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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others....
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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.
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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.
As a mental health provider, I focus on breaking stigma and empowering individuals through compassionate, holistic care....
As a mental health provider, I focus on breaking stigma and empowering individuals through compassionate, holistic care.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 13 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma-related conditions, and stress related to major life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, therapeutic partnership that honors your unique needs, goals, and lived experiences.
I earned my master’s in nursing from Walden University and have extensive experience integrating medication management with education and holistic strategies. I take a person-centered, stigma-free approach that focuses on clarity, stabilization, and long-term emotional well-being.
My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported as you build resilience and regain a sense of peace. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. I’m here to listen, guide, and walk with you at your pace. When you’re ready, I invite you to take the next step toward healing and feeling more like yourself again.
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 people in grief and loss counseling is an eclectic approach. I find the best benefit of an eclectic approach is the flexibility it provides me to adjust to each individual client’s needs. Each person has a unique experience and upbringing, which can impact the level of depression a person is experiencing. I pull tools from CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, positive psychology, art and music therapy, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapies to help clients navigate depression.
I teach the following tools in grief and loss counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief and loss counseling when they can report reduced symptoms and express confidence in being able to navigate the stages of grief, unhelpful thinking patterns, and reactions during times of distress. I also look for a client’s understanding and knowledge of the skills being used. If a client can demonstrate and teach the skill in the session and report feeling personal balance or achievement toward their goals, the client is making meaningful progress. A client can also make meaningful progress by demonstrating vulnerability and an openness to explore their own life (history, personal reactions, etc.) and how it relates to their grief and loss. Reduced urges to self-harm, or reduction in suicidal ideation can also be a measurement of progress.
Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling with daily skills practice, mini-projects, or reflections. I try to make a habit of giving my clients small, manageable tasks to practice each week. I spend time with my clients to build these tasks into their current habits or routines to help establish a new pattern/healthy habit and process their grief.
A first session can come with so many different emotions. In the first session, I will ask about a lot of different areas in a person’s life to get to know them and understand how they view the world and others around them. 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. If I ask a tough question, I don’t expect anyone to share every detail — just what they are willing and able to do. I encourage my clients 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, or what it is that you hope to gain from therapy. This helps me to create a more effective approach that fits your needs.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Houston, TX have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Houston, TX will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Normal grieving is the experiencing of an intense emotional process as the person adapts to a new life without their loved one. The feelings that arise can be painful, confusing, and distressing. Over time, the intensity softens and people are able to move forward in their lives.
Sometimes, though, grieving can become detrimental to one’s well-being. If this sounds familiar and you think you could benefit from some professional help, reach out to Thriveworks Houston to schedule an appointment.
For some people, grieving is more difficult. The intensity doesn’t soften over time. Their grief affects their ability to function in their daily lives. Sometimes referred to as “prolonged” grief or “complicated” grief, this type of grief becomes debilitating and creates significant distress for the person. They simply cannot move past their intense feelings of loss long after the loss has occurred.
Some of the indicators of prolonged grief include:
Having some or even all of these indicators doesn’t necessarily mean your grief is prolonged. What sets prolonged grief apart is the amount of time that passes from the time of the loss and the breakdown in functioning due to the intensity of the grieving.
Prolonged grief requires the help of a trained grief counselor. Thriveworks in Houston, TX can offer grief counseling, as we have experienced grief counselors who can help you work through your grief and to a place of healing.
If you or a loved one is struggling to cope with your loss, call Thriveworks Counseling in Houston, TX today for your confidential appointment. New clients can see an exceptional therapist as early as this week. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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