Family Therapy in Bellaire, Houston, TX
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Positive Impact Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDCI
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
In therapy I focus on clients experiencing concerns with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, couples concerns, family concerns, and addictions.
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.
In therapy I focus on clients experiencing concerns with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, couples concerns, family concerns, and addictions.
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.
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True Outreach Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSc, LCDC, CCDS
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
Ideal client relate to individual with substance use and abuse problem. Client needs include Integrated approach and Motivational interviewing form of Therapeutic approach in resolving issues related to behavioral including addiction drug/chemical use or dependence. Client in addiction treatment needs support such as immediate family members in order to return and maintain their former level of functioning after treatment.
Ideal client relate to individual with substance use and abuse problem. Client needs include Integrated approach and Motivational interviewing form of Therapeutic approach in resolving issues related to behavioral including addiction drug/chemical use or dependence. Client in addiction treatment needs support such as immediate family members in order to return and maintain their former level of functioning after treatment.
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Tori has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, depression, personality issues, forms of psychosis, grief/loss, and sexual abuse. She maintains an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and is clinically and culturally competent to help all people heal and become better.
Tori has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, depression, personality issues, forms of psychosis, grief/loss, and sexual abuse. She maintains an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and is clinically and culturally competent to help all people heal and become better.
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Carmella J Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036 (Online Only)
I help clients learn to manage communication issues, family conflict, life transitions, career and marital issues.
If you are tired of simple conversations blowing up into arguments you have come to the right place. I work best with individuals, couples who are unmarried, married and those wanting Premarital Counseling. I help frustrated couples identify how they feel and discover what they need so they can walk away from conversations feeling heard and understood. If you feel like communication issues are your biggest barrier to having a happy and healthy relationship- Let's Talk! Click the button to call/email me to request a complimentary 15 minute phone call where you can ask questions and we can get to know each other.
I help clients learn to manage communication issues, family conflict, life transitions, career and marital issues.
If you are tired of simple conversations blowing up into arguments you have come to the right place. I work best with individuals, couples who are unmarried, married and those wanting Premarital Counseling. I help frustrated couples identify how they feel and discover what they need so they can walk away from conversations feeling heard and understood. If you feel like communication issues are your biggest barrier to having a happy and healthy relationship- Let's Talk! Click the button to call/email me to request a complimentary 15 minute phone call where you can ask questions and we can get to know each other.
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Lori Abramson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
As a therapist who believes in collaboration, I aim to work alongside you and your family, fostering a partnership that empowers positive change.
Relationship challenges, including struggles with children, partner betrayal, financial struggles, and other family system issues can profoundly impact various facets of an individual, couple and family system, casting a ripple effect on both emotional and mental well-being. When confronted with heightened emotions, the task of coping with daily life becomes increasingly daunting.
As a therapist who believes in collaboration, I aim to work alongside you and your family, fostering a partnership that empowers positive change.
Relationship challenges, including struggles with children, partner betrayal, financial struggles, and other family system issues can profoundly impact various facets of an individual, couple and family system, casting a ripple effect on both emotional and mental well-being. When confronted with heightened emotions, the task of coping with daily life becomes increasingly daunting.
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Rachel Minkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77071 (Online Only)
I implement mindfulness techniques as well as some family of origin insight work into my practice.
I am licensed in both Texas and NY. My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety and / or depression or someone who is dealing with difficulty in their relationship and needs guidance on how to set healthy boundaries in those relationships. Someone who is looking for practical ways to counter the spiral of anxiety or depression.
I implement mindfulness techniques as well as some family of origin insight work into my practice.
I am licensed in both Texas and NY. My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety and / or depression or someone who is dealing with difficulty in their relationship and needs guidance on how to set healthy boundaries in those relationships. Someone who is looking for practical ways to counter the spiral of anxiety or depression.
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Kelly Birkhold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77027
My hope is to provide a space for every client to experience the peace that comes with connection at this level, whether that is in individual therapy or in a couples/ family format.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy formats for adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, or attachment trauma. **I am also trained in DBT and Self Compassion and offer 1:1 work.** Struggles we face in life can negatively influence our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us in ways that keep us stuck, afraid, and unhealthy. Processing these difficult experiences can allow us to break free from this influence and show up in the world in ways that align with our inherent goodness, enabling feelings of success and happiness. You deserve to feel these things and more!
My hope is to provide a space for every client to experience the peace that comes with connection at this level, whether that is in individual therapy or in a couples/ family format.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy formats for adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, or attachment trauma. **I am also trained in DBT and Self Compassion and offer 1:1 work.** Struggles we face in life can negatively influence our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us in ways that keep us stuck, afraid, and unhealthy. Processing these difficult experiences can allow us to break free from this influence and show up in the world in ways that align with our inherent goodness, enabling feelings of success and happiness. You deserve to feel these things and more!
