Christian Counseling Therapists in Spring, TX

Brittany Gilchrist, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, has worked for several years as a counseling professional. She holds her CEDS (Certified Eating Disorders Specialist) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. She also serves on the Board for Houston Eating Disorders Specialists. Brittany is dedicated to promoting awareness and collaboration in the field between clients, their families, and their providers. Her dedication to this goal has been demonstrated through presentations she has given on mindfulness, eating disorders, body image, parent/family involvement, shame, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Seeking counseling can be intimidating and I work hard to make it as comfortable as possible. Rest assured, progress can be made, relationships can heal, and families can be functional again. I am skilled at helping clients heal hurts, process conflict, set boundaries, and build closeness. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies including Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-based tools. I focus on client's needs and work to find solutions for their concerns.

Life can be much different than what we expected it would be. Sure, on the outside it might look to others like you have it all together... but the truth is actually far from that. In reality, your emotional energy is totally depleted. Your relationships are strained. You’re more irritable than you think you should be. Something within you feels really off, and you constantly fight nagging worry, emptiness, or feeling like you're not enough. Maybe you even experience guilt that someone like you should be able to just "get over it" or "deal with it" on your own— and this guilt only perpetuates the negative cycle you’re stuck in.

“...Be transformed by the renewing of your mind...”- Romans 12:2. Whether you're a child, teen or an adult, the journey of life can sometimes create unwanted circumstances that cause elements of fear, stress, anxiety, sadness, grief, shame and even a sense of lost control. I am here to help! It is my passion and highest desire to assist those seeking to reclaim their greatest quality of life. I hold to the idea that counseling is most effective when it's customized/person-centered and designed to include all aspects of the human mind, body and spirit.

I'm ready to offer a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable. My passion is to connect with others and genuinely "see" them for who they are and meet them where they are in life. If you are struggling with the relationships in your life, such as your spouse, parents, children, in-laws, siblings, or friendships, we can work together toward more safety, boundaries, reconnection or better communication in these relationships.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas and my Master's degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I have 37 years experience working with children, adolescences, couples and families through the educational system and now in marriage and family counseling. I am currently seeing clients virtually at my own practice, Genette Stanton Therapy, LLC in Montgomery, TX.

I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, with individuals, couples, and families experiencing different challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you, and to walk together to heal, to unlock your potential, and to achieve your goals. Being from a different country has become a strength in my practice to naturally be culturally sensitive in my sessions and to have more meaningful interactions with my clients of different backgrounds.

I am a certified anxiety and trauma therapist (EMDR), and relationship expert (PhD. in marriage and family therapy and LCSW-S) with over 19 years of experience. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy. Many of my clients are seeking alternatives other than prescription medication for anxiety and depression. I am a practitioner of yoga and a herbalist. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma.

We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.

Whatever you are going through, you don't have to go through it alone. In therapy we work together to transform your distress into something meaningful like an opportunity for healing and growth. No one is immune to life-challenges and sometimes you need a professional who knows how to guide you through difficult circumstances compassionately, skillfully and efficiently. If you are facing any life and mentally impactful challenges I would like to be your therapist. Together we can collaboratively work to achieve the goals that are most important for you to live the life you desire.

Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who completed his graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Counseling and his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Psychology. Allen uses key principles from CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to partner with clients to develop new systems and narratives to achieve their therapeutic goals. You will find a safe nonjudgmental environment to process and reflect on your situation, learn healthy ways to better cope, and the accountability to implement new skills and tools that lead to a more fulfilling life.

Within themselves, each person has the power and strength to tackle the challenges and difficulties they face. It’s my job, as a clinician, to help them access that power and strength, and I do this by first providing a non-judgmental and positive environment. This allows us to identify the thoughts and perceptions that are influencing their actions, both positive and negative. Real, affirming change can happen when we openly examine the thinking that is holding us back and work to change those thoughts that are no longer servicing our goals. I’m excited to help clients with that self-examination and re-building process.

Being a parent is hard. Being a Christian parent, to a hurting child, in a secular world, is even harder. Your child, or even you, may be struggling with anxiety or other mental health or behavioral concerns. You want your child to talk to you and tell you how they're feeling. You want to know what to say to comfort them and what to do when they're in a crisis. You want answers to all the questions swirling in your head and heart right now. I can help you answer them by teaching you about powerful, prayerful parenting.

Your relationship is worth fighting for, but it shouldn't be something that you fight over. Though finances, sex, religion, and spiritual faith can be common issues that people argue over, there are many more things that challenge relationships, and I've had the benefit and pleasure to help many people in diverse relational difficulties. You are not alone, quite literally every adult has faced difficulty within relationships. Whether there has been infidelity, loss of trust, abusive tendencies, lost connections, lack of relational congruency or cohesion, poor communication, family problems, commitment issues, or irresponsibility.

There is no 'right' way through this. There is just 'through.' Families are under tremendous pressure, even more so during these times. Children & teens spent too long without their social support and are now trying to achieve a new normal. This fear and anxiety of the unknown is similar to those experienced by adults recently. I can help adults, teens, & children work through the fear, anxiety, stress and trauma and help you build strong, healthy, resilient individuals and families. I enjoy working with all ages and specialize in family conflict, anxiety/depression, trauma, PTSD, Veterans, First Responders, & child specialties.

With over 25 years of experience in Christian ministry, Matthew has recently transitioned to counsel in the private practice setting. He is passionately pursuing the goal of helping others heal from past hurts, find freedom in areas of struggle, grow in confidence, and thrive in life and relationships. He has provided counseling for individuals, families, and groups in church settings, private practices, a psychiatric hospital, and an outpatient mental health facility. He has been married for 20 years and is a father to 5 children.

Trauma impacts our ability to foster and maintain relationships, as it often impacts us in the domains such as safety, esteem, trust, intimacy, and power & control. Resolving trauma through processing leads to your ability to live a more fulfilled life, which is my goal in therapy. I believe that we have the ability to choose how to resolve our own problems and can make our own decisions with the assistance of an empathetic facilitator. I also believe that self-awareness is key to developing purpose, direction, and motivation to change, and my approach will provide you with methods to solve problems utilizing your own strengths.

Do you ever say "I'm done" or "nothing can help me". You may feel that there is no hope and that your life is spiraling out of control. I want to help you change those feelings. I specialize in anxiety/depression, eating disorders/body issues, and marriage/relationship issues. I became a therapist to specifically help people who suffer from these issues. I understand the emotional, physical, and relationship impact that anxiety, anger, depression, and eating disorders have on you. I will help you feel empowered and to achieve your goals. I am trained in EMDR and techniques that help unique issues.