Our therapists provide family therapy in Houston, TX

Tracy Kinamore is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 6 years of experience supporting individuals and families through grief and loss. She also specializes in guiding children, teens, and adults through challenges ranging from school and life transitions to behavioral issues and anxiety. Tracy is greatly rewarded by seeing clients recognize their strengths and reach their goals.

Tracy received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Loyola University New Orleans, where she specialized in thanatology and play therapy. She uses approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, family systems, narrative therapy, art therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.

Tracy sees therapy as a personal journey on which she is a guide. It can be a long road for some, but seeking counseling is the perfect first step. Schedule your first appointment with Tracy today!

Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue personal growth. Her areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Sarah is known for her warm, compassionate approach and for helping clients find purpose and strength within themselves.

Sarah earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. She draws from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. She believes healing starts with trust and is honored to walk alongside clients on their journey.

Sarah understands that seeking help is deeply personal. She aims to create a safe space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you're coping with loss, facing transitions, or simply seeking clarity, Sarah is here to support you as you turn the page and begin a new chapter in your life.

Rose Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience providing support to children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, and trauma. Her approach is rooted in empathy and focused on understanding individual experiences. Rose firmly believes in working collaboratively with her clients to help them achieve their goals, uncover their inner strength, and develop resilience to face life’s challenges and setbacks.

Rose received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama. She employs a range of individualized clinical approaches including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

Facing emotional pain and considering change can be overwhelming. Rose considers it a privilege to provide a safe and supportive space for you to begin your healing journey and is ready to help you cultivate healthy relationships and develop coping strategies for times of transition and adjustment. Schedule an appointment with Rose today!

Shondreka Amos is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience in the field. Shondreka has provided support across adolescent group homes, emergency shelters, and psychiatric hospitals. Her work includes helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, child abuse, neglect, and relationship issues through couples counseling.

She holds a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University. Shondreka uses an integrative approach and advocates for learning healthy coping skills. She believes that while life presents inevitable obstacles, setbacks, and challenges, healing begins by learning how to navigate and process those experiences effectively.

You’ve already taken the brave step of seeking support. Take the next one—Shondreka will partner with you to focus on your needs and goals, using proven strategies and techniques tailored to help you overcome challenges and build resilience.

Katrease Matthews, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, 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!

Chloe Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience. She enjoys assisting adolescents and adults with a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, academic stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. Before joining Thriveworks, Chloe worked in settings including university, partial hospitalization, crisis intervention, and community outreach. With an empathic listening ear, Chloe provides a safe place for clients to tell their stories. She focuses on strengths, not flaws, and how to use them to cultivate resilience.

Chloe received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Angelo State University. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and uses a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and positive psychology.

Many people equate themselves with their issues, but Chloe encourages you to externalize the problem and write a new story. She views you as the expert and guides you through challenges while instilling confidence. If you are ready to better your mental health, reach out to Chloe today!

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Mycael Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping adolescents and young adults struggling with concerns including life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief, anger management, assertiveness, and self-esteem. Before becoming a counselor, Mycael worked as a teacher and enjoyed partnering with families to support students’ social and emotional growth. Her goal is to get to know her clients and their support systems on a deeper level and work collaboratively to make meaningful personal transformations.

Mycael has a Master of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State University. She uses techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and faith-based therapy based on each person’s needs and goals.

By offering an authentic and caring approach, Mycael strives to create a supportive space for individuals to grow and engage in healing. She believes the professional relationship between the therapist and client is a vital foundation for the counseling process. If you are ready to start your journey, reach out to Mycael today!

Nikki Easter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience. She began her career supporting individuals with substance use challenges, and later expanded her expertise to clients facing trauma, grief, anxiety, and identity-related concerns. Nikki has worked extensively with marginalized populations, including those experiencing chronic homelessness, domestic violence, and severe mental illness.

Nikki earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. She primarily uses CBT and integrates modalities like ACT, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and psychodynamic therapy to support healing and emotional growth in clients of all backgrounds.

Nikki believes healing isn’t linear. She creates a safe, judgment-free space for clients to work through fears, doubts, and emotional setbacks. Nikki’s compassionate approach helps you move forward with confidence and clarity when navigating trauma or life transitions.

