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Lauren Pasqua
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
Are you worried about your child? Struggling with meltdowns, crying, yelling, or even aggressive outbursts? As a parent it breaks your heart to see your child so overwhelmed by their feelings. You know they feel things very deeply, but the dramatic highs and lows are exhausting. You wish they could calm themselves down and cope with big feelings well. Seeing your child so upset makes you feel like a failure as a parent. You worry their behavior keeps them from making friends. You long for peace and harmony in your home. Every book or person has a different idea of how to help. You feel lost and confused on what to do next.
(281) 783-3612 View (281) 783-3612
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Dr. Sinem Akay-Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, oppositional behaviors or other emotional and behavioral problems? Is a traumatic experience still following you or your child around? Are you having difficulties to find the best parenting style and discipline methods? With years of experience working with a wide variety of issues, I am here to help you and your loved ones to achieve your goals towards healing, happiness, and balance! I also work with adoptive and foster parents who want to learn better ways to help their children.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, oppositional behaviors or other emotional and behavioral problems? Is a traumatic experience still following you or your child around? Are you having difficulties to find the best parenting style and discipline methods? With years of experience working with a wide variety of issues, I am here to help you and your loved ones to achieve your goals towards healing, happiness, and balance! I also work with adoptive and foster parents who want to learn better ways to help their children.
(936) 427-3076 View (936) 427-3076
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Raymond Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380  (Online Only)
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. You deserve to overcome and persevere. You deserve a chance to heal and overcome obstacles that hinder you from your best self. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing while processing events and thoughts, even when others or self doesn't understand them. Utilizing therapy to build/establish trust to discuss difficult topics even where honesty is needed. One of bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, your own truth, no matter how it looks. I look forward to hearing from you and being a pa of your journey.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. You deserve to overcome and persevere. You deserve a chance to heal and overcome obstacles that hinder you from your best self. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing while processing events and thoughts, even when others or self doesn't understand them. Utilizing therapy to build/establish trust to discuss difficult topics even where honesty is needed. One of bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, your own truth, no matter how it looks. I look forward to hearing from you and being a pa of your journey.
(281) 816-6390 View (281) 816-6390
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Sarah Police
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Have you ever felt sad, anxious, stuck, or just needing a new perspective? It can be scary to reach out asking for help; however, it actually shows how strong you are, because you will not have to go through it alone. I focus on the strength you have for the challenges you are facing.
Have you ever felt sad, anxious, stuck, or just needing a new perspective? It can be scary to reach out asking for help; however, it actually shows how strong you are, because you will not have to go through it alone. I focus on the strength you have for the challenges you are facing.
(713) 804-6596 View (713) 804-6596
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Ligia Allison Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77384
There is help for you or your precious family.
Being a parent is hard. Being a Christian parent, to a hurting child, in a secular world, is even harder. Your child, or even you, may be struggling with anxiety or other mental health or behavioral concerns. You want your child to talk to you and tell you how they're feeling. You want to know what to say to comfort them and what to do when they're in a crisis. You want answers to all the questions swirling in your head and heart right now. I can help you answer them by teaching you about powerful, prayerful parenting.
There is help for you or your precious family.
Being a parent is hard. Being a Christian parent, to a hurting child, in a secular world, is even harder. Your child, or even you, may be struggling with anxiety or other mental health or behavioral concerns. You want your child to talk to you and tell you how they're feeling. You want to know what to say to comfort them and what to do when they're in a crisis. You want answers to all the questions swirling in your head and heart right now. I can help you answer them by teaching you about powerful, prayerful parenting.
(281) 317-6564 View (281) 317-6564
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Kristy Buchanan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77385
I enjoy running, puzzles and spending time with family and friends.
We have all struggled at various times, perhaps lacking hope for the future. Whether it's working on difficult relationships, working through past issues or addictions, or simply needing a professional third party to help work through certain situations, counseling is a great place to start.
I enjoy running, puzzles and spending time with family and friends.
We have all struggled at various times, perhaps lacking hope for the future. Whether it's working on difficult relationships, working through past issues or addictions, or simply needing a professional third party to help work through certain situations, counseling is a great place to start.
(281) 369-5628 View (281) 369-5628
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Lisa McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, IMH-E ®, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77354
My therapy focus is simply working with the most important relationships in your life – parent-child, couples, and family – where, even when there are challenges, you are called to courageously connect every day.
We are all wired for connection. Your quality-of-life hinges on the relationships you have. Are you struggling to connect with your partner/child? Confused about what they needs to feel better? Or how to help them manage anxiety or trauma? Do you feel distant from your partner? Stuck in your own trauma? Is your family constantly fighting and parenting is stressful? Is your child/partner neurodivergent and you aren’t sure how to support their emotional/sensory needs? If any of these are you, I offer a safe space to help you connect to your partner or child and heal from past trauma that may be impacting your present relationships.
