Relationship Issues Therapists in Houston, TX

If your life could do with a significant upgrade, you are definitely not alone! All too often, we are faced with seemingly impassable roadblocks that stand between the life we are leading and the life we are seeking. At Thrive, we focus on well-being: feeling upbeat and optimistic in general; being free from anxiety and low mood; being well connected with others; giving ourselves a "thumbs up"; and taking our lives where we want to go! We build on our clients' strengths while meeting each client's unique concerns and circumstances. To learn more about us and our approach to working with clients, just click on our website link!

You often care deeply for others but have difficulty giving compassion and space for yourself. You struggle to be vulnerable with your emotions and balance addressing the familial, societal, and cultural expectations that are placed upon you. Often it is easy to feel like no one could possibly understand your experience. However, relationships with friends, family, and partners have the power to connect us to something greater than ourselves. Unfortunately, relationships aren’t always easy to navigate, maintain, and understand.

I believe life is all about understanding self and finding meanings through our relationships with self and others. The power for change is within individual and their relationships with others through genuine dialogue where allow you to truly understand your own unique experience through sharing, curiosity and learning. I appreciate the uniqueness of each story and experience that my clients share, so I take tremendous care and appreciation on this journey with my client. I believe the beauty of providing a safe space for the client to truly in-touch with his or her own fear and uncertainty with me.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage the challenges and transitions in your life? Your challenges may be depression or anxiety, trauma history, relationship conflict, family/parent-child conflict, family of origin issues, health issues, caregiver stress, work/life imbalance, or a loved one with a mental illness; your transitions might be marriage, divorce, blended families, changing life stages of you/your children, aging parents, grief/loss, illness, graduation/career change, or job loss. I'd like to help you develop better coping skills, and build on the strengths and resources you already have.

If you you're a woman who finds herself searching for a relationship to "fix" you, unable to stop seeing someone even though you know they're bad for you, uncontrollably stalking exes after break-ups, getting "high" from romance or the fantasy of one, and using sex to get or feel loved, I am here to help you. Through our time together, you will be able to let go of desperation and feelings of low self esteem, not be dependent on emotionally unavailable partnerships, and regain control of sexually compulsive behaviors by learning to love yourself first.

For over 40 years, Drs David and Dr. Margie McKeon have practiced in Texas as counselors who specialize working with the couples. Learning from their professional training and 40 +-year marriage, they help partners create harmonious and thriving relationships. The McKeons received their doctorial degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling form Texas A&M University, Commerce where Dr. David also taught on faculty and directed the internship for doctorial students. They trained extensively with Dr. Harville Hendrix, founder Imago Relationship Therapy and author of the best-selling book "Getting the Love You Want."

Are you facing the challenges of early adulthood? Are you in need of a fresh approach to your mental health journey? I'm here to support you. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to navigate the ups and downs of this stage in life - be it career struggles, forming intimate relationships, or transitioning into independence. Whether you've had therapy experiences in the past or not, if you're open-minded, committed to self-growth, and willing to engage in introspective work, we can work together to address challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Let's embark on this journey together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I come from Taiwan with the ability to conduct counseling service in Mandarin and Taiwanese. I received my Master of education in counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria in Texas. I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, career counseling, and group counseling. I received the Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training at Taiwan mindfulness association. My experience includes in dealing with mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, relationship problems, conduct problem, and personal development issues.

It's tough being a human. We are faced with many challenges that we don't feel equipped to handle. Often times we feel isolated and lonely in our lives and find meaningful relationships to be a challenge. I'm here to help you figure out what's getting in the way of having a life that brings you peace with yourself as well as what may be interfering with having deep relationships with others. You don't have to figure it out alone or suffer in silence.

Finding a therapist can be like shopping for shoes - sometimes it is hard to find the right fit, but when you find it, they help you to feel strong and supported. Life can present so many difficulties, and sometimes it is hard to find the tools to be our best self. If you or a family member are experiencing stress or anxiety, relationship troubles, want to change behaviors, or need help coping with difficult moods and emotions, I would be honored to join you in your journey for happiness and balance. I believe we all have unique strengths and capacity for change, and my goal is to help you to find what allows you to thrive!

My ideal client is ready to take actionable steps toward achieving their true self and their goals. They may grapple with multifaceted challenges, including self identity, self confidence, self care, personal values, cultural identity, and social media influence. They seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these issues and find their place in life. Goals include self-actualization, improved self-esteem, authenticity, meaningful connections, and upholding personal values. They desire an authentic therapeutic relationship where they can be genuine, and their therapist will do the same for them.

Certified EFT Couples Therapist and psychologist specializing in working with individuals and couples who are going through difficult life struggles: If you are feeling depressed, struggling in your marriage or relationship, or have lost your sense of purpose, I can help you re-find meaning and regain your effectiveness. I help people work through wounds from their past that have impacted their self-esteem, and help them resolve relationship issues that are weighing them down. Together we will help you get to the root of your problems and find the inner resources that will get you unstuck!

If the whole world is a stage, as Shakespeare said, what part do you play? Are you simply acting out a part or are you living the part you want? Helping clients narrow the gap between their dreams and their real lives is a major thrust of my work. I help individuals, couples and families to both pinpoint their hearts' desires and figure out the best way to attain these dreams. A lifelong student of the human personality, I presented my original research on behavioral inhibition at Oxford University. My work was published in Oxford's professional journal, THE FORUM.

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.

Initiating therapy can be difficult. Even the first phone call can be very anxiety provoking. My goal is to help you discover changes that can lead to a better understanding of your life. Psychotherapy is a process that involves finding the real truth within one's self. With a compassionate approach we will be able to help understand the conscious and unconscious factors that are keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships, love, work, family and other life related experiences. I believe in being empathetic as well as mindful of clients during sessions so that you are able to achieve the goals that you want.

Having problems with communication in your relationship? Are there topics you can't discuss? Does it leave you feeling upset & withdrawn? These are natural feelings. Relationships can be hard- they take work. You may be thinking "We can't go on like this. I just don't know what to do." But there is hope-you can feel better. I am a Certified Imago Therapist for the past 20 years & do Imago Couples Workshops with my wife Amy. Helping couples, families, & individuals connect & communicate more effectively, especially around conflict is my passion. I have lived & worked through many of the same issues in my 37 years of marriage.

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time”. Regardless of the struggles you are currently facing, I will do my utmost to help you deal with each struggle at a time. I have extensive experience in Multi-cultural Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety, Stress/Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Divorce, Depression & Adjustment Issues. I will engage each individual with complete sincerity. Through understanding and increased self-knowledge, the only sure outcome is change and personal growth. The therapeutic relationship is an alliance between a therapist and a client that is exclusively for the client's benefit.

With over 25 years of experience working with clients in treatment for substance use, anger management and other mental health needs - I believe that growth is possible in every individual.  I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, which supports couples toward building healthy relationships and stronger marriages. My straight forward collaborative approach incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies in order to create the ideal treatment plan to meet the needs of each individual client or couple in areas related to grief, divorce, substance abuse, marriage, relationship concerns and life transitions.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.