Attachment-based Therapists in Sugar Land, TX
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Sarah Crum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with making sense of the things life has thrown at you? Do you feel isolated, anxious or confused over things that have happened recently or years ago? Do you have a history of complex trauma? I believe each client is unique with purpose and gifts and in therapy, we work to make sense of your past, improve your present and move you toward a future that feels hopeful for you. My specialization is treating trauma, PTDS, anxiety disorders, complex grief and parents of children with special needs. I have extensive experience in treating addictions, mood disorders, life transitions, spirituality, and women's issues.
Are you struggling with making sense of the things life has thrown at you? Do you feel isolated, anxious or confused over things that have happened recently or years ago? Do you have a history of complex trauma? I believe each client is unique with purpose and gifts and in therapy, we work to make sense of your past, improve your present and move you toward a future that feels hopeful for you. My specialization is treating trauma, PTDS, anxiety disorders, complex grief and parents of children with special needs. I have extensive experience in treating addictions, mood disorders, life transitions, spirituality, and women's issues.
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Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.
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Meagan Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
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Sarah L Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Waitlist for new clients
There is a quote by Audrey Hepburn that has become a life motto for me, and it states: “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!" I am an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I believe we are all put here on this Earth together to help one another. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential and become the best version of themselves. Stemming from my desire to help people and our communities, I have served in restorative justice and community development to help cultivate individuals and watch them flourish within their communities.
There is a quote by Audrey Hepburn that has become a life motto for me, and it states: “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!" I am an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I believe we are all put here on this Earth together to help one another. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential and become the best version of themselves. Stemming from my desire to help people and our communities, I have served in restorative justice and community development to help cultivate individuals and watch them flourish within their communities.
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I deeply value marital and relationship fulfillment. If you are an adult seeking marriage, dating, premarital, affairs, or other relationship counseling, then we are likely to be a good fit for each other. Since 1987 I have focused as a psychologist full-time on developing and implementing specialized expertise in couples and other adult relationship counseling. Together we may assess in a friendly way what is happening in your relationship, how it developed to be this way, and what may be done to improve communication, build trust, strengthen emotional connections, enhance intimacy, and otherwise fulfill your relationship goals.
I deeply value marital and relationship fulfillment. If you are an adult seeking marriage, dating, premarital, affairs, or other relationship counseling, then we are likely to be a good fit for each other. Since 1987 I have focused as a psychologist full-time on developing and implementing specialized expertise in couples and other adult relationship counseling. Together we may assess in a friendly way what is happening in your relationship, how it developed to be this way, and what may be done to improve communication, build trust, strengthen emotional connections, enhance intimacy, and otherwise fulfill your relationship goals.
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I work with children, teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. I provide a safe space to understand your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent-child connection.
I work with children, teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. I provide a safe space to understand your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent-child connection.
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I find genuine joy in helping others discover, cultivate and nurture their unique gifts and personal strengths. With over 15 years of counseling and therapy experience, I treat all ages and backgrounds, and specialize in Couples/ Family Therapy and Individual therapy, all Mood/Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Developmental Delays, and Trauma.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I find genuine joy in helping others discover, cultivate and nurture their unique gifts and personal strengths. With over 15 years of counseling and therapy experience, I treat all ages and backgrounds, and specialize in Couples/ Family Therapy and Individual therapy, all Mood/Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Developmental Delays, and Trauma.
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You do not need to go through life's challenges alone. Whether your challenges involve family conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns or past trauma, I would be honored to offer you my training and experience to support you on your journey. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible.
You do not need to go through life's challenges alone. Whether your challenges involve family conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns or past trauma, I would be honored to offer you my training and experience to support you on your journey. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible.
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Mallory deTranaltes
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you noticing that you are finding it difficult to cope with life? Are you struggling to connect in your relationships? Are you worried about your child and confused by their behaviors? Do you depend on others happiness to feel ok? I provide an accepting and empowering space for children, teens & adults that helps facilitate deeper connection to self. It is my honor to guide you in connecting to your own inner resources so that you can identify your needs and feelings, set healthy boundaries, and show up with more joy.
