Therapists in Garden Oaks, Houston, TX

I have been honored to work in the mental health field for 7 years. During my tenure I have worked with individuals suffering from Grief, Bereavement, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, you name it, I have most likely seen it. Although working through these illnesses with individuals has been rewarding, the greatest moments have been celebrating the small victories clients make during the process of recovery. I have had the pleasure of witnessing the growth and seeing change through providing person-centered therapy.

I have a passion for working with clients of diverse ethnicity, age, and gender, my clients include children, individuals, couples and families. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, family therapy-based, culturally sensitive, and client-centered. I base my approach on the belief that the client is the expert on his or her life circumstances and that my job as a therapist, is not to dictate treatment, but to shape the process using the values, desires and needs of my clients.

When did you learn conflict resolution while you were growing up? And, from who? These questions are often met with laughter and a quick reply of, "I didn't," when I ask clients during our sessions. How can you be expected to utilize skills that you may have never learned? We don't inherently know how to have healthy relationships with partners and/or ourselves. Give you and your partner (or potential partners) a break. Please seek help before you allow your pride to ignore the obvious signs of distress.

My clinical interests include psychodynamic and attachment theory, somatic based trauma therapy, and eating disorders. I hold a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work Practice from Columbia University, and a Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies from the University of Arizona. I aim to work within an anti-oppressive and anti-carceral psychotherapy framework, holding in mind the dynamics of power, race, oppression, and privilege in the therapeutic dyad, in communities, and in larger sociocultural and political systems.

Life is complex and unexpected which can be overwhelming, especially if you are someone who wants to have it all "figured out." I work with people who struggle with feelings of anxiety, people pleasing behaviors, trauma, family/relationship issues, etc. You may be someone who presents to the world as being “put together,” but on the inside you feel the complete opposite. Therapy can help make a difference in these areas. Part of what this may look like in counseling is uncovering the 'why' behind certain thoughts and behaviors. This increase in self-awareness and understanding can help to make the change that you have been wanting.

Accepting new clients October 2017. I offer help for anxiety and depression. I help people who are anxious, depressed, or both. Call or email me so we can get started on our work together to try to reduce or eliminate your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. I work with elite athletes, musicians, performers and others to achieve their goals. I also help people under stress, insomniacs and couples. In your confidential sessions with me, you can expect trust, warmth, growth, and a fresh perspective. From our first meeting, we'll clarify goals, get working, and monitor your progress together.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with diverse life experiences. I specialized in providing evidence-based treatments for trauma-related disorders (including Complex Trauma and Post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and dissociative disorder. In my treatment sessions. I will guide you and provide you with the tools needed to overcome your situation. I focus on the person’s strength as well as the interaction between biological, cognitive, cultural, social, and spiritual factors that impact the person’s life.

My mission as a counselor is to help my clients confront and address their struggles concerning substance use and other related issues. Along with that is helping them create a recovering lifestyle that they can be proud of. I serve those that struggle with an addiction and have the readiness to work through the issues addiction brings and promote self-improvement in their life of recovery.

I am passionate about my work, and I particularly enjoy working with couples. Relationships shape the human experience, and I engage with couples and individuals within the context of their own personal and family histories, helping unlock their potential for intimacy and fulfillment. Additionally, I have expertise in working with adolescents, individually or within their family system, facilitating the process of developing independence, coping skills and positive sense of personal identity.

I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and I have been in private practice since 2009. I focus on resiliency and recovery. I enjoy being with clients whether they be adults, children, or families as they travel to a place of self discovery and change. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions. I like to say I meet clients where they are, and develop an understanding of their hopes and dreams. I consider myself a compassionate witness to clients as they discover peace.

Deciding to start the journey towards mental wellness can be very daunting, and yet here you are embracing the potential unknown and taking the first step for yourself. As you take these steps towards self-discovery, it’s vital to have key elements present, such as, a safe and trusting space that encourages growth, open-mindedness to the process, an understanding that the goal is not perfection but to make progress, and someone who walks with you along that journey with empathy, patience, non-judgement, humility, and respect of who you are, your beliefs and values, and what you want out of life.

Are you suffering with feelings of anxiety, depression or grief? Have you been through traumatic experiences? Looking for change? Looking for healing? The answer you are looking for is already within you. I believe you are the expert in your life. We will partner using therapeutic tools, to help in your discovery and personal growth. I believe in a holistic approach to your wellness. In a safe and supportive environment, we will work together to reveal your best you.

My goal is to create an environment for my clients where change and healing can happen. Many of my clients come to me because nothing else has worked and they're ready to give up. Whether I am working with a a couple trying to stay married or considering divorce or an adolescent struggling with self harm, I believe clients can surpass coping, heal from trauma and thrive. And, I strongly believe that challenging marriages can grow into healthy connected relationships.

We provide affordable PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING / EVALUATIONS & THERAPY services. At times in life we walk a path full of challenges, relationship endings, and grief ...life certainly doesn't operate on fairness. If it is time for you to get professional help, don't hesitate. Together we will work to free you from being stuck in depression, entangled in anxiety, or lost without insight. My popular books, lectures, television, and radio appearances have helped many people. Together with a great team we provide services in Houston, Austin & Dallas. -------Se Habla Español-------

It is imperative for individuals to have non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate source to deal with the inevitable challenges that arise in life. I enjoy helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and prosocial skills to maximize their quality of life. I value development; therefore, I meet each client where they are and allow them to be actively involved in their therapeutic process. Counseling is a personal experience and finding the right person with whom one can connect with is important. It is my mission to provide a safe and welcoming space for clients to feel comfortable.

You are intelligent, a business professional, or in a helping career. You struggle with self esteem, would like to heal from your past, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Your family may be one of the last places you feel you can take things to. Even though you are resilient, you still have strong emotional reactions to triggers that bring up painful past experiences, and you want to lessen the pain you feel inside, the pain that has been persisting for years. You’ve been through a lot, and despite the chips not falling on your side, you are ready to show up for yourself. You are willing to engage in profound self-work.

Feeling better can mean different things for different people. For some, it may mean learning how to live with or without someone or something…whether it be a person, a pet, or something sentimental. For others, it might mean a time in their life of learning how to live in the present while navigating the path forward to learning how best to honor or understand their past. At times, we all feel wounded or slighted by life. It is the path we choose that can either mend those wounds to help us heal or harbor wounds that eventually harm us. Through the path of counseling, we can learn to lead a more purposeful and healthier lifestyle.

My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.