Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Kemah, TX

Life can be challenging at any age. My goal as a counselor is to help ensure that clients feel they have a safe space to express themselves and feel comfortable to share their authentic self. My focus is to form a therapeutic alliance with each client so we can work together to strive towards their therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is mainly focused on Play Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I know how difficult it is to find the right therapist to connect with. You've probably been thinking about therapy for a while. Are you hardest on yourself? My expertise: anxiety, depression, stress, increasing happiness, improving relationships, wellness & balance, coping, improving ways to relax & unwind, empowering you to make changes or advancements in your life, self-esteem, perfectionism, toxic work environments, career transitions, "reinventing yourself," childhood trauma, ADHD, and OCD. I'm a change agent specializing in emotional challenges, especially for high achieving professionals & gifted/talented children.

Zechariah 4:10 NLT says "Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." Seeking help can be difficult, but it is one of the most essential parts of your healing journey, I'm glad you're here! As a Christian biblical therapist, I enjoy coming alongside of my clients through the most difficult seasons in life and helping them navigate through the complexity of their feelings and thought processes. I enjoy working with children, teens, sibling groups, and couples (pre-marital and marital).

Answer the Miracle Question: Upon awakening tomorrow morning, if everything in your life was the way you wanted it to be, what would you notice that is different? The answer to that question often serves as a guidepost for what you may like to achieve in counseling.

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).

I believe that individuals are unique; each possessing their OWN worldview, which, ultimately, would make you the expert of your own life. Sometimes in life, we need assistance in our journey towards the realization and fulfillment of our own talents and potentials: self-actualization. I assist my clients by enabling them to move towards openness, developing a greater trust in themselves, building the willingness to process, and increase self-realization. All while providing a non-judgmental environment where your personal life experiences are heard, and you are valued as the unique human being that you are.

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.

Life has challenges; some up and some down. We can feel anxious, sad, alone or sometimes just stuck with no clear direction and no one we can turn to. That's when we find ourselves needing a partner to walk alongside us as we navigate the things life throws our way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly a decade and a half of experience assisting individuals who took a big step towards wellness by doing just what you are doing today and looking for a counselor who you can trust.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Letourneau University. I have been working as an educator and coach for over 20 years. In my time as a classroom teacher, I have learned invaluable skills in motivating and encouraging young adults and adolescents. In education it is important to teach young people how to navigate through challenging situations in order for them to find success. I have worked hard over the years to develop the rapport needed to develop the skills in his students to get through those difficult times.

Are you living your best life? Let's challenge the things that make life complicated and celebrate the victories. I take pride in attending to the needs of my clients to ensure they are living life optimally.

Life can be messy, overwhelming, and painful at times. With that in mind, my focus is to provide you with practical tools to manage life's hard knocks. We will establish goals, dig into your history and circumstances, and figure out what strategies work for you.

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.

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.).

We are a group practice that consists of professional counselors and master’s level coaches. The experience of our dedicated counselors and staff enables us to offer compassionate and effective mental wellness care. We work with individuals with a variety of mental health challenges; including but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions and goal setting. We provide a neutral and safe ground for individuals, families and couples to better understand themselves and each other.

We are so glad today you have taken that important first step in reaching out for support to bridge the gap between where you currently are to where you want to be in your life. There are numerous reasons people seek out counseling services and we appreciate you considering us for your counseling needs. We would be honored to have the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals. Daytime & evening appts available. For more information, please visit our website at www.friendswoodcc.com

There is a season in everyone's journey when you need an objective listener to affirm your strengths and identify any self-defeating patterns preventing you from being your best self. Over the past 20 years, I have valued collaborating with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, career struggles, spirituality, overcoming abuse, healing relationships, coping with chronic/acute medical conditions, preparing/coping for retirement, care-giving, and terminal illness. Grieving is a natural response to any significant loss. I see adults 23 yrs and up. No children, teens, or couples.