriate communication and relational skills in the therapeutic relationship.
My hope in therapy is that I might help you find a position of personal power, where you begin to face and conquer anxieties that may have kept you from fully enjoying life. There is so much beauty in human resiliency, and it is this attribute that makes it unnecessary for us to continue to dwell in past trauma, and gives us permission to find happiness. It is my belief that you were born to find a state of true, lasting happiness, and that you are not only capable, but deserving of this, because you are human.
Rachel Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007 (Online Only)
As Brené Brown says, "we are wired for connection," and I bring my relational side to the therapy space as we take this journey together. You may be seeking relief from substance use struggles, anxiety, depression, or various life stressors; wanting to feel more connected to yourself. Maybe you’d like to address perfectionism or shame. I also offer support and guidance if you love someone with substance use struggles, helping you find healing and hope. In my work with couples, we build trust, connection, and greater understanding while also tackling relationship distress. Cultivating love and joy in your relationship is possible!
As Brené Brown says, "we are wired for connection," and I bring my relational side to the therapy space as we take this journey together. You may be seeking relief from substance use struggles, anxiety, depression, or various life stressors; wanting to feel more connected to yourself. Maybe you’d like to address perfectionism or shame. I also offer support and guidance if you love someone with substance use struggles, helping you find healing and hope. In my work with couples, we build trust, connection, and greater understanding while also tackling relationship distress. Cultivating love and joy in your relationship is possible!
I take a relational perspective, recognizing that the therapeutic relationship itself can be transformative.
Most people that choose to see me for therapy are looking for healing - to feel more connected to themselves and the people around them. I help adults to access and develop feelings of safety in their lives, break relationship patterns that are no longer working them, and to feel more aligned in their sense of self and boundaries. Through a collaborative relationship, I can help you process old trauma (with an emphasis on how it's impacting you now), better manage your anxiety, and cultivate the relationships you so deeply desire. As we build a safe partnership, you will find your courage and make the changes you're looking for.
I take a relational perspective, recognizing that the therapeutic relationship itself can be transformative.
Most people that choose to see me for therapy are looking for healing - to feel more connected to themselves and the people around them. I help adults to access and develop feelings of safety in their lives, break relationship patterns that are no longer working them, and to feel more aligned in their sense of self and boundaries. Through a collaborative relationship, I can help you process old trauma (with an emphasis on how it's impacting you now), better manage your anxiety, and cultivate the relationships you so deeply desire. As we build a safe partnership, you will find your courage and make the changes you're looking for.
Shawn T. Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007
Whether you want to enhance your self-confidence, address unresolved relational issues, or gain a greater appreciation for life in general, therapy can guide the way and provide you with a plan for success. Such exploration is especially helpful if you find that you have been relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms to appreciate yourself, your relationships, or your life. Often, people turn to substances or unsatisfying relationships in order to distract themselves from their discontent; therapy offers the means to transform the unhealthy patterns so that true joy and contentment can be realized.
Whether you want to enhance your self-confidence, address unresolved relational issues, or gain a greater appreciation for life in general, therapy can guide the way and provide you with a plan for success. Such exploration is especially helpful if you find that you have been relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms to appreciate yourself, your relationships, or your life. Often, people turn to substances or unsatisfying relationships in order to distract themselves from their discontent; therapy offers the means to transform the unhealthy patterns so that true joy and contentment can be realized.
Ashlyn is passionate in working with adults, couples, and families struggling with life transitions and adjustments, coping with stress, setting boundaries, relationships, anxiety and depression, body image and diet culture, self-esteem, family dynamics and conflict. Having spent a decade in wedding and special event planning prior to moving to counseling, Ashlyn specializes in how such psychological and relational elements intersect with the process of getting married, planning a wedding, and the concurrent and ongoing process of blending families. She is certified in Prepare/Enrich, a pre-marital and marriage enrichment program.
Ashlyn is passionate in working with adults, couples, and families struggling with life transitions and adjustments, coping with stress, setting boundaries, relationships, anxiety and depression, body image and diet culture, self-esteem, family dynamics and conflict. Having spent a decade in wedding and special event planning prior to moving to counseling, Ashlyn specializes in how such psychological and relational elements intersect with the process of getting married, planning a wedding, and the concurrent and ongoing process of blending families. She is certified in Prepare/Enrich, a pre-marital and marriage enrichment program.
Brandon Michael Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Wheelhouse Counseling is a unique mental- and relational-health resource. With an emphasis on client satisfaction, our company offers several exclusive benefits, including complimentary initial consultations, evening and weekend appointments, centrally located office, free parking, agile, evidence-based clinical approach, and a very strong professional reputation as a leader in the mental health community.
Wheelhouse Counseling is a unique mental- and relational-health resource. With an emphasis on client satisfaction, our company offers several exclusive benefits, including complimentary initial consultations, evening and weekend appointments, centrally located office, free parking, agile, evidence-based clinical approach, and a very strong professional reputation as a leader in the mental health community.
Faith is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Relational Trauma Therapy, and Critical Stress Management (CISM).
Faith has a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas. For the past 14 years, Faith has worked with individuals, children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex trauma across many types of social services and organizations. Faith has worked in the private practice setting providing psychotherapy to clients since 2019. Faith is a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner (CIMHP). Faith is client centered and passionate about integrating holistic interventions into mental health treatment.
Faith is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Relational Trauma Therapy, and Critical Stress Management (CISM).
Faith has a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas. For the past 14 years, Faith has worked with individuals, children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex trauma across many types of social services and organizations. Faith has worked in the private practice setting providing psychotherapy to clients since 2019. Faith is a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner (CIMHP). Faith is client centered and passionate about integrating holistic interventions into mental health treatment.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.