Therapists in Brazos County, TX

Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Houston Heights. We understand the importance of being able to treat the entire family. Whether it is giving support and guidance for a parent, teen counseling for a struggling adolescent, or play therapy, we believe in a systems approach to unify the family, build communication, & provide peace and harmony in the home.

I help people explore how their relationships with self, other people, culture, and larger societal systems have shaped who they are and how they move through life. I provide an empowering and affirming space for my clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and patterns of behavior. My ultimate goal is to help people heal, craft satisfying relationships, and create a life worth living. My clients can expect warmth, compassion, directness, and humor in our work together. I flexibly draw from relational cultural, feminist, dialectical behavioral, experiential, and emotion-focused approaches.

I’m Positive Psychology focused, believing that people tend to live up to your view of them. LGBTQ & sex worker friendly. I understand & I am comfortable working with the complexities of modern relationships. I teach a highly effective Emotion Regulation program. I’m an active learner of the Relationship and Happiness research. Whether you've had a long history of destructive relationships or this is the first time you’re having issues, I can help you turn your relationship(s) around. I can help you turn your level of life peace and joy around too. Specialties: sexual shame and relationship therapy.

Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.

I would like to support your journey of finding a stronger connection to your true authentic self by exploring your concerns, strengths, limitations, background, beliefs, desires and goals. You are an expert on yourself and with my support we can facilitate a safe trusting space with curiosity and compassion. I provide individual and couples therapy from a trauma informed, anti-oppression, inclusive space. I support clients navigate through sexuality/sexual wellness, relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and grief issues.

Christopher specializes in working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life's stressors that include, but are not limited to: LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, grief, anger management, impulsivity, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. He has over 10 years of clinical experience from a wide variety of settings that includes schools, research clinics, inpatient and residential treatment, and outpatient private practice. He also has extensive experience working with PTSD, gender dysphoria, and individuals on the autism spectrum.

Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.

Have you stumbled into questions or barriers in your relationships? Maybe things are just feeling hard right now? In my practice, I strive to create a safe and open environment for you to explore complex issues without judgement. I enjoy working with individuals and couples that are open to learning new tools. I prioritize safe and effective communication with emphasis on emotional exploration and connection. Navigating a new dynamic or feeling stuck can be tricky, I specialize in all forms of sex therapy including: desire discrepancy, physical changes, body image, and open/poly/kink to name a few.

Texas and Vermont teletherapy clients only. If you are feeling afraid, confused and isolated, you are not alone. How do we stay mentally resilient, manage fear and have hope? If you are an individual or in a relationship struggling with connection, satisfaction or cyclical unhealthy patterns, reach out. I see individuals and couples who are willing to look at themselves and practice new ways of being in their mind and body. Together we will find your way to a healthy and meaningful life. It has been a tough year with an overload of stressors.

It feels like you're no longer connecting or not connecting in a way that feels fulfilling with yourself or your partner(s). You feel you have said everything you can to help the other person understand your needs and wants with hope that something will change. You don't know how it's gotten so painful. It's starting to feel a little helpless that you'll be able to have the connection you once hoped. You feel you need a safe place to explore current and past struggles to reunite the spark in yourself and/or together. Lets replace the ineffective strategies with new ways of seeing yourself and other important people in your life.

Couples Coaching involves altering relationship dynamics by improving communication & building/healing trust, decreasing conflict, teaching how to provide support/ responsiveness, emotional intimacy & sexual satisfaction. Individual Coaching is supportive, non-judgmental, & goal oriented. We will find new strategies to overcome life barriers, & develop new skills to attain your goals. I want to empower you to take control of your life, & teach you how to contribute to your own happiness. I focus on changing ineffective beliefs and behaviors that contribute to current problems, & foster more adaptive, flexible, & efficient solutions.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you long for a deeper, more fulfilling relationship? You're not alone. My name is Utkala, you can call me Kala. I’m an LMFT-Associate in Texas offering virtual and in-person sessions at Relate Therapy Austin. Together, we can uncover the patterns that have held you back and develop new ways of relating that bring joy and intimacy back into your relationship. Let’s reconnect the pieces and build a stronger, more loving bond.

I'm a compassionate therapist who believes in the power of connection and authenticity on the path to well-being. With a diverse range of experiences, I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples, fostering a warm and thoughtful therapeutic environment. Through the exploration of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques, I collaborate with my clients to navigate trauma and cultivate a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach is rooted in the values of self-compassion and authenticity. I guides my clients in embracing their true selves, fostering a sense of self-worth and resilience.

As a Ghanaian & a veteran of the United States Army, I understand the stigma that is placed on mental health. It can be difficult to reach out for support when you need it. If that is you, then know that I will go slow & not push you too quickly. I am a trauma-informed therapist who is also currently a Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapist. Currently, I am working towards my Certification in Sex Therapy. When working with me, you will get a therapist who is not only sincere, empathetic, & non-judgmental, but also someone who will be direct. Know that the directness is coming from a caring place!