Therapists in Deer Park, TX

Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As an experienced behavioral specialist, I am committed to offering extensive support for a variety of challenges that you or your family may be facing. My specialty is nurturing personal well-being, catering to both individuals and families. With the goal of steering you towards realizing your full potential, I am honored to possess dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Over my expansive career spanning more than 25 years in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have gained priceless experience.

Hi, Making the first move for help is always the most difficult. A little about myself, I have lived and learned multiculturalism from my stay in various cities and abroad. From my experiences combined with my training and education has helped me become very effective when helping those in need of intervention. I specialize in problems with children, adolescents, adults, marraige, relationships, and family problems, depression, dissociative, and behavioral disorders.

Milestones Counseling was established to provide counseling for mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We provide alcohol & drug evaluations for court, probation, Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations for the Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT the return to duty rehabilitation process. Texas and out-of-state; Probation/Drug Courts Pre-trial Diversion Cases; Industrial and Petrochemical regulating agencies; DISA; Department of Transportation (DOT); ASAP; First Advantage; NASAP; Workplace Options; Child Protective Services (CPS); Divorce Cases / Attorney / Legal Issues; etc.

I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life including those who feel weighed down by depression, overwhelmed with anxiety, and stuck in cycles of negative thoughts. In a judgement-free space I will provide therapeutic intervention that empowers you to achieve your goals and overcome the difficulties that this life often throws our way.

As a solution-focused therapist, I would consider it a privilege to assist you in finding specific solutions to life challenges. Clients describe me as being warm, direct, sincere, open-minded, approachable, and intelligent. I offer fresh perspectives, practical insights, life skills and coaching with occasional doses of humor and toughness as needed. Together we will identify and use your strengths to enhance your relationships and improve your life. I have over thirty-seven years of experience and welcome all clients-from those desiring personal growth to those facing severe life challenges.

Therapy is often times a difficult and personal journey that one enters for a variety of reasons. It provides a safe place for people to process and work through circumstances while also offering valuable insight and perspective into whatever journey they may find themselves on. I feel humbled and a sense of gratitude that you would allow me to be a part of this very personal journey that you have chosen to go on. My philosophy is to welcome & embrace you regardless of where you are at in the journey and walk beside you as you see it to it's end.

Feelings of Trauma, Anxiety or Anger can be overcome with insightful, compassionate therapy. Do negative feelings get in the way of your happiness, personal strength, or peace of mind? Is your marriage or family life suffering? Have you tried different forms of therapy to overcome a past trauma? Or are you just trying to make sense of thoughts or feelings that keep you down? Unlike traditional therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) can offer positive results right away. RRT focuses on identifying and resolving the root causes of trauma or anxiety rather than just managing the symptoms.

Marriage, family, friendships: Relationships can bring us meaning, but also pain, confusion, and sadness. You may feel you have to “hold it together” and keep your struggles under the surface. Maybe you strive to achieve and please, but never have the opportunity to honor your own needs. Are you accomplished, but still feel empty, lost, or lonely? Many individuals and couples come to me to renew and rework their relationships and to feel happier and healthier as a result. You too can successfully move past trauma, conflict, and stressful changes and emerge living a more intentional, satisfying life with better relationships.

I believe that behavior is affected by age, race, class, family, relationships, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, disability status, and that people sometimes need help to reach a state of psychological well-being. Being culturally competent gives me ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. My approach helps my clients achieve insights, develop strategies and provide tools that can be used immediately to improve your quality of life.

Leading others through ministry has been rewarding, but the constant grind has brought on exhaustion, chronic unease, physical problems, and anxiety. Unfortunately, these are "normal" in your life. You’ve had to press forward to achieve goals and suppress your own needs. When others see your life, they see someone who has it together, but you know the chaos inside. You have ideals you never seem to meet, leaving you feeling demoralized. You would give almost anything to have real REST, but no matter what you try, you cannot relax or find peace. You know this is not how you are meant to live.

I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have been in practice since 1986. My style is interactive, but varies depending on the needs and personality of the client(s). I see the therapy process as a team effort with ongoing review of client satisfaction. When appropriate I consult other professionals and/or make referrals. I believe that peoples' feelings and behaviors are effected by their interpretations of events, and sometimes encourage clients to explore their interpretations. I try to work within their spiritual and cultural belief system, and seek information when my knowledge is limited.

I am Kelly Martin, LPC and I strive to build a warm and compassionate environment for my clients to build upon their strengths and work through their struggles. My focus is on an eclectic approach to getting clients to their desired goals. Some of the modalities I work with are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and experiential techniques.

Someone once asked me, "Ashley, what is the number one thing that brings people to counseling?" I laughed and answered, "PEOPLE. People bring people to therapy!" We've all heard that adage: "People go to therapy for the people in their life that WON’T go to therapy”, and it's funny because it's absolutely true! As a professional counselor, I have never met someone who didn't have a story. Everyone has PEOPLE! Everyone has family struggles and relationship issues. Everyone has trouble processing emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Everyone needs someone to confide in and feel safe with, and that's what therapy can be for you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. I work with individuals and families that, I believe, have the capacity to resolve their own problems and make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator. My clients are often experiencing difficulty resolving interpersonal and personal problems, finding it problematic in making decisions, and are seeking ways to reduce the stresses encountered in daily living. Your self-awareness, self-esteem, mental health, and independence are my goals.

Cyrus is a PhD, LMSW, LCDC, developing innovative research methods to study mindfulness and student-intern professional identity development. Serving on several community boards, he also helps create meaningful connections and relationships with community stakeholders. Working in the field for many years, Cyrus specializes in working with the following populations: Individuals, couples, families, adolescents, young adults, IDD, autism, LGBTIQA+ and much more.

In the heart of every struggle lies the potential for transformation. Whether you're navigating the complexities of sexual addiction, feeling overwhelmed by the challenges it presents, or confronting other psychological hurdles that impact your relationships and sense of self, know that your situation is not without hope. My practice welcomes not only individuals and couples who are directly grappling with sexual addiction but also those who are dealing with related concerns such as intimacy issues, communication breakdowns, anxiety, and depression.

Do you have difficulty maintaining focus and a piece of mind? Are you someone who appears to have it all together, but still find yourself experiencing unpredictable emotions, bouts of anxiety and depression that have strained your relationships? Do you have an internal fear that you will be exposed as broken? Trauma serves as a filter, a lens through which a person views the world. Everything is shaded differently. It can have you feeling like “What’s wrong with me?” and “I’ll never feel at home with myself” or “Why does life have to be this hard?”. So now you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel relief.

I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back, I am here to help them realize their full potential and overcome obstacles they face.

As a licensed psychologist for over three decades, I draw from a wealth of experience and understanding to help you improve your life. I emphasize the connection between a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthy life. I work with you to utilize strengths while improving weaknesses. My goal is to help you achieve personal growth that can improve all aspects of your life.