Couples Counseling Therapists in Friendswood, TX
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I work with lots of clients that are struggling in their most important relationships, whether it's marriage or family. We sometimes feel stuck, or just plain exhausted in all our attempts to improve things alone. This is where a trusted helper can make a difference. I enjoy the process of helping couples and families understand the factors that are at play in their relationships and how to improve them.
I work with lots of clients that are struggling in their most important relationships, whether it's marriage or family. We sometimes feel stuck, or just plain exhausted in all our attempts to improve things alone. This is where a trusted helper can make a difference. I enjoy the process of helping couples and families understand the factors that are at play in their relationships and how to improve them.
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Laura Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Laura provides individual, marital, and family therapy for a wide variety of both clinical and non-clinical issues. Areas of special interest include marital conflict, mood disturbances (anxiety and depression), emotional abuse, divorce and stepfamily issues, low self-esteem and boundary problems, trauma recovery, relationship skills, neuropsychology, and faith-based counseling (if requested).
Laura provides individual, marital, and family therapy for a wide variety of both clinical and non-clinical issues. Areas of special interest include marital conflict, mood disturbances (anxiety and depression), emotional abuse, divorce and stepfamily issues, low self-esteem and boundary problems, trauma recovery, relationship skills, neuropsychology, and faith-based counseling (if requested).
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John Fontenot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Counselor sees a wide variety of individuals, including those seeking help with depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, trauma, and adolescents and adults seeking relationship skill development.
My goal as a counselor is to first set a foundation of comfort, in a NON-FORMAL, environment. Second, build a professional bond becoming aware of clients' presenting issues and or challenges, then finding subjective tools that are client centered. Clients will quickly learn I'm here to support and encourage them in a less formal role than traditional counselors. I'm not a touchy- feely counselor but do approach my sessions with empathy. I have a very expansive history of highs and lows in life and learned myself that a little outside help can be life changing. - Proud US Veteran
Counselor sees a wide variety of individuals, including those seeking help with depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, trauma, and adolescents and adults seeking relationship skill development.
My goal as a counselor is to first set a foundation of comfort, in a NON-FORMAL, environment. Second, build a professional bond becoming aware of clients' presenting issues and or challenges, then finding subjective tools that are client centered. Clients will quickly learn I'm here to support and encourage them in a less formal role than traditional counselors. I'm not a touchy- feely counselor but do approach my sessions with empathy. I have a very expansive history of highs and lows in life and learned myself that a little outside help can be life changing. - Proud US Veteran
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Joanna Eckley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Areas of focus include play therapy, couples’ therapy, adolescent therapy, anxiety, and depression.
Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! Immediate openings available for in-person or virtual sessions.
Areas of focus include play therapy, couples’ therapy, adolescent therapy, anxiety, and depression.
Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! Immediate openings available for in-person or virtual sessions.
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I enjoy helping people find answers to their worries and troubles. I believe that everyone has the right to be seen, heard, and accepted in a nonjudgmental manner that respects their identity, beliefs, culture, and value system. I strive to offer clients a nonjudgmental presence that is caring, trustworthy, understanding, and genuine as they delve and reflect upon their pain, worries, feelings, and experiences. My skills are suited for clients aged 12 to 65+ who are having difficulties living with recent trauma, PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, anxiety, anger, chronic diseases, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress.
I enjoy helping people find answers to their worries and troubles. I believe that everyone has the right to be seen, heard, and accepted in a nonjudgmental manner that respects their identity, beliefs, culture, and value system. I strive to offer clients a nonjudgmental presence that is caring, trustworthy, understanding, and genuine as they delve and reflect upon their pain, worries, feelings, and experiences. My skills are suited for clients aged 12 to 65+ who are having difficulties living with recent trauma, PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, anxiety, anger, chronic diseases, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress.
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Kerry Bohannon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I am a counselor for couples and individuals and career counselor for teens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
I am a counselor for couples and individuals and career counselor for teens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Carol McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
My goal is to offer a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where healing and restoration can occur.
After 20 years of providing counseling services, I continue to be amazed by human resiliency. For those who have lost hope in relationships, family, and even life, help is available! Together, we can journey to a more secure, confident and hopeful place.
My goal is to offer a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where healing and restoration can occur.
After 20 years of providing counseling services, I continue to be amazed by human resiliency. For those who have lost hope in relationships, family, and even life, help is available! Together, we can journey to a more secure, confident and hopeful place.
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Kelli Toler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a fully licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified clinical trauma professional. I work with individuals (ages 6 and up), couples, and families to address issues that are keeping them from feeling fully present in their life. If you are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma related symptoms; depression; anxiety; relationship issues; parenting or family conflicts or something else, please reach out.
