Couples Therapists in Houston, TX

My approach to therapy is one that appreciates the client as an expert on their life and thus an active participant in their therapy. I help the client explore family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and behavioral patterns that may contribute to their presenting concerns. Together, through trust and understanding, we alleviate the internal conflict and struggles that make happiness feel unreachable.

My ultimate goal is to provide a safe place to process life's difficult moments. I have clinical experience working with couples , teenagers, and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and trauma. I aim to give clients hope while being empathetic and helping clients move forward.

I am a licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Texas. My undergraduate work is in Family Studies and Child Development. My graduate work is in the areas of counseling psychology and Educational Psychology. I have been working in a school setting for the past 20 years and I have been in a private practice setting since 2006. My counseling is Christian based and I see people of all faiths.

Gwendolyn Mitchell empowers individuals, couples , and families to improve their lifestyles and relationships. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified "Marriage Intensive" and "Life-Together-Forever" counselor in the State of Texas, and life coach. She has a Masters degree in Counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Her therapeutic foundations are CBT and DBT.

The discovery of sexual betrayal in your marriage can leave you shocked and traumatized. I provide treatment to partners of sex addicts, sex and love addicts, and couples whose relationship has been rattled with infidelity, sexual or pornography compulsivity. Most of those living with the sexual betrayal of their significant other feel helpless and hopeless. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and wife of a recovering sex addict myself, I can help you find the healing you need, while guiding you through validating your trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and learning how to make decisions moving forward.

Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or just stuck and ready to get help? I can help you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I specialize in ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, and Couples Counseling. I have helped thousands of people live the life they truly want to live.

Have you been feeling anxious, lost, or overwhelmed by life's many stresses? You know there's got to be more and you want more, but you are feeling stuck. Allow me to support you on this part of your journey. I believe that healing and growing means taking the fragmented pieces and helping them become whole again. Through clinical work and connection, my goal is to help you utilize your resources to produce change in your internal and external world. If you are ready for a that change and ready to do the work, I am prepared to hold space for you and support you.

Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is much like a partnership; I feel it is a privilege to be able to join you in your journey.

Relational Therapy Focused on Intimacy and Sexuality for Individuals, Couples and Partners.

Counseling Center of Houston is where individuals and their families come to find HOPE, HELP, and RESOLUTION. If you are struggling and need someone to understand and listen we are here for you. Our center is a place of acceptance and encouragement. Through evidence-based treatments we help you find healing and resolution. We provide a safe, trusting, and confidential space for you and your loved ones. We will be with you every step of the way as you learn to live a happier, healthier, and more gratifying life. We offer counseling for children, adolescents, individuals, couples , and families.

Whether you are seeking a brief, solution-focused consultation or more in-depth psychotherapy for personal growth, resolving past trauma, or breaking unhealthy personal or relationship patterns, my goal is to help you achieve the results you are seeking in a confidential, comfortable, nonjudgmental setting. My practice is a full-service, psychological consulting practice. I offer individual, couples , and other types of relationship therapy, and I have experience helping all ages and backgrounds. I also offer Premarital Counseling and Dating/Relationship Coaching to help you achieve more successful connections.

I specialize in helping people with relationship difficulties. With respect and warmth I challenge clients to grow. My hope is to help people bring to awareness the issues with which they are struggling, help them discern their own path of meaning, and provide tools and support in achieving those goals. I combine the use of hands-on scientific methods with an intuitive client-centered approach. My goal is to help people achieve change and maintain it over time.

As an experienced psychotherapist, I take a holistic approach to treatment to assist clients in working through challenges that are holding them back from living a life of vitality and connection. While clients see me for various concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, parenting struggles, relationship conflicts, grief, and phase of life transitions, each situation presents itself as a true opportunity for sustained progress, healing, and growth. My job is to facilitate and effectively encourage that process as your journey unfolds and to provide you with top-notch and individually tailored clinical care.

Making the decision to seek counseling is often the most difficult step in this process. It takes courage to face your pain or relationship struggles and reach out for help. To assist in this journey, I offer my clients acceptance, compassion, and hope in a warm and relaxed environment. I create a safe and supportive space for you to explore difficulties and loss, as well as opportunities for you to develop new understanding and tools to improve your life and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples , and families on a variety of issues.

I help women and couples who are currently feeling defeated, stuck or overwhelmed by life challenges or choices such as communication issues or relationship breakdown, relocation, depression, anxiety, stress, or self sabotage. Life has a way of stopping you in your tracks, sometimes making you feel like you're on a hamster wheel or treading water. If you are asking yourself questions like why me and what do I do now? I can help you find your true inner strength and focus, along with insight to start the journey of living the life you desire. You are who you've been waiting on!

I enjoy working with individuals, couples , and families. I believe in addressing a client's immediate concern, their current functioning, and their identified goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities and select those that best serve the needs of my clients. I do not believe in meeting with clients indefinitely. My hope is to help clients reach their goals and get to the point where they no longer need therapy. I believe in teaching my clients the specific skills they need to address their problem or concern.

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.

Are you facing difficulties in your life that feels impossible to navigate on your own? Are you needing additional support adjusting to change? You're not alone. My goal is to bring a loving, warm, and non-judgmental presence to the counseling room to help clients gain awareness about themselves and their relationships to make effective change. My eclectic and person-centered approach allows me to cater to the individual needs of my clients. I gravitate towards using CBT, mindfulness, experiential, Gottman, attachment based approaches. In counseling, I want to help support you in living a life that feels happy and fulfilling to you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who specializes in treating addiction disorders, including alcohol and substance use disorders, as well as internalizing disorders including depression and anxiety. My goal is to always encourage, motivate, and instill hope in those I work with. Change can be challenging but is very much obtainable with self compassion, courage, and the right tools. I provide individual, couples , and family therapy to adolescents and adults using tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient.