Domestic Abuse Therapists in Friendswood, TX

Do you notice yourself trying to please others or find yourself in unhealthy and destructive relationships and/or work patterns? Do you depend on your partner's happiness to feel ok? Do you think your childhood is impacting the way you relate to others today? Do you notice toxic people showing up in your life and an inability to say no when your boundaries are violated? The good news is that you are noticing these things. That awareness is the stepping off point towards evolving and shedding the layers of who you are NOT, in order to return home to the essence of who you truly are.

TEENS, ADULTS, COUPLES: IN PERSON APPTS AVAILABLE. We live in a world of upheaval, difficulties that can be challenging for even the healthiest Teen, Adult, and Couple. Do you have the ability to cope when life begins to unravel, family breaks down, and anxiety takes over? I am here to listen, support you where you are, and collaborate on new ways to live positively, without anxiety, depression or even addiction. Clients are looking for practical, real life solutions that can be used in real life settings. I provide a supportive, caring, "authentic" therapy environment, through a great counseling relationship with my clients.

I believe that every client has, within them, the power to overcome any obstacle. Whether it is individual, couples/marital, familial, or relational concerns, together through collaboration, we can find a solution. I am an empathetic & solutions oriented therapist who believes in empowering my clients. I have found that assisting a client to fill their life skills tool box with healthy tools is an excellent way to resolve personal concerns on a long term basis. Please feel free to contact my offices at 832-977-6138 to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time.

Innovative Alternatives, Inc. has a mission of serving our community through mediation, counseling and training since 1989. We find solutions to life's most difficult people problems! Our agency serves clients from 4 y/o to elderly, and every issue except active substance abuse and active psychosis. Upon 30 days sobriety or 30 days stabilization on psychotropic medications, IA can see these clients as well. IA clients include these cultural specialties: 1) Spanish-speaking, 2) Clients seeking Christian-based services on request and definition of what this means to them, 3) Children in play therapy, and 4) the elderly.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Primary focus will be on the mending and healing process of individuals suffering from Substance Abuse issues including alcohol in a warm and caring environment. FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION/SLIDING SCALE ACCOMODATIONS.

I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.

My ideal client includes working with men, women, children, adolescents and families. I address a variety of issues including, life problems including work stress, trauma, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, legal issues, grief, immigration issues, anxiety and depression and substance abuse.

I have dedicated my life to working with individuals who experience trauma and seek profound change. Life can be filled with many challenges and obstacles along the way. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them makes life meaningful. "-Joshua J Marine. The goal is to empower clients to break barriers and create a purposeful life through Growth, Healing, and Self-reliance. Each individual has a past that tells a valuable story. "You are the storyteller of your own life and can create your own legend, or not"- Isabel Allende . Using evidence-based therapy practices to further influence change in those I encounter.

My passion is helping adults, teens, and children find healing from trauma-related challenges and relational hardships. As a Christian therapist, I enjoy helping clients find freedom from anything limiting them from walking in their true identity. I am trained in play therapy, am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and have worked over a decade with those who have experienced challenges related to trauma, foster care/adoption and domestic violence. Additionally, my background includes working with couples and strengthening relationships from various walks of life.

Accepting new clients! Looking for a safe place to heal? I offer a judgement-free, come as you are space to bring your brand new struggles or the problems you have suffered from for as long as you can remember. With over 20 years of experience counseling adults of all ages, I will meet you where you are to help you get where you want to be!

I Provide individual and family therapy to ages 7-100, encompassing all presenting problems with a special interest in treating those with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, Bi-Polar disorder, and high-risk adolescents and families in crisis. I am skilled in numerous therapy modalities and create individualized treatment plans to meet specific client needs. I provide client-centered therapy, so that the client's goals are met and their personal success is long-term. Your relationship with your therapist is a major factor in the outcome of your therapy. I will do my best to foster a trusting and supportive relationship.

**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.

Depressive and anxious thoughts do not have to take over your days and keep you from having a peaceful life. From my personal experience as well as research, I can assure you that people do get better and they are able to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life using some basic cognitive and behavioral tools. I had patients tell me: "this is the most peaceful I've ever been", and "I've always known myself as a depressed person, but now it only feels like a bad ankle that I can ignore and live a fulfilling life with". Basic tools of CBT and ACT have helped thousands of people, you can be one too.

I chose the path of family therapist, most simply stated, because human beings do not live in a bubble. I believe that connectedness, feeling known and understood by others, has the potential to cultivate wellness despite one’s circumstances and/or history. My passion is grounded in partnering with clients in their journey to enhance their quality of life far beyond their expectations, which often begins with guided self-reflection. Through the utilization of a holistic lens, I work with clients to develop self-worth, to generate motivation to step outside of their "uncomfortable" comfort zones, and to assert healthy boundaries.

I strive to help clients find transformative growth through different therapy modalities including EMDR, sandtray, play and attachment therapy. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to begin the path of therapy. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.

Consider that the path to pursue your passions and dreams is actually within your reach. What if you could begin this process today, and no longer carry burdens from the past with you? Past traumatic experiences often leave an imprint on the mind/body in such a way that present-day stressors can easily trigger a recurrent emotional/physical stress response. Each environmental trigger validates an automatic physical stress response because the central nervous system is pre-set/pre-wired to be ON ALERT. Stress can be cumulative and create illness or a disease process over time (i.e., fibromyalgia, CFIDS, autoimmune response, etc.).

Your body never feels right; you’re constantly tense and physically uncomfortable. Headaches, stomach issues, and difficulty sleeping are a few of your frequent problems. You feel stuck in the same place, feeling the same emotions and sensations over and over again. Your thoughts race and spin up negative thoughts about yourself and the world. You’ve been searching for relief from persistent anxiety, depression, and emotional pain. You don’t know when it started or where it came from, but you need help healing, and nothing has worked.

I believe it is always a good time to reach out and ask for help. Asking for help is courageous. Wanting to change is brave. And I strongly believe that everyone deserves access to affordable therapy. Whether you want to learn new coping skills for anxiety for the first time, are going through a difficult breakup or life transition, have been struggling with depression on and off your whole life, experiencing parent/child conflict or family issues, or just want to explore self-growth, we can take this journey of growth together, one step at a time.

I have over 18 years of experience working as a counselor, mentor, and coach to clients of all ages and backgrounds. From traumatized child soldiers in Liberia, to disenchanted newlyweds in the United States, every one of my clients has changed me for the better and made me the counselor that I am today. I have counseled clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict. I am especially passionate about empowering clients to become the very best version of themselves. I love watching people shed the wounds and lies that they’ve been carrying for years and ste