Marriage Counseling Therapists in Richmond, TX
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There are many experiences and moments in our lives that leave us helpless and in a state of distress. Are you experiencing a loss of a loved one? A stressful change in life or work? A strain or conflict in your marriage? A hard time stepping away from alcohol or substances? I am here to listen and help.
There are many experiences and moments in our lives that leave us helpless and in a state of distress. Are you experiencing a loss of a loved one? A stressful change in life or work? A strain or conflict in your marriage? A hard time stepping away from alcohol or substances? I am here to listen and help.
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Gabriela Gonzalez-Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469 (Online Only)
My specialties include depression, anxiety, adjustment, blended families, premarital/ marriage counseling, and mediation.
I am a bilingual therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am an integrative therapist who believes in getting to know my clients and finding out where they are in life, allows me to use different techniques that are best suited to each client. Soy una terapista bilingue, trabajo con personas individualmente, parejas, y familias. Me gusta llegar a conocer a mis clientes, de esa manera poder usar el estilo que mas se ajuste al cliente.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, adjustment, blended families, premarital/ marriage counseling, and mediation.
I am a bilingual therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am an integrative therapist who believes in getting to know my clients and finding out where they are in life, allows me to use different techniques that are best suited to each client. Soy una terapista bilingue, trabajo con personas individualmente, parejas, y familias. Me gusta llegar a conocer a mis clientes, de esa manera poder usar el estilo que mas se ajuste al cliente.
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Inner-standing Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
With experience in addressing issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and marital issues, I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address the challenges you are facing in your life. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. Much of my job is to ask you questions you may not have asked yourself, to help you think about yourself and your problems in a new way, so that you can get "unstuck."
With experience in addressing issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and marital issues, I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
I provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address the challenges you are facing in your life. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. Much of my job is to ask you questions you may not have asked yourself, to help you think about yourself and your problems in a new way, so that you can get "unstuck."
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Dorinda Gborie-Minor Bey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77407 (Online Only)
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
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I am a certified SYMBIS marriage counselor, and a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDI).
One cannot pour from an empty cup. Are you impacted by family members with mental health challenges or special needs? Providing for yourself while giving care to your loved ones helps you develop balance for your needs as well as theirs. Let me help you figure out what it takes to refill your cup, so you are available to fill the cup of others. My practice accepts children over 5, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I am a certified SYMBIS marriage counselor, and a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDI).
One cannot pour from an empty cup. Are you impacted by family members with mental health challenges or special needs? Providing for yourself while giving care to your loved ones helps you develop balance for your needs as well as theirs. Let me help you figure out what it takes to refill your cup, so you are available to fill the cup of others. My practice accepts children over 5, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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April Kristine Nenjerama
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469 (Online Only)
You have been fighting over everything with your spouse which leads you feeling hurt and misunderstood. You never knew how lonely and painful marriage could be. You find yourself thinking, "Maybe things will get better if we just get through this rough season" "Things won't change" "I can't do anything right" "I guess this is it, I have to settle and suffer in silence" "I'm a failure" You end up feeling rejected and a deep pain. Your hearts hurts and you don't know what to do. The truth is you can have a marriage that works where you feel heard, valued, and understood.
You have been fighting over everything with your spouse which leads you feeling hurt and misunderstood. You never knew how lonely and painful marriage could be. You find yourself thinking, "Maybe things will get better if we just get through this rough season" "Things won't change" "I can't do anything right" "I guess this is it, I have to settle and suffer in silence" "I'm a failure" You end up feeling rejected and a deep pain. Your hearts hurts and you don't know what to do. The truth is you can have a marriage that works where you feel heard, valued, and understood.
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Dr. Roger D. Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77406
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
I have experience working with a wide variety of life problems and mental health disorders, but my primary interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), academic issues, panic/phobias, anger management, addiction, couples, marriage, and family relationship issues.
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Matt's experience includes working with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues including: marriage and family struggles, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, men's issues, depression, divorce mediation and other life struggles. Additionally, Matt is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) experienced in helping individuals work through anger.
Matt's experience includes working with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues including: marriage and family struggles, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, men's issues, depression, divorce mediation and other life struggles. Additionally, Matt is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) experienced in helping individuals work through anger.
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Are you intimidated by going to a therapist? Feel bogged down by always having to take tons of meds with side effects? Well Sarah Ali developed an innovative approach combining psychotherapy with nutritional healing and clinical aromatherapy as an alternative to psychotropic medication. Miss Ali and associates offer individual and group psychotherapy, life coaching and nutritional medicine services. Wellness programs, marital and premarital retreats are also available. Weekday evening and weekend appointments are available as well as video based teletherapy for out of town clients.
