"I see adolescents and adults for a variety of issues. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)trained. Additionally, I function as a consultant assisting parents in determining if and when their child, teen, or young adult needs to be placed in a therapeutic boarding school/residential setting. Comprehensive Career Testing and Counseling is another service I provide. Equine facilitated psychotherapy, learning and team building are conducted 3 miles outside The Woodlands for individuals, families, and corporations."

"I once read that a counselor does not expect certain answers, neither judges whether an answer is wrong or right, does not make up meanings about what is said, instead just listens with the intention & understanding that the individual knows, wants & strives for a healthier life. I would like to invite you to embark on a learning journey where we engage in useful dialogue and collaborate on building practical solutions aimed to 'heal and regain' your 'Individuality'."

"I specialize in helping couples and families gain insight and move forward despite difficulties they face. My style is Solution-focused and I work to help clients get the most out of therapy. I have extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT) which provides strategies for healing hurts, processing conflict, and building shared meaning and intimacy in relationships. I also have a significant background in education and find that this combination of skills, experience, and strategies meets my client's emotional and intellectual needs. It is also ideal for the therapeutic process to move effectively."

"I am most passionate about strengthening couples as the foundation for the family and helping remarried couples with blended-family struggles. Particularly important for couples therapy is understanding that your relationship is my client; and I am passionate about strengthening the client. I will listen carefully with compassion, allowing each individual a voice and I WILL NOT take sides. I'm on the side of your relationship and here to help each individual take ownership of it, draw upon its inner resources and rediscover its goals & purpose. At times, sessions can involve the individual and/or couple as needed."

"Paula McDonald-Neely, LCSW, PLLC provides individual, couples and family therapy. My approach is client-centered and utilizes a variety of techniques and intervention strategies personalized to meet your individual needs. Whether you have been struggling for several years or have only recently encountered obstacles in your life, I am ready to work together to pave a path to help you not only overcome, but to thrive. Are you ready to begin your journey to live your best life now?"

"Relationships are complicated!! Let's work together to find that peaceful balance, whether it be with yourself or another. A collaborative approach will allow us to gain insight into each dynamic or perspective. A shift in perspective can be tough yet liberating. Grant yourself the opportunity to live the life you prefer. "

"Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing grief over a major loss? Are you dealing with past trauma? I would love to work with you. I have had many personal and professional experiences that can help me help you. I believe that the only things we truly have control over in our life are our own thoughts and behaviors. It is because of this belief that I use cognitive-behavioral therapy. I teach thought stopping, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, mindfulness, grounding, calming techniques and am also a fully trained EMDR Therapist. Call me to see if we would make a good therapeutic team."

"You have tried to be a good spouse but your partner doesn't appreciate you. Instead you get criticism and lectures on how you could be more successful, or be better with the kids. No matter how hard you try, it's never enough.There's too much fighting, or you suffer in cold silence. You used to be able to talk, but not anymore. You feel alone and disconnected. Perhaps one of you has turned toward someone or something else for comfort. You don't feel loved and valued by your partner. You have lost hope for healing."

"I help couples heal from resentment, betrayal and marital neglect. When your relationship is suffering, it can feel like your whole world is suffering. You've tried everything to improve your relationship, but nothing seems to work, or if it does, it's only temporary. For most of us, being happily coupled does not come naturally - it is a skill we have to learn. I can help you identify why your relationship has become stuck and then teach you how to reconnect and bring each other closer."

"We all struggle with difficulties in our lives, and most have experienced some sort of trauma (big or small) that has affected our functioning at one time or another. My desire is to help people through these issues so they are able to to switch from surviving mode to thriving mode."

""We all have times when we feel uncertain and alone. What we are looking for is a place to be ourselves and to talk to someone who will listen and understand us, a counselor who can help us see our situation in a new way and empower us to make changes in our lives." Dr. Hall's counseling is caring and straight-forward. She believes that healing comes from gaining understanding of ourselves and remembering our strengths."

"I provide counseling to clients of all ages with various diagnosis that include anxiety, stress, anger,depression, substance use, sleep deprivation and behavioral nutrition concerns. I utilize health psychology, mental health education, substance use education and yoga principles into the practice as I work with clients. Overall wellness is the focus for the clients I work with which includes, nutrition, sleep and exercise while working on their emotional and behavioral concerns. I implement the Strengthening Families program ( an evidenced based program) for those families that are in need of creating a healthy enviroment that promotes positive experiences in family life."

"Along side of my professional credentials, I too have traveled down a road of recovery and healing that enables me to share valuable insight and perspective with my clients. I speacialize in treating eating disorders, chemical dependency, relationship dysfunction, and compulsive disorders, and I support a holistic counseling approach that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of a person. By integrating various counseling techniques and philosophies, I offer my clients the most current and effective methods of treatment."

"Are you feeling DEPRESSED or ANXIOUS lately? GRIEVING a loss? Feeling TRAUMATIZED? Finding yourself lost in the RELATIONSHIP with your partner? Has CANCER made you feel scared or exhausted? Feeling TIRED and UNMOTIVATED in life? Sometimes we experience life transitions unexpectedly. It's important to find support and guidance to help you move through them. I am a caring, creative and supportive counselor that will help you embrace your life and find peace in the process. I will help you sort through the pieces of your life and get back on your feet again."

"There are basic truths of human psychology that most people understand intuitively. We do not fully know ourselves; the things we do not know can cause suffering. There is a benefit to self-awareness. I will support you as you develop your innate capacity to be with your own life, just as it is, and assist as you develop more effective strategies for living joyfully and with compassion for yourself as well as others. As we bring together your sense of yourself in past, present and future states, feelings of organization and coherence develop. Choice is restored."

"Welcome! Wanting your life to change? Feeling paralyzed by anxiety or depression? Struggling with relationships? Concerned about drinking? I understand and would like to help. We all face struggles and need help at times. I would consider it to be a privilege to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life. it is hard to make that first call. Let's be honest it feels strange initially to talk to a stranger about your personal life. It will be OK and you will be on your way to a new life."

"Do tantrums and defiance continue even after time outs? Does your child feel worried or afraid? Has he been sad, withdrawn, or unmotivated? As a child psychologist I provide a safe place to explore feelings and experiences. Your child may learn ways to cope, improve self-esteem, and change behaviors."

"As past Chief of Allied Staff of a inpatient psychiatric hospital plus 20+ years of private practice, I provide a strong base of clinical skill and experience for all my clients. Through building improved perception, insight,and judgment supported by the accepting psychotherapeutic relationship, my goal is to enable clients to effect positive change in their lives through awareness and resolution of issues. My practice focuses on the family as well as individual behavioral/emotional problems of children, through Play Therapy, and adolescents and adults. I believe every individual has internal resources to resolve conflict with support and guidance."

"I believe that every individual is capable of making positive changes to improve their lives. Some changes can be more difficult than others, and I believe therapy can help individuals navigate through difficulties and other stressors. My goal as a therapist lies in working to help my clients overcome obstacles and life stressors by teaching skills to improve thoughts, overall mood, and move towards healthier behaviors in order for them to meet personal goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I use a variety of different methods that are individualized to meet the need of each client."

"Thank you for visiting my webpage. At the heart of my practice is a love of helping children, adolescents, families, and couples overcome challenges in their lives. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and, I'm a dad who has raised 3 kids."