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Mona Ellis, EAP Therapist & DOT Qualified SAP
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP EAP, LA-SUDC, LISAC, LCDC, MAC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77060
I am committed to helping you overcome negative emotions, child and adult traumatic experiences, interpersonal issues, anxiety depression, grief & loss,and employment issues as a result of substance use. I provide the most affordable and comprehensive intervention services for Qualified SAP Return to Duty Services for the Department of Transportation. I provide Office Visits and Video Telehealth technology for individuals who want therapy for interpersonal issues, parenting, stress, depression, substance use, employment, and return to work for positive drug and alcohol tests in the states of Texas and Arizona.
I am committed to helping you overcome negative emotions, child and adult traumatic experiences, interpersonal issues, anxiety depression, grief & loss,and employment issues as a result of substance use. I provide the most affordable and comprehensive intervention services for Qualified SAP Return to Duty Services for the Department of Transportation. I provide Office Visits and Video Telehealth technology for individuals who want therapy for interpersonal issues, parenting, stress, depression, substance use, employment, and return to work for positive drug and alcohol tests in the states of Texas and Arizona.
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I have presented numerous workshops and assisted in crisis intervention at multiple sites throughout Houston.
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and realistic feedback to help clients move beyond their current difficulties and long-standing issues. With empathy and compassion, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. In a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach adapted to my clients' individual needs to help them navigate through difficult times in their lives and achieve the happiness they deserve.
I have presented numerous workshops and assisted in crisis intervention at multiple sites throughout Houston.
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and realistic feedback to help clients move beyond their current difficulties and long-standing issues. With empathy and compassion, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. In a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach adapted to my clients' individual needs to help them navigate through difficult times in their lives and achieve the happiness they deserve.
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Dena Edmondson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salado, TX 76571 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with veterans, geriatric populationa and adults to treat concerns such as depression, crisis intervention, trauma, PTSD/Combat Stress, adjustment concerns, stress and anger management, conflict resolution, unresolved grief, substance abuse, and emotional concerns.
I know it is a big step to look into therapy for your mental health. Utilizing a trauma-informed care model, I believe in the transformative power of human connection, corrective emotional experiences, and a pathway of self-discovery and growth. Compassion and personal growth is the heartbeat of my practice. I understand that every individual's journey is unique, and it's with genuine understanding and a non-judgmental spirit that I approach each client. My aim is to create a safe and nurturing space for you as you explore your- your past, your present and your future.
I specialize in working with veterans, geriatric populationa and adults to treat concerns such as depression, crisis intervention, trauma, PTSD/Combat Stress, adjustment concerns, stress and anger management, conflict resolution, unresolved grief, substance abuse, and emotional concerns.
I know it is a big step to look into therapy for your mental health. Utilizing a trauma-informed care model, I believe in the transformative power of human connection, corrective emotional experiences, and a pathway of self-discovery and growth. Compassion and personal growth is the heartbeat of my practice. I understand that every individual's journey is unique, and it's with genuine understanding and a non-judgmental spirit that I approach each client. My aim is to create a safe and nurturing space for you as you explore your- your past, your present and your future.
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Sandra Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I have worked with adults, families, and groups. I have worked with clients who have issues with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, crisis intervention, prevention, mood disorders, and many more. Since graduating from Webster University with a Masters in Professional Mental Health Counseling, I have become very passionate about my career and helping others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience. I have worked with adults, families, and groups. I have worked with clients who have issues with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, crisis intervention, prevention, mood disorders, and many more. Since graduating from Webster University with a Masters in Professional Mental Health Counseling, I have become very passionate about my career and helping others.
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Wellness Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77382 (Online Only)
WS is your home base to make life changes and explore your goals. Please review our website and feel welcome to get to know how we can provide you with the support you need to create the life you want. When you chose WS you have a team of "personal change experts" who are experienced professionals in mental and behavioral health, counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy - all dedicated to your success and wellbeing.