Jenny Betancis is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of professional experience. She works with clients between the ages of 10-65 and above who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, anger, women's issues, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and much more.

Jenny holds a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (T-FCBT).

Jenny is truly excited to help each client achieve their pinnacles of wellness. Schedule your session with her today and begin your journey toward better mental health with Jenny's support.

Abigail Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a deep passion for building authentic, healing relationships with clients. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, mood disorders, substance use, and behavioral challenges.

Abigail earned a Master’s in Counseling from the University of St.Thomas - Houston. Her approach to therapy is from a relational, person-centered perspective, integrating attachment theory and motivational interviewing techniques to support clients in their unique journeys.

Abigail believes that all clients, regardless of culture or age, benefit from the therapeutic process. She strives to provide a genuine, safe space for all to share and grow as individuals. If you are ready to start your journey, please do not hesitate to reach out to Abigail today!

Herbert “Herb” Goldsmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 25 years of experience specializing in the treatment of emotionally/behaviorally disturbed adolescents, their families, and young adults. With a career spanning various therapeutic and programmatic roles, Herb brings deep expertise in addressing complex clinical presentations, including pervasive developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities.

Herb earned a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Towson University. He has demonstrated that he meets the needs of clients by being non-judgmental and offering a range of techniques to assess each case, thereby providing the best possible services. Herb also actively reassesses each case during treatment.

Herb is committed to person-centered practice, trauma-informed care, and empowering individuals and families toward recovery and resilience. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment today!

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.

Chinwe Nzerue-Obi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Chinwe has worked with and helped people of all ages overcome anger, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use/abuse, parenting and relationship issues, and much more. She has been privileged to help near school drop-outs get back into school, stay in school, and graduate. Chinwe is a Certified Christian Counselor for the benefit of clients who draw strength from their faith. She also holds a Multicultural Counseling Certification, enhancing her ability to work across ages, cultures, and countries.

Chinwe completed her Master of Education (MEd) in Counseling at the University of Houston. Prior to this, she was a practicing attorney from Nigeria, having graduated from the Counsel of Legal Education, Victoria Island, Lagos, with a law degree from the University of Jos. For Interventions, Chinwe's theoretical approach is solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) because she believes that when people “need help, help cannot wait.” She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help keep the mind and body whole.

No matter what the issue is, you too can be helped. When it is beyond us, rest assured that an adequate referral will be made. Chinwe believes that with determination and the will for a better life, you can work together to help you BE THE BEST YOU ARE CREATED TO BE.

Yeteast Ashley Green is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) who is in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has over 3 years of experience assisting teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking help in managing the effects of addiction, OCD, racial identity issues, low self-esteem, alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, and poor coping skills.

Yeteast received a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counseling from the College of Biblical Studies—Houston in 2009 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2011 from the University of Phoenix—Houston. She begin training for her license in chemical dependency in 2008, working part-time at a residential home for men. Yeteast graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Master of Art in Psychology. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), and more.

Partner together with Yeteast to address the concerns in your personal life that are affecting your mental health. She'll work with you to overcome your obstacles and achieve your goals and ambitions with newfound confidence and mental clarity.

Evelyn Brewton is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor who brings over 10 years of heartfelt experience offering nurturing and supportive therapeutic services. With a deep commitment to fostering healing and growth, she guides individuals through their struggles with kindness and understanding. Evelyn's true passion lies in helping children, families, and individuals navigate the intricacies of trauma, anxiety, depression, and various mental health challenges. She creates a safe, empathetic space where clients feel understood and cared for as they begin their journey toward well-being.

Evelyn earned her degree in Counseling Psychology from Wayland Baptist University. She is dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities, as well as those living with autism and developmental disabilities. With a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach, she integrates a range of therapeutic methods.

Evelyn seeks to cultivate a warm and nurturing environment where you can feel safe, valued, and supported on your journey toward healing. She understands that discussing challenges from the past or worries about the future can be difficult, and she’s there to listen compassionately and help you navigate those experiences with care and understanding.

