Grief Therapists in Clear Lake Shores, TX
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Kellie Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
Imagine a life you’re happy waking up to each morning. It’s possible! You hold the power and ability to make it a reality. I’m simply here to help you find the answers within yourself. I just provide an opportunity to work through the issues that are bothering you most. I know the thought of seeing a counselor can be intimidating. However, I hope you give yourself the chance to make each day one you enjoy. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for 17 years using techniques to help change faulty thinking patterns and behaviors.
Imagine a life you’re happy waking up to each morning. It’s possible! You hold the power and ability to make it a reality. I’m simply here to help you find the answers within yourself. I just provide an opportunity to work through the issues that are bothering you most. I know the thought of seeing a counselor can be intimidating. However, I hope you give yourself the chance to make each day one you enjoy. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for 17 years using techniques to help change faulty thinking patterns and behaviors.
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Kifferie Corley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
If you are struggling to love yourself and others, seeking guidance is a great place to start. I am dedicated to helping adult individuals nurture and grow their inner resources for healing, happiness, and peace. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to restore your innate capacity for greater resilience and connection. I deeply believe in the wisdom of mind-body-spirit and the brain's natural healing processes, and trust that those are driving each of you, in the context of your relationship with me and/or with your family, to seek wholeness and vitality.
If you are struggling to love yourself and others, seeking guidance is a great place to start. I am dedicated to helping adult individuals nurture and grow their inner resources for healing, happiness, and peace. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to restore your innate capacity for greater resilience and connection. I deeply believe in the wisdom of mind-body-spirit and the brain's natural healing processes, and trust that those are driving each of you, in the context of your relationship with me and/or with your family, to seek wholeness and vitality.
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Christopher Vo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is to make it as casual and natural as possible. It should feel comfortable in the room, as if you're talking to an old friend. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in conflict resolution, sex, sexuality, intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ethnicities and cultures. I am committed to meeting my clients halfway and will move at your pace. I thoroughly believe that through guidance, education, understanding of one's problems, anyone has the capacity to enhance their life for the better.
My approach to therapy is to make it as casual and natural as possible. It should feel comfortable in the room, as if you're talking to an old friend. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in conflict resolution, sex, sexuality, intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ethnicities and cultures. I am committed to meeting my clients halfway and will move at your pace. I thoroughly believe that through guidance, education, understanding of one's problems, anyone has the capacity to enhance their life for the better.
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Sarah D. Hernandez - Psychotherapy In Clear Lake Texas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
It would be both an honor and a privilege for me to walk alongside you as you navigate your journey. Life can get overwhelming, and once you’ve reached that breaking point, it can make everything seem that much harder. The good news is that you don't have to face these challenges alone. You deserve to be seen and heard, especially in your darkest moments. I support your brave choice to start therapy, and I would love to stand by you as you create the life you deserve.
It would be both an honor and a privilege for me to walk alongside you as you navigate your journey. Life can get overwhelming, and once you’ve reached that breaking point, it can make everything seem that much harder. The good news is that you don't have to face these challenges alone. You deserve to be seen and heard, especially in your darkest moments. I support your brave choice to start therapy, and I would love to stand by you as you create the life you deserve.
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Russell Harold Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
LOOKING FOR EVENING AND WEEKEND THERAPY? Chances are you are hoping for a change. Maybe you know what needs to change in your life, maybe you don't. Maybe you have seen someone that has diagnosed the problem you want to change but hasn't helped you make the change you want. Maybe you have tried medication after medication without success. Maybe your life has changed around you and you are not sure how to adapt. Maybe there is something from your past that seems to keep you from making that change. If you are reading this and you are ready to bring about a positive difference in your life, then you are in the right place.
LOOKING FOR EVENING AND WEEKEND THERAPY? Chances are you are hoping for a change. Maybe you know what needs to change in your life, maybe you don't. Maybe you have seen someone that has diagnosed the problem you want to change but hasn't helped you make the change you want. Maybe you have tried medication after medication without success. Maybe your life has changed around you and you are not sure how to adapt. Maybe there is something from your past that seems to keep you from making that change. If you are reading this and you are ready to bring about a positive difference in your life, then you are in the right place.