WS is your home base to make life changes and explore your goals. Please review our website and feel welcome to get to know how we can provide you with the support you need to create the life you want. When you chose WS you have a team of "personal change experts" who are experienced professionals in mental and behavioral health, counseling, coaching, and psychotherapy - all dedicated to your success and wellbeing.
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Cinco Ranch Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433 (Online Only)
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
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Travis Strange
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked with adolescence and families for around 25 years in a variety of settings. These settings include being a youth / children's pastor prior to starting my counseling journey. Much of my experience involves working with those that struggle with abuse, depression, relationship conflict, self harming behaviors, legal issues, and behavior problems. Although I am licensed to practice counseling through the State of Texas, I am a Christian and the fundamentals of my practice are in line with traditional Christian faith.
I've worked with adolescence and families for around 25 years in a variety of settings. These settings include being a youth / children's pastor prior to starting my counseling journey. Much of my experience involves working with those that struggle with abuse, depression, relationship conflict, self harming behaviors, legal issues, and behavior problems. Although I am licensed to practice counseling through the State of Texas, I am a Christian and the fundamentals of my practice are in line with traditional Christian faith.
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Alexis Hyde-Washmon (Able Thoughts Pllc)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, BCBA, LMFT, LBA
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
I provide services for the following: Child/Adolescent - development, application, and evaluation of behavioral/cognitive-behavioral interventions for child/teen populations (e.g., under-served, children of divorce, juvenile victims of violent crimes, children with conduct and personality disorders, children with developmental disorders, and adolescents with chemical dependency and life challenges). Adults/Elderly - individual, couples and family psychotherapy (e.g., marital, parenting, aging, divorce issues, chemical dependency, mood disorders, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ).
I provide services for the following: Child/Adolescent - development, application, and evaluation of behavioral/cognitive-behavioral interventions for child/teen populations (e.g., under-served, children of divorce, juvenile victims of violent crimes, children with conduct and personality disorders, children with developmental disorders, and adolescents with chemical dependency and life challenges). Adults/Elderly - individual, couples and family psychotherapy (e.g., marital, parenting, aging, divorce issues, chemical dependency, mood disorders, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ).
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Wendy Williams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
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Christina Leigh Ravenel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76549 (Online Only)
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. Through counseling, the therapist and client work together to explore the client's inner world. The goal is to increase self-awareness and facilitate change in the client's life. Effective therapy requires that the counselor exhibits respect, authenticity, genuineness, empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are at the heart of therapy and facilitate a healthy connection that allows true healing to occur. I believe the counselor must look at the client through a holistic healing frame of reference.
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. Through counseling, the therapist and client work together to explore the client's inner world. The goal is to increase self-awareness and facilitate change in the client's life. Effective therapy requires that the counselor exhibits respect, authenticity, genuineness, empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are at the heart of therapy and facilitate a healthy connection that allows true healing to occur. I believe the counselor must look at the client through a holistic healing frame of reference.
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Renese M Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in working with a diverse group of individuals. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. I frequently use CBT and solution focus techniques when assisting in facilitating healthy change. Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in working with a diverse group of individuals. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. I frequently use CBT and solution focus techniques when assisting in facilitating healthy change. Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change.
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Ngozi Okose
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
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Amirah Saldivar-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Nowadays, world events have more impact on our individual lives than in the past. Despite the desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle balance, these situations such as global pandemics have made it more difficult. Do you want to build relationships, change your career path, or simply live happier? If so, I am here to provide support and share effective strategies to make your goals a reality. I am here to listen, provide support and guidance.
Nowadays, world events have more impact on our individual lives than in the past. Despite the desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle balance, these situations such as global pandemics have made it more difficult. Do you want to build relationships, change your career path, or simply live happier? If so, I am here to provide support and share effective strategies to make your goals a reality. I am here to listen, provide support and guidance.
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Julia Lantz Roy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
Montgomery, TX 77356
"It's always something. So, let's work on it together." Nearly everyone needs help now and then. Whatever your challenges, strides can be made to overcome them. Together we can help you become the best "you" possible. While many people notice changes as early as the first session 4 to 8 sessions is common in my practice. Here are some questions to ponder. Is there discord in your relationships? Are you willing to forgive and start anew? Are you willing to take responsibility for your behaviors and attitudes? Are you willing to be proactive in your life and make positive changes for your own well-being? Yes? Let's talk.