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I consider myself an eclectic therapist drawing largely from Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Person-Centered Theory, and Family Systems Theory.
My name is Lyn Bjorgo. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of concerns. Life change adjustment issues, eating disorders, and depression are the issues I treat most often. My personality and therapeutic style tend to be effective with a variety of clients. These include clients in their late teens embarking on their next stage of life as well as those in early and middle adulthood navigating life changes, coping with day-to-day stressors and depression.
I consider myself an eclectic therapist drawing largely from Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Person-Centered Theory, and Family Systems Theory.
My name is Lyn Bjorgo. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of concerns. Life change adjustment issues, eating disorders, and depression are the issues I treat most often. My personality and therapeutic style tend to be effective with a variety of clients. These include clients in their late teens embarking on their next stage of life as well as those in early and middle adulthood navigating life changes, coping with day-to-day stressors and depression.
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Pure Hope Counseling ,B.Dotson LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, -S, MA
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77074
At Pure Hope Counseling, we hold relentless hope that healing, change and growth are absolutely possible for you and your family.
At Pure Hope Counseling our clients are looking to gain power and strength over their lives through healthy boundaries, communication and love of self! Great therapy transforms your relationships, your confidence at and your perspective on life. AT PHC we have dedicated our life’s work to helping people like you connect with your authentic self and integrate lasting healing and change!
At Pure Hope Counseling, we hold relentless hope that healing, change and growth are absolutely possible for you and your family.
At Pure Hope Counseling our clients are looking to gain power and strength over their lives through healthy boundaries, communication and love of self! Great therapy transforms your relationships, your confidence at and your perspective on life. AT PHC we have dedicated our life’s work to helping people like you connect with your authentic self and integrate lasting healing and change!
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 27 years of practice. I treat my clients the same way that I want to be treated. Your mental health is the gateway to your life's success. Most of us need some psychological help at some point. The decision to seek professional help is the first step. I will be there for you with calm, nonjudgmental , empathetic and supportive approach. Always remember that " No condition is permanent " unless you don't do anything about it.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 27 years of practice. I treat my clients the same way that I want to be treated. Your mental health is the gateway to your life's success. Most of us need some psychological help at some point. The decision to seek professional help is the first step. I will be there for you with calm, nonjudgmental , empathetic and supportive approach. Always remember that " No condition is permanent " unless you don't do anything about it.
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Iris Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
My therapeutic practices are solution focused, narrative, integrated, cognitive-behavioral, collaborative, client-centered, goal and emotionally-focused, with a family systems and structure therapy basis.
I am a 1st generation Taiwanese-American immigrant who came to the US as an adolescent. I can conduct therapy in fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English. I am a full-time self-employee and mother of 2. I changed careers from Engineering B.S, to Business M.M., to Counseling/Behavioral Science M.Ed. therapy. I worked at MIT, and I am currently working on my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology. I empathize with work life balance issues, stress/time management, and career transition/satisfaction. My core goal is to empower individuals, couples and families to make healthy, positive changes in their professional and personal lives.
My therapeutic practices are solution focused, narrative, integrated, cognitive-behavioral, collaborative, client-centered, goal and emotionally-focused, with a family systems and structure therapy basis.
I am a 1st generation Taiwanese-American immigrant who came to the US as an adolescent. I can conduct therapy in fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English. I am a full-time self-employee and mother of 2. I changed careers from Engineering B.S, to Business M.M., to Counseling/Behavioral Science M.Ed. therapy. I worked at MIT, and I am currently working on my Ph.D in Clinical Sexology. I empathize with work life balance issues, stress/time management, and career transition/satisfaction. My core goal is to empower individuals, couples and families to make healthy, positive changes in their professional and personal lives.
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Aryeh Minkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77071 (Online Only)
You can have a better relationship with yourself, family, friends, and your partner.
Are you feeling down? Are there relationship issues in your life? Perhaps there's problems with your child, spouse, partner, family member or friend. There is a better way, and together we will find that way. I will work with you to meet your specific needs. I am licensed in NY, TX and FL.
You can have a better relationship with yourself, family, friends, and your partner.
Are you feeling down? Are there relationship issues in your life? Perhaps there's problems with your child, spouse, partner, family member or friend. There is a better way, and together we will find that way. I will work with you to meet your specific needs. I am licensed in NY, TX and FL.
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I may ask questions about your goals for treatment, your background, some family history, etc.
My name is Audra Mathis. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Texas. I enjoy helping people find their way through life's challenges, life transitions, and life's triumphs. I work collaboratively with my clients, helping you find your way, looking for solutions to whatever troubles you. You are the expert of your life. I'm a guide here to point you in the right direction when you are off track. I used evidenced-based modalities, like CBT, SFBT, and motivational interviewing, during our sessions.
I may ask questions about your goals for treatment, your background, some family history, etc.
