Strength-Based Therapists in Houston, TX

Navigating the unique challenges of early adulthood, from your 20s through your 30s, can feel like a journey through a world of both endless possibilities and overwhelming obstacles. Whether you're dealing with relationship complexities, transitions into different life stages, or aiming for personal and professional growth, therapy can be a transformative tool that helps you not just survive, but thrive. Benefits you can expect from our time together: Trauma-Informed Care, Empowerment in Setting Boundaries, Reclaiming Your Sense of Self, LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy, Attention to ADHD, and Navigating Toxic Relationships.

As an experienced LCSW and LCDC, being a therapist with an honest approach with my clients is important to me. I believe in providing good therapeutic experiences for clients. My experiences include providing services to clients with mood disorders, the LGBTQIA community, clients with gender dysphoria and those affected by addiction issues. I have clinical experience in dealing with clients with trauma history as I am EMDR Certified. I am also Certified by World Professional Assoc. of Transgender Health (WPATH) with the Standards of Care (SOC) 8. I am The Headstrong Project Clinician working with veterans.

My name is Dieumerci Mukoga, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I earned my Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I believe every client is unique and come into the therapeutic space with their various lived experiences. I specialize in working with adolescents and adult women who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, stress, and everyday challenges that may arise to impact our mental health. I aim to help clients find the tools needed to thrive in life!

Since 1994 I have counseled individuals and couples dealing with a broad spectrum of issues. I provide a safe and supportive atmosphere, so together we can slow down and better understand your current life challenges. If you are looking for extra support through a challenging situation or you're just ready to walk in a new direction in your life, I look forward to walking beside you to help you achieve your goals. Life was never meant to be lived alone.

Do you feel stuck? Do mood swings, anxiety, or depression dominate your days? I am here to help. Welcome. I am Kayla, a licensed master social worker practicing at the Ellie Mental Health Tanglewood location. I specialize in treating addiction, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, bipolar and borderline personality disorder. Together, we will generate a safe, nonjudgmental space to break free from limiting patterns and ideas that may rule your present-day life.

Are you the strong friend who silently bears the weight of the world while yearning for a moment of peace amid the chaos of work and life? Carrying the weight of the world in silence is a heavy burden and even the strong need a sanctuary. Sometimes we need help learning strategies to manage it all.

Do you feel that you are riding the waves of life alone? Storms are part of life, and they can be exhausting. Often stress and difficult situations can leave you feeling lost, not knowing where to start. However, you can learn how to weather life's storms. There is hope. My passion and mission is to offer a warm, safe, culturally sensitive space to help you through those hard times. I believe in helping people who are facing rough times to recognize their resilience and grow from personal difficulties.

We will approach your therapy from a holistic lens in order to facilitate a succinct approach to life's challenges. By engaging the mind, body and spirit- we can incorporate all domains of life in order to create harmony and healing. Hi, my name is Anna Marie Boyd. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas, registered drama therapist, registered yoga teacher and PhD candidate in Mind Body Medicine. Message me to see how we can build your unique treatment plan. No individuals are the same, so therapy should adapt to YOUR story!

In these uncertain times of the post-pandemic era, it's completely understandable that you might be feeling overwhelmed and scared by the numerous stressors and uncertainties you're facing. You may find yourself wondering how to navigate through it all. It's common to seek understanding and comfort from friends and family, but sometimes it feels like they may not fully grasp what you're going through or how to provide the support you truly need. You may also find yourself getting caught up in social media images and struggling to move forward with the things you want to achieve.

CaLm DoWn!: Has anyone ever told you this before? I know, it really gets under my skin, too. Do I really need therapy? What's the point of sitting on a couch and talking with a stranger about my problems? I'm way too busy to be speaking with this guy for an hour anyway - - All of us have difficult moments in our lives that lead us to seek out therapy. Sadness can feel like it will never end. Anger is felt in our head, but we may feel judged by others for expressing it. If only there was a button we could press that would make us feel happiness. Though that magic button may not exist, we can work to create a new path together.

Wish to be happier? Want to communicate effectively? Recovering from affairs or addictions? Feeling anxious or depressed? Life changes? Previous therapy didn't work? Specializing in relationships, my passion is to help you to build a healthy life style with your loved ones. I will help you to learn the very basics of your relational dynamics and understand the nature of your struggle as a person/couple so you can tackle your immediate issues, and prevent the future ones.

Taking the first step towards counseling can be both scary and exciting. You may be constantly arguing with your partner; you may be a parent trying to figure out how to juggle life's stressors, while still finding time for self; or you may be someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, having a difficult time with coping. The therapists at Aspen Counseling and Wellness, understand how important the first step can be on your therapeutic journey and want to help you create solutions to the concerns you are facing in your life.

Welcome! I am Alana Banks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience implementing evidence-based modalities to effectively treat anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health disorders, as well as trauma, substance abuse, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach is eclectic, client-centered, and strengths-based, with attachment and trauma theories as to the foundation.I incorporate my specialized training in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based strategies to discover the internal strengths and hidden blockages necessary to promote healing.

Many people who are facing difficulties ask the same question: where do I start? That fear of uncertainty can lead to a lack of confidence along with feelings of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. I believe that confidence begins with clarity. Hi, my name is Ni Zhang, a bilingual (English/Chinese) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Currently practicing in the state of Texas, I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I love the idea of helping others overcome mental illness and helping them achieve their life goals.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

The most gratifying aspect of my work is when I'm able to witness your attainment of a true sense of mental wellness and emotional stability, a state where you feel confident in your ability to face and cope effectively with your life challenges. I strive to create a supportive, caring, and nonjudgemental environment where you'll feel safe to thoroughly explore your concerns. As you progress through the therapeutic process, you'll gain awareness and insight into to your underlying core issues, witness your own personal growth, and feel empowered to bring about the changes that you desire.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor in the greater Houston area who has worked in a variety of different arenas over the years within the field of social work. I have been married for over 20 years to my best friend and polar opposite which has increased my negotiation skills over the years. I am an animal lover and i specialize in helping individuals navigate through grief associated with the loss of a cherished pet. I live in the greater Houston area and I have had the opportunity to provide comfort and to empower individuals and help them identify their strengths and use them as steps towards towards recovery.

Are you concerned that your child/teen is stressed and just not themselves? Have you tried to solve the problems in your family on your own and realized you and your child need more support? Want your teen to be more confident and connected? I'm passionate about working with children and teens through the tough stuff of their lives -anxiety, depression, friendship/relational skills, emotional dysregulation, difficult family dynamics, perfectionism, and gender identity concerns. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you and your child/teen with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* We all have complex issues that we try to navigate by ourselves. Tackling the day-to-day stress with no outlet can quickly become overwhelming to the point where we feel paralyzed. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek therapy and I'm glad you are here! I want to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your culture, and your values.