My therapy focus is simply working with the most important relationships in your life – parent-child, couples, and family – where, even when there are challenges, you are called to courageously connect every day.
We are all wired for connection. Your quality-of-life hinges on the relationships you have. Are you struggling to connect with your partner/child? Confused about what they needs to feel better? Or how to help them manage anxiety or trauma? Do you feel distant from your partner? Stuck in your own trauma? Is your family constantly fighting and parenting is stressful? Is your child/partner neurodivergent and you aren’t sure how to support their emotional/sensory needs? If any of these are you, I offer a safe space to help you connect to your partner or child and heal from past trauma that may be impacting your present relationships.
(281) 645-5764 View (281) 645-5764
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Holly L Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Waitlist for new clients
No child, teen, or family should face the challenges of our world alone.
Life presents each of us with challenges that can often feel overwhelming and leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and fearful. The opportunity to connect with others is a gift. I am focused on walking the path of healing with individuals, teens, children, and families. Each of us is a product of our life experiences. I believe that each individual possesses an inner strength that at times is difficult to access. My desire is to assist others in this journey called life and move toward hope and peace.
No child, teen, or family should face the challenges of our world alone.
Life presents each of us with challenges that can often feel overwhelming and leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and fearful. The opportunity to connect with others is a gift. I am focused on walking the path of healing with individuals, teens, children, and families. Each of us is a product of our life experiences. I believe that each individual possesses an inner strength that at times is difficult to access. My desire is to assist others in this journey called life and move toward hope and peace.
(936) 249-0939 View (936) 249-0939
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Elizabeth Vargas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Tired, lost, confused, overwhelmed- you are not alone. I believe that with the right tools and the right support, everyone can find their inner strength and develop healthy coping strategies. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I enjoy working individually with all age ranges as well as supporting couples and the family unit. I focus on providing a safe environment, supporting each individual to reach their goals, while providing research evidence-based strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
Tired, lost, confused, overwhelmed- you are not alone. I believe that with the right tools and the right support, everyone can find their inner strength and develop healthy coping strategies. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I enjoy working individually with all age ranges as well as supporting couples and the family unit. I focus on providing a safe environment, supporting each individual to reach their goals, while providing research evidence-based strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
(281) 717-6746 View (281) 717-6746
Tanja Van Dam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Everyone has moments in their lives when they do not feel equipped to handle what life has thrown at them. It is in these moments that enlisting the help of someone else, can improve your ability to cope. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a diverse range of presenting problems. I am equipped to help clients cope with everyday stressors, as well as learning how to recover after a loss or trauma.
Everyone has moments in their lives when they do not feel equipped to handle what life has thrown at them. It is in these moments that enlisting the help of someone else, can improve your ability to cope. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a diverse range of presenting problems. I am equipped to help clients cope with everyday stressors, as well as learning how to recover after a loss or trauma.
(281) 973-5669 View (281) 973-5669
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Cheryl Simcox
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Frustrated by your child's behavior? Having difficulty communicating effectively with your preteen? Are you and your spouse or significant other having difficulty communicating and seemingly want different things? As a counselor, I will assist in identifying underlying themes and working alongside you to develop coping strategies to become a more healthy and hopeful "you".
Frustrated by your child's behavior? Having difficulty communicating effectively with your preteen? Are you and your spouse or significant other having difficulty communicating and seemingly want different things? As a counselor, I will assist in identifying underlying themes and working alongside you to develop coping strategies to become a more healthy and hopeful "you".
(281) 918-4178 View (281) 918-4178
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Jessica Leger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Parenting is not what you thought it would be like and you are not enjoying your child. Your child worries all of the time, asks repetitive questions, and has trouble sleeping. You struggle to get your child to comply with simple demands and tantrums ruin your days. Your teenager is struggling socially and has stopped opening up to you. You worry how your child is adjusting to your divorce. Your child's teacher sends home notes daily about your child's misbehavior.
Parenting is not what you thought it would be like and you are not enjoying your child. Your child worries all of the time, asks repetitive questions, and has trouble sleeping. You struggle to get your child to comply with simple demands and tantrums ruin your days. Your teenager is struggling socially and has stopped opening up to you. You worry how your child is adjusting to your divorce. Your child's teacher sends home notes daily about your child's misbehavior.
(832) 773-4638 View (832) 773-4638
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Lohanna Dos Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77384
With a warm and empathetic demeanor, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward their personal goals. Through my training and experience, I have honed my ability to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs and preferences, allowing us to work collaboratively towards a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
With a warm and empathetic demeanor, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment in which clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward their personal goals. Through my training and experience, I have honed my ability to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs and preferences, allowing us to work collaboratively towards a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
(936) 851-1619 View (936) 851-1619
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Kristi Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, ICST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382
Not accepting new clients
I am a family therapist currently working with individual adults.