Are you intimidated by going to a therapist? Feel bogged down by always having to take tons of meds with side effects? Well Sarah Ali developed an innovative approach combining psychotherapy with nutritional healing and clinical aromatherapy as an alternative to psychotropic medication. Miss Ali and associates offer individual and group psychotherapy, life coaching and nutritional medicine services. Wellness programs, marital and premarital retreats are also available. Weekday evening and weekend appointments are available as well as video based teletherapy for out of town clients.
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Couples caught in marital gridlock experience either emotional bickering and blaming or withdrawal and isolation. Marital gridlock can be caused by a betrayal, control issues, a lack of intimacy or important personality differences. This will leave us with a married life of emotional isolation and confusion. When we lose our sense of self in our marriage it can seem impossible to stop reliving the same negative patterns repeatedly. Where did the best of us go and our ability to respond effectively to difficult situations?
Couples caught in marital gridlock experience either emotional bickering and blaming or withdrawal and isolation. Marital gridlock can be caused by a betrayal, control issues, a lack of intimacy or important personality differences. This will leave us with a married life of emotional isolation and confusion. When we lose our sense of self in our marriage it can seem impossible to stop reliving the same negative patterns repeatedly. Where did the best of us go and our ability to respond effectively to difficult situations?
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Shalonvia R Gundy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406 (Online Only)
I specialize in Family Conflict, Couples, Pre-Marital and Marital, Anxiety, Depression, Teen and Adolescences, Self-Esteem/Self-Image, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Healthy Interpersonal Relationships.
As a family systems trained psychotherapist, my focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys with family of origin in mind along the way. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy interpersonal relationships, while helping the community to prosper through the solidification of the individuals within it. Clients that know that they want all that life has to offer but need more support to grasp it are encouraged to reach out for support here to begin therapy.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Couples, Pre-Marital and Marital, Anxiety, Depression, Teen and Adolescences, Self-Esteem/Self-Image, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Healthy Interpersonal Relationships.
As a family systems trained psychotherapist, my focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys with family of origin in mind along the way. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy interpersonal relationships, while helping the community to prosper through the solidification of the individuals within it. Clients that know that they want all that life has to offer but need more support to grasp it are encouraged to reach out for support here to begin therapy.
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Richmond, TX 77407
I work with couples who desire to improve their relationship or marriage, as well as help individuals and families tackle drug-alcohol problems. I assist people in taking small steps to decrease anxiousness, depressive symptoms, anger issues, and other general issues. I would love to help you and/or your family make the small necessary changes that will create a big positive impact on your mental health.
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David Dotson at Full Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
My wife Lezli and I enjoy facilitating Dynamic Marriage, an 8-week course designed to revive intimacy and romance in your marriage.
I work with individual adults and couples. I love working with couples to transform their relationship into something that is a blessing to both individuals. My clients have had success in overcoming infidelity, eliminating conflict and strife, addressing sexual difficulties, and experiencing intimate connection at a deeper level. For those who are hurting in other ways, I have experience helping individuals through divorce, addiction issues, men's issues, depression, social struggles, parenting, grief and debt recovery. Call for a free phone consultation or visit my website to schedule an appointment at www.fulllifecounsel.com
My wife Lezli and I enjoy facilitating Dynamic Marriage, an 8-week course designed to revive intimacy and romance in your marriage.
I work with individual adults and couples. I love working with couples to transform their relationship into something that is a blessing to both individuals. My clients have had success in overcoming infidelity, eliminating conflict and strife, addressing sexual difficulties, and experiencing intimate connection at a deeper level. For those who are hurting in other ways, I have experience helping individuals through divorce, addiction issues, men's issues, depression, social struggles, parenting, grief and debt recovery. Call for a free phone consultation or visit my website to schedule an appointment at www.fulllifecounsel.com
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Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77407 (Online Only)
You're a high achieving woman with anxiety and trauma. You've been told that you're "Too sensitive." Everyone comes to you for help, but your needs aren't even on the radar. Even in your marriage. You've pushed the trauma so deep down that you're in survival mode. On the outside things seem great, but you don't know how to stop people pleasing, perfectionism or how to speak your mind to your loved ones. You've prayed and read books, but you're drowning on the inside. You need long-lasting change NOW so you can continue to move to the next level and thrive. That's where brainspotting trauma therapy comes in.
You're a high achieving woman with anxiety and trauma. You've been told that you're "Too sensitive." Everyone comes to you for help, but your needs aren't even on the radar. Even in your marriage. You've pushed the trauma so deep down that you're in survival mode. On the outside things seem great, but you don't know how to stop people pleasing, perfectionism or how to speak your mind to your loved ones. You've prayed and read books, but you're drowning on the inside. You need long-lasting change NOW so you can continue to move to the next level and thrive. That's where brainspotting trauma therapy comes in.
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Benita Mosca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469 (Online Only)
I have a friendly nature and I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that my personal experiences help me to connect with my clients. I have experience with marriage, divorce, children, trauma, immigration, and multi-cultural issues. I believe that a client should feel safe and comfortable in order to share their most private information. I do my best to create a warm environment, free of judgement.
