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I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and understood, and my goal as a therapist is to create a space where you can sho...
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I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and understood, and my goal as a therapist is to create a space where you can show up fully—messy, real, and human—and still feel accepted.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges. I began my career in applied behavior analysis with children on the autism spectrum before transitioning to work with eating disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. Through these experiences, I learned how deeply our emotions, bodies, and stories are connected and how healing begins when we feel truly seen and supported.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Christian University. My therapeutic approach blends accountability with humor to foster honesty and growth. I use cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support lasting change.
I aim to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s ups and downs. My goal is to help you reclaim peace, build emotional resilience, and move forward with confidence and clarity. If you’re ready to rewrite your story and evolve with purpose, I’d be honored to walk beside you.
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others....
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Raymond Obiajulu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his master’s degree program at Walden University. After his introduction to the key areas of nursing, he found that psychiatry comprised the exact sort of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that he wished to practice. Raymond has experience treating a wide range of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He incorporates an evidence-based approach in his practice with a focus on holistic mental health treatment.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he serves as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care, managing total care, and attending to issues that affected his patients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Raymond looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues and other healthcare team members to provide the best patient care possible to our community, while they teach, learn, and build lifelong relationships with their patients and each other. He is passionate about serving mankind, as it has also been a part of his life's journey.
Raymond loves to extend the motto of helping his patients fulfill their needs, as it helps him fulfill his own. After all, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." He strives to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each unique individual and their life goals. His goal is for his patients to feel confident with their plan of care and know that together they will work together to achieve their goals.
I create a space where adolescents and adults feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover thei...
I create a space where adolescents and adults feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover their inner resilience.
Katrease Matthews, Licensed Professional Counselor, is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a background in criminal justice and clinical mental health counseling, she brings 2 years of experience and a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to help clients feel seen and supported. Katrease has worked in outpatient mental health settings, schools, and child welfare systems, offering individual, group, and family therapy. She specializes in issues related to self-esteem, identity, and unresolved trauma.
Katrease holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. She meets clients with empathy and curiosity, helping them explore emotions, reduce distress, and build confidence. Using evidence-based practices, she fosters clarity, emotional balance, and resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
Clients often seek Katrease for her calm, grounded presence and ability to create a space of trust and care. She offers a healing environment where individuals feel heard and supported as they move through emotional pain toward greater self-awareness and hope. Schedule your first appointment today!
Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets...
Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets anxiety about being anxious, you’re not alone.
Alejandra Galindo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas with 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Alejandra has worked with clients to help them navigate their trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and much more.
After graduating from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology in New York City, Alejandra decided to continue her education in Texas. Alejandra graduated with her Master of Arts in Family Therapy from the University of Houston - Clear Lake.
When it comes to therapy, Alejandra utilizes ART (accelerated resolution therapy) relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and Gottman approach to assist her clients in meeting their goals. Alejandra tailors her sessions based on the client’s needs by remaining consistent in her flexibility, creativity, and awareness as she helps individuals and couples discover and utilize their unique strengths.
Alejandra understands that therapy can be intimidating at times. As such, she makes certain that she finds the right balance between listening and helping clients expand beyond their comfort zones by creating a safe, caring, and trusting relationship with each person. Alejandra ensures that she collaborates with you so that you are not only meeting your goals but also discovering your personal strengths, values, and desires to live your life to the fullest.
In our first session, I will introduce myself, listen to your concerns, evaluate your needs, and develop a diagnosis and an indivi...
In our first session, I will introduce myself, listen to your concerns, evaluate your needs, and develop a diagnosis and an individualized treatment plan.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Texas with 4 years of experience. I specialize in providing holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of psychiatric disorders. My goal is to empower each client to reach their fullest potential by creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where healing and growth can take place.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. I tailor my approach to each individual’s needs, combining clinical expertise with empathy to develop effective treatment plans. My focus is on building trust, listening closely, and collaborating to achieve meaningful therapeutic outcomes.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages who are ready to take charge of their mental health but may still feel uncertain or stuck. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I strive to help clients find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose through personalized, compassionate care.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a trauma-informed perspective, I understand how deeply life’s challenges can affect the m...
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a trauma-informed perspective, I understand how deeply life’s challenges can affect the mind and spirit, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where healing, growth, and stability can take root.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of experience providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to adolescents and adults. I use a holistic, whole-person approach that supports healing of the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where clients can manage mood and anxiety symptoms, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional balance and overall well-being.
I earned a Master’s in Nursing from Herzing University. I specialize in evidence-based interventions, including medication management and trauma-informed therapy, to treat complex mood, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. My approach emphasizes collaboration, clinical precision, and measurable progress toward improved functioning and stability.
Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and create a path toward emotional wellness and lasting stability. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, I would be honored to walk beside you each step of the way.
I am a down to earth, bare bones counselor. I have a straight forward, no nonsense approach to therapy....
I am a down to earth, bare bones counselor. I have a straight forward, no nonsense approach to therapy.
Deanna Ball is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as addiction issues. She is a Sex Therapist as well as an Anger Resolution Therapist. Deanna specializes in depression, grief, sexual health, LGBTQ+ issues, and substance abuse (addiction) issues.
