Psychodynamic Therapists in Grimes County, TX
My approach to counseling is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy incorporating aspects of interpersonal, relational, insight oriented and solution focused therapies. I work in partnership with a client to achieve the desired goals from counseling. I incorporate mindfulness and positive psychology in my work. I tend to give clients something between sessions that will keep progress moving and help them have ownership of their change process. Additionally, I am trained in Lifespan Integration, Level III, which is a gentle method to help resolve symptoms related to trauma, recent or past.
My approach to counseling is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy incorporating aspects of interpersonal, relational, insight oriented and solution focused therapies. I work in partnership with a client to achieve the desired goals from counseling. I incorporate mindfulness and positive psychology in my work. I tend to give clients something between sessions that will keep progress moving and help them have ownership of their change process. Additionally, I am trained in Lifespan Integration, Level III, which is a gentle method to help resolve symptoms related to trauma, recent or past.
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My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
When you're in transition, facing relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that don't serve you, something might feel off beneath the surface. You could be a recent graduate figuring out your path, an established professional facing changes, or anyone wrestling with anxiety and self-doubt. Many people struggle alone, believing they should have it figured out. You don't have to. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to understand what's driving these feelings and create lasting change.
When you're in transition, facing relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that don't serve you, something might feel off beneath the surface. You could be a recent graduate figuring out your path, an established professional facing changes, or anyone wrestling with anxiety and self-doubt. Many people struggle alone, believing they should have it figured out. You don't have to. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to understand what's driving these feelings and create lasting change.
It is my honor and life purpose to work with individuals who are struggling from the aftermath of trauma, who have anxiety, and depression, and who need reminders of who they are inherently. My primary focus is to help individuals find what negative meanings/attachments they are still holding on to that need to be let go of or revised in order to heal. It is possible to regain your power after a codependent relationship and learn to embody yourself after trauma. I utilize somatic and process-based techniques as needed for your optimal growth. Allow me to make the space to support you on your healing journey. You are in control!
It is my honor and life purpose to work with individuals who are struggling from the aftermath of trauma, who have anxiety, and depression, and who need reminders of who they are inherently. My primary focus is to help individuals find what negative meanings/attachments they are still holding on to that need to be let go of or revised in order to heal. It is possible to regain your power after a codependent relationship and learn to embody yourself after trauma. I utilize somatic and process-based techniques as needed for your optimal growth. Allow me to make the space to support you on your healing journey. You are in control!
” A combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing is interwoven to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
Let’s be real—life gets messy, and sometimes Googling your problems just isn’t cutting it anymore. I work with individuals 15 and up, navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or that constant “what am I doing with my life?” loop. I hold an LCSW in TX, MN, MT, ND, SD, AK, and TN, and have over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families from all walks of life. I’m passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.
” A combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing is interwoven to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
Let’s be real—life gets messy, and sometimes Googling your problems just isn’t cutting it anymore. I work with individuals 15 and up, navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or that constant “what am I doing with my life?” loop. I hold an LCSW in TX, MN, MT, ND, SD, AK, and TN, and have over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families from all walks of life. I’m passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.
If you, a friend, or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, trauma, codependency, or disruptive family dynamics, I can help. You don't have to continue being consumed by feelings of shame, guilt, betrayal, anger, tension or isolation. I know personally and professionally the power of addiction and the distressing effects this disease has on families. With more than 30 years as a certified addiction counselor (ADC) and 30+ years as a sober alcoholic in recovery, I understand your struggles and have the empathy and experience to help you find hope and healing.
If you, a friend, or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, addiction, trauma, codependency, or disruptive family dynamics, I can help. You don't have to continue being consumed by feelings of shame, guilt, betrayal, anger, tension or isolation. I know personally and professionally the power of addiction and the distressing effects this disease has on families. With more than 30 years as a certified addiction counselor (ADC) and 30+ years as a sober alcoholic in recovery, I understand your struggles and have the empathy and experience to help you find hope and healing.
Though my original training was psychodynamic I am an eclectic therapist.
I see adults over 23 and specialize in trauma, grief work, group, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+. I deal with the whole person and believe a healthy person takes care of their mind and body. I love working with and helping clients become the best they can be psychologically, creatively, physically, and spiritually. I regularly participate in CEUs so I can continue to learn and grow and pass on my learning. I have been a therapist for over 40 years. I am aCGP and a Brainspotting therapist.
Though my original training was psychodynamic I am an eclectic therapist.
I see adults over 23 and specialize in trauma, grief work, group, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+. I deal with the whole person and believe a healthy person takes care of their mind and body. I love working with and helping clients become the best they can be psychologically, creatively, physically, and spiritually. I regularly participate in CEUs so I can continue to learn and grow and pass on my learning. I have been a therapist for over 40 years. I am aCGP and a Brainspotting therapist.