I have a friendly nature and I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that my personal experiences help me to connect with my clients. I have experience with marriage, divorce, children, trauma, immigration, and multi-cultural issues. I believe that a client should feel safe and comfortable in order to share their most private information. I do my best to create a warm environment, free of judgement.
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A significant part of my practice is in marital therapy.
My clients come from many situations. Mostly they come to me with brokenness, some are addicted to drugs, alcohol and/or sex. Some struggle inside their marriages. Others arrive with deep longings to be of value or feel worthy. I see a large number of men with sexual addiction. I see wives that feel traumatized and betrayed. Often people arrive in my office in a crisis. Most couples I see are in some form of a conflict cycle; they each have hurt feelings and cannot seem to get unstuck from the cycle. As I also conduct psychological assessments, some clients come to me to to be tested for various reasons, such as legal issues
A significant part of my practice is in marital therapy.
My clients come from many situations. Mostly they come to me with brokenness, some are addicted to drugs, alcohol and/or sex. Some struggle inside their marriages. Others arrive with deep longings to be of value or feel worthy. I see a large number of men with sexual addiction. I see wives that feel traumatized and betrayed. Often people arrive in my office in a crisis. Most couples I see are in some form of a conflict cycle; they each have hurt feelings and cannot seem to get unstuck from the cycle. As I also conduct psychological assessments, some clients come to me to to be tested for various reasons, such as legal issues
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Mercedes Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406 (Online Only)
Are you going through a transition in life? People are not always fully equip to handle life's transitions when they come up such as; change in career, loss of job, new job, going to school, marriage, divorce, long term relationships, birth, death of love ones, empty ness, retirement and finding your true self. Feeling stuck and/or disconnected are normal feelings when facing a transition. Everyone needs support during these times on their journey of life.
Are you going through a transition in life? People are not always fully equip to handle life's transitions when they come up such as; change in career, loss of job, new job, going to school, marriage, divorce, long term relationships, birth, death of love ones, empty ness, retirement and finding your true self. Feeling stuck and/or disconnected are normal feelings when facing a transition. Everyone needs support during these times on their journey of life.
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Feelings of Trauma, Anxiety or Anger can be overcome with insightful, compassionate therapy. Do negative feelings get in the way of your happiness, personal strength, or peace of mind? Is your marriage or family life suffering? Have you tried different forms of therapy to overcome a past trauma? Or are you just trying to make sense of thoughts or feelings that keep you down? Unlike traditional therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) can offer positive results right away. RRT focuses on identifying and resolving the root causes of trauma or anxiety rather than just managing the symptoms.
Feelings of Trauma, Anxiety or Anger can be overcome with insightful, compassionate therapy. Do negative feelings get in the way of your happiness, personal strength, or peace of mind? Is your marriage or family life suffering? Have you tried different forms of therapy to overcome a past trauma? Or are you just trying to make sense of thoughts or feelings that keep you down? Unlike traditional therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) can offer positive results right away. RRT focuses on identifying and resolving the root causes of trauma or anxiety rather than just managing the symptoms.
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Taylor Cordell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-As, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
Hey Mama! As a mom myself, I understand the struggle you might be facing right now - loss of identity, postpartum anxiety, lack of sex drive or interest in sex. I know what you are going through not only because I have experienced it, but because I have come out of it, and have gained knowledge and training in how to work with moms experiencing just this! We can work through these struggles together. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Certified Sex Therapist. Being a source of support for moms during this delicate time is something I cherish.
Hey Mama! As a mom myself, I understand the struggle you might be facing right now - loss of identity, postpartum anxiety, lack of sex drive or interest in sex. I know what you are going through not only because I have experienced it, but because I have come out of it, and have gained knowledge and training in how to work with moms experiencing just this! We can work through these struggles together. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Certified Sex Therapist. Being a source of support for moms during this delicate time is something I cherish.
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Bridging the Gap Psychcare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
I specialize treating Anxiety/Depression, Marriage Counseling, Caregiver Fatigue, Family Mediation, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, Racial Trauma, Relationship Counseling (blended families, conflict resolution, communication, co-parenting, premarital, divorce, communication, infidelity, trauma), Stress Management, Post Traumatic Stress, Trauma & Women's Issues.
I understand that no two individuals are the same and tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. Together we will work to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals. If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted, I am ready when you are. Contact us today and let's get to work.
I specialize treating Anxiety/Depression, Marriage Counseling, Caregiver Fatigue, Family Mediation, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, Racial Trauma, Relationship Counseling (blended families, conflict resolution, communication, co-parenting, premarital, divorce, communication, infidelity, trauma), Stress Management, Post Traumatic Stress, Trauma & Women's Issues.
I understand that no two individuals are the same and tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. Together we will work to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals. If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted, I am ready when you are. Contact us today and let's get to work.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.