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Heather Comer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
Acknowledging that you need help and reaching out for it takes strength. Though this decision can feel like an overwhelming one, know that you are not alone in your quest to relieve the overwhelming burdens you carry. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal from past trauma, to overcome adversity, and to achieve the change we want in our lives.
Acknowledging that you need help and reaching out for it takes strength. Though this decision can feel like an overwhelming one, know that you are not alone in your quest to relieve the overwhelming burdens you carry. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal from past trauma, to overcome adversity, and to achieve the change we want in our lives.
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I have helped clients with managing their anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and personality disorders.
Offering Sliding Scale- I am a first-generation South Asian American Muslim woman who understands the unique dynamics of growing up in two worlds. As a therapist, I strive to be kind, patient, and understanding to all my clients, regardless of their cultural, religious, and racial identities. My open and compassionate demeanor helps people lower the walls they have built to protect themselves and allows them to share their stories in a warm and non-judgmental environment. I am eager to learn more about you, what makes you who you are, and how best to guide you through the struggles you are experiencing.
I have helped clients with managing their anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and personality disorders.
Offering Sliding Scale- I am a first-generation South Asian American Muslim woman who understands the unique dynamics of growing up in two worlds. As a therapist, I strive to be kind, patient, and understanding to all my clients, regardless of their cultural, religious, and racial identities. My open and compassionate demeanor helps people lower the walls they have built to protect themselves and allows them to share their stories in a warm and non-judgmental environment. I am eager to learn more about you, what makes you who you are, and how best to guide you through the struggles you are experiencing.
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I have experience working with clients that battle with anxiety, depression, post-partum issues, bipolar type disorders, birth trauma, miscarriages, grief, abuse, communication issues, infidelity, and family relationship issues.
Do you feel stuck? You have tried everything, but nothing seems to help. You have reached a point in your life or relationship where you are desperate for change. As people, we are not designed to carry life’s burdens alone, and deciding to seek help takes courage. It is my passion to help adults, adolescents, couples, and families discover their own personal journey towards healing so that they are better equipped to live a happier and healthier life. Through a warm and supportive environment, it is my priority that clients feel safe and comfortable throughout their entire therapeutic experience.
I have experience working with clients that battle with anxiety, depression, post-partum issues, bipolar type disorders, birth trauma, miscarriages, grief, abuse, communication issues, infidelity, and family relationship issues.
Do you feel stuck? You have tried everything, but nothing seems to help. You have reached a point in your life or relationship where you are desperate for change. As people, we are not designed to carry life’s burdens alone, and deciding to seek help takes courage. It is my passion to help adults, adolescents, couples, and families discover their own personal journey towards healing so that they are better equipped to live a happier and healthier life. Through a warm and supportive environment, it is my priority that clients feel safe and comfortable throughout their entire therapeutic experience.
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I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and adults dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief and loss, career/professional, LGBTQIA+ and multicultural identity issues. I adopt a client-centered approach, focusing on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where my client’s perspective is central to the therapeutic process. My goal is to help you learn the skills needed to feel and process your emotions with less of the overwhelm, pain and suffering you may have become accustomed to.
I specialize in providing therapy to adolescents and adults dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief and loss, career/professional, LGBTQIA+ and multicultural identity issues. I adopt a client-centered approach, focusing on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where my client’s perspective is central to the therapeutic process. My goal is to help you learn the skills needed to feel and process your emotions with less of the overwhelm, pain and suffering you may have become accustomed to.
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Sarah Whitlock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573 (Online Only)
Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address specific needs and challenges related to achieving personal growth and living life on purpose. Sarah's areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, working with the impact of chronic illness, and major life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-College Station.
Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address specific needs and challenges related to achieving personal growth and living life on purpose. Sarah's areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, working with the impact of chronic illness, and major life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-College Station.
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I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
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EMDR Therapy With Corinna Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CART, EMDR tr
Verified Verified
Seabrook, TX 77586
My experience includes counseling individuals, couples and families in the area of relationship issues, divorce, grief and loss, mood disorders, addictions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and anger management.
As an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist, I utilize evidence-based theories to assist in the journey of healing. Speciality training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Therapy, CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also a Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator and Parenting Facilitator assigned by the family courts in Texas.
My experience includes counseling individuals, couples and families in the area of relationship issues, divorce, grief and loss, mood disorders, addictions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and anger management.
As an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist, I utilize evidence-based theories to assist in the journey of healing. Speciality training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Therapy, CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also a Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator and Parenting Facilitator assigned by the family courts in Texas.
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Lisa Carole Yarbrough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
From the very young in the schools to the very aged in nursing homes, I have been able to help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I believe that my ideal client is looking for answers. Maybe they have been searching and even asking others but not given the hope that was needed. The issue at hand is something that they are looking for a purpose and meaning in life. Optimism is needed for facing whatever struggles in life that they are facing. A promising viewpoint on life is the ultimate goal as this will impact them in a positive manner.
From the very young in the schools to the very aged in nursing homes, I have been able to help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I believe that my ideal client is looking for answers. Maybe they have been searching and even asking others but not given the hope that was needed. The issue at hand is something that they are looking for a purpose and meaning in life. Optimism is needed for facing whatever struggles in life that they are facing. A promising viewpoint on life is the ultimate goal as this will impact them in a positive manner.
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Dayanna Hererra, Supervised by Nicole Ponce, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573
My working background includes addressing self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, grief, family issues, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, and PTSD.
Sometimes we find ourselves questioning the deeper meaning of our lives, feeling overwhelmed, or disconnected from our true selves. Reflections like these often mark the beginning of a journey towards growth and healing. I focus on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your present feelings and how they influence your behaviors. Other approaches I utilize in helping you navigate daily challenges involve identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors, as well as reframing them.
My working background includes addressing self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, grief, family issues, anger management, ADHD, life transitions, and PTSD.
Sometimes we find ourselves questioning the deeper meaning of our lives, feeling overwhelmed, or disconnected from our true selves. Reflections like these often mark the beginning of a journey towards growth and healing. I focus on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your present feelings and how they influence your behaviors. Other approaches I utilize in helping you navigate daily challenges involve identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors, as well as reframing them.
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Grief issues due to loss of significant others, end of relationship, relational stress, sexual issues with partner.
Today begins a journey to wholeness. Addressing current grief issues, family of origin issues, or dealing with change of life issues needs a supportive well trained professional. I believe you have the answers you need inside of you and my job is to assist you in discovering your answers. Spiritual guidance can speed the results. I no longer see children. I do telehealth and in-person sessions.
Grief issues due to loss of significant others, end of relationship, relational stress, sexual issues with partner.
Today begins a journey to wholeness. Addressing current grief issues, family of origin issues, or dealing with change of life issues needs a supportive well trained professional. I believe you have the answers you need inside of you and my job is to assist you in discovering your answers. Spiritual guidance can speed the results. I no longer see children. I do telehealth and in-person sessions.
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Linda L Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573 (Online Only)
I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety/transitions in life (career/relationship/school/grief), family of origin issues, relationship issues, depression and self esteem/self worth/confidence.
Please note: I am providing telehealth only at this time. Say no and mean it! Learn to believe in yourself! Our own thoughts/beliefs can cause us to feel ineffective or incapable. Struggling with anxiety, anger or family of origin difficulties(controlling or distant parents), low self esteem/self worth and toxic family systems can affect our ability to see ourselves realistically or be self critical. This can negatively affect our mood. You can learn to control anxiety and thoughts with techniques, practice, changing your self talk and addressing beliefs about yourself.
