Therapists in Pasadena, TX

If you are tired of simple conversations blowing up into arguments you have come to the right place. I work best with individuals, couples who are unmarried, married and those wanting Premarital Counseling. I help frustrated couples identify how they feel and discover what they need so they can walk away from conversations feeling heard and understood. If you feel like communication issues are your biggest barrier to having a happy and healthy relationship- Let's Talk! Click the button to call/email me to request a complimentary 15 minute phone call where you can ask questions and we can get to know each other.

I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for 30 years. Because of the longevity of my work, I have encountered a wide variety of people of all ages and problems. I believe in the dignity and value of each individual person and treat people with empathy, compassion, warmth, and kindness. I give sustained attention during a session and believe that people can solve their own problems with some objective structure and feedback. For my clients' convenience I maintain two offices. Weekend and evening appointments are available.

Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As an experienced behavioral specialist, I am committed to offering extensive support for a variety of challenges that you or your family may be facing. My specialty is nurturing personal well-being, catering to both individuals and families. With the goal of steering you towards realizing your full potential, I am honored to possess dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Over my expansive career spanning more than 25 years in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have gained priceless experience.

Life can be hard sometimes. It may look like you've got it all together, but you've learned to put on a good mask so people don't see how you're really doing. Your brain is always on. Maybe you overthink things and second-guess yourself. It's hard to talk to anyone about it because either you're the one who takes care of everyone else or there is just no one else who might get it. This is where counseling comes in. You give yourself an hour a week to take the mask off and talk to someone who might be able to help, no filters needed.

I believe in promoting healing and healthy mind through effective psychotherapy. Life as magnificent as it is, comes with challenges that can overwhelm an individual to the point where his/her daily functioning is significantly impaired. Psychotherapy provides a means for managing and coping with issues that at some time or another interfere with daily functioning. My goal is to assist individuals with learning how to manage/cope with the challenges presented by life.

If you are feeling stuck, grieving, going through a change and/or confused, it can help to talk with someone who is able to be objective, yet supportive. At times, transitions bring us to a critical juncture or a cross road. Sometimes it is a shift and at other points it is a moment of truth. Whatever the case, you are not alone. It is possible to develop understanding and a sense of effectiveness. Although outcomes vary, the objective is peace of mind. Helping people feel better comes with over 35 years experience. All services are provided in Spanish and English.

Is your anxiety controlling the way you live your life? Do you want help gaining control of your thoughts? For over 10 years I have been a counselor in the mental health field treating a variety of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder in a wide age range from young children to adulthood.

Courage, compassion, curiosity, and vulnerability are key elements of my practice as I help people throughout their therapeutic journey. I prioritize an honest, non-judgemental, open, genuine space and therapeutic relationship to best aid you with what your journey entails and encompasses. My work consists of supporting adults and teens ages 16 and up through complex trauma history and healing, navigating close and intimate relationships, unpacking major life transitions, intentional exploration of your identity and sense of self, or processing the unbearable loss of a loved one.

You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.

Evening hours and Saturday appointments available!!! Is this thing called -"life" making you feel defeated? Are you looking for someone to talk to confidentially, about issues that may be causing you undue stress or anxiety. Call me, lets work it out, together.

At times in life we experience unexpected life events that can disrupt our day to day life. Sometimes we are adjusting to change, transitional issues, unexpected loss, and overwhelming events. I help provide a safe and non-judgemental environment to encourage a free space to explore feelings and emotional stress.

***Not accepting new patients as of 5/01/2024 *** I work from a framework that integrates interpersonal process, existential, transdiagnostic, and mindfulness-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizing the use of the therapeutic alliance for growth and change. I have a reputation for approaching problems from a genuinely open-minded and non-judgmental position, and my clients often remark about the ease they feel telling me their most personal experiences.

Feeling disconnected from yourself, your culture, or your family? Worried about what your family thinks of your lifestyle? Tired of living life with a mask on? It's time to shed the weight of shame and start living guilt-free. I get it! You might feel like the sensitive one, the black sheep, or the scapegoat because you don't follow the same path as your family. Navigating boundaries within dysfunctional or collectivist culture families is tough. Cultural Refuge Counseling is here for those ready to break free from cultural or familial expectations.