Therapists in Friendswood, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor in the state of Texas. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, couples and families and desire to help you develop thinking patterns and behavior to work through your current situations. Everyone has a "situation" of which they are challenged, and I pride myself in providing a comforting environment in which a healthy, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritual solution is encouraged and cultivated.

** Immediate openings Tuesday and Thursday 8am-2p ** Accepting Aetna** It is my passion to come alongside people to hear their life stories and helping them navigate their path to find healing and hope. It is my passion to give my clients a safe place to share and to give my clients understanding and resources on how to bridge the gap with where they are and where they want to be. It is my aim to meet you where you are emotionally and spiritually to guide you in the healing process. I believe our true identity and hope is found in Jesus Christ and it would be my privilege to help you be restored.

We are so glad today you have taken that important first step in reaching out for support to bridge the gap between where you currently are to where you want to be in your life. There are numerous reasons people seek out counseling services and we appreciate you considering us for your counseling needs. We would be honored to have the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals. Daytime & evening appts available. For more information, please visit our website at www.friendswoodcc.com

Do you notice yourself trying to please others or find yourself in unhealthy and destructive relationships and/or work patterns? Do you feel worthless or powerless over your circumstances wondering why you keep on ending up in the same place again and again? Do you notice toxic people showing up in your life and an inability to say no when your boundaries are violated? The good news is that you are noticing these things. We can only heal what we first choose to acknowledge. Once we acknowledge what we struggle with, we can then take action to gain the tools necessary to relieve our suffering and lead authentic rewarding lives.

I believe that you are the expert on yourself and you have the capacity for positive change. I am here to help you work through the challenges that keep you from feeling like yourself and living the life you want. I walk alongside people as they move towards their goals and use evidence based therapies to help in the process. I help people going through difficult transitions, coping with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, and navigating the mental and physical toll of living with a chronic illness.

“It’s okay to feel unstable. It’s okay to disassociate. It’s okay to hide from the world. It’s okay to need help. It’s okay not to be okay. Your mental illness is not a personal failure.” Anonymous. I choose to become a mental health professional to help people to grow to their potential. What I love the most about being a mental health professional is having the opportunity and privilege of being a part of people’s journeys. I believe that everyone has the ability to change. No matter what is going on in your life - if you do the work and use your skills, you can see real change.

My goal as a counselor is to first set a firm foundation of trust and comfort. Second becoming aware of clients' presenting issues or challenges, then provide tools to manage and move forward with a healthy and productive life. Clients will quickly learn I'm here to support and encourage them in a less formal role than traditional counselors. I'm not a touchy- feely counselor but do approach my sessions with empathy. I have a very expansive history of highs and lows and learned myself that a little outside help can be life changing. - Proud US Veteran

Laura provides individual, marital, and family therapy for a wide variety of both clinical and non-clinical issues. Areas of special interest include marital conflict, mood disturbances (anxiety and depression), emotional abuse, divorce and stepfamily issues, low self-esteem and boundary problems, trauma recovery, relationship skills, neuropsychology, and faith-based counseling (if requested).

Hi, my name is Deborah and I believe that we all go through ups and downs and difficulties in life. Reaching out for help, I feel, is the bravest step that anyone can take in dealing with challenges that they are trying to overcome. Life is a journey and we often encounter bumps in the road. This can be within ourselves or with others. I work WITH you, right by your side, to help you navigate solutions. In essence, most of us want t have o make the pieces of the puzzle of our lives fit. Your goals are important to me and we will work towards achieving those goals. I look forward to meeting with you.

I believe that every person has what they need for healing somewhere within. By being willing to explore the desires and needs of the self, the journey can lead to empowerment, personal growth and emotional healing. My job to help you work through obstacles while helping you identify patterns of thought and behavior that can make it difficult to lead a fulfilling life. I offer a quiet, comfortable space for you to be seen and heard. A place where acceptance and lack of judgment exists. A place of healing and self acceptance.

I generally engage best with clients with impulse control issues, relationship issues, and generally anyone who desire to recovery their life and understand their emotional issues. I also engage well with couples with relationship issues. I enjoy coaching and difficult transitions. Sexual trauma and trauma related issues has been a consist treatment pattern.

DO YOU LONG FOR CLOSE, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE? Are you frustrated because of the conflict that keeps you from feeling close to others? I believe that all of us are created to be in relationship with others and that when those relationships aren't working, we experience deep pain. I am relationally-focused and work with individuals, couples and families.

I believe as human beings we strive for acceptance, love, and belonging. When we do not feel accepted, we feel judged and insecure. When we do not feel love and belonging, we feel lonely and unworthy. Here lies the source of anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. I believe in change and its ability to improve people’s relationships and quality of life. I also believe in our capacity for resilience. I hope to provide a space where clients can truly feel seen and heard. There are shared struggles across the lifespan, and it is my hope to be with my clients as they move through their personal journey to finding peace.

I work with lots of clients that are struggling in their most important relationships, whether it's marriage or family. We sometimes feel stuck, or just plain exhausted in all our attempts to improve things alone. This is where a trusted helper can make a difference. I enjoy the process of helping couples and families understand the factors that are at play in their relationships and how to improve them.

Mary Mainville is an experienced therapist who believes she is here to serve others. Patients are often surprised at the level of comfort they feel within the first minutes of a session and describe her as empathetic, intuitive, and nonjudgmental. She creates and holds a safe space for delicate feelings and the sharing of life’s difficulties. She works with people of all ages, combining her knowledge of human development with clinical education, assisting others in navigating typical life transitions and ongoing challenges. She is especially humbled when caretakers trust her with their littles (and not so littles!) Mary earned a

An individual may be overwhelmed with their life choices and feeling depressed, anxious or stuck in a daily rut. People need to be heard and understood. Discussing various alternative reactions to life situations helps that person visualize a better outcome for themselves. Everyone wants to feel better and more optimistic at the end of a therapy session. Learning to change some behaviors can assist a person to a more productive and optimistic outlook on their existence.

I enjoy working with individuals, children, and families. Life can bring many challenges and difficulties for children and adolescents to walk through. I am thankful to come alongside families as the navigate behavioral difficulties, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Marital conflict, Academic stress, bullying and other relational difficulties. Wanting to bring more peace to family interactions? We can work together to bring positive and calm interactions back into your home while encouraging healthy emotional expression for every family member.

Each person has their own vital, meaningful life, and I join clients on this journey. Using a warm, empathic approach coupled with a healthy and gentle dose of directness, I guide clients in working through the areas of their lives that keep them stuck in their suffering. I work with couples and families to identify strengths and address problematic issues in relationships so that they may be more fulfilling. I have experience treating a variety of issues and have helped people from all walks of life in a practical, life-changing manner.

You do not need to keep trying to cope with disturbing memories. EMDR sessions can relieve the emotion and sensations that are tied to the event and that keep getting triggered, causing endless pain. It is my personal and professional desire to help you gain clarity and peace so that the rest of your life can be fully lived with intention, awareness, and you can actually experience joy again. I can walk you through decreasing the challenges of anxiety, depression, disruptive behavior, academics, communication in relationships, and education of positive parenting practices.