Strength-Based Therapists in Pasadena, TX
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Mary Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77502 (Online Only)
Sometimes it can feel as if no one is listening and even if they are, they don't seem to understand us. I like to help others not just find their voice, but also feel understood as well as learn to listen to one another. Not only is communication key in life but also the abilty to understand and accept other's views . There are also times that we as individuals don't always know who we are or how to express ourselves to others, in counseling/therapy we learn so much about ourselves and how to thrive and share the best part of us.
Sometimes it can feel as if no one is listening and even if they are, they don't seem to understand us. I like to help others not just find their voice, but also feel understood as well as learn to listen to one another. Not only is communication key in life but also the abilty to understand and accept other's views . There are also times that we as individuals don't always know who we are or how to express ourselves to others, in counseling/therapy we learn so much about ourselves and how to thrive and share the best part of us.
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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center, Pasadena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
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Rachel Sword
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
Congratulations on taking the first step towards wellness! You may be feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stressed with life. But you're ready to make a change, and I'm ready to help guide you towards your individual goals.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards wellness! You may be feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stressed with life. But you're ready to make a change, and I'm ready to help guide you towards your individual goals.
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Dawn Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
Waitlist for new clients
I am a LPC in Texas and Louisiana with 25+ years’ experience including supporting children, adolescents, adult’s and families. My experience as an individual and group therapist includes settings in private and outpatient therapy, therapeutic foster care, psychiatric hospitalization, an academic boarding program, a Christian private school, a residential program for survivors of sex trafficking, substance abuse treatment and prison release/re-entry programs. Areas of specialized training include Trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationships, anger/stress management and communication.
I am a LPC in Texas and Louisiana with 25+ years’ experience including supporting children, adolescents, adult’s and families. My experience as an individual and group therapist includes settings in private and outpatient therapy, therapeutic foster care, psychiatric hospitalization, an academic boarding program, a Christian private school, a residential program for survivors of sex trafficking, substance abuse treatment and prison release/re-entry programs. Areas of specialized training include Trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationships, anger/stress management and communication.
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As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I consider it an honor to help you navigate the storms of life with an approach that builds confidence, trust and hope using time-proven techniques. My counsel is based on the combination of both my Christian faith and my psychodynamic understanding of how people heal and mature. My goal is to build with you a trustworthy, empathetic and clarifying relationship, and to rejoice with you in the healing process. With God’s good help, for over 33 years, I have walked alongside individuals seeking resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I consider it an honor to help you navigate the storms of life with an approach that builds confidence, trust and hope using time-proven techniques. My counsel is based on the combination of both my Christian faith and my psychodynamic understanding of how people heal and mature. My goal is to build with you a trustworthy, empathetic and clarifying relationship, and to rejoice with you in the healing process. With God’s good help, for over 33 years, I have walked alongside individuals seeking resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
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When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it’s common to feel as though our life is unraveling and falling apart. My passion is to bring healing and hope to children, teens, and adults by helping guide you from your past, present, and hope for your future by becoming a better you through finding your strengths and learning how to problem solve.help,
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it’s common to feel as though our life is unraveling and falling apart. My passion is to bring healing and hope to children, teens, and adults by helping guide you from your past, present, and hope for your future by becoming a better you through finding your strengths and learning how to problem solve.help,
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Crysta Dillashaw
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
My goal is to assist individuals in reaching a healthy place of hope and resilience.
My goal is to assist individuals in reaching a healthy place of hope and resilience.
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Melanie Murphey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Clearhope Counseling Center, 501 C3
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77505
Clearhope exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. If it is bothering you, we want to help. We deliver trauma-informed, client-centered services to help you friend the strength and hope for healing and wellness.
Clearhope exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. If it is bothering you, we want to help. We deliver trauma-informed, client-centered services to help you friend the strength and hope for healing and wellness.
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Erica Espinosa Quiroz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Pasadena, TX 77505
My client has difficulty with change and is unable to look at the positive side of things. Normally I see this in young adults feel are not reach their potential and are running out of time. The goal is to pay more attention to the things they already accomplish and prioritize life and recognize that sometimes life provides twists and turns out of our control. Teach the value of the ‘here and now’ to unstuck the mind and move forward; looking more at successes than failures without forgetting To use the latter as opportunities more than regrets.
My client has difficulty with change and is unable to look at the positive side of things. Normally I see this in young adults feel are not reach their potential and are running out of time. The goal is to pay more attention to the things they already accomplish and prioritize life and recognize that sometimes life provides twists and turns out of our control. Teach the value of the ‘here and now’ to unstuck the mind and move forward; looking more at successes than failures without forgetting To use the latter as opportunities more than regrets.
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Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
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Welcome. In therapy, you'll find a safe place to just "be". And feel supported - no matter who you are, what you’ve been through, or what your current situation is. As a multiracial family member, I celebrate all diversity, am inclusive, and welcome all clients. Together, will explore what is holding you back from a more fulfilling relationship, job, or life. You will be given the opportunity and tools to make positive changes that support your needs and goals. Let’s start where you are. And see where you may go...
