Grief Therapists in Houston, TX

Life, work, and relationships can be filled with many obstacles and challenges at times, leading one to feel stressed, discouraged, and overwhelmed. Experiences you have had may cause feelings of fear, depression, and a loss of direction. From these experiences, certain thoughts and perceptions may have developed that adversely affect your mood and behavior. I utilize a holistic approach from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy using a multitude of techniques to help clients reach their fullest potential.

If you are in a stressful or traumatic situation (e.g. loss of a loved one, coping with sudden life changes), therapy can help. I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience helping people deal effectively with adversity, stress and trauma. We will work in a respectful, collaborative manner. I utilize an integrative psychotherapeutic approach with proven methods, through which you will gain insight and learn skills to help you heal and successfully manage the complexities of your situation. In learning to deal more effectively with your difficulties, you will feel better and your situation will improve.

**No New Clients at Present** Are you a woman or teen girl who is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss , addiction, codependency, sexuality or relationship issues? Do you wish for a more authentic life, where you are truly loved and accepted just as you are, instead of faking it, and putting others’ needs before yours? If so, I’d like to help. I’ve helped many women and teen girls overcome these struggles, increase their confidence and self-esteem, and pursue a life they truly want, and I’d like to do the same for you!

As a psychotherapist, I have served people in the Houston area for the past 30 years. I have worked with a diverse group of clients presenting with a wide range of issues. I strive to help clients feel safe and comfortable enough so that they can talk about absolutely anything they choose. I believe it to be essential that we build a collaborative working relationship so that you succeed in resolving issues, making wanted changes and reaching chosen goals. I enjoy helping people build a life worth living based on their own values. I use a variety of modalities in working with clients, based on the individual's needs.

Courage, compassion, curiosity, and vulnerability are key elements of discovery and practice throughout the therapeutic journey. My passion for counseling begins here: I prioritize and foster an honest, non-judgemental, open, genuine space and therapeutic relationship to best aid you with what your journey entails and encompasses. My work consists of supporting adults and teens ages 16 and up through complex trauma history and healing, navigating close and intimate relationships, unpacking major life transitions, intentional exploration of your identity and sense of self, or processing the unbearable loss of a loved one.

Finding the right match between client and therapist is the most critical factor in achieving a positive treatment outcome. It takes a great amount of trust to form a therapeutic relationship. Compassion coupled with confronting unhealthy coping that one may not be aware of are keys to lasting change. My clients often report feeling not only understood, but also helped in understanding their struggles from another perspective. Together we explore unhelpful patterns while practicing healthier ways of being. Clients know my level of sincerity, knowledge and dedication fairly quickly as I believe genuineness is essential to good treatment outcomes.

When experiencing difficult times we may feel afflicted, crushed, perplexed, forsaken, or even destroyed. Sometimes it’s hard to see the way through or what the next steps should be. Sometimes we know what the next steps are, but don’t know how or if we have the strength to take them. The good news is you don’t have to walk these steps alone. Safely sharing with someone you can trust and who will listen without judgment can begin the healing process. I consider it an honor and sacred calling to figuratively walk with people during challenging times in their lives.

Cultivating Hope Counseling Services was opened because therapy is one of the greatest healing spaces in which individuals, couples and families are able to experience and see their own resiliency. It is a place in which, with a bit of hope and support any individual can cultivate the life they want. I mainly practice through Collaborative Therapy but will use what fits best for my clients. If you are looking for a therapist who can accompany you on your journey, support you in your time of grief , conflict, or join you in cultivating the life you want, this is the place for you.

If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, feeling overwhelmed by depression, or dealing with the aftermath of trauma, I'm here to help. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, and I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs and goals.

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time”. Regardless of the struggles you are currently facing, I will do my utmost to help you deal with each struggle at a time. I have extensive experience in Multi-cultural Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety, Stress/Anger Management, Grief , Trauma, Divorce, Depression & Adjustment Issues. I will engage each individual with complete sincerity. Through understanding and increased self-knowledge, the only sure outcome is change and personal growth. The therapeutic relationship is an alliance between a therapist and a client that is exclusively for the client's benefit.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Personal issues are similar to having physical issues in that, if left untreated, they will not "go away". Maybe you have tried everything you can think of and life feels like it's just getting worse. Maybe it's time for an outside perspective. Seeking help is a decision that will truly benefit you and help make changes for you to lead the happier, healthier life that you desire and envision. If you would like to improve your self-esteem, overcome depression, reduce anxiety .and fears, learn stress and anger management skills, improve communication

Available nights and weekends. I love working with young people, adults and couples to achieve relationship success, stress relief and educational and career goals. If you're wrestling with your marriage, family, anxiety, depression, grief , trauma or just struggling to meet your goals, reach out for a free consult.

Are you struggling to feel understood, supported, or connected? Has life thrown you some hardships and you find yourself trying to "just be"? Have you been through challenging transitions? Have you suffered a loss of signifance? Career? Or relationship possibilities? You may be searching for connection, support, and understanding. Are you wanting to feel heard and validated because the people in your life are too busy with their own lives or you haven't found the words to explain what you have been facing currently? It is difficult to manage the struggles that come with life but it can be done effectively.

No matter how old you are - it can be terrifying when you don’t feel like yourself in moments of unexpected loss , significant changes, or during extreme states, when nothing seems to work and you might even feel guilty for not being able to “fix it” on your own.

Are you grieving the loss of someone? Are you feeling overwhelmed, and don't know where to start? Your grief is valid, and everyone grieves differently. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. As an experienced licensed clinical social worker, I’m here with you, to help support and guide you and assist you as navigate this process. You are not alone, we can do this together.

Life can be challenging, and it can be difficult to know how to make it better. Having someone to help guide you through the challenges can make it less overwhelming. I believe in the power for every person to change their life if given the right roadmap to follow. I work with children, teens, and adults. The treatment approach used depends on the needs of the client. I use play therapy with children because play allows them to express themselves when they may not have the words to talk about their thoughts or feelings. I use traditional talk therapy and other approaches with teens and adults.

I want to get to know you, wherever you'd like to start. Together, we can explore ways to increase your ability to manage and cope and find more happiness and calmness. I've got 30 years of experience helping people navigate through the impact of traumatic situations and serious grief and loss , including sexual assault, domestic violence, abusive childhoods, chronic illness, and tragic death . I understand the crushing weight of hopelessness and thoughts that things will never be better or even different. I know that things can and do change and I strongly believe that we are not simply what happened to us.