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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center, Pasadena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
We have therapists who specialize in trauma, EMDR, DBT, couples, depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues, parenting, school behavioral challenges, underperformance, anger management and many other unique needs concerning individuals and their relationships.
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
We have therapists who specialize in trauma, EMDR, DBT, couples, depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues, parenting, school behavioral challenges, underperformance, anger management and many other unique needs concerning individuals and their relationships.
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
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360 Therapy & Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
We offer client-centered care that is trauma informed and inclusive.
We provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy to serve clients who are ready to embark upon the journey of healing by assessing and processing unresolved issues and exploring unsettled emotions and behavior. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into symptoms that have affected their daily lives and relationships by supporting clients’ exploration into what underlies their issues. The question is not “What’s wrong with you” but rather “What happened to you, and how can you become a better version of yourself?"
We offer client-centered care that is trauma informed and inclusive.
We provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy to serve clients who are ready to embark upon the journey of healing by assessing and processing unresolved issues and exploring unsettled emotions and behavior. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into symptoms that have affected their daily lives and relationships by supporting clients’ exploration into what underlies their issues. The question is not “What’s wrong with you” but rather “What happened to you, and how can you become a better version of yourself?"
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Enobong J Inyang
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Shenandoah, TX 77385
I believe, from personal experiences, years of practice & teaching, that anyone can be empowered to face life challenges. Empowered individuals are resilient & able to bounce back from adversities. My main focus is to empower you & your loved ones to overcome challenges. As a professor for 8 years, I have trained & supervised hundreds of graduate students on evidence-based practices, positive psychology, Strength-based approaches, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, DBT, & integration of music & spirituality into counseling. CBT & Adlerian are my overarching modalities upon which I integrate other interventions tailored to clients' needs.
I believe, from personal experiences, years of practice & teaching, that anyone can be empowered to face life challenges. Empowered individuals are resilient & able to bounce back from adversities. My main focus is to empower you & your loved ones to overcome challenges. As a professor for 8 years, I have trained & supervised hundreds of graduate students on evidence-based practices, positive psychology, Strength-based approaches, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, DBT, & integration of music & spirituality into counseling. CBT & Adlerian are my overarching modalities upon which I integrate other interventions tailored to clients' needs.
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For over 12 years, I have provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties. Currently in private practice, I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-harming, physical and sexual abuse/trauma, divorce-related problems, parenting issues, and behavior problems. 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.
For over 12 years, I have provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties. Currently in private practice, I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-harming, physical and sexual abuse/trauma, divorce-related problems, parenting issues, and behavior problems. 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.
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Candice R Scurry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I specialize in anxiety, anger management, including court-appointed anger management classes, depression, single parents, trauma-focused therapy, EAP, and OCD, and understand how mental health disorders affect our relationships with friends, family, romantic partners, employment, etc.
Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals.
I specialize in anxiety, anger management, including court-appointed anger management classes, depression, single parents, trauma-focused therapy, EAP, and OCD, and understand how mental health disorders affect our relationships with friends, family, romantic partners, employment, etc.
Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals.
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Dr. Roger D. Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
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Alexis Hyde-Washmon (Able Thoughts Pllc)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, BCBA, LMFT, LBA
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
I provide services for the following: Child/Adolescent - development, application, and evaluation of behavioral/cognitive-behavioral interventions for child/teen populations (e.g., under-served, children of divorce, juvenile victims of violent crimes, children with conduct and personality disorders, children with developmental disorders, and adolescents with chemical dependency and life challenges). Adults/Elderly - individual, couples and family psychotherapy (e.g., marital, parenting, aging, divorce issues, chemical dependency, mood disorders, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ).
I provide services for the following: Child/Adolescent - development, application, and evaluation of behavioral/cognitive-behavioral interventions for child/teen populations (e.g., under-served, children of divorce, juvenile victims of violent crimes, children with conduct and personality disorders, children with developmental disorders, and adolescents with chemical dependency and life challenges). Adults/Elderly - individual, couples and family psychotherapy (e.g., marital, parenting, aging, divorce issues, chemical dependency, mood disorders, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ).
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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Humble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
Trauma-informed care for all mental health needs.
Clearhope supports children, teens, students, adults, couples, and families. We beleive "no one hsould hurt alone." We offer help, hope, and healing. We commit to support you on your own, unique journey to wellness. You will find a diverse team of clincians who will extend unconditional positive regard as you do your very best work.
Trauma-informed care for all mental health needs.
Clearhope supports children, teens, students, adults, couples, and families. We beleive "no one hsould hurt alone." We offer help, hope, and healing. We commit to support you on your own, unique journey to wellness. You will find a diverse team of clincians who will extend unconditional positive regard as you do your very best work.
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Rise Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Huntsville, TX 77340
Our clinicians are trained in trauma informed treatment and offer a wide variety of specialties such as: behavioral analysis, autism, exposure to childhood abuse & divorce.
Rise Counseling and Wellness offers individual therapy, family and couples therapy and play therapy for young children. We strive to reduce the impact of mental illness, family conflict, and trauma, increasing the resilience of our clients and the world we live in. We believe each person has the innate ability to rise above and grow from life's challenges. We are committed to being your partner in your journey to overcome. We approach therapy from a systemic perspective, recognizing the significance of generational experiences, society and culture on your life today.
Our clinicians are trained in trauma informed treatment and offer a wide variety of specialties such as: behavioral analysis, autism, exposure to childhood abuse & divorce.