I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety/transitions in life (career/relationship/school/grief), family of origin issues, relationship issues, depression and self esteem/self worth/confidence.
Please note: I am providing telehealth only at this time. Say no and mean it! Learn to believe in yourself! Our own thoughts/beliefs can cause us to feel ineffective or incapable. Struggling with anxiety, anger or family of origin difficulties(controlling or distant parents), low self esteem/self worth and toxic family systems can affect our ability to see ourselves realistically or be self critical. This can negatively affect our mood. You can learn to control anxiety and thoughts with techniques, practice, changing your self talk and addressing beliefs about yourself.
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I have extensive experience in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, significant life changes such as divorce and post-partum, chronic illness, grief, trauma, and loss of a loved one.
Everyone experiences seasons in life and challenging circumstances that are difficult to manage. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, work, adjusting to motherhood, worried about your teenager, feeling down or anxious, dealing with an illness, or grieving the loss of a loved one, there is hope for overcoming your trials and learning how to better prepare yourself for the future.
I have extensive experience in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, significant life changes such as divorce and post-partum, chronic illness, grief, trauma, and loss of a loved one.
Everyone experiences seasons in life and challenging circumstances that are difficult to manage. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, work, adjusting to motherhood, worried about your teenager, feeling down or anxious, dealing with an illness, or grieving the loss of a loved one, there is hope for overcoming your trials and learning how to better prepare yourself for the future.
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TruHart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Are you worried about your teenager's mental well-being? Is your adolescent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by the demands of school? Have they lost interest in their hobbies and are refusing to attend school? Are they experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or behavioral issues? Your child doesn't have to face these challenges alone - support is available. Let's work together to navigate these difficulties and discover a way forward. I would be honored to work with you and your child to regain a sense of purpose and well-being.
Are you worried about your teenager's mental well-being? Is your adolescent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by the demands of school? Have they lost interest in their hobbies and are refusing to attend school? Are they experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or behavioral issues? Your child doesn't have to face these challenges alone - support is available. Let's work together to navigate these difficulties and discover a way forward. I would be honored to work with you and your child to regain a sense of purpose and well-being.
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Katherine Portillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
League City, TX 77573
My educational and working background includes self-esteem, co-dependency, trauma, depression, grief, loss, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and addiction.
Sometimes life can become unmanageable and we feel like there is no way out of certain situations. Our therapeutic focus is centered to every client's needs and personal situation. I like to focus on reframing thoughts and emotions and educating clients on resources that will make their life more manageable and help each client reach a sense of contentment.
My educational and working background includes self-esteem, co-dependency, trauma, depression, grief, loss, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and addiction.
Sometimes life can become unmanageable and we feel like there is no way out of certain situations. Our therapeutic focus is centered to every client's needs and personal situation. I like to focus on reframing thoughts and emotions and educating clients on resources that will make their life more manageable and help each client reach a sense of contentment.
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Life does not always go the way we plan it. Sometimes life can hit hard and, at times, it can feel overwhelming. Occasionally, we may find ourselves in a challenging life transition, struggling to adjust to a new marriage or marriage difficulties, a new baby, a blended family, or an empty nest, a job promotion or loss, retirement, or the loss of a loved one. At other times in life, we may find ourselves stuck in unproductive and negative patterns, looking for solutions. I am passionate about working with clients who are facing life’s storms, adjusting to life transitions, or are simply ready to make positive changes in their lives.
Life does not always go the way we plan it. Sometimes life can hit hard and, at times, it can feel overwhelming. Occasionally, we may find ourselves in a challenging life transition, struggling to adjust to a new marriage or marriage difficulties, a new baby, a blended family, or an empty nest, a job promotion or loss, retirement, or the loss of a loved one. At other times in life, we may find ourselves stuck in unproductive and negative patterns, looking for solutions. I am passionate about working with clients who are facing life’s storms, adjusting to life transitions, or are simply ready to make positive changes in their lives.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.