Are you noticing that you are finding it difficult to cope with life? Are you struggling to connect in your relationships? Are you worried about your child and confused by their behaviors? Do you depend on others happiness to feel ok? I provide an accepting and empowering space for children, teens & adults that helps facilitate deeper connection to self. It is my honor to guide you in connecting to your own inner resources so that you can identify your needs and feelings, set healthy boundaries, and show up with more joy.
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Empowering adults and teens to confront anxiety and depression, find equilibrium between career and personal life, overcome the grip of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies, and embark on the journey of healing from childhood wounds, family estrangements, and intricate relational dynamics. Therapy serves as a vital tool in addressing overwhelming guilt, academic or occupational stress, the struggle to prioritize self-care over others' demands, fear of abandonment, forging resilient personal and professional boundaries, setting meaningful goals, and navigating through traumatic experiences.
Empowering adults and teens to confront anxiety and depression, find equilibrium between career and personal life, overcome the grip of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies, and embark on the journey of healing from childhood wounds, family estrangements, and intricate relational dynamics. Therapy serves as a vital tool in addressing overwhelming guilt, academic or occupational stress, the struggle to prioritize self-care over others' demands, fear of abandonment, forging resilient personal and professional boundaries, setting meaningful goals, and navigating through traumatic experiences.
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Cindy Burke Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Does this resonate with your life?: "I am suffering. Why should I work with you?" Or, perhaps, "I want to develop my character." And, "I need encouragement in my life." Also, "I want to establish a satisfying, long-term relationship." Or, "My child/teen has ADHD or depression." I also work with TBI, grief and domestic violence. Many clients work with me over a number of years which speaks to the type of relationships I establish. I bring a quite presence to a safe place where you can share of yourself. Many appreciate that I am cash pay, therefore no interference from insurance providers.
Does this resonate with your life?: "I am suffering. Why should I work with you?" Or, perhaps, "I want to develop my character." And, "I need encouragement in my life." Also, "I want to establish a satisfying, long-term relationship." Or, "My child/teen has ADHD or depression." I also work with TBI, grief and domestic violence. Many clients work with me over a number of years which speaks to the type of relationships I establish. I bring a quite presence to a safe place where you can share of yourself. Many appreciate that I am cash pay, therefore no interference from insurance providers.
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Navigating anxiety, defeat, or emptiness can often cloud the path to change, yet there's always room for hope. I warmly extend an invitation for us to embark on a journey together towards peace and healing in your life. In today's world, we encounter increasing stress and challenges on a daily basis. With a rich background of experience and education, I understand the complexities and hurdles that individuals confront today. I firmly hold the belief that enduring healing and authentic transformation emerge when individuals can delve into their inner selves and relationships within a compassionate, safe, and confidential environment
Navigating anxiety, defeat, or emptiness can often cloud the path to change, yet there's always room for hope. I warmly extend an invitation for us to embark on a journey together towards peace and healing in your life. In today's world, we encounter increasing stress and challenges on a daily basis. With a rich background of experience and education, I understand the complexities and hurdles that individuals confront today. I firmly hold the belief that enduring healing and authentic transformation emerge when individuals can delve into their inner selves and relationships within a compassionate, safe, and confidential environment
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Heidi Hoarau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
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Schedule and in-person or virtual (in 42 states!) free initial consultation or intake session at www.dnjpsychology.com! .......... We all need a soft place to fall… a place where we can begin to unravel the mysteries of our life… a place where we can begin to hope that things can be different. You deserve a chance to move through the world with less pain and a belief that you’re not wasting your precious time on this earth. Do you know what needs to be done but you’re struggling with doing it? Are you lost in how to make things better and need help with where to start? Have you started making changes and want support along the way?
