Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Rosharon, TX
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Shanteria Johnson-Healthy State of Mind Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rosharon, TX 77583 (Online Only)
I have been most successful using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.
Can you imagine having a "Healthy State of Mind?" Are you struggling with navigating life's stressors? I am here to help you identify your triggers and learn healthy coping strategies to navigate each day. I aim to help clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PSTD, and/or trauma.
I have been most successful using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.
Can you imagine having a "Healthy State of Mind?" Are you struggling with navigating life's stressors? I am here to help you identify your triggers and learn healthy coping strategies to navigate each day. I aim to help clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PSTD, and/or trauma.
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I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders using mindfulness based cognitive behavioral treatments including acceptance and commitment therapy and informed dialectical and behavior therapy.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Psychological Associate and I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology both from University of Houston-Clear Lake. I work with adolescents and adults regarding a variety of concerns including life changes, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders using mindfulness based cognitive behavioral treatments including acceptance and commitment therapy and informed dialectical and behavior therapy.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Psychological Associate and I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology both from University of Houston-Clear Lake. I work with adolescents and adults regarding a variety of concerns including life changes, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and trauma.
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Melisa A. Smith Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Rosharon, TX 77583 (Online Only)
Adults, teens, and couples struggling to make sense of life can find the help they need here. Are you that person? Are you trying to make sense of life and continuously falling short? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or find yourself grieving endlessly? I will meet you where you are and walk with you until you are where you need to be.
Adults, teens, and couples struggling to make sense of life can find the help they need here. Are you that person? Are you trying to make sense of life and continuously falling short? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or find yourself grieving endlessly? I will meet you where you are and walk with you until you are where you need to be.
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Footstep Counseling & Supervision, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rosharon, TX 77583 (Online Only)
We all experience challenging moments in life. I provide a non-judgmental perspective to help address those challenges. Your current situation is only one chapter in your life. You will be empowered to write the next chapter with a fresh perspective as you gain confidence in using learned skills to address your challenges. Additional Services: I provide AAMFT post-grad supervision and AAMFT supervisor mentor services.
We all experience challenging moments in life. I provide a non-judgmental perspective to help address those challenges. Your current situation is only one chapter in your life. You will be empowered to write the next chapter with a fresh perspective as you gain confidence in using learned skills to address your challenges. Additional Services: I provide AAMFT post-grad supervision and AAMFT supervisor mentor services.
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Dr. Rebecca Opamen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, TCYM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rosharon, TX 77583 (Online Only)
A holistic mental health clinician, I am passionate about collaborating with people seeking guidance and methods to assist them through mental health issues and stresses, understanding themselves.
A holistic mental health clinician, I am passionate about collaborating with people seeking guidance and methods to assist them through mental health issues and stresses, understanding themselves.
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Madeleine Werner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rosharon, TX 77583
Have you noticed a change in you or your child’s behavior lately? Been experiencing any unwanted behaviors such as defiance, declining motivation, isolation, difficulties at school/work, legal troubles, or interpersonal relationship challenges. The child you once new has shifted into a different person, and you’re worried that something internal is going on to cause these behaviors. The school system doesn’t understand that this is not the child you raised and you’re tired of trying to explain how to work with them. It feels like everyone has given up, but I’m here to instill hope that your baby is going to be okay.
Have you noticed a change in you or your child’s behavior lately? Been experiencing any unwanted behaviors such as defiance, declining motivation, isolation, difficulties at school/work, legal troubles, or interpersonal relationship challenges. The child you once new has shifted into a different person, and you’re worried that something internal is going on to cause these behaviors. The school system doesn’t understand that this is not the child you raised and you’re tired of trying to explain how to work with them. It feels like everyone has given up, but I’m here to instill hope that your baby is going to be okay.
