Therapy in Houston for

  • feelings come and go, but when they linger for days it might be a sign you’re struggling with mood. some examples are feeling worried, numb, angry, or down for prolonged periods. individual therapy is a great place to address feeling too much, or too little.

  • do you feel a deep sense of loneliness, despite having people in your corner? are you unsure of how to turn acquaintances into meaningful connections? needing help to disrupt your patterns in relationships? let’s talk about what’s happening in relationships, why, and what to do differently.

  • come learn with your partner(s) how to communicate effectively, fight less often, and repair trust in the relationship. this work can help you connect deeply to yourself and your partner(s).

  • some common topics addressed here are pain during intercourse, and differences between partner(s) in desire, arousal, and sexual behaviors. this is a great option for partner(s) looking to overcome challenges and revitalize their sex-life.

  • big life transitions, even positive changes, can cause a great deal of stress. learn to navigate the highs and lows of life more successfully in a supportive space.

  • traumatic experiences can alter the way we feel about ourselves, others, and the world. individual therapy can be a soft landing space to begin taking your life back. you can expect a slow and gentle approach aimed at making you feel safe and stable again.

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you deserve to live a meaningful life with fulfilling relationships. here’s how i can help you reach that.

what that looks like in individual therapy

you and i start out in our first session by discussing some background information; i get your history and ask you about any symptoms you may be experiencing. sessions moving forward look like a self-paced exercise in exploring your inner world. i help guide you on how to deepen your understanding of yourself, helping you answer the deeply held question “why am i like this?”. after a few sessions together, you start to see yourself in a different light- you start to see that you’re not a messed up, unlovable person. no, you’re just a guy trying to cope in the best way you know how. soon, your inner critic goes quiet. over time, you trust me more with the parts of yourself you’re ashamed of. and through that trust, comes the transformational experience of feeling genuine connection and acceptance without condition. before you know it, you’re living a life characterized by meaning and fulfillment instead of shame and avoidance. i help you learn more about yourself, offer suggestions on how to reach your goals, and challenge you to grow into the person you want to be.

my approaches to therapy

relational cultural therapy | acknowledges the role culture and society plays in shaping our experiences & places emphasis on the healing power of healthy relationships

acceptance and commitment therapy | teaches us how to use our values to guide our life, not our emotions

schema therapy | a deep dive into how our early life experiences impact how we view and interact with the world

imago therapy (couples) | teaches partners to address one another’s childhood wounds with empathy, communication, and connection

gottman method (couples) | skills to improve communication, repair after conflict, and strengthen connection

what that looks like in couples counseling

we all start our first session by discussing the history of your relationship- you tell me about the different seasons of life your relationship has weathered. i learn more about your history, and what problems currently exist. sessions moving forward look like exploring what conflict is rising to the surface in a safe and controlled environment, i remain a calm presence to help guide everyone’s emotions back to a tolerable level. we dig into everyone’s personal histories, and help connect that to the relationship patterns seen today. i know these relationship patterns are historical, and soon enough you and your partner(s) do too; empathy starts to grow. i provide the structured tools needed to connect deeper when navigating conflict & guide you on repairing the relationship when it ruptures. suddenly, vulnerability feels like an opportunity for connection instead of stress. the safety that you’ve been searching for in your life is now possible with the person right in front of you.

taking the first step was hard. this next one is easy- you got this.

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