Schedule and in-person or virtual (in 42 states!) free initial consultation or intake session at www.dnjpsychology.com! .......... We all need a soft place to fall… a place where we can begin to unravel the mysteries of our life… a place where we can begin to hope that things can be different. You deserve a chance to move through the world with less pain and a belief that you’re not wasting your precious time on this earth. Do you know what needs to be done but you’re struggling with doing it? Are you lost in how to make things better and need help with where to start? Have you started making changes and want support along the way?
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Carolyn Dylla Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Hi there! I am Carolyn, a licensed therapist trained to work with individuals and couples. I help individuals discover their true, authentic selves, learn how to self-regulate and re-center, and navigate the existential questions of life. I help couples learn how to take accountability within their relationships, and connect even deeper, or re-connect all together. I also help individuals or couples navigate the aftermath of infidelity. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of your relationship with yourself, improve your relationship with your partner, or just find a better way to do life, I am here to guide you.
Hi there! I am Carolyn, a licensed therapist trained to work with individuals and couples. I help individuals discover their true, authentic selves, learn how to self-regulate and re-center, and navigate the existential questions of life. I help couples learn how to take accountability within their relationships, and connect even deeper, or re-connect all together. I also help individuals or couples navigate the aftermath of infidelity. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of your relationship with yourself, improve your relationship with your partner, or just find a better way to do life, I am here to guide you.
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Karen T Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
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Ellie Mandavi Berenji
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Do you feel controlled by your emotions, stuck in thoughts about the past, and overwhelmed by the future? Do you constantly feel like a failure because you couldn't meet the goals that you sat for yourself? Life doesn't have to stay this way. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your past trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self using EMDR and hypnotherapy. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, helping you navigate through your journey.
Do you feel controlled by your emotions, stuck in thoughts about the past, and overwhelmed by the future? Do you constantly feel like a failure because you couldn't meet the goals that you sat for yourself? Life doesn't have to stay this way. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your past trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self using EMDR and hypnotherapy. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, helping you navigate through your journey.
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Brenda Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life challenges can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. Together we will create a new path to a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. The goal during the counseling sessions is to self-explore and to identify healthy coping skills to help you achieve self-improvement and create healthy connections. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counseling and I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Life challenges can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. Together we will create a new path to a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. The goal during the counseling sessions is to self-explore and to identify healthy coping skills to help you achieve self-improvement and create healthy connections. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counseling and I am fluent in English and Spanish.
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Jannah Therapy & Healing Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Waitlist for new clients
Creating an empathy driven & compassion focused mental health & social service practice has been my dream since I was 16 years old. My own life experiences drove me into the field of Social Work & mental health to empower, motivate, uplift and elevate individuals, youth, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in Trauma-informed psychotherapy and/or social work practices with a demonstrated history of working in government, civic & social non-profit organizations.
Creating an empathy driven & compassion focused mental health & social service practice has been my dream since I was 16 years old. My own life experiences drove me into the field of Social Work & mental health to empower, motivate, uplift and elevate individuals, youth, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in Trauma-informed psychotherapy and/or social work practices with a demonstrated history of working in government, civic & social non-profit organizations.
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Alexander I Cruz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Hello, I'm Alexander Cruz, Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate dedicated to fostering growth, understanding, and healing. As a recent graduate of the well-renowned University of Houston, I am thrilled to embark on this transformative journey alongside those seeking support and guidance. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and support you on your path to healing and self-discovery. You are not alone, and together, we can embark on a journey of growth, healing, and transformation. Welcome to a space where you are seen, heard, and valued.
Hello, I'm Alexander Cruz, Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate dedicated to fostering growth, understanding, and healing. As a recent graduate of the well-renowned University of Houston, I am thrilled to embark on this transformative journey alongside those seeking support and guidance. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and support you on your path to healing and self-discovery. You are not alone, and together, we can embark on a journey of growth, healing, and transformation. Welcome to a space where you are seen, heard, and valued.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.