I’m Jermin Guirguis, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. With a background as a teacher and years of experience working with children and families, I bring a deep understanding of how to provide the guidance and support my clients need. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
I’m Jermin Guirguis, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. With a background as a teacher and years of experience working with children and families, I bring a deep understanding of how to provide the guidance and support my clients need. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
Using psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based approaches, I help clients deepen their understanding of why they are the way they are, help them assess how they move through the world, communicate better, improve emotional regulation, and attract the relationships they've always wanted.
Have you ever been told that you’re too much, not enough, or too weird? Do you sometimes feel like you have to edit yourself just to be accepted by others? Do you get sweaty or panicky in social situations or with new groups of people? I am here for those who have felt like misunderstood black sheep feel seen, understood, & celebrated. I help individuals and couples build the kinds of connections and relationships they’ve always wanted (even with themselves). I know connection looks different for everyone and respect whatever your definition is including LGBTQ+, kink-aware, and non-monogamous relationship structures.
Using psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based approaches, I help clients deepen their understanding of why they are the way they are, help them assess how they move through the world, communicate better, improve emotional regulation, and attract the relationships they've always wanted.
Have you ever been told that you’re too much, not enough, or too weird? Do you sometimes feel like you have to edit yourself just to be accepted by others? Do you get sweaty or panicky in social situations or with new groups of people? I am here for those who have felt like misunderstood black sheep feel seen, understood, & celebrated. I help individuals and couples build the kinds of connections and relationships they’ve always wanted (even with themselves). I know connection looks different for everyone and respect whatever your definition is including LGBTQ+, kink-aware, and non-monogamous relationship structures.
Peggy Halyard Houston Marriage Counseling Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, BBA, MA, LPC
21 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Modalities may include Imago relationship therapy, solution-focused short-term therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Sincerely listening to others & Marriage Couples Counseling is my passion. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years with a practice in the Houston & Clear Lake. I have had extensive training in couples' therapy and am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and a Couples Workshop Presenter. I am known for my extraordinary empathic style of connection as a therapist and workshop presenter. I provide counseling for individuals, couples in my private practice setting. My experience also includes working for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Agency at the Neuropsychiatric Center a 24-hour crisis hospital.
Modalities may include Imago relationship therapy, solution-focused short-term therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Sincerely listening to others & Marriage Couples Counseling is my passion. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years with a practice in the Houston & Clear Lake. I have had extensive training in couples' therapy and am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and a Couples Workshop Presenter. I am known for my extraordinary empathic style of connection as a therapist and workshop presenter. I provide counseling for individuals, couples in my private practice setting. My experience also includes working for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Agency at the Neuropsychiatric Center a 24-hour crisis hospital.
The modalities I most often draw from include psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
I believe that therapy is a tool of self-examination that helps individuals navigate difficult life experiences and know themselves more deeply. It often takes painful experiences for someone to seek therapy, and I enjoy helping people find new pathways through which to experience a more fulfilling life. I most often work with people navigating depression, anxiety, perinatal and postpartum depression, or general life stressors (such as relationship issues or a new job).
The modalities I most often draw from include psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
I believe that therapy is a tool of self-examination that helps individuals navigate difficult life experiences and know themselves more deeply. It often takes painful experiences for someone to seek therapy, and I enjoy helping people find new pathways through which to experience a more fulfilling life. I most often work with people navigating depression, anxiety, perinatal and postpartum depression, or general life stressors (such as relationship issues or a new job).
I am an LCSW, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist. I help children, teens, and adults work through problems that are preventing them from being their best selves. When working with children, I use the evidence-based principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I have helped children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, Down Syndrome, ASD, adjustment to divorce, and incarceration of a parent. I also have experience working with children who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, or the death of a loved one.
I am an LCSW, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist. I help children, teens, and adults work through problems that are preventing them from being their best selves. When working with children, I use the evidence-based principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I have helped children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, Down Syndrome, ASD, adjustment to divorce, and incarceration of a parent. I also have experience working with children who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, or the death of a loved one.
Are you feeling lost in your relationship? Do you keep having the same arguments? You're not alone. Together, we can work to reignite the spark and bring back the joy you once felt. I will start by understanding your unique situation because your feelings and experiences are important. From there, we can create a plan to reconnect and rediscover the love you share. Making that first appointment can be intimidating, but I'm confident you will feel comfortable with the process after the first session. Let's start the journey back to a more fulfilling relationship.
Are you feeling lost in your relationship? Do you keep having the same arguments? You're not alone. Together, we can work to reignite the spark and bring back the joy you once felt. I will start by understanding your unique situation because your feelings and experiences are important. From there, we can create a plan to reconnect and rediscover the love you share. Making that first appointment can be intimidating, but I'm confident you will feel comfortable with the process after the first session. Let's start the journey back to a more fulfilling relationship.