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Jeanné Dyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rosharon, TX 77583
www.jeannecounseling.com (469) 431-2794 I can walk you through decreasing the challenges of anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior, and improve academic success, communication in relationships, and education of positive parenting practices. I work with individuals and groups, who have experienced ongoing stress and trauma, using EMDR therapy. EMDR can relieve emotions and sensations that are tied to past trauma and stress. It is my personal and professional desire to help you gain clarity and peace so that the rest of your life can be fully lived with intention, awareness, and you can actually experience joy again.
www.jeannecounseling.com (469) 431-2794 I can walk you through decreasing the challenges of anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior, and improve academic success, communication in relationships, and education of positive parenting practices. I work with individuals and groups, who have experienced ongoing stress and trauma, using EMDR therapy. EMDR can relieve emotions and sensations that are tied to past trauma and stress. It is my personal and professional desire to help you gain clarity and peace so that the rest of your life can be fully lived with intention, awareness, and you can actually experience joy again.
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Cristian Amador
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fresno, TX 77545 (Online Only)
Cris will collaborate with you to create a unique treatment plan that utilizes eclectic elements from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Cris Amador is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC) who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to children, teenagers, and adults who are dealing with issues related to mood, anxiety, trauma, stress, life changes, and personality disorders. Cris is an active LGBTQIA+ ally who has helped clients deal with issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and coming out. Cris completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Rice University and his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake.
Cris will collaborate with you to create a unique treatment plan that utilizes eclectic elements from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Cris Amador is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC) who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to children, teenagers, and adults who are dealing with issues related to mood, anxiety, trauma, stress, life changes, and personality disorders. Cris is an active LGBTQIA+ ally who has helped clients deal with issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and coming out. Cris completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Rice University and his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake.
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My primary theoretical approaches are dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy.
I am licensed professional counselor (LPC) with almost a decade of experience working as a counselor. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology for University of Texas-Austin and my Master of Arts in Psychology from University of Houston Clearlake. I believe that we all have the potential toward growth and optimization when we have and use the necessary tools, alongside patience, to face and overcome life’s challenges. My goal is to encourage you as you navigate through the process of self discovery, acceptance, and change.
My primary theoretical approaches are dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy.
I am licensed professional counselor (LPC) with almost a decade of experience working as a counselor. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology for University of Texas-Austin and my Master of Arts in Psychology from University of Houston Clearlake. I believe that we all have the potential toward growth and optimization when we have and use the necessary tools, alongside patience, to face and overcome life’s challenges. My goal is to encourage you as you navigate through the process of self discovery, acceptance, and change.
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Eric Darnell Mcclure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
Whether it's CBT, DBT, solution focused or empowerment model, it's more important that you find healthy ways to remain happy especially when you're facing difficult times.
It is my goal to join individuals as they strive to better themselves. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker that has over 10 years of experience of working with individuals and families with various disorders including depression, anxiety, and everyday life challenges. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and if you are emotionally unhappy it is hard to remain healthy in the body. Using a mixed variety of modalities, it is my goal to empower you during your journey to find self-satisfaction and better enjoyment of life. Let’s start the journey to a calmer you today.
Whether it's CBT, DBT, solution focused or empowerment model, it's more important that you find healthy ways to remain happy especially when you're facing difficult times.
It is my goal to join individuals as they strive to better themselves. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker that has over 10 years of experience of working with individuals and families with various disorders including depression, anxiety, and everyday life challenges. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and if you are emotionally unhappy it is hard to remain healthy in the body. Using a mixed variety of modalities, it is my goal to empower you during your journey to find self-satisfaction and better enjoyment of life. Let’s start the journey to a calmer you today.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science- Psychology from the University of Houston- Clear Lake. With my holistic approach to therapy, and strong cultural awareness skills, I have helped children, adolescents, and adults work through their struggles with cultural identity, cultural stigmas about mental health, anxiety, depression, and overcoming trauma by learning to cope on a daily basis. You deserve to live your life without the burden of the past.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science- Psychology from the University of Houston- Clear Lake. With my holistic approach to therapy, and strong cultural awareness skills, I have helped children, adolescents, and adults work through their struggles with cultural identity, cultural stigmas about mental health, anxiety, depression, and overcoming trauma by learning to cope on a daily basis. You deserve to live your life without the burden of the past.