Eric Thompson is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has supported others in their times of need for 24 years. During his career he has assisted individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship stress, parenting, and childhood concerns. Eric believes self-improvement is a process accomplished one step at a time and that it begins with simply being listened to. He provides validation, acceptance, and safety to all who sit in front of him and seeks to empower clients with the courage to face their fears, try new things, give hope a chance, and find peace in their life condition.

Eric completed a Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He utilizes various treatment methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and attachment therapies. Regardless of the theoretical process used, Eric has an innate ability to connect with others to build a positive clinical relationship.

None of us are perfect and we all experience challenges. It takes courage to seek help, and Eric urges you to take the first step. Schedule an initial appointment today!

Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Relationships, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma. 

Jacquelyn Shair began her mission in the area of rehabilitation in January 2010, when she accepted a job working within the area of corrections as a case manager. She went on to pursue her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, obtained her license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and branched out to continue that passion in private practice. Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology.

Work together with her to address the areas of your life that require healing and attention. With your willingness to grow, and Jacquelyn's professional expertise, you can start making better mental health a reality. 

Crystal Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a year of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in assisting individuals, couples, and families who have a variety of concerns including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, giftedness, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting challenges as well as mood and personality disorders. Crystal works with adults up to age 75, and children ages 5 to 17. Crystal spent 29 years in education before wanting to help families and individuals more personally led her to become a counselor.

Crystal earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Lamar University. She combines various treatment modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients think in new ways and identify workable solutions.

As we navigate life’s challenges, asking for help is not always simple. Crystal wants to ensure you don’t have to struggle alone and that you feel safe showing up as you are with your feelings. Reach out to schedule an appointment and take the first steps toward solutions.

Selene Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Her ideal client is someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms and needs to learn new coping skills in order to manage their depression. Their goal would be to be able to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.

Selene has a Master of Science in Social Work San from Jose State University. She focuses on self-reflection and looking at ways clients can build their self-confidence. Through your relationship, you and her will focus on what is the most important thing for the client to improve.

As a Hispanic woman, Selene understands what the stigma is in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.

Julie Burnett is a counselor with 11 years of experience. Her focus is working with clients ages 11 and older — individuals, couples, and/or families. Julie believes that all people deserve to be treated with respect and, therefore, respect is a foundational part of her counseling sessions. Julie specializes in general mental health, relationships, grief and loss, domestic abuse, and parenting. She believes that clients are the experts on their own lives, so they are the ones to choose the topics for each session while Julie brings various techniques that can help. Together they create healthy life goals and decide what techniques they want to try. Julie believes that she is here simply to be a helping hand, a listening ear, and a friendly guide as the client navigates through difficult times. In order to help clients find their way to healing on the other side of pain, Julie provides new insights, teaches new skills, introduces new knowledge, helps to broaden the client’s focus, and encourages clients to practice new skills. While Julie will never preach to the client or try to change their beliefs about faith, as a Christian, she views the world through a biblical lens.

Since she was young, Julie has wanted to help people work through their problems so they can have happier, healthier lives. She often found herself being the one her friends went to for help with their problems. She saw counseling as a way to help others. During her studies she was excited to learn that the best helping skill is listening non-judgmentally, the one skill she had been practicing since she was young. She also learned many other counseling techniques and skills that she integrates into sessions with clients. Since earning her counseling degree in 2011, she has served in a variety of settings. She has worked with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, with active and recently retired military personnel, and with high school students. She has also kept a private practice where she has been able to work with all ages and a variety of issues. As she has worked with clients throughout the years, she has found that, regardless of age, healthy relationships and boundary setting are typically common goals for clients as we all strive to live a healthy, productive life. Julie allows the client to lead the session while she helps keep it focused on the path toward healing and healthy life goals. Some of the therapies Julie uses include person-centered, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness.

Julie understands that reaching out for counseling can be a scary time for clients. But she would like you to know that you have nothing to fear from her. Counseling with Julie is a safe space where all emotions are welcome, she will not judge you for your thoughts, actions, or emotions! Julie has been told that she is a very down-to-earth counselor, and she is excited to meet you and help you begin your journey on the path to a healthier and more joyful life.

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!