Laura Willa Kanter
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057
Waitlist for new clients
I offer trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy that integrates evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, ACT, and somatic work, using the therapy relationship as a space for safe exploration and meaningful change.
If you landed here, you may be wanting to feel seen, understood, and more connected — to yourself and to others. Many of the people I work with carry trauma, loss, or the impact of not being fully seen or affirmed, and feel stuck in patterns that once helped them survive, or feel they’ve never found a way forward that works for them. I offer a steady, mindful presence where pain and grief can be spoken and held without being rushed. Together, we begin to understand how your nervous system has been working to protect you and gently support it in finding new ways to feel, relate, and live.
I offer trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy that integrates evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, ACT, and somatic work, using the therapy relationship as a space for safe exploration and meaningful change.
If you landed here, you may be wanting to feel seen, understood, and more connected — to yourself and to others. Many of the people I work with carry trauma, loss, or the impact of not being fully seen or affirmed, and feel stuck in patterns that once helped them survive, or feel they’ve never found a way forward that works for them. I offer a steady, mindful presence where pain and grief can be spoken and held without being rushed. Together, we begin to understand how your nervous system has been working to protect you and gently support it in finding new ways to feel, relate, and live.
I am confortable working with various levels of life experiences, including childhood trauma, current stressors, life transitions, and I appreciate using psychodynamic and family systems therapy to help my clients understand and identify patterns of behavior, and negative thought patterns that originated from their past experiences.
My name is Kathy Kelly, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed since 2009 and have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families in crisis. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment disorders, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficult life changes, stress, and chronic mental health disorders.
I am confortable working with various levels of life experiences, including childhood trauma, current stressors, life transitions, and I appreciate using psychodynamic and family systems therapy to help my clients understand and identify patterns of behavior, and negative thought patterns that originated from their past experiences.
My name is Kathy Kelly, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed since 2009 and have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families in crisis. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment disorders, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficult life changes, stress, and chronic mental health disorders.
Are you beginning a new career for the first or third time? Are you worried about how to balance personal interests, career, grad school, and social/family life? If you are, then I am here to help. Life is full of transitions. Your intersecting identities are at the core of it all. Becoming is an ongoing process. Let's explore together and talk about ways you can take care of yourself.
Are you beginning a new career for the first or third time? Are you worried about how to balance personal interests, career, grad school, and social/family life? If you are, then I am here to help. Life is full of transitions. Your intersecting identities are at the core of it all. Becoming is an ongoing process. Let's explore together and talk about ways you can take care of yourself.
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your motivation to begin 'building the momentum you need, to live the life you want.'
We will all encounter challenges that shake the foundation of 'who we are.' Therapy is a space away from the world, a place to reflect on your life, and begin rebuilding yourself to be the person you want to be. You want lasting change and feel with the right support you can not only discover yourself, but your path in life well. Together, we will rediscover your strengths and awaken your motivation to begin 'building the momentum you need, to live the life you want.'
If you're a teen carrying something heavy, an adult caught in patterns you can't quite break, or a parent watching your child struggle and wondering what's underneath the surface, you may be exactly who I built this practice for. Many of my clients arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the people they love most. Whether it's trauma that's never been named, anxiety that won't quiet down, grief that hasn't had space to breathe, family dynamics that feel impossible to untangle, or just a sense that you've been carrying more than your share, there's a way through, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
If you're a teen carrying something heavy, an adult caught in patterns you can't quite break, or a parent watching your child struggle and wondering what's underneath the surface, you may be exactly who I built this practice for. Many of my clients arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the people they love most. Whether it's trauma that's never been named, anxiety that won't quiet down, grief that hasn't had space to breathe, family dynamics that feel impossible to untangle, or just a sense that you've been carrying more than your share, there's a way through, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
This past year has brought struggles for many people. Job insecurity, anxiety, and wondering if we are doing the right thing for our families are just some of the challenges we face everyday. If you have been dealing with these thoughts and more, reaching out to a counselor may be a way to help. Trying to find our place in the chaos of pressures that we have from the world and the internal demands we place on ourselves can wear us out. This may be causing you to interact, communicate, and react to your family/friends in ways you never did before.
This past year has brought struggles for many people. Job insecurity, anxiety, and wondering if we are doing the right thing for our families are just some of the challenges we face everyday. If you have been dealing with these thoughts and more, reaching out to a counselor may be a way to help. Trying to find our place in the chaos of pressures that we have from the world and the internal demands we place on ourselves can wear us out. This may be causing you to interact, communicate, and react to your family/friends in ways you never did before.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.