Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Missouri City, TX

“A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but its persistence.” -Jim Watkins. The strength you’ve exhibited thus far is evidence of your resiliency. I commend you on seeking guidance on your journey through life. As your counselor, I seek to create a therapeutic alliance with you while working with you collaboratively to create effective and sustainable change.

As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, it gives me joy to COLLABORATE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER my clients, so that they will learn and use the tools they need to navigate and live healthier lives. I do this by meeting my clients where they are and helping them to identify where they want to be. WE work together as a team to reach their goals. My role is to provide a safe place to process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior and to provide tools for my clients to manage their problems in a healthy and positive way.

Are you not in a good place mentally? Are you overwhelmed with life? Has life thrown more challenges at you think you can handle. If you are currently experiencing difficulty or just need clarity, I would love to help you through your challenges. Taking a step towards healing is the hardest step. Although it is scary, it is one that takes the most courage. Together we will begin your journey towards healing by identifying goals and coming up with a plan that addresses your needs.

Welcome to my page! In recent years, many of us have felt tectonic changes in our world due to advances in technology (social media, AI, automation) and our economy (job loss, outsourcing, inflation), all of which has led to increase levels of mental distress: depression, anxiety, addiction, family issues, loneliness. Chances are you are here for some of these reasons. If so, know that there are healthy, effective ways to cope and gain a deeper level of peace in your life.

Have you gone through a trauma that is causing you to struggle in your relationships? Has your child gone through trauma and you don’t know how to help? Has anxiety and depression seemed to take over? Have you decided enough is enough, and it’s time for a change? If so, our practice is just the place for you. I began a career as a therapist after working with children and their families in education, seeing first hand how the effects of mental health can negatively affect a family unit. I specialize in trauma informed care to both adolescents and adults to lower the symptoms and behaviors that cause a negative impact.

Anxiety, hopelessness, irritability, distrust, trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem are all signals that your body is trying to process and cope with something. Your past experiences and present environment shape the way new dynamics, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and loss affect you and this is different for each person. You may notice changes in your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings; perhaps new physical symptoms. Disruptions in connection, contentment, confidence, and peace happen in life. Together, we will identify your body’s signals, and the areas of your life you would like to be different.

You are here for a reason, and we are all in this battle together. In other words, connected. We need to work together in an effort to get each person through. Therapy is about the journey into the destination. Whether you are someone who's been dealing with depression, anxiety, personality complexes, behavioral challenges, intrusive thoughts, or irregular emotions, substance abuse, trauma, treatment can be the first step in healing.

Sometimes we're looking for a safe place where we can be seen, heard, and validated. We want someone to hold space for us without judgment or blame. We also may want a road map. Someone who can guide us based on their lived experiences or professional expertise.

I work with children, teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. I provide a safe space to understand your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent-child connection.

Couples or individuals who are seeking help with any of the following: improving communication, individual stressors that affect the relationship, balancing a relationship with the demands of work, school, family, etc. Families (two or more people who are related) who want assistance coping with changes (such as divorce, school, work, moving) and making adjustments within their household. Couples and families who are navigating every day life and wish to improve their emotional health and mental well being.

Hi! I am a counselor, educator, and coach wrapped in one. I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes. I hold a Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services. With experience providing services in the community setting and intensive outpatient hospital setting, I am passionate about guiding kiddos and families through their own unique healing process.

Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!

La’ Merle serves children and adults and provides Individual and family counseling. She works with individuals in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health that could be related to past trauma, mental illness or substance abuse. She helps individuals to gain insight into their emotional make-up and find healing around past trauma. In family counseling she helps families to work through their issues facilitating dialogues and ensuring everyone’s needs are met.