Rise Counseling and Wellness offers individual therapy, family and couples therapy and play therapy for young children. We strive to reduce the impact of mental illness, family conflict, and trauma, increasing the resilience of our clients and the world we live in. We believe each person has the innate ability to rise above and grow from life's challenges. We are committed to being your partner in your journey to overcome. We approach therapy from a systemic perspective, recognizing the significance of generational experiences, society and culture on your life today.
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Susan Bullock Zohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379 (Online Only)
I am a native Texan who has lived and worked in the Houston area most of my career. I have a background in mental health providing services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief any issues which cause distress.
I am a native Texan who has lived and worked in the Houston area most of my career. I have a background in mental health providing services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief any issues which cause distress.
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Anna Leason LCSW and Associates, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Our diverse team of therapists specializes in various areas, including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship counseling.
At Anna Leason LCSW & Associates, our mission is to cultivate a space where healing thrives. With a diverse team of empathetic therapists, we offer personalized, evidence-based treatments to address your specific needs. Grounded in a client-centered approach, we create a supportive environment where you can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we're here to walk alongside you, empowering you to unlock your inner resilience and pursue a life of meaning and fulfillment
Our diverse team of therapists specializes in various areas, including trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship counseling.
At Anna Leason LCSW & Associates, our mission is to cultivate a space where healing thrives. With a diverse team of empathetic therapists, we offer personalized, evidence-based treatments to address your specific needs. Grounded in a client-centered approach, we create a supportive environment where you can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, we're here to walk alongside you, empowering you to unlock your inner resilience and pursue a life of meaning and fulfillment
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Cherice Poole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77588 (Online Only)
You can't take it anymore! You're tired of caring for others and neglecting yourself! Not feeling yourself anymore? Feeling down, stressed, or just overwhelmed? All of us experience pain from our past, or anxiety about the future at some point in our lives. Sometimes we’re even confused about our experiences and life decisions. How we tackle life issues, however, is unique to the individual. Sometimes our conflict is temporary, while others are reoccurring and long lasting. It’s okay! Value in Therapy can help!
You can't take it anymore! You're tired of caring for others and neglecting yourself! Not feeling yourself anymore? Feeling down, stressed, or just overwhelmed? All of us experience pain from our past, or anxiety about the future at some point in our lives. Sometimes we’re even confused about our experiences and life decisions. How we tackle life issues, however, is unique to the individual. Sometimes our conflict is temporary, while others are reoccurring and long lasting. It’s okay! Value in Therapy can help!
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Dr. Kyran Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
You deserve peace. We all face challenges in life. And we all need assistance at some point. Are you currently struggling with a major change in your life? Do you ever find yourself worried about how to handle this change? Have you experienced situations that are stopping you from living peacefully within yourself? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you discovering who you are? If you are looking to keep your peace throughout life's journey while working on self-identity, I am here to help. I work with individuals in both Texas and Hawaii!
You deserve peace. We all face challenges in life. And we all need assistance at some point. Are you currently struggling with a major change in your life? Do you ever find yourself worried about how to handle this change? Have you experienced situations that are stopping you from living peacefully within yourself? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you discovering who you are? If you are looking to keep your peace throughout life's journey while working on self-identity, I am here to help. I work with individuals in both Texas and Hawaii!
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Brian Schulz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPHA, LPC, LCDC, CCPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
If you are not at your best right now, feeling bored, sad, anxious, unmotivated, or even helpless, please give me a call. We can set up a free phone consultation and if you're interested, a first appointment. Counseling can help individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult times and behavioral challenges. Call now to set up your first appointment. You can make a change and counseling can help. Your goals are my goals! Happiness is something we create. No one can make you happy. You create your happiness. There is hope. My ideal client would be one that is motivated to change.
If you are not at your best right now, feeling bored, sad, anxious, unmotivated, or even helpless, please give me a call. We can set up a free phone consultation and if you're interested, a first appointment. Counseling can help individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult times and behavioral challenges. Call now to set up your first appointment. You can make a change and counseling can help. Your goals are my goals! Happiness is something we create. No one can make you happy. You create your happiness. There is hope. My ideal client would be one that is motivated to change.
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New Beginning Mind Spa & Therapy, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382 (Online Only)
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
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Marlon Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584
Marlon Martin is an esteemed therapist located in the Pearland, Texas area, bringing over three decades of experience working with individuals and couples. Clients seek Marlon's guidance in addressing a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. Notably, Marlon is deeply committed to assisting those who sense untapped potential in their lives, irrespective of the challenges they face, demonstrating a particular passion for this transformative work.
Marlon Martin is an esteemed therapist located in the Pearland, Texas area, bringing over three decades of experience working with individuals and couples. Clients seek Marlon's guidance in addressing a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. Notably, Marlon is deeply committed to assisting those who sense untapped potential in their lives, irrespective of the challenges they face, demonstrating a particular passion for this transformative work.
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Dorie M Hoffart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
"Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?" - Mary Oliver. There is more. As your therapist, my hope is that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for growth, healing, and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you to show up fully and bring your most present self. Through the therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life, we will access your strengths to navigate each moment.
"Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it life?" - Mary Oliver. There is more. As your therapist, my hope is that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for growth, healing, and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you to show up fully and bring your most present self. Through the therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life, we will access your strengths to navigate each moment.
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Ian Baker Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
I am a counselor and co-owner of Third Coast Counseling and Wellness. My masters degree is in Clinical Psychology and I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years. I have worked in both private practice and public mental health services. I treat patients with and without health insurance using evidenced-based practices and down-to-earth sessions.
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With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
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Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.