Compassion Focused Therapists in South Houston, TX
Ajibola Abiodun Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Houston, TX 77587 (Online Only)
Hello! Do you feel like you're walking on egg shells around your partner, and feel disconnected emotionally? Do you hold on to painful memories, resentments, regrets, unresolved grief? Do you constantly worry? Do you constantly overthink or have upsetting intrusive thoughts? If the challenges have become overwhelming, and impacts your daily functioning, it's time to explore therapy. We all have emotional wounds from the past. Left untreated, these experiences can harm us mentally. By allowing ourselves to heal and grow, these experiences can also become sources of strength and wisdom.
Hello! Do you feel like you're walking on egg shells around your partner, and feel disconnected emotionally? Do you hold on to painful memories, resentments, regrets, unresolved grief? Do you constantly worry? Do you constantly overthink or have upsetting intrusive thoughts? If the challenges have become overwhelming, and impacts your daily functioning, it's time to explore therapy. We all have emotional wounds from the past. Left untreated, these experiences can harm us mentally. By allowing ourselves to heal and grow, these experiences can also become sources of strength and wisdom.
LaTasha Vanin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Houston, TX 77587 (Online Only)
Congratulations to you! You are already doing the work that can lead to YOU being a Better YOU! You’ve taken the most difficult step and that’s the decision to seek therapy. If you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, or anxious and having problems in your personal or work life, I would like to assist you in acquiring the tools to help you better manage these issues. Even if it’s a behavior you’d like to change, anger you’d like to control, or trauma you’d like to sort through, my passion is to help individuals overcome debilitating issues and begin living the life they deserve.
Congratulations to you! You are already doing the work that can lead to YOU being a Better YOU! You’ve taken the most difficult step and that’s the decision to seek therapy. If you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, or anxious and having problems in your personal or work life, I would like to assist you in acquiring the tools to help you better manage these issues. Even if it’s a behavior you’d like to change, anger you’d like to control, or trauma you’d like to sort through, my passion is to help individuals overcome debilitating issues and begin living the life they deserve.
Clearhope Counseling Center, 501 C3
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Houston, TX 77587
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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My name is Audera Cox, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost a decade of experience. My approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. I like to focus on the individual strengths of each client and work together to contribute to their overall betterment. My therapeutic approach is holistic and collaborative that utilizes Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Compassion Focused, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, and Solution Focused. I work with clients who may experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, work-related stress and so much more.
My name is Audera Cox, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost a decade of experience. My approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. I like to focus on the individual strengths of each client and work together to contribute to their overall betterment. My therapeutic approach is holistic and collaborative that utilizes Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Compassion Focused, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, and Solution Focused. I work with clients who may experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, work-related stress and so much more.
I'm Safyah Alam, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and personality disorders. I'm passionate about social justice, challenging cultural and gender norms, and empowering clients to be true to themselves without compromising their core values. I strive to provide a kind, patient, and understanding presence to all my clients, honoring their cultural, religious, and racial identities. My goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can lower your walls and share your story.
I'm Safyah Alam, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and personality disorders. I'm passionate about social justice, challenging cultural and gender norms, and empowering clients to be true to themselves without compromising their core values. I strive to provide a kind, patient, and understanding presence to all my clients, honoring their cultural, religious, and racial identities. My goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can lower your walls and share your story.
Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77003
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with the loss of a beloved pet or a human loved one, or feeling that you are losing hope because of past trauma? Maybe you are struggling with dissociation and feeling lost. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings and begin the healing process. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ community and neurodivergent folx (no masking required)! My approach is deeply empathetic, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. Together we can help you calm your nervous system and begin to view yourself with more compassion. It is not too late.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with the loss of a beloved pet or a human loved one, or feeling that you are losing hope because of past trauma? Maybe you are struggling with dissociation and feeling lost. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings and begin the healing process. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ community and neurodivergent folx (no masking required)! My approach is deeply empathetic, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. Together we can help you calm your nervous system and begin to view yourself with more compassion. It is not too late.
Destiny J. Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004
Sometimes, adverse experiences can block us from accessing the inner strengths we have used to cope in the past. My passion is assisting adolescents and adults in recovering from life stressors and transitional life changes. From a trauma-informed perspective, I utilize both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to assist clients in their healing. I provide an open, safe, and non-judgmental environment and use a client-focused, strengths-based approach. My therapeutic style is empathetic and interactive as I learn about my clients’ strengths, the tools they have previously used, and what goals they wish to accomplish in therapy.