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Dedicating my life to serving others has inspired me to leverage my 18 years of experience as a classroom teacher to aid adolescents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. My professional journey includes roles in private practice and as an inpatient therapist at a psychiatric facility. Through these diverse experiences, I have cultivated a deep understanding of working with patients facing serious challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, relationship issues, anger management, behavioral concerns, and various life transitions.
Dedicating my life to serving others has inspired me to leverage my 18 years of experience as a classroom teacher to aid adolescents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. My professional journey includes roles in private practice and as an inpatient therapist at a psychiatric facility. Through these diverse experiences, I have cultivated a deep understanding of working with patients facing serious challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, ADD/ADHD, grief/loss, relationship issues, anger management, behavioral concerns, and various life transitions.
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Marisol Nieves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with a life transition? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or confused about who you are, where you are, and where you want to go? Perhaps your mind gets clouded with self-doubt, fear, negativity, and self-defeating behaviors. Welcome! I applaud you for taking the first step in your journey to healing, self-discovery, and growth. Together we can work towards a life of growth and healing. I am a Latinx therapist, bilingual in Spanish and English. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families.
Are you struggling with a life transition? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or confused about who you are, where you are, and where you want to go? Perhaps your mind gets clouded with self-doubt, fear, negativity, and self-defeating behaviors. Welcome! I applaud you for taking the first step in your journey to healing, self-discovery, and growth. Together we can work towards a life of growth and healing. I am a Latinx therapist, bilingual in Spanish and English. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families.
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I am psychotherapist and founder of my private practice, Nexus Therapy, where I serve adolescents, adults, and families in Pearland.TX and surrounding areas. My client populations includes individuals and families dealing with complex trauma and PTSD, survivors of neglect and sexual abuse, grief, and attachment disorders. I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Energy Healing Practitioner for trauma treatment in my belief of holistically addressing trauma and grief. I provide trauma informed trainings and consultation to assist agencies, schools, and trauma professionals in enhancing their trauma informed best practices.
I am psychotherapist and founder of my private practice, Nexus Therapy, where I serve adolescents, adults, and families in Pearland.TX and surrounding areas. My client populations includes individuals and families dealing with complex trauma and PTSD, survivors of neglect and sexual abuse, grief, and attachment disorders. I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Energy Healing Practitioner for trauma treatment in my belief of holistically addressing trauma and grief. I provide trauma informed trainings and consultation to assist agencies, schools, and trauma professionals in enhancing their trauma informed best practices.
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Jamie Dock is an LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Rick Ertell, LPC-S, EdD. Jamie has experience working with people ages 7 and up struggling with anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and dealing with day-to-day stressors. Common goals Jamie has helped her clients achieve include exploring and increasing use of healthy coping skills, understanding complex emotions, and improving self esteem. One of the things Jamie values the most in her work is building a trusting therapeutic bond with her clients. While establishing and achieving goals help us to move forward, sometimes we need to feel listened to and understood.
Jamie Dock is an LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Rick Ertell, LPC-S, EdD. Jamie has experience working with people ages 7 and up struggling with anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and dealing with day-to-day stressors. Common goals Jamie has helped her clients achieve include exploring and increasing use of healthy coping skills, understanding complex emotions, and improving self esteem. One of the things Jamie values the most in her work is building a trusting therapeutic bond with her clients. While establishing and achieving goals help us to move forward, sometimes we need to feel listened to and understood.
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Retta Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTS
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with chronic anxiety and stress? Is the trauma of your past affecting your present functioning? Has depression caused you to lose the joy and happiness you once had? You don't have to continue suffering in silence. I am here to help you manage these challenges, improve your coping skills, and provide emotional support along the way. As Psalm 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Sometimes, we hear the right words at the right time. I can offer you those words, along with the space, time, and resources you need most.