My name is Audra Mathis. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Texas. I enjoy helping people find their way through life's challenges, life transitions, and life's triumphs. I work collaboratively with my clients, helping you find your way, looking for solutions to whatever troubles you. You are the expert of your life. I'm a guide here to point you in the right direction when you are off track. I used evidenced-based modalities, like CBT, SFBT, and motivational interviewing, during our sessions.
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Nkem Chinwah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
Nkem is the owner of Mine Counseling PLLC, an AAMFT-approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and an OLLU adjunct MFT Instructor, where she teaches MFT students therapy skills. Mine Counseling PLLC is a group practice where every client is offered unconditional support and treated with "unconditional positive regard". At Mine Counseling LLC, we believe that therapy is life therefore, it's our pleasure to explore the different possibilities to find alternative solutions to life’s lived experiences and learn healthy ways to navigate their social interactions. Check out our bios at minecounseling.com
Nkem is the owner of Mine Counseling PLLC, an AAMFT-approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and an OLLU adjunct MFT Instructor, where she teaches MFT students therapy skills. Mine Counseling PLLC is a group practice where every client is offered unconditional support and treated with "unconditional positive regard". At Mine Counseling LLC, we believe that therapy is life therefore, it's our pleasure to explore the different possibilities to find alternative solutions to life’s lived experiences and learn healthy ways to navigate their social interactions. Check out our bios at minecounseling.com
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Claire Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77027
When you, your loved one, and/ or family are ready for change, please reach out to me.
There are reasons why we are the way we are and react to the world around us. Whether it be how we were raised, our school or work environment, or significant life events, we are impacted by systems and events around us. Though we try to make changes on our own, it can be challenging and feel hopeless. You have done the best you can with what you had in front of you, and this strength has led you to taking a huge step, asking for support. Through individual, couple, or family therapy, we will work together to explore how you, you and your loved one, and/ or family have been impacted.
When you, your loved one, and/ or family are ready for change, please reach out to me.
There are reasons why we are the way we are and react to the world around us. Whether it be how we were raised, our school or work environment, or significant life events, we are impacted by systems and events around us. Though we try to make changes on our own, it can be challenging and feel hopeless. You have done the best you can with what you had in front of you, and this strength has led you to taking a huge step, asking for support. Through individual, couple, or family therapy, we will work together to explore how you, you and your loved one, and/ or family have been impacted.
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Renewal of Your Mind Counseling and Restoration
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, EMDR-C, CPT
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77007 (Online Only)
Sao's therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and solution, goal, and trauma-focused, with a family systems EMDR cognitive processing and behavioral therapy foundation, while Biblical Christian faith-based for those wanting this integration.
Do you feel stuck, trapped, or defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life's difficulties? And are you ready to start the transformation process of breaking free from them by the renewal of your mind?
Sao's therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and solution, goal, and trauma-focused, with a family systems EMDR cognitive processing and behavioral therapy foundation, while Biblical Christian faith-based for those wanting this integration.
Do you feel stuck, trapped, or defined by your past, negative beliefs, challenging emotions, or life's difficulties? And are you ready to start the transformation process of breaking free from them by the renewal of your mind?
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Bridget Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036
I specialize in working with people with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, grief/trauma and loss issues, relationship issues, family, parenting, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and stress issues.
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 specialize in working with people with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence, grief/trauma and loss issues, relationship issues, family, parenting, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and stress issues.
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.
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SKT Therapy Inc. (Shannon)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCPM, LAADCCA, M-RAS
Verified Verified
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77074 (Online Only)
Culturally Competent Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), and Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM). I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns. It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is understood, one is then able to modify or change their pattern(s) of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
Culturally Competent Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), and Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM). I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns. It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is understood, one is then able to modify or change their pattern(s) of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
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Gerald W Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellaire, Houston, TX 77074 (Online Only)
I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Everything can be different, so said Psychologist, Alfred Adler. I believe it, too. We are not trapped in our past, we are locked in our ideas that we hold about ourselves, and about our future... and ideas can change. I invite you to join me in an adventure of finding encouragement, and finding new ideas about your life. I offer counseling sessions which will focus on...Personal Growth... Marriage and Relationship Issues... Communication Skills... Assertiveness Skills... Overcoming Depression... Overcoming Anxiety... Let's Talk- Everything Can Be Different.
I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Everything can be different, so said Psychologist, Alfred Adler. I believe it, too. We are not trapped in our past, we are locked in our ideas that we hold about ourselves, and about our future... and ideas can change. I invite you to join me in an adventure of finding encouragement, and finding new ideas about your life. I offer counseling sessions which will focus on...Personal Growth... Marriage and Relationship Issues... Communication Skills... Assertiveness Skills... Overcoming Depression... Overcoming Anxiety... Let's Talk- Everything Can Be Different.
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I am also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.
I am also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.