For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

It's totally ok to feel nervous about scheduling your first therapy session. Sometimes trying new things can feel really scary. Just know that you are not alone. We are here to help you feel safe, empowered, and heard.

Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. So I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth. I have a sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance, and will be pursuing AASECT certification as well. I have attended trans/gender diverse vocal alteration training. Respark is an inclusive practice that aims to work with clients of all backgrounds and lifestyles.

I understand that opening up and being vulnerable is difficult and sometimes scary. I'll do my best to put you at ease and feel supported through the process. Therapy with me is like a conversation that focuses solely on your well-being. I ask a lot of questions to get us started on your road for self-exploration. Together we'll figure out what is working and what's not working in your life. And you get to decide where to go from there.

I help people explore the self-doubt and dissatisfaction in an otherwise put together life. Your life not so put together? Or falling apart? I can help there too. I believe you already have the qualities to transform your life and your relationships. With the right perspective and support system, difficult times can transition to a stronger, more resilient you. I can provide you with a safe and nurturing environment when life feels overwhelming or challenging. I work from a strength-based and practical perspective that supports self-exploration and healing.

To seek out therapy shows some inner strength.  I say this due to many that believe “it shows weakness to seek help”.

My counseling experience includes treating adolescents, adults, and couples. My practice is highly individualized to address common symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I treat my clients as unique individuals with their own distinctive concerns impacting their lives. I greatly honor the trust I am given by them to help them navigate difficult times and unexpected life changes. I believe the decision to start the journey towards healing and reconciliation demonstrates a great deal of courage and resolve. Together we can discern a path towards a more balanced and joyful life. Emotional/spiritual growth and symptom reduction are the primary focus of practice. I accomplish this by helping clients understand how their internal life is interacting with outside stressors causing discomfort and impeding growth. I also endeavor to help clients recognize destructive patterns in personal relationships that may be keeping them from further healing. In addition to private practice experience, I also have pastoral/spiritual counseling experience.

I find that most people who come to see me mention that they felt anxious before coming to therapy. Most of the time I hear that they were surprised how relaxed and comfortable the process was. I make an effort to help people feel safe and I work collaboratively when at all possible so that people feel that they are in control of their therapy. I often say that you are the expert on you, I have read a lot of books and have many years of experience; and I believe if we put our heads together, we can come up with solutions and options to help you meet your goals.

Have you been feeling more anxious lately? Are your relationships and work life suffering? I’d love to help. I use several established modalities like EMDR, Emotion Focused Individual and Couples Therapy among others to help you build a calmer, happier life. Free phone consult and in office (county health order permitting) and teletherapy options available.

It has been a journey to try and find a way to move forward through your life and you are realizing that you might need some help to change what isn't working. Asking for help can be a huge step in the healing process. Just finding this page has been a journey. You are almost there. As a therapist, I hold a safe space for those new and experienced within therapy. I center each session on what is most important to you while guiding you in creating a life where you are not only surviving but thriving. All you need to do is take the first step to reach out at: [email protected]

Do you have feelings of anxiety, depression, instability, or codependency within your relationships? Do you want to find the right partner(s) or improve your current relationship but are not sure how? Are you tired of the dating game and choosing people who are unavailable? You want to be able to show up authentically for connection and chose others who can meet you there as well. The truth is you want to build relationships grounded in belonging, acceptance, growth, and healing, but are not sure where to start. We will dive deep to understand the relationship patterns and attachment styles that unconsciously guide your interactions with family members, partners, workplace colleagues, and even yourself. Together we will develop practices for self-exploration, communication, and connection. You have the inherent capacity and self-knowledge to grow, heal and thrive. I work with clients experiencing relationship challenges with parents, dating, committed relationships, friends and within workplace settings, helping them to create intentional relationships where they feel safe, fulfilled and supported. I am a trauma-trained therapist with additional training from the Ackerman Institute for the Family, the Gottman Institute, and the Internal Family Systems Institute. I have a deep commitment to and passion for creating a safe space with individuals from all races, genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, and life paths. If you want to feel more connected, fulfilled and in alignment with yourself, feel free to email me for a free 20-minute phone consultation. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Therapy with me is a non-judgmental experience! You don't have to have a major mental health issue to benefit from sessions. Ignore the stigma attached to counseling and give it a try. There is nothing that says you can't end sessions if you find it is not benefitting you. If you are tired of dealing with life’s trials and tribulations alone, please contact me to help you find your life’s purpose and to help you recognize what is getting in the way of you being your best self. I can assist you in finding your way back to you.

