Individual Therapy & Counseling for Adults and Children
In individual therapy, or counseling, our focus is to help you with the problems you are facing today. The issues that bring you to counseling can be solved in a safe & totally confidential environment. We want to help you establish or reestablish your life as a thriving, healthy individual. As an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, I am a recognized expert in addictions, marriage, family, children, art, love and sex therapy in Houston, Texas.
The first step is to help you identify what you want to accomplish…whether that is inner peace, serenity, self-love, or a healthy lifestyle. Using powerful yet gentle methods, we work together to release that authentic person hiding in you. We explore your patterns, your fears, and begin to see you fulfill your goals and grow beyond the old negative behaviors from you past. Begin to move forward with freedom in your life. I am also a Spanish Speaking Counselor Houston.
Some issues we address:
- overcoming depression, anxiety, stress
- creating intimacy and trust
- strengthening self-esteem
- developing healthy boundaries
- dealing with grief, loss, loneliness
- loving without addiction
- resolving career conflicts
- overcoming codependency
- resolving sexual difficulties
- healing childhood wounds related to alcoholism, incest, and other traumas
- incorporating therapy into your 12-step program
- learning effective communication and anger release
- developing your ability to express healthy emotions
- overcoming money and power struggles
- handling addictions and compulsive behaviors
- working through midlife crisis
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Difficulty with stopping or cutting down use of mood-altering drug one started. Denial that chemical dependence is a problem, despite feedback from significant others. Use of drug affects relationships. Experiences blackouts when using. Demonstrates increased tolerance for the drug. Exhibits physical withdrawal symptoms. Has a history of arrests for addiction-related offenses. Suspension of important social, recreational, or occupational activities because of drug use or alcohol addictions Houston.
Therapy Solutions:
Accept the powerlessness and unmanageability over mood-altering substances, and participate in a recovery-based program. Maintain total abstinence, while increasing knowledge of the disease and the process of recovery. Acquire the necessary 12-step skill to have long-term sobriety. Improve quality of life.
Symptoms: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one…
Symptoms: Children with behavioral problems that cause conflict for parents/family that is acting out, destructive, or refusal to go to school. Child’s behavior sparks ongoing arguments and dissension with parents, weakening their effectiveness. Lac…
Symptoms: Panic disorder is a real illness that can be successfully treated. It is characterized by sudden attacks of terror, usually accompanied by a pounding heart, sweatiness, weakness, faintness, or dizziness. During these attacks, people with pan…
Anger Management
Anger is a normal emotion that signals us we don’t like something that is happening in our environment. While there is nothing at all wrong with anger itself, many people express their angry feelings inappropriately. A “hot temper” can lead to relationship difficulties, work problems, and even legal troubles. However, effective techniques can be learned to manage anger appropriately. People can be taught to vent their anger in productive ways leading to effective communication with others and more satisfying life relationships.
Intimidations, hostility, disrespect and aggressive behaviors that alienates neighbors, family members, school personnel, as well as extended family members
Assertiveness and Empowerment
Get in touch with feelings of emotional pain and express them verbally in appropriate ways. Terminate expressions of anger that are demeaning, threatening, disrespectful, or violent. Understand the impetus for the anger. Anger Depression Counseling Houston also a specialty.
Inability to accept compliments. Sees self as unattractive, worthless, a loser, a burden unimportant, takes blame easily. Lack of pride grooming. Difficulty saying “no” to others. Fear of rejection. Lack of any goals for life and/or setting low goals for self. Uncomfortable in social situations, especially larger groups.
Therapy Solutions:
Elevate self-esteem. Develop a consistent, positive image. Demonstrate improved self-esteem through pride in appearance, more assertiveness, greater eye contact, and positive self-talk messages. Establish an inward sense of self-worth, confidence, and competence.
Individual Therapy Fees:
- Individual Session – 50 minutes – $155
- Couple/Family Session – 50 minutes – $185
- Individual & Extended Time Session – 75 minutes – $245
Have Questions
Call and you can speak to one of our administrative staff. They are happy to help answer any questions or match you with a therapist.