Deanna had two Master's degrees from Grand Canyon University, one in Professional Counseling and the other in Addiction Counseling. She is currently attending the University of Metaphysical Science and has achieved her Bachelor's in Metaphysics and has recently submitted her Master's Thesis and will soon be awarded her Master of Metaphysical Science degree. After that, she will pursue her Ph.D. in Metaphysical Science.
Deanna's background in addiction has molded her to be more direct & assertive in her approach. She doesn't hold back when giving feedback. Many clients say they appreciate the fact she's direct and tell it as she sees it. She won't hold your hand, but she will walk beside you. Many counselors do not have the addiction counseling specialty, several clients do not realize the effects addiction has had in their life; as they may have been raised in that environment & have no issues with drugs/alcohol personally. If you have been affected by addiction please reach out.
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My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is an eclectic approach. I find the best benefit in an eclectic approach is the flexibility it provides me to adjust to each child’s needs. Each child has a unique experience and upbringing. I pull tools from sand tray, art therapy, family systems, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, positive psychology, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapies to help my kiddos achieve their goals.
My go-to approach for helping teens in therapy is an eclectic approach. I find the best benefit of an eclectic approach is the flexibility it provides me to adjust to each child’s needs. Each child has a unique experience and upbringing. I pull tools from art therapy, family systems therapy, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, positive psychology, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapies to help my kiddos achieve their goals.
I teach the following tools in child therapy:
I teach the following tools in teen counseling:
I know a child is making meaningful progress in therapy when they can demonstrate changed behaviors and express their emotions or thoughts during times of distress. I also look for a child’s ability to listen, follow directions, and ability to communicate with their support system. If a child’s parent can report improvement at home or school and be actively involved in therapy by helping their child practice skills, the child can often make significant progress. A child can also make meaningful progress by expressing confidence in themselves or reporting more trust in their support system.
I know a teen is making meaningful progress in therapy when they can demonstrate changed behaviors, improved impulse control, and express their emotions or thoughts during times of distress. I also look for a teen’s ability to listen, follow directions, advocate for themselves in a respectful manner, and communicate with their support system. If a teen’s parent can report improvement at home or school and be actively involved in therapy by helping their teen practice skills, the teen can often make significant progress. A teen can also make meaningful progress by expressing confidence in themselves or reporting more trust with their support system.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy with daily skills practice at home with the help of the child’s primary care system. I try to make a habit of giving my kiddos and their parents small, manageable tasks to practice each week. This helps to establish a new pattern and healthy habits. When needed, I also like to collaborate or assist with implementing skills or support at the child’s school, as they often spend a good portion of their week in that environment.
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling with daily skills practice at home with the help of the teen’s primary care system. I try to make a habit of giving my teens and their parents small, manageable tasks to practice each week. This helps to establish a new pattern/healthy habits. When needed, I also like to collaborate or assist with implementing skills or support at the teen’s school, as they often spend a good portion of their week in that environment.
The first child therapy session can come with so many different emotions. In the first session, I ask that the parents are present for the majority of the session to provide information about the child’s history (family, behavioral, peer, medical, etc.). It’s important to share as much information and as honestly as possible, but my first priority will always be my client’s safety and comfort level. Your child is always welcome to join the first session, as this helps them build comfort with me as their therapist. I give children and parents the option to meet with me one-on-one for a few minutes if desired to share/gather more information. I encourage parents and children to always ask me questions in return because I want my clients to get to know me and feel safe/comfortable. Therapy is most effective when a person can connect with their therapist. You can prepare for therapy further by thinking about your top 2-3 goals. It is important for your child to feel like they are learning in therapy as well, so if they are willing to, they can also come up with something they would like to learn about in therapy.
A first teen therapy session can come with so many different emotions. In a first session, I ask that parents be present for a portion of the session to provide information about the teen’s history (family, behavioral, peer, medical, etc.). It’s important to share as much information as honestly as possible, but my first priority will always be my client’s safety and comfort level. I will typically spend at least half of the session with a teen to hear their perspective and assess their strengths. I give teens and parents the option to meet with me one-on-one for a few minutes if desired to share/gather more information. I encourage parents and teens to always ask me questions in return because I want my clients to get to know me and feel safe/comfortable. Therapy is most effective when a person can connect with their therapist. You can prepare for therapy further by thinking about your top 2-3 goals. It is important for your teen to feel like they are learning in therapy as well, so if they are willing to, they can also come up with something they would like to learn about/gain from therapy.
Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Houston helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in Houston, TX depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
The onset of a mental illness often presents itself in childhood. With the rapid changes that happen in your child during their early years, it is sometimes hard to know what is considered a typical behavior change and what could be an indicator of something more serious.
Child counseling can help children who are experiencing the onset of a mental health disorder and take the uncertainty out of the equation. If you would like to set your child up with a therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Houston, TX. We can offer child therapy as soon as today or tomorrow! Just call our office to get started.
There are times when certain behaviors can indicate a possible mental health concern in kids and teens. They include:
If you feel as though your child may be suffering, a child counselor at Thriveworks can be helpful in assessing the type of diagnosis and possible treatments, call our Thriveworks Counseling office in Houston, TX to schedule a child therapy appointment now.
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