Sometimes, adverse experiences can block us from accessing the inner strengths we have used to cope in the past. My passion is assisting adolescents and adults in recovering from life stressors and transitional life changes. From a trauma-informed perspective, I utilize both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to assist clients in their healing. I provide an open, safe, and non-judgmental environment and use a client-focused, strengths-based approach. My therapeutic style is empathetic and interactive as I learn about my clients’ strengths, the tools they have previously used, and what goals they wish to accomplish in therapy.
Latasha Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients online! My story: I thought I could do it all & on my own. I was "ok" ignoring all the signs like panic attacks, staying in bed all day, and obsessing over every little decision, mistake or adversity. I've learned to accept some things & change others by understanding that life is what I CHOOSE IT TO BE! My current goal is to help you diminish suicidal thoughts, express yourself more effectively, and manage your moods. I want you to be "ok" and even better than ok!
Now accepting new clients online! My story: I thought I could do it all & on my own. I was "ok" ignoring all the signs like panic attacks, staying in bed all day, and obsessing over every little decision, mistake or adversity. I've learned to accept some things & change others by understanding that life is what I CHOOSE IT TO BE! My current goal is to help you diminish suicidal thoughts, express yourself more effectively, and manage your moods. I want you to be "ok" and even better than ok!
Tarsha Marie Degay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CIGT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77015 (Online Only)
Tired of reliving past trauma? Have you ever wondered how life would have been different had you had access to therapy? Have you ever felt misunderstood? Ignored? Your past is not your story and your story begins now! Have you ever felt that you are existing instead of living? Sometimes these mere thoughts are just negative cognitions that are imbedded from our lived experiences. Those perceived "bad” or “damaged” parts that are created, are actually invitations to connect and heal from your past. Therapy is scary! Vulnerability is even scarier! Let me walk alongside you as you uncover your true authentic self.
Tired of reliving past trauma? Have you ever wondered how life would have been different had you had access to therapy? Have you ever felt misunderstood? Ignored? Your past is not your story and your story begins now! Have you ever felt that you are existing instead of living? Sometimes these mere thoughts are just negative cognitions that are imbedded from our lived experiences. Those perceived "bad” or “damaged” parts that are created, are actually invitations to connect and heal from your past. Therapy is scary! Vulnerability is even scarier! Let me walk alongside you as you uncover your true authentic self.
Jenny Hanning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Porte, TX 77571 (Online Only)
I want to help adults struggling with loss, grief, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness move towards wellness and change. Daily life can be stressful and I believe we can learn new ways to cope with these stressors and have fulfilling lives.
I want to help adults struggling with loss, grief, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness move towards wellness and change. Daily life can be stressful and I believe we can learn new ways to cope with these stressors and have fulfilling lives.
Gloria Coffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
I have over 18 years of experience working as a counselor, mentor, and coach to clients of all ages and backgrounds. From traumatized child soldiers in Liberia, to disenchanted newlyweds in the United States, every one of my clients has changed me for the better and made me the counselor that I am today. I have counseled clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict. I am especially passionate about empowering clients to become the very best version of themselves. I love watching people shed the wounds and lies that they’ve been carrying for years and ste
I have over 18 years of experience working as a counselor, mentor, and coach to clients of all ages and backgrounds. From traumatized child soldiers in Liberia, to disenchanted newlyweds in the United States, every one of my clients has changed me for the better and made me the counselor that I am today. I have counseled clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict. I am especially passionate about empowering clients to become the very best version of themselves. I love watching people shed the wounds and lies that they’ve been carrying for years and ste
My name is Debbi Brod, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally based in Houston, TX, but now serving clients virtually. My approach to therapy is a blend of compassionate care and practical life coaching, helping individuals and couples unearth their authentic selves, cultivate healthy relationships, and foster emotional intelligence. I focus on guiding clients toward personal growth, self-awareness, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
My name is Debbi Brod, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally based in Houston, TX, but now serving clients virtually. My approach to therapy is a blend of compassionate care and practical life coaching, helping individuals and couples unearth their authentic selves, cultivate healthy relationships, and foster emotional intelligence. I focus on guiding clients toward personal growth, self-awareness, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
Jennifer Rae Comeau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77010 (Online Only)
You are reaching out because you are feeling a call towards something more in your life, and you are realizing that your desire for authentic and joyful connection with yourself and others is worth finding. You're ready to clear away stale patterns that no longer serve you and learn how to create your own unique, brave, and meaningful life. I am here to explore with you as you discover how to create and reclaim a life that is in alignment with what you value most. I have seen caring and honest therapeutic relationships change lives, so if you are ready, please call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation.
