Relationship Issues Therapists in West University Place, TX

Did your marriage or relationship start with a deep connection, being in love, exciting thoughts and hopes for the future, but you drifted apart and are longing for more? Has one or both of you started overworking, over-parenting, and being less available? Do you feel like roommates? Is there infidelity, anxiety, anger, or depression? Navigating marriage and intimate relationships can be a complex journey because they are shaped by our individual life experiences, our unique personalities, our hopes, desires, and expectations, which can sometimes clash, especially with time. But, this doesn’t mean you can’t turn things around.

Are you struggling to make your relationship work? Are you depressed or lonely, but can't figure out why? Are you not sure that your relationship works for you any longer? Do you have an important decision to make in your life, but have difficulty deciding what to do? If there were simple solutions to these problems you would have already discovered them! I work with clients to find deep insights and make difficult decisions in a safe, supportive environment . I help couples decide about their relationship future, discover forgotten aspects of their love, and create new possibilities.

Psynergy Psychological Associates is a full service psychotherapy office. We offer sliding scale fees for therapy with our LPC-Intern therapists. We are a society in which everyone of us - individually - is expected to "pull ourselves up by our proverbial boot-straps and keep going," which has its benefits and drawbacks, the biggest problem being that the metaphorical straps will inevitably break, often leaving individuals isolated and with relationship and/or work difficulties. I wonder if you could consider it an act of strength and courage - rather than weakness - both to seek help and then to risk receiving it?

In this time of crisis and fear that the whole world is experiencing, I think that I must first address how any person who comes to me is coping, how she/he is managing safety and fears for her/himself and his/her family. We cannot dissociate what is happening to all of us now because that replicates what may have happened to many of us in some distant past traumatic experience: Not to talk about what happened. My clients often have struggled with similar problems for years, often working hard in therapy, but not fully understanding the link between their struggles and their experiences in the past.

Uncomfortable in your relationships at home, at work or with your family? Are you waiting for other people to change so that you can be happy? Are you thinking, "There must be a better way?" I will assist you in your taking charge of your own life. Together, we will identify choices, options and strategies to help you attain better life outcomes and more personal happiness.

I specialize in individual and couples or relationship therapy for adults. I work with a wide range of emotional issues. Speciality areas include depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, relationship issues, and women's issues. I believe strongly in the mind-body connection, and have helped many clients move toward practices which create more balance and reduce stress in daily living. I employ a variety of approaches in my work, using what best fits the needs of any individual client. I am often drawn to cognitive-behavioral and family systems frameworks.

I am a bilingual licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience providing emotion focused therapy in English and Spanish for the treatment of: stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family of origin and identity concerns, and adjustment and life transitions with an adult population. I understand the cultural factors affecting people's lives. Pressure to prove yourself, wanting to connect with others, balancing work and family responsibilities; these are concerns that my clients often want to address. I can help you feel greater satisfaction in different areas of your life by looking beneath the surface to achieve meaningful change.

In my 27+ year career, I enjoy developing therapeutic relationships with my clients and helping them figure out what needs to change and how to most effectively, and efficiently do this. People are resilient and often know what needs to be done, but could use help identifying the steps and having non-judgemental support in carrying them out. I love people and I love my job. Let me help you figure it out.

No one is given a guidebook on how to navigate relationships with others or with ourselves and this missing information often leaves us feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, and unstable. At each session, we'll set goals specific to your needs to work toward immediate changes.

Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.

Intimate relationships are so important in all our lives! We need to experience them as safe and secure to be okay, to grow, and to thrive. Moreover, problems in those close relationships can throw everything into chaos. It includes problems in the relationship you have with yourself. Let me help you with those problems. Starting from where you are now, you can come to distinguish, prioritize, and meet your core needs; work to resolve the impacts of traumatic experiences, and develop safe secure attachments. Come. Whether we work on these problems with you alone, as a couple, or in a group, your relationships will benefit from it.

As a licensed psychologist for over three decades, I draw from a wealth of experience and understanding to help you improve your life. I emphasize the connection between a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthy life. I work with you to utilize strengths while improving weaknesses. My goal is to help you achieve personal growth that can improve all aspects of your life.

Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.

Are you struggling to communicate effectively during conflicts? Do you feel that stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise are causing resentment in your relationships or toward your partner? Do you find yourself getting angry, saying and doing things you don't mean, leaving you feeling guilty and confused? Are you worried that the love and trust you once had will never be regained? If so, you are not alone. Many couples enter therapy with similar issues and goals. I am honored to witness your aha moments as you learn to navigate your relationships without arguing and begin to trust again.

Help clients presenting with sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, neglect, abandonment, inner child wounds, grief, depression, anxiety, infidelity (affair recovery/betrayal), codependency, interfaith relationships, self-esteem issues, adult survivors of sexual trauma, communication problems, sexless marriages (fostering feelings of rejection, resentment, frustration, loneliness, and ultimately emotional disconnect/distancing), 'roommate syndrome.' I also work with those experiencing sexual issues that lead to performance anxiety, low desire, mismatch in physical/sexual intimacy between partners, ED, etc

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.

Are you experiencing the negative effects of trauma or transition in your life, work, and relationships? Have you received a difficult diagnosis, whether related to your mental or physical health? As a therapist, I work with couples and individuals alike who may be struggling to navigate particularly challenging periods, including those related to significant life changes and traumas. Working together, we can turn your pain into possibility. My role is to walk hand-in-hand with my clients throughout the counseling process to reduce the feelings of grief, worry, and confusion they grapple with.

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults with relational challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. You may experiencing difficult dynamics in your relationships, unstable self-esteem, identity concerns, difficult emotions, and addictions. Many of my clients are successful professionals who are struggling internally and in their relationships. I also have a passion for supporting veterans, including those from the special operations community, and their families. However, I work with individuals from all backgrounds, including artists, immigrants, students, and people from various walks of life.

I am a Relationship Therapist, who is trained in the Gottman Method. I approach therapy from social justice, womanist, and healing-centered approach. I guide partners on a healing journey of how to engage in mature and respectful conflict. I will equip them with the skills to turn towards each other and deepen their level of intimacy. I also work with individuals and families to improve their relationships. My intention is to normalize and increase relationship therapy access to POC and QPOC.