Parenting Therapists in Sugar Land, TX

I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting , I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child. I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.

I help ADULTS: (divorce, remarriage, PTSD, alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide prevention, compulsive sex, job loss, career; physical illness and disability; body-image, eldering and retirement); with ADOLESCENTS: (problems with self-confidence, sexuality and identity; relationship with peers, parents; alcohol drug problems, depression, grief); with CHILDREN: (behavior problems and problems related to parents' divorce, or remarriage); with COUPLES: (Covenant Marriage, pre-marriage, remarriage, blended families, conflict and violence, abuse, divorce, empty nest), and FAMILIES: ( parent -child conflicts, problems with co- parenting , single- parenting and/or blending families from previous marriages, difficulties with CPS cases, and difficulties with in-laws

Parenting is difficult and ever-changing. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, burnt out, or a loss of sense of self, please know you are not alone. Whether you're a new mom experiencing sadness and hopelessness, a parent to young children feeling over-stimulated, or a parent to a child that is experiencing combative and troubling behaviors, I can help you get a handle on all of it. Together we can work on gaining a better understanding of yourself and your children. I can teach you skills to manage your stress, anxiety, and most importantly find yourself again, feeling strong and empowered.

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I have been helping children, teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent -child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.

My specializations include couples and marital counseling, individual therapy, behavioral health (i.e., the mind-body connection), mindfulness training, stress management, values/goals clarification, LGBT issues, and hypnosis. Understandably, clients want results that are both fast and lasting, so I tend to use some type of brief, solution-focused model in my work. I also have considerable experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that is both quick and effective for relationship/family/ parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, guilt, insomnia, medical impairments, work stress, anger/resentment, smoking addiction, and many other difficult issues.

Are you struggling with unexplained sadness, feeling hopeless, helpless, irritable or just angry? Are you or your child feeling anxious, fearful, worried, have experienced trauma or have difficulty adjusting to a change?. Do you have relationship problems with your child or can't get along with others? If you cannot keep up with your job because your preschooler's conducts. I am available to assist you in developing greater self awareness and work in collaboration to overcome your challenges.

Are you feeling stuck and not sure where to go next? Do you feel like you are not being heard? Life brings many ups and downs, challenges, and transitions. These experiences can be confusing, from adolescence to adulthood, rebuilding your life after divorce, retirement, or significant loss. We can look at how patterns of thinking influence feelings and behaviors and work to learn new behaviors and skills to approach future life experiences more effectively. I seek to build a therapeutic relationship of trust and safety to provide you with the support needed to grow in your journey.

I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and their families who are dealing with a variety of behavioral health, alcohol and drug abuse issues. My experience has shown me that by changing unhealthy patterns, expressing fears and concerns and taking gentle risks, it is possible to live a satisfying life regardless of what or how long your struggle. I use a combination of techniques depending on issues presented and we will work together on both short and long term goals.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling to overcome obstacles in their life. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.

Relationships are the heartbeats of our lives. When there are problems relating to others in the family and socially it can impact every area of an individual's life. For these unique issues, there are several different types of therapy in which our therapists have specialized training, to heal a client's unique needs. Our specially trained therapists help clients to acquire the skills necessary to encourage lasting change and deeper self-understanding. Utilizing a trust-based approach, we assist individuals and families to identify the causes of their distress and to become more self-aware. We provide services across the lifespan.

Therapy is a journey. I feel privileged to join my clients in working towards improving their lives. I have worked in private practice since 2006, providing family/couple, individual, and group therapy services. I work with clients of diverse ethnicities, ages, and genders. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and solution-focused, family therapy-based, culturally sensitive, and client-centered. If faith is important to you, I'm happy to work with that as a resource for hope and healing.

You do not need to go through life's challenges alone. Whether your challenges involve family conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns or past trauma, I would be honored to offer you my training and experience to support you on your journey. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible.

I believe that all clients have the inherent ability to overcome whatever challenges they face with the help of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, family relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I use a variety of modalities to create a treatment plan that fits each client and their specific needs and goals. I am passionate about empowering clients to make positive changes in their lives.

Building resilience in children and supporting their families has been my longstanding commitment. I have more than fifteen years of experience working with children and their families on issues related to behavior management and parenting , anxiety , perfectionism, mood, developmental and learning disabilities, autism, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I enjoy utilizing a combination of therapy and assessment to better understand the needs of my clients and to optimize outcomes. My training includes a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with specialization in pediatric neuropsychology, an internship at Johns Hopkins Medical School, and postdoctoral training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical School.

Dr. Johnson's hope is to provide compassionate and collaborative psychological services for children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Johnson provides expert evaluation, therapy, and consultation to children, adolescents and their parents in order to help sort through concerns and find answers. Presenting concerns for an evaluation may include developmental delays, learning problems, attention difficulties, emotional and/or behavioral concerns, or social skills problems. In individual and family therapy, Dr. Johnson focuses on supporting the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of children and adolescents. Therapy is also offered to target children's behavioral adherence and strengthen parent -child relationships.

I have several decades of education and experience working with adults, teens, children, elders, couples and families. Individuals just like you who are dealing with all the complicated realities of life including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital problems, children/adolescent issues and behavioral problems, chemical dependency, co-dependency, blended family issues, child custody evaluations, marital affairs, divorce recovery, trauma recovery, elder care, gender and sexual identity concerns, parenting issues and that's not even the whole list!