Parenting Therapists in Houston, TX

Welcome! My name is Abril and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of in the state of Texas. I’m most passionate about providing therapy to children, families, and supporting parents in need of skills and techniques to handle tough child behaviors in a warm & caring way. The primary difficulties I address with PCIT include oppositional behaviors/attitudes, tantrums, aggressive behaviors, anxiety (separation/selective mutism), ADHD, and distant parent -child relationships. A CBT approach is used with older children to address symptoms related to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger control difficulties.

You've been feeling scared that your relationship will not make it. As a parent , you've watched your child and family decline and disconnect. You are all out of things to do, as nothing has seemed to work. You've recently started feeling defeated regarding your relationships with those you care deeply for. This has affected your mood and how you show up in the world and unto yourself. You want relationships that don't always devolve into drama and craziness. You are tired of the same negative cycle and are ready to make a change.

I love working with women juggling life's demands, parents and educators tackling the awe-inspiring (often maddening) experiences of raising and growing children, and adolescents navigating the social and emotional adjustment to adulthood. We each have a fundamental need for connection, autonomy, and belonging, a need to be seen and heard. I listen. I use mind, brain, and health science to help clients identify and connect their needs and values with their larger visions; to cultivate health-promoting and life-giving habits, navigate change, get unstuck, build resilience, and live well. Coaching fosters self-exploration and growth.

Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? We can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.

My number one passion is parent coaching... Every child is different and parents often need a specific skillset to parent effectively. I'm trained in trauma and resiliency counseling - many experiences can be traumatic - hurricanes, flooding, divorce, accidents, assault, chronic pain, work issues - even COVID is considered traumatic to some people. Anxiety and depression are increasing as the long-term effects of COVID are being discovered.

My ideal clients include children, youth and their families. They could be facing issues with family relationships, adoption, foster care, abuse, neglect, childhood trauma or attachment struggles.

I help stepfamily couples and single parents find the quickest path possible to confidence, support, and a workable plan that moves you in the direction of your goals from our first session- even in the most challenging situations. I partner with single parents to create a better life for you and your children; reduce the overwhelm, heal from your breakup; and move forward successfully. With blended family couples, we work together to manage stepparenting/stepchild issues, deal effectively with exes, and/or work through issues, so you can get back to the love and passion that brought you together. Video conference/phone appts available.

"It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work; and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey." (Wendell Berry) Relationships can be tricky, be it as a spouse, partner, parent , friend... Parenting a teenager and being a teenager can be difficult and trying at times. If you are feeling frustrated, concerned, angry, or overwhelmed, call me. Let me help you , your family, and loved one find peace and harmony. Life doesn't have to be a struggle...let it be a journey of discovery, enlightenment and enrichment.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, under the supervision of Kelly Peyton, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCTP. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from Texas Christian University. My professional experience includes individual and group therapy, assessments, and parent education in a private practice setting. My focus is working with young children, families, and young adults. I am currently pursuing my Registered Play Therapy License to further enhance my skills as a therapist.

Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.

Are you having challenges with self-evaluation, parenting , coparenting, coping skills and/or self-esteem. If you are struggling with anxiety about improving your quality of life in any of these areas, trying to find your way or discover new ways to put your life in order, then you may need some assistance. During some life transitions, you may desire some guidance without feeling like someone is trying to fix you. You want to be heard and seen. You want to figure out simple tools, skills and strategies that will help you move in a positive direction.

Feelings of being judged, treated like a drug addict or alcoholic! I hear a lot of my patients with substance use issues and mental health problems say this. However, Here at Hope Recovery Services, Inc. you are free to express your thoughts feelings and emotions without fear of being judged or your confidential information exposed. No violence or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. You will also learn simple facts to retrain your negative thoughts in knowing the effects of bad eating and how eating clean can set you free because here at Hope Recovery Services, we are Always Changing lives in a Forward Motion

When we are young, we have a vision of what we want our lives to become. We want the best for our children, to have strong positive relationships, be happy, and achieve success. We see ourselves in a job that is fun and fulfilling something we want to do, and a group of friends with which to embark on adventures. Through the ebbs and flows of life, that vision we had when we were young transforms. We encounter obstacles, personal traumas, and life-altering events that significantly impact our well-being. We get caught up in pleasing others, providing for others, and longing for something more.

I enjoy helping children and teens that are struggling with aspects of life such as learning differences, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, peer conflict, trauma, shame, and lack of self-worth. Are you a parent with complicated feelings surrounding parenting and wonder what will work for your child's specific needs? I can help you figure figure it out. Maybe you are curious about expanding your family through adoption. My life’s passion is helping individuals through these passages in life.

Being parents, raising a teen, and growing up can be difficult. We all know what it was like being a teenager, and maybe now you're here because you're experiencing what it's like to raise a teenager. While some of the emotions we run into parenting or being a teen hasn't changed, the world has certainly thrown us some curveballs over the past few years. This has left parents having to cope with new challenges that are harder to navigate than what many of us experienced growing up ourselves.

Life is complex. Simply viewing my profile indicates you are seeking to grow in important areas of your life. Whether you are curious about improving relationships, expanding your work-life, or you are experiencing some uncomfortable, even painful emotions or symptoms, together we can explore new possibilities. Many of us merely want to adjust how we do things in life and love. I invite you to come in first and simply meet with me to see if it feels like a good "fit," a necessary and important aspect of a beneficial working relationship. If you email me, please include your phone number. Let's roll-up our sleeves and work together!

You wear a lot of hats in your life and carry the burden of responsibility for your family, for your partner, for your kids, for your colleagues. Over time, all of your hats have somehow softened your voice and have you feeling like you've lost who you are. You do a lot in your life out of duty, but you don't know how to balance that duty with who you want to be and the things you want to do for fun. You often don't know when you can speak up and voice how you are feeling about life. You often feel guilty speaking your truth because you feel like you are committed to being a good parent and partner.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor with 20 plus years of experience working with children, teens, families and adults. I specialize in a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, such as ADHD, school problems, parent -child relational issues, abuse, divorce, depression, anxiety, relational issues, postpartum depression, grief and trauma.