Welcome. In therapy, you'll find a safe place to just "be". And feel supported - no matter who you are, what you’ve been through, or what your current situation is. As a multiracial family member, I celebrate all diversity, am inclusive, and welcome all clients. Together, will explore what is holding you back from a more fulfilling relationship, job, or life. You will be given the opportunity and tools to make positive changes that support your needs and goals. Let’s start where you are. And see where you may go...
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Amanda Yoder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77501 (Online Only)
“We are hurt in relationship; we heal in relationship” is the core conviction of my therapeutic approach. From the time our earliest map forms in our families, we see the world through the lens of our experience. It’s through relationships that our worldview expands and our sense-of-self matures, especially if we take time for inquiry and insight, and to integrate what we learn. I work from a self-in-context perspective, deeply attuning to the ways not only our family, religion, and culture impact us, but how inequities around race, gender, and sexuality inform our sense of self-and-other as well.
“We are hurt in relationship; we heal in relationship” is the core conviction of my therapeutic approach. From the time our earliest map forms in our families, we see the world through the lens of our experience. It’s through relationships that our worldview expands and our sense-of-self matures, especially if we take time for inquiry and insight, and to integrate what we learn. I work from a self-in-context perspective, deeply attuning to the ways not only our family, religion, and culture impact us, but how inequities around race, gender, and sexuality inform our sense of self-and-other as well.
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Dr. Vincent Ray Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, TX 77502
Hi, Making the first move for help is always the most difficult. A little about myself, I have lived and learned multiculturalism from my stay in various cities and abroad. From my experiences combined with my training and education has helped me become very effective when helping those in need of intervention. I specialize in problems with children, adolescents, adults, marraige, relationships, and family problems, depression, dissociative, and behavioral disorders.
Hi, Making the first move for help is always the most difficult. A little about myself, I have lived and learned multiculturalism from my stay in various cities and abroad. From my experiences combined with my training and education has helped me become very effective when helping those in need of intervention. I specialize in problems with children, adolescents, adults, marraige, relationships, and family problems, depression, dissociative, and behavioral disorders.
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Rosalia Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77501 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
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Anna Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhil, MS, LPC-S, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77502
Anna Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor #78170 in the state of Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters of Science in Counseling from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. She is a professional member of Texas Counseling Association.
Anna Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor #78170 in the state of Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters of Science in Counseling from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. She is a professional member of Texas Counseling Association.
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McKenna Ziats - Everwell Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77501 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is McKenna Ziats, LPC! I offer individual therapy, for adults and teens. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem building, work related stress, stress management, and boundaries. I value the relationship that I have with my clients by providing a non-judgmental space to allow you to share and express yourself. I have worked with a variety of populations in different settings.
Hello, my name is McKenna Ziats, LPC! I offer individual therapy, for adults and teens. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem building, work related stress, stress management, and boundaries. I value the relationship that I have with my clients by providing a non-judgmental space to allow you to share and express yourself. I have worked with a variety of populations in different settings.
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Stacie Lyn Sustaita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77501 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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I believe in the importance of therapy as a vital instrument, not just for preventing and treating mental disorders but also for enhancing the overall quality of people's lives. With more than 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Brazil and two years as an LPC - Associate in Texas, I possess fluency in both Portuguese and English, enabling me to communicate adeptly with diverse populations. I strongly uphold the transformative potential of the therapeutic relationship, and my objective is to offer counseling that facilitates positive life changes for individuals.
I believe in the importance of therapy as a vital instrument, not just for preventing and treating mental disorders but also for enhancing the overall quality of people's lives. With more than 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Brazil and two years as an LPC - Associate in Texas, I possess fluency in both Portuguese and English, enabling me to communicate adeptly with diverse populations. I strongly uphold the transformative potential of the therapeutic relationship, and my objective is to offer counseling that facilitates positive life changes for individuals.
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Amanda Huggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77507
Counseling does not dictate one way to be or feel. Here there is no judgement, only support and guidance as we face your reality together, process any difficult or confusing matters within a safe space, make sense of your own unique story, and establish personal well-being in healthy ways that work for you. I have overcome obstacles concerning physical disability, grief, stress, anxiety, and financial conflict. Mental illness is not the only cause for counseling. If you are experiencing distress in any amount do not be afraid or ashamed to seek help. Everyone requires assistance at times and there is not always someone available.
Counseling does not dictate one way to be or feel. Here there is no judgement, only support and guidance as we face your reality together, process any difficult or confusing matters within a safe space, make sense of your own unique story, and establish personal well-being in healthy ways that work for you. I have overcome obstacles concerning physical disability, grief, stress, anxiety, and financial conflict. Mental illness is not the only cause for counseling. If you are experiencing distress in any amount do not be afraid or ashamed to seek help. Everyone requires assistance at times and there is not always someone available.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.