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a fully licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified clinical trauma professional. I work with individuals (ages 6 and up), couples, and families to address issues that are keeping them from feeling fully present in their life. If you are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma related symptoms; depression; anxiety; relationship issues; parenting or family conflicts or something else, please reach out.
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Dina Abdelrahman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing intense psychological symptoms, going through some life changes, having relationship issues, or simply looking for some help to get closer to the best version of yourself, therapy can help you manage your thoughts and emotions and direct your energy to achieve these goals. I use evidence based therapy models and integrate our Islamic values in this journey as we work together.
Whether you are experiencing intense psychological symptoms, going through some life changes, having relationship issues, or simply looking for some help to get closer to the best version of yourself, therapy can help you manage your thoughts and emotions and direct your energy to achieve these goals. I use evidence based therapy models and integrate our Islamic values in this journey as we work together.
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I am generally the therapist that individuals and couples seek out after time and money has been wasted elsewhere.
I engage well with clients from varying ethnicities, and clients that might describe their experience as unique. I also have a number of celebrity clients, pastors and wives, business owners and couples who seek someone to be honest and direct. I don't believe in wasting time in session and "running the clock." Our experience will be intense, refreshing, and reflective. If you are seeking out a therapist that others can identify your change and development, then if schedule permits, perhaps we will have a spirit experience in session.
I am generally the therapist that individuals and couples seek out after time and money has been wasted elsewhere.
I engage well with clients from varying ethnicities, and clients that might describe their experience as unique. I also have a number of celebrity clients, pastors and wives, business owners and couples who seek someone to be honest and direct. I don't believe in wasting time in session and "running the clock." Our experience will be intense, refreshing, and reflective. If you are seeking out a therapist that others can identify your change and development, then if schedule permits, perhaps we will have a spirit experience in session.
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Crystal Graham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Seeking out therapeutic services is a big deal! It can be a challenge to find someone you feel safe with to share challenging emotions and discuss difficult experiences. I allow a safe space for many emotions, opinions, and presenting problems. I desire to aid you in learning effective communication, coping skills, constructive problem-solving, and foster healthy relationships. A huge factor in therapy is building a therapeutic relationship with your therapist. I am a firm believer that you are the expert and I am here to lend my therapeutic knowledge and skills to develop a new understanding for you.
Seeking out therapeutic services is a big deal! It can be a challenge to find someone you feel safe with to share challenging emotions and discuss difficult experiences. I allow a safe space for many emotions, opinions, and presenting problems. I desire to aid you in learning effective communication, coping skills, constructive problem-solving, and foster healthy relationships. A huge factor in therapy is building a therapeutic relationship with your therapist. I am a firm believer that you are the expert and I am here to lend my therapeutic knowledge and skills to develop a new understanding for you.
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Part of my role as a therapist is to create a safe space where my clients can learn and practice how to do just that - engage in a relationship characterized by mutual empathy, respect, and influence.
My clients typically find themselves stuck in transition, wanting to get to know themselves more deeply and ready to explore what is coming next on their horizon. I enjoy working with people who may be seeking self-reflection and a brave space where they can reconnect with their personal story and 'spark' for guidance on their journey. I also offer play therapy for children ages 3-10. Play therapy sessions provide an opportunity for kiddos to engage in and practice self-regulation skills, creative problem-solving, improved self-esteem, as well as developing healthy coping habits.
Part of my role as a therapist is to create a safe space where my clients can learn and practice how to do just that - engage in a relationship characterized by mutual empathy, respect, and influence.
My clients typically find themselves stuck in transition, wanting to get to know themselves more deeply and ready to explore what is coming next on their horizon. I enjoy working with people who may be seeking self-reflection and a brave space where they can reconnect with their personal story and 'spark' for guidance on their journey. I also offer play therapy for children ages 3-10. Play therapy sessions provide an opportunity for kiddos to engage in and practice self-regulation skills, creative problem-solving, improved self-esteem, as well as developing healthy coping habits.
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Dr. Cynthia Lee Coronado
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, CAS, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Dr. Cynthia Lee Coronado: As a proven psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, I have worked to build, enhance, and sustain the social and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and adults by providing them the skills necessary to be successful in their life endeavors. I learned very quickly that my passion lies in wanting to help others achieve a better future for themselves through counseling and mentoring with an emphasis on individual, couples, and family therapy.