Are you a mental health or healthcare professional struggling with burnout and/or imposter syndrome? Are you a frazzled mom trying to keep it together? Are you a professional who struggles in your work, family or personal relationships? Are you an over thinker or someone who regularly catastrophizes? Do you have a child with anxiety? The challenges that find you researching therapists are to be embraced. Those challenges are sending you a powerful message that something about your life, your relationships or your child's behavior is no longer working. Change is already taking place within you, and HOPE is awakening.
I am a family therapist currently working with individual adults.
Are you a mental health or healthcare professional struggling with burnout and/or imposter syndrome? Are you a frazzled mom trying to keep it together? Are you a professional who struggles in your work, family or personal relationships? Are you an over thinker or someone who regularly catastrophizes? Do you have a child with anxiety? The challenges that find you researching therapists are to be embraced. Those challenges are sending you a powerful message that something about your life, your relationships or your child's behavior is no longer working. Change is already taking place within you, and HOPE is awakening.
(281) 761-2709 View (281) 761-2709
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Grace Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP, NCSP
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We are here for your family.
Concerned about you or your child's well-being? At Grace Psychological Services, we specialize in assessing for conditions including Autism, ADHD/ODD, depression, anxiety, and dyslexia. We also treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, and behavior disorders. We have specialized training and extensive experience in working with culturally/linguistically diverse individuals. We are school psychologists who have expertise in special education law and working with the school districts. Hablamos español.
We are here for your family.
Concerned about you or your child's well-being? At Grace Psychological Services, we specialize in assessing for conditions including Autism, ADHD/ODD, depression, anxiety, and dyslexia. We also treat a variety of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, and behavior disorders. We have specialized training and extensive experience in working with culturally/linguistically diverse individuals. We are school psychologists who have expertise in special education law and working with the school districts. Hablamos español.
(832) 895-7674 View (832) 895-7674
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Haley Pettigrew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
Did you go to bed last night feeling angry or hopeless from the same continued fight with your partner or child? Has the anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma become unbearable? Do you want to improve your personal relationships but don’t know how? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience and understand those thoughts all too well. We all have the capacity for growth and healing, and I would be honored to partner with you and your family towards finding your happier and more fulfilling life.
(832) 905-8285 View (832) 905-8285
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Mindful Movements Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
(713) 804-4955 View (713) 804-4955
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Vision Seekers of America PLLC
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77384  (Online Only)
Going through rough transitions in life such as dealing with a disability, loss of someone, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or identity issues can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. It is extremely challenging to have to deal with all these emotions with nobody to vent to and explore positive ways to deal with these issues. My ideal client is someone who understands and desires a better outlook on life and a better perspective of themselves. Even though you may be going through adjustment to new challenges that create stress, anxiety, or depression, there is always hope.
Going through rough transitions in life such as dealing with a disability, loss of someone, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or identity issues can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. It is extremely challenging to have to deal with all these emotions with nobody to vent to and explore positive ways to deal with these issues. My ideal client is someone who understands and desires a better outlook on life and a better perspective of themselves. Even though you may be going through adjustment to new challenges that create stress, anxiety, or depression, there is always hope.
(206) 809-7611 View (206) 809-7611
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Katherine Sherrod Brown
LPC Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I love working with kids & parents to establish good mental health for the family.
Does life feel like it’s a bit more than you can handle right now? Do you feel like you’re drowning a little bit and wish you just had the time and space to process and sort out everything that’s going on? Maybe relationships are really difficult right now, or you’re struggling with feeling anxious or depressed. There is so much to balance in life. Sometimes it can be extremely overwhelming. My mission as a therapist is to provide you with a welcoming, safe, and supportive space that will facilitate healing and growth.
I love working with kids & parents to establish good mental health for the family.
Does life feel like it’s a bit more than you can handle right now? Do you feel like you’re drowning a little bit and wish you just had the time and space to process and sort out everything that’s going on? Maybe relationships are really difficult right now, or you’re struggling with feeling anxious or depressed. There is so much to balance in life. Sometimes it can be extremely overwhelming. My mission as a therapist is to provide you with a welcoming, safe, and supportive space that will facilitate healing and growth.
(936) 227-4692 View (936) 227-4692
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Rhonda Septelka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77389
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and currently pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Play Therapy from Sam Houston State University. I specialize in trauma treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child centered play therapy (CCPT), sand tray therapy, and a variety of evidenced based approaches.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and currently pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Play Therapy from Sam Houston State University. I specialize in trauma treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child centered play therapy (CCPT), sand tray therapy, and a variety of evidenced based approaches.
(281) 612-5522 View (281) 612-5522

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.