Adults Therapists in The Woodlands, TX

Fear, anxiety, and shame are often the root causes of many of our society’s mental struggles and concerns. If you feel like you are in a pit of despair or stuck in your pattern of thinking, you may need help getting a new focus or sharing your burden with someone who can listen. My specialty is adolescents or young adults who are struggling with depression or anxiety. With children, I will implement play therapy as a means to gain trust and insight into his/her motivations and the crisis present. My philosophy and interventions are faith based, research supported, and very solution focused.

I am an anxiety disorders and treatment specialist in The Woodlands, Texas. I utilize Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) to help adolescents and adults who struggle with Anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and other phobias. ERP is the gold standard treatment in mental health. Running away from your fears can often lead to patterns of behaviors that may provide immediate relief but does not break the cycle of anxiety, instead, it only increases it. You may find yourself engaging in ritualistic behaviors such as avoidance, reassurance seeking, overt behaviors, and even mental compulsions.

While my therapeutic style calls upon several well established and effective counseling approaches, my main focus is on interpersonal relationships. My passion is to guide my clients on a journey to discover inner strengths and to develop positive patterns of interaction. I am a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist that loves working with families. All aspects of family life and members of the family (individuals, couples, single parents, entire families, and blended families) are of interest to me. I know that what affects one person in the family affects all members of the family.

I strive to create a comfortable and inviting environment so I can hear one's life story, goals, heartaches and tough life decisions. I have a deep understanding and love for all things LOVE. Love within a family system, love within a marriage, and love within one's self. Unfortunately love isn't always enough. I enjoy working with adolescents, college students, adults , couples/marriage counseling, parenting and family therapy. My interests include adolescents, marital and relationship problems, communication skills, anxiety and depressive disorders, life transitions, coping skills, emotional disturbance, peer relationships, self-harming, self-esteem building, and family conflicts.

I am an Intern currently in my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been working as a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) in a trauma counseling center for the past three years. I have clinical experience counseling adolescents and adults on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a variety of personality disorders to include Borderline (BPD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I have been trained in teaching dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills training. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

I started Summit Counseling in 2015 with the goal to help more individuals, families and couples face life's struggles. With experience in both Child Protective Services and Education, I blend a unique approach to people seeking services. Over the last several years, I have helped many families in crisis, adolescents struggling with their own development and couples facing the challenges of raising children and maintaining a loving family.

Asha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). Asha has over 10 years of providing therapy with a diverse client population. She has successfully counseled adolescents, adults , and elder adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, divorce, military and veteran's issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, trauma, and PTSD. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Miami.

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.

Speshelle Garcia, MA, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Texas. Speshelle works with adults , children, and families, in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other psychosocial stressors. In addition to experience working with clients dealing with depression and anxiety, she has experience working with family conflict, poor self-esteem, goal planning, and adjustment. With the use of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and SFT, Speshelle engages clients and aides in clients developing insight into their distress. Working collaboratively with clients, in their therapeutic journey, is the priority.

I see life as a journey and always changing. I believe that we all have tools to make positive change. I assist others in identifying tools to overcome obstacles that are presented in life that may inhibit positive change. I believe there is great power in the therapist/client relationship. People often find their best version of themselves when they feel truly heard and seen. We can start where you are now and change to find freedom and joy.

Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston's Medical Center downtown and a psychology professor for 8 years.

Since 2006, my experience has been growing in guiding and supporting folks in overcoming the psychological barriers of severe mental health concerns and situational or generalized concerns. I learn what the individual is seeking to gain and create a therapeutic approach unique to that individual. I'm trained in multiple modalities and typically utilize a combined approach. I enjoy working with adults and couples and provide both individual and family counseling. Choosing a counselor can be a difficult process so I embrace every opportunity as an honor to build a trusting relationship and unveil wellness.

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.

There is HOPE for bringing your family through hard times. I focus on helping children with a variety of concerns from behavior issues at home or in school to traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, divorce, and more. I counsel the child, the whole family or just the parents depending on what everyone needs. Adults who are dealing with anxiety or know they have experienced trauma in their life, this does not have to control you any longer, I can help.

You deserve to live a purposeful life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! My goal in counseling is to provide clients the courage and confidence to work toward a better path for their life. I help people whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible moments. My work with adolescents, teens, and adults is directed to establish the proper tools in improving their self worth, setting effective boundaries, and creating a sense of purpose. My experience includes helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bullying issues, and self-harm.

Kacie LeGaye is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Kacie has expertise working with individuals, couples, and families and focuses on the power of communication in relationships. She earned her Masters of Science in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Since graduation, Kacie has worked in various roles working with crisis, case management, and an Integrated Care Program to provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults .

My client population includes, professionals seeking work-life balance, establishing a recovery network for long-term sobriety from addiction, including alcohol, sex, gambling, and mood altering substances. I also offer services to young adults transitioning to college, and career development. I will address anxiety and depression through the session as it relates to these transitions. Addiction is a family disease and I encourage working with families/couples to address boundaries, communication skills, and family history of addiction. I also have a history of working with adolescents/young adults and their families with addiction

Treatment for ADULTS and TEENS struggling with some of the effects of TRAUMA like RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, and ADDICTION. Ultimately, people come to me in pain or they bring someone to me in pain. Understanding that your pain, your reactions, and your responses to it make sense is a key to finding relief from suffering. If you or someone you love received something unexpected from their life experience and struggle with a "I don't even know where to start." or a "what now?", I am here for you.

Dr. Geo-Anna Q. Hirshenbaum is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist who works with Woodlands Family Institute. Her sole focus is conducting psychological evaluations for all age groups. She has been administering assessments for over ten years and has worked with children, adolescents, adults , and the geriatric population. Dr. Hirshenbaum specializes in a variety of psychological assessments such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychoeducational testing, and assessments that rule out emotional, personality, psychotic, trauma, and/or cognitive or neurocognitive disorders.