Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Cypress, TX

"As a black Christian woman, I understand the areas of pain, fight, heartache, and forgiveness that have allowed me to specialize in various therapeutic techniques for children, adolescents, and young adults."

Cherese Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals ages 6 through 45 who are experiencing behavioral issues, mental stress, ADHD, adoption, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, complex trauma, narcissism, and women’s issues. Cherese’s ideal client is open and ready to journey through healing and shows up even on the hard days!

Cherese holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptism University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University. She uses Christ-centered therapy, attachment theory, Christian counseling, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, theraplay techniques, and trust-based relational intervention.

If you are looking for a chance to experience real healing through a partnership that will change your feelings of being stuck, anxious, confused, embarrassed, insecure, or lost, Cherese is waiting for you! Reach out to schedule your first appointment today.

"As a person with lived experience of emotional adversity, I believe everyone has the capability of positive change."

Debbie de la Riva is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to providing therapy, Debbie served in various non-profit organizations designed to help individuals overcome adversity through education, support, and identifying resources. Debbie is passionate about helping people discover the underlying issues keeping them feeling stuck and finding ways for people to reclaim their peace and happiness. She does this by creating a safe space, collaborating with clients on mutual goals, and helping them to identify more empowering ways of coping with adversity. She utilizes a short-term, cognitive behavior approach to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal issues, and chronic stress.

Debbie received her Master's Degree at the University of Houston in 1991. Initially, she worked as a stress management therapist in an in-patient setting teaching clients about biofeedback and relaxation techniques. After she had a child with special needs, she put her time and focus on learning about the psychosocial aspects of living with a chronic medical condition and is a nationally recognized public speaker on the subject.

Everybody needs time to pause and think about their life. Therapy is that place where you can reflect on what you have been through and how it is impacting your current life, plus make new decisions. Debbie will be able to create that safe space where you can heal from the past, navigate your present, and create your future. Make an appointment with her and begin your journey to the happiness and peace you deserve.

"As your African American therapist, I believe it's important to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood, heard, and empowered to heal and grow, no matter what you're facing."

Veronica Agyapomaa is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 5 years of experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, and supporting couples navigating difficult emotional landscapes. Through a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, Veronica works to meet clients where they are. Whether it's offering a nonjudgmental space to explore painful emotions, providing tools to improve communication and strengthen relationships, or guiding individuals through the complexities of mental health challenges, Veronica's goal is always to empower clients to find healing, growth, and resilience.

Veronica earned her Master’s in Social Work from The State University of New York. She tailors care to unique client needs and utilizes approaches including emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, psychoanalysis, and Christian counseling.

If you’re feeling ready to take the next step, please reach out. Veronica is here to listen, offer insight, and work with you to create positive change. Whether it’s rebuilding your relationship, finding relief from anxiety, or overcoming past trauma, you don’t have to go through it alone. Your well-being matters, and together, a brighter future can be built.

"My work exposure in different settings and among multicultural populations has taught me that everyone has what I call a "life backpack," which interferes with their present life. This informs my person-centered, goal-driven therapeutic approach, as I believe each individual is the main actor in their own life situation."

Frank Ogbanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in helping professions for over 30 years. Frank has treated adolescents, young adults, and adults in various settings including homes, prisons, outpatient programs, and in schools. He treats concerns like anxiety, depression, bipolar, interpersonal issues, trauma, relationship issues, communication in couples, low self-esteem, life transitional issues, grief & loss, sex offenses, and suicidal ideation/self-harm. His compassionate, goal-oriented approach shows his clients his positive regard, person-centered philosophy, and collaborative style from the initial session.

Frank has a bachelor's in economic education, a master's in educational psychology, a master's in mental health counseling, and a Ph.D. in epidemiology. He uses cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, positive psychology, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Frank believes that everyone has what he calls a "life backpack" of events, and he explores it to find solutions to present situations. Frank fosters a multicultural environment to enable his clients the freedom of expression. Frank has experienced some matters of life such as abandonment, neglect, and grief and loss—building empathy comes to him naturally.

"As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I understand the interpersonal struggles within ourselves and our relationships; I believe we all can build on our positive strengths as individuals and as couples."

Roberta Amidei is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience. She is passionate about giving assistance and support to adults and couples to address the unique challenges they are facing and the ability to live more fulfilling lives. Roberta specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Roberta completed her Master of Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, Couples, and Family at Sam Houston State University. She has had a lifetime of real-life family and relational stressors to navigate her way through life, and she has personally reached out to reap the benefits of individual, couples, and family counseling. Her real-life and professional experience enables her to provide the tools, support, and guidance clients are seeking to begin to uncover areas of growth and move toward their full authentic potential. Roberta supports clients in using their inner resources to overcome challenges, understand and recognize growth areas, and build resilience and a greater sense of well-being. Roberta applies multiple treatment modalities, including solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems approaches.

"Life is a road of bumps and curves, and sometimes it may feel like U-turns, but together, let's discover that "road less traveled" full of beauty and inner peace," says Roberta. She is confident that through your counseling experience, you can uncover growth areas and move toward your full authentic potential. In counseling, she will support you in finding and applying your inner strengths and resources to overcome challenges, understand, and recognize those growth areas, and build resilience leading to a greater sense of well-being. If you are ready for positive change and well-being, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a mother and experienced educator, I understand the unique challenges for today's families and teens."

Colleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in education, 8 dedicated to counseling. She strives to create a non-judgmental, comfortable environment for her clients and it is always her goal to listen and be guided by the vision that you have for yourself and your family. She is passionate about helping adolescents and teens and specializes in life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and family dynamics.

Colleen's background includes being a proud Navy Veteran. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University, a Master's in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University, and an Education Specialist Degree in Social Emotional Learning from Northcentral University.

Colleen uses a collaborative, client-centered approach to counseling with a dose of humor sprinkled along the way. We all come from our own unique journey, but it does not have to define us. Working together we will assess your goals, define objectives, and create a plan to move you to where you want to be in your life and relationships with others. Counseling is all about you learning who you are and using that information to become your best self. Schedule with Colleen today.

"As an educator, wife, and mother, I understand the struggles that may occur whether at school, work, or home."

Jermin Guirguis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She is a teacher with ample experience working with children and families. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Jermin specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.

Jermin completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. Jermin uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through challenges in life. Jermin is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!