"It's always something. So, let's work on it together." Nearly everyone needs help now and then. Whatever your challenges, strides can be made to overcome them. Together we can help you become the best "you" possible. While many people notice changes as early as the first session 4 to 8 sessions is common in my practice. Here are some questions to ponder. Is there discord in your relationships? Are you willing to forgive and start anew? Are you willing to take responsibility for your behaviors and attitudes? Are you willing to be proactive in your life and make positive changes for your own well-being? Yes? Let's talk.
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LaShekia Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Post-MA, LMFT-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77377 (Online Only)
Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.
Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.
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Lychene Wolo Saah
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084 (Online Only)
I am a Texas Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) and a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling. Additionally, I hold a second doctorate degree along with several academic degrees in science and education from universities in three different continents! I have expertise in helping clients deal with: anxiety, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, marital problems, family conflicts, relationship challenges, PTSD, and etc.
I am a Texas Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) and a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling. Additionally, I hold a second doctorate degree along with several academic degrees in science and education from universities in three different continents! I have expertise in helping clients deal with: anxiety, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, marital problems, family conflicts, relationship challenges, PTSD, and etc.
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We are a cohesive team of highly trained, skilled and compassionate clinicians who share a holistic, client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling individuals, families and groups. We treat individuals ages 5 and older, families and groups with diagnosed mental illness, emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, trauma, loss, transitional challenges, parenting, and specific emotional and behavioral concerns.
We are a cohesive team of highly trained, skilled and compassionate clinicians who share a holistic, client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling individuals, families and groups. We treat individuals ages 5 and older, families and groups with diagnosed mental illness, emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, trauma, loss, transitional challenges, parenting, and specific emotional and behavioral concerns.
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SFBCounselingservices
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346
I have experience working with individual's and families dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, dual diagnosis, child and adolescent behavioral issues and health and lifestyle issues. I also provide parenting, anger management, decisions making skills and domestic violence recovery for victims group and individual therapy.
I have experience working with individual's and families dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, dual diagnosis, child and adolescent behavioral issues and health and lifestyle issues. I also provide parenting, anger management, decisions making skills and domestic violence recovery for victims group and individual therapy.
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You feel overwhelmed all of the time, there’s not enough time in the day to do everything that is expected of you, and even your kids feel like a burden. You don’t feel close to your partner, and you’re not feeling motivated at work… feeling like a failure is a common experience these days and with all the guilt that comes along with it. You wish you could wake up with energy instead of the dread of doing it all over again, just like the day before. You want to have the energy to have patience for your kids and their needs, feel your best at work, and look forward to coming home afterward instead of stressed and resentful.
You feel overwhelmed all of the time, there’s not enough time in the day to do everything that is expected of you, and even your kids feel like a burden. You don’t feel close to your partner, and you’re not feeling motivated at work… feeling like a failure is a common experience these days and with all the guilt that comes along with it. You wish you could wake up with energy instead of the dread of doing it all over again, just like the day before. You want to have the energy to have patience for your kids and their needs, feel your best at work, and look forward to coming home afterward instead of stressed and resentful.
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Tammy Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belton, TX 76513 (Online Only)
Are you in need of a life reset? Does it appear to others that you have it all together but inside you are struggling? Chances are you’ve tried to resolve these issues by yourself and you feel like running into numerous obstacles in life. The time has come to change the narrative. I would love to help you explore the obstacles in your life, identify changes that want or need to be made and work on providing the tools to do so.
Are you in need of a life reset? Does it appear to others that you have it all together but inside you are struggling? Chances are you’ve tried to resolve these issues by yourself and you feel like running into numerous obstacles in life. The time has come to change the narrative. I would love to help you explore the obstacles in your life, identify changes that want or need to be made and work on providing the tools to do so.
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.