Gottman Method Therapists in Houston, TX

I enjoy working with clients interested in exploring ways to improve their relationship with themselves and others. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or are looking to heal from past experiences and create the life you want, I believe that together we can help you find a new perspective, build skills and resiliency, and live your best life.

I believe everyone has dreams, and I want to assist those who are committed to improving their lives. Depression, anxiety, work stress, spirituality, divorce, alcohol use, career issues, and so many other social and mental factors may weigh heavy on your heart. Together, we will be able to create a plan to address every factor. I am able to assist in navigating a multitude of life goals, work towards release of tension, and find fulfillment and satisfaction. I specialize in marriage counseling & codependency using Gottman Method , however, am trained to address a wide variety of complex issues.

Relationship difficulties do not define a relationship. Mental health challenges do not define an individual. They are natural human trials to be experienced. I have over a decade of knowledge as a research investigator in psychology to assist in your counseling journey through experiences. I approach the human condition as if we contain natural resources, yet to be mined, to achieve full potential in life and relationships. There’s optimism in human nature and it contains hope to aspire towards greater self-understanding. Once a person becomes more self-aware of his/her behavior, it’s possible to change or adapt for the better.

Mary Alice knows that new parenthood is full of paradoxes. You’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. You love your baby, but it’s hard to like someone who screams at you all day. You need help, but you don’t know who to ask or what to ask for. Finding support and taking care of yourself is a great first step– healthy parents grow healthy families. Therapy is a safe place to sort through your scary thoughts and tap into your inner strengths and resources. Mary Alice’s expertise in working with expecting and new parents in the Houston area spans the length of a decade, first as a birth and postpartum doula, and later as a midwife.

Mr. Kao hopes to help clients navigate the challenges of life in a fulfilling and meaningful way. Mr. Kao works with clients on mindfulness, emotional regulation, relaxation techniques, as well as developing communication and coping skills for healthier relationships. Mr. Kao also utilizes techniques from EMDR to help clients heal from trauma and experience new insights that help the client move forward safely. Mr. Kao’s therapeutic approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and The Gottman Method .

I'm Andrea, a postmodern and strengths-based therapist with four years of clinical experience who sees individuals, romantic couples, and families. Some areas I have focused on in my work include Infidelity, Relationship Issues, Marital/Pre-Marital, Grief, and Men's Issues. My therapeutic approach is nondirective and client-focused, utilizing a mix of Couples Therapy, Family Systems, Gottman Method , Marital, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I believe I can help you co-create solutions to various situations and problems in your life.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL SESSIONS** You don't have to face your issues alone. We specialize in helping individuals, couples, children and families achieve healthier relationships. We are here to help you talk through your personal, private issues in a safe, accepting, supportive, comfortable, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to help clients understand their emotions and to identify patterns of communication that can lead to core issues or problems within their relationships. We assist each client and/or family in developing new strategies to achieve clarification and honesty within themselves.

I am here to help those struggling with unprocessed grief over trauma, abuse, and toxic home environments. Unprocessed grief often plays out in life through symptoms of codependence, relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and addiction that hinder us from living in freedom.

Are you frustrated, angry and confused about your relationship, your partner or yourself? Are you about to pull your hair out because you don't understand what's going on in your relationship? Have you ever thought "Why are men so stupid" or "Why are women so crazy?" Are you tired of arguing? Are you tired of feeling alone because you don't have the connection and partnership you really crave? We'd like to help you create the emotional, spiritual and physical intimacy you deserve and to do so we're offering a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.

I maintain a small case load of clients, we work closely on creating treatment plans and goals. I utilize the Gottman Method and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, intakes include quite a few empirically research based assessments. This is too help maximize our time in session.

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.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples 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.

I get it, feelings can be scary. When our anxious thoughts take over our brain space, it leaves little room for the things you love. Your confidence, your friendships, your relationship…all of them are impacted by the narrative inside our heads. You can regain your freedom and build the life you want. Every person is worthy & deserving of reaching their fullest potential - including you. Let’s work together to build your confidence and start showing up as your authentic self. I am passionate working with young adults struggling with anxiety or disordered eating heal their relationship with food, body, self, and significant others.

I regard counseling as an opportunity for both the counselor and client to grow in trust and walk towards a goal together. Both the client and counselor have goals that value self-improvement and that is a journey best done with someone else. Counseling is a chance to define and refine values and work towards expressing those values in a constructive and functioning way.

Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. The struggle is real and we all need a little help sometimes to figure out where we want to go or what we want to do. As an athlete, I have a special interest and training in sports performance. I also specialize in working with couples and teenagers. Perhaps you’ve been struggling for a long time already. I want you to know that I’m glad you’re here and that therapy is a great starting point.

I specialize in working with couples and individuals with relationship problems. I also conduct forensic evaluations for cases involving intimate partner violence. As a relationship researcher for the past 25 years, I am applying research to help couples and individuals with communication, sexual, or other problems by offering couples' assessments, therapy, & forensic evaluations. Combining the work of my Ph.D. mentors, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Neil Jacobson, my scientifically-based couples therapy combines Gottman Couples Therapy and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. My approach is direct, short-term and effective.

My clients often come to me feeling worried, scattered, disconnected, or overwhelmed-often after trying to navigate these challenges on their own for years. It takes bravery and strength to start the therapeutic process and seek change. We work together to find those "stuck" points and figure out a new path. I specialize in working with those with ADHD in individual, couples, and family therapy. I also frequently work with those anxiety-based disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship challenges.

I am here to help remove the stigma of mental health counseling in the Brown, Black and Red communities. My passion is assisting clients gain self-acceptance, sustain intimate relationships and regain confidence. There is a special place in my heart for adolescents, specifically in the LGBTQ community. I am also passionate about people finding love. I have created a dating course that has been tested and proven affective with men and women.