Parenting Therapists in 77066

Hi! My name is Jenny Canales, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. I have been in the helping profession for the past five years and my clientele have ranged from the age of five to the age of 71. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, chronic mental illness, PTSD, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse, survivors of human trafficking, and emotional abuse.

My services are provided exclusively by TELE-HEALTH I am an experienced mental health professional who graduated from Psychology School at the University of Costa Rica and since 1995 I have worked as a psychotherapist providing my services for individuals, couples, families and groups.  In 2008 I obtained a Master's (M.Sc.) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. Since then, I have been working under my LMFT #201365 license in Texas. Throuhgout all my years of my professional experience my passion has been helping and supporting my clients while they overcome their challenges in their lives.

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.

My passion is to help clients seeking change, healing, and restoration through a variety of counseling techniques. I generally work with individuals, couples, and groups and specialize in helping relationships, marriages, survivors of trauma and abuse, and veterans.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, families, couples for pre-marriage & marriage counseling. People struggle with are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity & traumatic experiences that require Crisis/Critical Incident Response/Debriefing. People want to resolve internal emotional conflict & interpersonal conflict with others to achieve reconciliation. Everyone has, is, or will suffer in the future. Life is challenging. I help people overcome obstacles, turn them into opportunities, learn from loss & achieve their goals. I help, hurting people, heal.

A challenging responsibility in life is to heal emotional wounds. Family crisis, divorce, losses, anxiety or having a child with emotional or intellectual barriers to be successful in life without finding the desired answer creates frustration and distress. Psychotherapy as an alternative isn't the easiest answer but could be insightful and resilient. Children with developmental difficulties, learning disabilities, autism or conduct disorders can benefit from a holistic approach that considers the healing of their emotional pain as resource for reaching developmental goals. I work with a collaborative approach. You will discover your own potential and solutions to your specific circumstance.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral therapy with adolescents and adults to assist them in learning how to manage and control their issues. I received my Master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and my Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. I utilize Solution Focused therapy to assist couples in strengthening their relationships and improving their communication. I provide Pre-marital and Marital therapy. Other areas of specialization include: Bereavement Counseling, Counseling for victims of bullying, and improving life skills.

Selecting a counselor can be a daunting process. It may take several introductions or meetings to find a comfortable fit. The client should be an active part of the process of determining a good fit. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the state of Texas. My education includes a BA in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Houston Clear Lake. My work experience in the mental health field includes various settings and populations such as inpatient, outpatient/private practice, psychosocial clubhouse, foster care, adoption/post adoption, and management of chronic pain.

Overwhelmed? Angry? Afraid? Depressed? Do you feel as if you are alone? Grief, relationships, childhood trauma and other experiences has a way of making us feel a wide range of emotions. In my own life, I have experienced many of those same feelings. The good news is that you don't have to go through it alone. I can help you get to a better place mentally!

Do you feel others’ feelings matter more than your own? Do you feel you are never good enough? You are not alone; I’m here to help you when it all feels like too much. By fostering strength and self-empowerment, we can build a foundation for life that aligns with our truest self. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration, and my mission is to uplift women and trans individuals, helping them build resilience and reclaim their sense of purpose. Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy, I help my clients achieve their goals.

My name is Kenisha Graves-Drayton, LPC, CART, CTMH, CCTP the owner of Oasis of Life Counseling. Here, you may explore coping skills and learn how to overcome life challenges from all walks of life. I have openings for tele-therapy (video) and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty. I am a phone call away. I am still accepting new clients and video sessions via Zoom for clients who are social distancing or quarantined.