Do you struggle with chronic anxiety and stress? Is the trauma of your past affecting your present functioning? Has depression caused you to lose the joy and happiness you once had? You don't have to continue suffering in silence. I am here to help you manage these challenges, improve your coping skills, and provide emotional support along the way. As Psalm 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Sometimes, we hear the right words at the right time. I can offer you those words, along with the space, time, and resources you need most.
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Mustard Seed Therapeutic Solutions
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA Coun, MA Psyc, MBA
Verified Verified
Manvel, TX 77578
Greetings! My name is Christopher. I’m blessed and committed to helping amazing people learn how to manage the challenges in their lives that are caused by unproductive emotions, thoughts, behaviors, financial hardships, family/relationship dysfunction, and everyday life events. I assist clients in establishing desired objectives and goals by helping them to learn life management and coping skills that will allow them to overcome anxieties, adversities, self-doubt, unbelief, and much more, as well as how to address underlying cognitive functioning that has led to self-defeating or self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.
Greetings! My name is Christopher. I’m blessed and committed to helping amazing people learn how to manage the challenges in their lives that are caused by unproductive emotions, thoughts, behaviors, financial hardships, family/relationship dysfunction, and everyday life events. I assist clients in establishing desired objectives and goals by helping them to learn life management and coping skills that will allow them to overcome anxieties, adversities, self-doubt, unbelief, and much more, as well as how to address underlying cognitive functioning that has led to self-defeating or self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.
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My ideal client is anyone who is struggling to find peace within their own mental health. The client may have issues of grief, past betrayals, or major life changes. The client only wants to come to a place of acceptance with the things that have happened in their life. They want to be validated in the knowledge that their experience and feelings are real. They also want help in moving past their current place and reaching their goals. They want to be at peace in their mental health.
My ideal client is anyone who is struggling to find peace within their own mental health. The client may have issues of grief, past betrayals, or major life changes. The client only wants to come to a place of acceptance with the things that have happened in their life. They want to be validated in the knowledge that their experience and feelings are real. They also want help in moving past their current place and reaching their goals. They want to be at peace in their mental health.
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Barbara Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Barbara Lee, a clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Texas. I’ve been a therapist for over 15 years and have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including, depression, anxiety, life transition issues, interpersonal/relationship difficulty, caregiver fatigue, career challenges as well as individuals recovering from a history of abuse.
Hello! I’m Barbara Lee, a clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Texas. I’ve been a therapist for over 15 years and have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including, depression, anxiety, life transition issues, interpersonal/relationship difficulty, caregiver fatigue, career challenges as well as individuals recovering from a history of abuse.
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Jennifer Ekeoba
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MBA, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manvel, TX 77578 (Online Only)
Is life "LIFING"? Feel like you are in an exhausting pattern of being misunderstood, overused, undervalued, and overwhelmed? Intrusive negative thoughts and limiting beliefs keeping you up at night? Fear of failure causes self-doubt or perfectionism? Ready to make a change but not sure where and how to start? I'm Jenn and at The SHIFT Mental Wellness, PLLC, I partner with Black women to transform a life narrative of frustration and dissatisfaction to one of confidence, stability and joy. At The SHIFT, you will learn how to rest and relax, reimagine and regain control of your life, and realize and rock as your dope, authentic self!
Is life "LIFING"? Feel like you are in an exhausting pattern of being misunderstood, overused, undervalued, and overwhelmed? Intrusive negative thoughts and limiting beliefs keeping you up at night? Fear of failure causes self-doubt or perfectionism? Ready to make a change but not sure where and how to start? I'm Jenn and at The SHIFT Mental Wellness, PLLC, I partner with Black women to transform a life narrative of frustration and dissatisfaction to one of confidence, stability and joy. At The SHIFT, you will learn how to rest and relax, reimagine and regain control of your life, and realize and rock as your dope, authentic self!
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.