You are reaching out because you are feeling a call towards something more in your life, and you are realizing that your desire for authentic and joyful connection with yourself and others is worth finding. You're ready to clear away stale patterns that no longer serve you and learn how to create your own unique, brave, and meaningful life. I am here to explore with you as you discover how to create and reclaim a life that is in alignment with what you value most. I have seen caring and honest therapeutic relationships change lives, so if you are ready, please call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation.
Hi, I'm Ariel! Thanks for considering me to walk this path of growth, healing, and self-discovery with you. I have worked in counseling and mental health for a decade and have experience working with clients of all ages and varied concerns. The majority of my experience is in university counseling, where I have fostered a love of meeting clients in a transitional stage of life, working to carve out their identity and future.
Hi, I'm Ariel! Thanks for considering me to walk this path of growth, healing, and self-discovery with you. I have worked in counseling and mental health for a decade and have experience working with clients of all ages and varied concerns. The majority of my experience is in university counseling, where I have fostered a love of meeting clients in a transitional stage of life, working to carve out their identity and future.
Grace and Compassion Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004 (Online Only)
My counseling technique is unique in nature. I am genuine, supporting, and honest while also holding my clients accountable to the hard work often required in the counseling process. I have provided services as a school counselor, outpatient mental health settings, and telehealth counseling settings. I have a passion for helping anyone in need.
My counseling technique is unique in nature. I am genuine, supporting, and honest while also holding my clients accountable to the hard work often required in the counseling process. I have provided services as a school counselor, outpatient mental health settings, and telehealth counseling settings. I have a passion for helping anyone in need.
Elizabeth Bittiker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77010 (Online Only)
Elizabeth is a licensed psychotherapist and Senior Associate Therapist at Tate Psychotherapy. Elizabeth is based in NYC and provides virtual psychotherapy to Texas residents. Elizabeth utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on internal family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy. In her clinical work, Elizabeth helps women, college students and adolescent girls overcome an array of mental health struggles including relational issues, anxiety and self esteem.
Elizabeth is a licensed psychotherapist and Senior Associate Therapist at Tate Psychotherapy. Elizabeth is based in NYC and provides virtual psychotherapy to Texas residents. Elizabeth utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on internal family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy. In her clinical work, Elizabeth helps women, college students and adolescent girls overcome an array of mental health struggles including relational issues, anxiety and self esteem.
Karen Christopher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77001 (Online Only)
Welcome, My name is Karen Christopher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Texas and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. With many life demands and expectations, one can feel overwhelmed and lonely. Many people struggle regularly with anxiety, sadness, stress, low esteem or worth, life changes, and or relationship issues which can cause a feeling of imbalance in life. I assist individuals and couples with navigating these challenging moments.
Welcome, My name is Karen Christopher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Texas and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. With many life demands and expectations, one can feel overwhelmed and lonely. Many people struggle regularly with anxiety, sadness, stress, low esteem or worth, life changes, and or relationship issues which can cause a feeling of imbalance in life. I assist individuals and couples with navigating these challenging moments.
Lauren Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Webster, TX 77598 (Online Only)
Hey there, I’m an LCSW based out of Texas. My passion lies in working with adults facing a variety of challenges including, but not limited to; chronic illness, anxiety, depression, & grief.
Hey there, I’m an LCSW based out of Texas. My passion lies in working with adults facing a variety of challenges including, but not limited to; chronic illness, anxiety, depression, & grief.
It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience.
It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience.
Joyce Loretta Caldwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
I have spent 25 years working in the mental health field, and during this time, I have gained expertise in helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma.
I have spent 25 years working in the mental health field, and during this time, I have gained expertise in helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.