Hello! I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through building positive coping strategies to help you address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you to reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills, and improved self image. I can assist you in building positive relationships and connections. I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals and couples seeking therapeutic support.

If you’re not sure therapy can help, or your not ready, that’s absolutely okay. There is no pressure to continue to try something that isn’t a good. I welcome clients to contact me and discus these reservations and see if working together may be helpful. If not that is okay, there is still progress in looking at options.

I am eager to work with you to focus on your unique needs, goals, and resources. I have extensive experience working a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity and adjustment concerns. I will work with with you directly to determine the best recommendations and options for you including community resources and referrals if appropriate. Everyone deserves to feel heard and supported and you are no exception.

Therapy has a negative stigma to it! But having a safe and non-judgmental space to express your thoughts and feelings and concerns is what therapy is all about. As well as, YOU the client are able to find YOUR OWN voice and come to your own conclusions. Therapist are there to assist you to grow into your inner best self…

As the Lotus Flower I believe you have the potential within you to bloom from the muddiest of waters. My job is to simply assist you in finding the characteristics of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth. Assisting you to firmly plant your roots of self-confidence, strength, empathy, and self-love, back into your life. When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I assist clients & families to find healthy perceptions of themselves while strengthening their relationships so they know themselves as peaceful & whole. As a culturally diverse License Marriage & Family Therapist, I understand that no single approach is the right one for every individual. Let’s chat and see if I’m the right therapist for you. 

I have heard of so many barriers that keep people from scheduling to get the care they need. Some of these include their family making comments that invalidate your experience of mental health, or TV misguiding you in what therapy in real life looks life, or being fearful that your problems aren't "big" enough of a deal to warrant you seeking help, or worried that the therapist you meet with will tell you that you need medication and you have already made up your mind that you don't want that, etc. Or maybe you have had a pattern your entire life of not asking for help because you view it as a sign of weakness and believe you should be able to overcome anything on your own. You name it, and I have likely heard it. I have had other clients who found even calling to schedule an appointment or sitting in a waiting room for their appointment for fear that they may run into someone who knows them also be potential barriers. If the last barrier is true for you, receiving therapy via telehealth (from myself or another provider) will make that one less thing for you to worry about. In the event some of the former reasons in the list are barriers for you, I want to give you acknowledgement that while they feel like "real reasons" you haven't sought help yet, I want to encourage you that all of the above is okay. What isn't okay, is if you continue to let them stop you from having the care and assistance you deserve and living the kind of life you want.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or not your first rodeo in the therapy arena, finding the right therapist for you is a Big Freaking Deal! You’ve likely been doing tireless research, visiting websites, unsure if you’ll find someone who truly gets you. What you want is… A therapist who is R-E-A-L, doesn’t hide behind a clipboard, nods and won’t just say “mm-hm” to everything that comes out of your mouth, or ask you 100 times “how does that make you feel?” You want a therapist whom you can sense a connection with and see that this person might understand you, better than you understand yourself. This may sound like a tall order, but you deserve to find the BEST possible person to do this life-progressing work with. The badass go-getter in me recognizes the badass go-getter in you! I’m here to help you get to work at becoming a better version of yourself. Making the first move can be tough, but I know deep down, you’ll muster up the strength you need. You’re ready to take the leap, no matter how scary it might be. You want someone who is willing to take this journey with you and push you towards the progress you want to make in your life! You’re ready to take the risk of learning new ways to handle problems that keep coming up and let go of your old ways of doing things.

I understand your hesitancy and that therapy can be weird if you haven't done it before. I would welcome you to come in and bring your concerns and let's talk about them. Let's work through the hesitancy and understand that in time, those feelings will subside.

Hello, my name is Dormetra and I am an LPC in Houston, Texas. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and assist with your needs. I see children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I am also a certified sandtray therapist and I look forward to working with you.