Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Bellaire, TX

I have been a therapist in the community for over 23 years. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use other therapeutic interventions, as needed. I have developed a focus on general mental health and substance use disorders including Domestic Violence. The ages I work with is between 9 yrs old on up for individual, couples and family therapy. I am available in person and also through telehealth. I have a passion for helping people through their difficult times. I speak Spanish. Accepting new clients. No waitlist. Let me know how I can help. I am in-network with most insurance companies.

If you are in a stressful or traumatic situation (e.g. loss of a loved one, coping with sudden life changes), therapy can help. I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience helping people deal effectively with adversity, stress and trauma. We will work in a respectful, collaborative manner. I utilize an integrative psychotherapeutic approach with proven methods, through which you will gain insight and learn skills to help you heal and successfully manage the complexities of your situation. In learning to deal more effectively with your difficulties, you will feel better and your situation will improve.

I'm so glad you're considering counseling. It means that, at a deep level, you know you deserve better and are capable of more. You may be troubled by persistent negative thoughts and feelings, dissatisfied with certain important relationships, or frustrated that the choices you've made are no longer working for you. Either way, I applaud you for taking this step. Through psychotherapy, we will explore one of the most important subjects in your life - yourself. And we will journey together towards a future that reflects your deepest values and goals.

No one is given a guidebook on how to navigate relationships with others or with ourselves and this missing information often leaves us feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, and unstable. At each session, we'll set goals specific to your needs to work toward immediate changes.

The relationship between client and therapist is like no other. The sole focus of counseling is about you and how to help you be healthier and happier. I've worked with adults to overcome depression, anxiety, and early abuse and neglect issues. My special interests is assisting people in recognizing and changing long standing, ineffective patterns of behavior and in working with people who have experienced undernourished and traumatic childhoods. I also work with people who are experience stress, job burnout, and grief and loss issues.

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time”. Regardless of the struggles you are currently facing, I will do my utmost to help you deal with each struggle at a time. I have extensive experience in Multi-cultural Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety, Stress/Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Divorce, Depression & Adjustment Issues. I will engage each individual with complete sincerity. Through understanding and increased self-knowledge, the only sure outcome is change and personal growth. The therapeutic relationship is an alliance between a therapist and a client that is exclusively for the client's benefit.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.

As your therapist, I will help you to navigate through life's difficult times. Collaboratively, we will strategize to create a personal plan to overcome obstacles, develop positive coping skills, foster healthy relationships and more. To facilitate change within the lives of my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral, narrative, family systems, solution-focus therapies as well as motivational interviewing techniques.

*I see clients both virtually and in person.* I want to help you attain your goals and create a happier and more balanced life. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment to enable you to freely talk and explore your feelings.

The ability to love, work, and play lies at the heart of human happiness. With trauma, unresolved conflicts, chronic stress or difficult relationships, this ability is often impeded or diminished. I help my patients regain their strength, discover their true selves, and form authentic connections with their loved ones, resulting in a fulfilling and productive life. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, addiction, personality disorders (particularly borderline and narcissistic), and difficulties relating to others.

You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.

The purpose of therapy is to create positive improvement within the individual, and to establish a higher quality of life. My approach to counseling/therapy varies somewhat with the needs of my clients. Primarily, I use the cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling/therapy. My style is interactive and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist, for doing so creates equality within the therapeutic setting. Let the transformation begin!

‘Offering a clinical foundation with a mentoring vibe.’ Hey! If you’re seeking a non-traditional therapy style then you’ve come to the right place (no, you’re not required to lie down on a couch). We are a team of clinicians that offer diverse areas of specialities. Our treatment styles make it fun and engaging while learning the tools needed to improve your mental well-being. We operate from a person-centered model but include techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavior, music, exercise, art and more. The intent is to alleviate any discomfort felt when seeking help from a licensed professional.

Are you struggling to figure out your career or intimate relationship? Has anxiety taken over your life? Have you experienced a traumatic event that’s holding you back from living your life more fully? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. With 25 years of experience in private practice therapy, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you get your life back on track.

Bernave Vega, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Nationally Certified Counselor, has a year of dedicated experience in mental health. His passion lies in supporting couples, adolescents, and adults in navigating life's obstacles. Bernave specializes in depression, anxiety, gender/sexuality identity conflicts, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. He has a close connection to the LGBTQIA+ community, offering compassionate support to individuals facing challenges related to gender and sexual identity. This, combined with his professional background, equips him to offer the guidance and assistance his clients seek.

I utilize an integrative person-centered and strengths-based approach that incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies. In addition to my formal education, I have lived experience navigating personal and family recovery. As a clinician, I specialize in treating individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I believe that building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship is essential to providing safe, person-centered care.

I help women overcome impacts of trauma that may cause anxiety, depression and/or PTSD. Together we'll develop tools to manage emotions, regain control, develop strong boundaries, build self-esteem, and improve communication skills. My aim is to support you throughout your journey as you strive to rediscover or establish a sense of self, overcome the effects of trauma, and embrace a fulfilled life. Not ready to dive into your past just yet? That's perfectly okay, I'll meet you where you are in your journey and we will work through present day issues together.

My expertise is related to working with individuals who have experienced grief and loss, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood, behavioral issues, and career challenges. My therapeutic style is kind, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I strive to build a good therapeutic relationship with all my clients. I will treat all my clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I like to use Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness.

Life is challenging in 2024. Many of us learn to worry incessantly and criticize ourselves. Many of us battle anxiety and depression. Many of us are looking for answers, acceptance and validation. The search for serenity can leave us exhausted and bewildered. The pressures of a modern life can lead to loneliness and sadness. Fortunately, we do not have to face life's most daunting moments alone.