Dr. Cynthia Lee Coronado: As a proven psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, I have worked to build, enhance, and sustain the social and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and adults by providing them the skills necessary to be successful in their life endeavors. I learned very quickly that my passion lies in wanting to help others achieve a better future for themselves through counseling and mentoring with an emphasis on individual, couples, and family therapy.
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Rochelle Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDWF
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
DO YOU LONG FOR CLOSE, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE? Are you frustrated because of the conflict that keeps you from feeling close to others? I believe that all of us are created to be in relationship with others and that when those relationships aren't working, we experience deep pain. I am relationally-focused and work with individuals, couples and families.
DO YOU LONG FOR CLOSE, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE? Are you frustrated because of the conflict that keeps you from feeling close to others? I believe that all of us are created to be in relationship with others and that when those relationships aren't working, we experience deep pain. I am relationally-focused and work with individuals, couples and families.
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Eugene Harvie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
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Kali Scheschuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
**ADOLESCENT, ADULT, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY** I am committed to providing my clients with the resources necessary for fundamental changes in their lives to occur. Through guidance, education, goal-setting and teamwork, I believe that each individual has the capacity to enhance his/her life in a positive manner. I am dedicated to providing support, encouragement and accountability for my clients. I also believe in creating an environment where my clients feel safe, which is crucial for resolution and change. Patience and empathy are my strongest qualities.
**ADOLESCENT, ADULT, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY** I am committed to providing my clients with the resources necessary for fundamental changes in their lives to occur. Through guidance, education, goal-setting and teamwork, I believe that each individual has the capacity to enhance his/her life in a positive manner. I am dedicated to providing support, encouragement and accountability for my clients. I also believe in creating an environment where my clients feel safe, which is crucial for resolution and change. Patience and empathy are my strongest qualities.
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Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I connect deeply with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ community members, non-traditional and blended families, and couples seeking reconnection. They face challenges like racial trauma, identity struggles, societal judgment, and communication breakdowns. They seek a compassionate therapist for culturally competent, affirmative care to feel seen, build resilience, and foster deeper connections. Their goal is to find inner peace, confidently navigate life's transitions, and cultivate strong, meaningful relationships in a supportive environment. I tailor each session to your unique needs, ensuring a client-centered experience.
I connect deeply with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ community members, non-traditional and blended families, and couples seeking reconnection. They face challenges like racial trauma, identity struggles, societal judgment, and communication breakdowns. They seek a compassionate therapist for culturally competent, affirmative care to feel seen, build resilience, and foster deeper connections. Their goal is to find inner peace, confidently navigate life's transitions, and cultivate strong, meaningful relationships in a supportive environment. I tailor each session to your unique needs, ensuring a client-centered experience.
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Kimberly Rena Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MHA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
Welcome! I’m Kimberly Davis, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping couples, families, and individual adults, teens, and tweens navigate through the emotional obstacles that impede their way to living their best life. I am also passionate about helping my clients find peace, gratitude, self-love, and a mentality of intentionality. It is my philosophy that the client is the expert in their lives. I will work in partnership with you to provide assistance in obtaining the life that you seek. Clients can expect an experience customized based on their needs and goals.
Welcome! I’m Kimberly Davis, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping couples, families, and individual adults, teens, and tweens navigate through the emotional obstacles that impede their way to living their best life. I am also passionate about helping my clients find peace, gratitude, self-love, and a mentality of intentionality. It is my philosophy that the client is the expert in their lives. I will work in partnership with you to provide assistance in obtaining the life that you seek. Clients can expect an experience customized based on their needs and goals.
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Do you have a hard time expressing your feelings that results in feeling anxious or sad? Do you feel unheard or misunderstood? I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results. Email is best to contact me!
Do you have a hard time expressing your feelings that results in feeling anxious or sad? Do you feel unheard or misunderstood? I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results. Email is best to contact me!
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Greetings! My name is Divya Brahmbhatt, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Since 2009 I have been working with individuals, children, families, and couples. I provide services in-home, at school, in my office, virtually, in parks, and at coffee shops. I take a Client-Centered Approach, which means I meet the client where they are…focusing on treating the symptoms opposed to the “labels” is the approach I have embraced. I believe you are the expert of your life, so I take a collaborative approach to help you get where you want to be.
Greetings! My name is Divya Brahmbhatt, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Since 2009 I have been working with individuals, children, families, and couples. I provide services in-home, at school, in my office, virtually, in parks, and at coffee shops. I take a Client-Centered Approach, which means I meet the client where they are…focusing on treating the symptoms opposed to the “labels” is the approach I have embraced. I believe you are the expert of your life, so I take a collaborative approach to help you get where you want to be.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.