Therapists in The Woodlands, TX

I work to empower clients to identify and utilize their own personal strengths, connections and values to challenge and overcome their personal obstacles. I believe we all have inherent gifts and attributes that are often overlooked and forgotten in times of stress and dysfunction and by utilizing these strengths and challenging and replacing unhelpful behaviors, compulsions and thought patterns we can heal.

Really, I am a professional tool. I consider myself an instument to be used in your life to help you redesign, renovate, remodel, and/or rebuild your life. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels like the walls are caving in. Typically, we are good do-it-yourselfers and make repairs easily. However, life can get out of hand and the repairs can get too big for us to fix it alone. Let me help you assess the damage, redesign your blueprint, and equip you with the skills to..."Git-R-Done." It would be my honor to work alongside you.

The school year is nearly upon us. Your teenager struggles. They are anxious, depressed, or both. They don't seem to be able to maintain focus and are under-performing in school. They might have suicidal thoughts, be self-harming, or have turned to alcohol or drugs to cope. You are worried about their future, but don't know where to turn. I can help. Most of my clients are middle and high school students who fall in one or more of these categories. I speak Tik Tok, Snapchat and Instagram. I have tattoos, wear Vans, listen to alternative music, and love a good meme. In short, I connect very well with teens and their parents.

Help for when Relationships Hurt! I bring Experience on the Cutting Edge. I'm a therapist with over 30 years of experience! If you're worried that would make me old-fashioned - you should know that I teach in Marriage & Family Therapy training programs, and always focus on up-to-date, "cutting edge" methods. The one word I would use to describe my approach is "collaborative." This means treatment individually tailored to you and your situation (no cookie-cutter approaches!). Because of that, I primarily offer "strengths-based" approaches that focus primarily on your strengths, not your weaknesses.

Life can be messy and unexpected but that doesn't mean you have to be defeated or debilitated by it. If you are feeling hopeless, helpless, anxious, empty or depressed I may be able to help. My job is to help to alter the focus of external to internal control. We may not be able to control changes in life, but you can be rest assured that I will help and support you to cope with your next big hurdle in life. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, I help by creating an atmosphere necessary for growth and change.

From the moment we are born, we encounter a multitude of experiences that play a significant role in shaping how we feel about ourselves and how we perceive the world around us. Unfortunately, some of these experiences can be catastrophic for the individual as it can alter the brain's ability to function properly and thus hinder our own body’s ability to regulate emotions and respond to stress effectively. I believe that these traumatic events of life are like neglected psychological wounds that impact relationships, cause a slew of mental health issues, and oftentimes hinder us from living a meaningful life.

Difficult situations of the past can have lasting effects on our futures. You’ve seen this first hand with your child or teen. Their life has been altered at such a young age, and they don’t know how to express their feelings towards it. So they express it by acting out; by being angry, not socializing like they used to, or by breaking the rules. It’s a burden seeing them go through this, and not knowing how to help them.

Having spent the past few years helping people of all ages to overcome concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life-limiting illness among other concerns, I have a special interest with assisting you in finding tools that will empower you for years to come so that lasting change can be instilled. Using an individualized approach to attain your goals, my methods are strength-based and solution-focused, integrating modalities such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

I specialize in play therapy for children ages 3-8 and supervision for LPC Associates and RPT Interns (post graduate only). I do not accept insurance, but you can submit your claims for out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact me today to determine if we are a good match for this process, or if you have any questions.

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.

I am a Clinical Psychotherapist specializing in treating Mood Disorders, with a special focus on Depression- and Anxiety-related disorders and symptomatology. As a graduate from The University of Notre Dame's Clinical Psychology program, I continue an adherence in my practice to the scientist-practitioner model under which I was trained. As my client, I strive to provide you with evidence-based and empirically supported treatments that have a proven record of efficacy and effectiveness in both laboratory and clinical research settings respectively. Clients receive unique and individualized treatment plans that are personally tailored to meet your specific needs.

I believe that therapy is an experience. It can be rocky, hard, and emotional but it has the final outcome of feeling better or stronger. Therapy to me is the authentic, honest process of finding alternatives, looking at options and building internal strength. I can't 'fix it' for you but I would gladly work with you on this, support you, listen and encourage. I think you can do it!

Many first responders struggle to put on the uniform day in and day out; feeling helpless that the 911 system will never change plus the frustration of disconnection between dispatch, field, and administration only feeds the discontent. There are so many things we can't control: calls, call volume, and sometimes whether the patient lives or dies. Its no wonder first responders have some of the highest burnout rates. I know this first-hand because I burned out of EMS. All the way out. I am here now as a counselor to help first responders manage and treat the feelings of burnout to increase longevity in the profession.

An ideal client is any individual open to the counseling process. The counseling process is a team effort between the client and counselor; thus, success for every outcome depends on the willingness and effort from each team member. I believe in continuous professional and personal growth in order to always be prepared and up to date for the purpose of serving my clients. It is my pleasure to use my empathic and positive counseling skills and knowledge to help those in need of effective therapeutic counseling treatments.

I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.

Darcy Kieke earned her Master of Education, in Counseling, from Sam Houston State University. She holds the license of Licensed Professional Counselor (License 81065), in the state of Texas. Darcy enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She has over twenty years of experience working as an elementary school teacher, and reading intervention teacher, and continues to serve students as a school counselor. Darcy is mindful of the academic, social and emotional challenges experienced by our youth today and the impact these struggles have on parents and families.

Sometimes life can seem out of balance. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I know you’re frustrated with your relationship and have worked hard at your marriage. You have a lot invested and deep down you still love your partner. But there’s some anger and hurt in the way. Let me help you clear a path through the disappointment and fear so you can reexperience the love you once had. I can help you reconnect with your partner with an approach that is engaging and empathetic. I understand that marriage can be tough, but therapy doesn’t necessarily have to be. Call me today, and let’s get the process started towards the strongest, most fulfilling relationship you’ve ever had.

Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.