James Drew, a licensed professional counselor with an MA and LPC, understands that people often feel stuck in overwhelming circumstances and challenging relationships. He recognizes that human beings develop habits of thinking, feeling, and acting to manage their world, but these patterns may not always serve them as they face new challenges. Through his compassionate approach, James helps clients navigate feelings of hopelessness and explore opportunities for change and growth. His goal in psychotherapy is to guide individuals towards living joyfully in the present, enhancing self-awareness through acceptance, and aligning actions with personal values. Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a variety of techniques, he empowers clients to take committed action towards a fulfilling life.

Cindy Burke, a licensed professional counselor with dual master’s degrees in education and counseling, is dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable environment for her clients. With 20 years of experience as a public school educator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her therapeutic practice. Her approach is characterized by warmth and a quiet presence, allowing individuals to share their stories authentically. Many clients continue their therapeutic journey with Cindy over several years, reflecting the strong, trusting relationships she builds. She skillfully supports a diverse range of individuals, including couples, children, and those navigating grief and loss. As a mother of four and a spouse of over forty years, Cindy understands the complexities of family dynamics and offers Saturday sessions to accommodate busy schedules. Despite not working with insurance panels to protect client privacy, she offers competitive rates for her comprehensive services, available both in-person and via telehealth options. Cindy's passion and commitment to her clients shine through in every session.

Brent Crane is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, dedicated to helping individuals across various ages, including preteens, teens, and adults, who are eager to improve their lives but find themselves hindered by unseen barriers. Whether it’s related to relationships, career aspirations, family dynamics, or personal happiness, Brent is passionate about guiding clients to uncover the roots of their feelings of unworthiness or incapacity. He understands that trauma, mental health challenges, or unarticulated life experiences can derail one's path, often leaving individuals feeling lost or discouraged. With a commitment to fostering hope, Brent utilizes an array of effective therapies, including EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Psych-K, which break away from traditional talk therapy. These methods help identify and reprogram underlying belief systems that may obstruct personal progress. By tapping into his clients' existing strengths, Brent crafts a positive vision to propel them forward. He recognizes that trauma, fear, depression, and anxiety affect everyone, yet believes in the availability of real help. Through his guidance and tools, Brent empowers clients to reclaim lives they may have thought were beyond reach – facilitating a journey to discover answers, hope, and a brighter future.

Ruth Bedsole is a compassionate and skilled Marriage and Family Therapist, holding an MA, LPC, and LMFT. She understands therapy as a collaborative journey where clients can explore and identify their problems, goals, and potential solutions. Ruth cultivates an environment of respect, safety, and support, allowing individuals to enhance their lives and relationships. With a rich background in both clinical expertise and personal experiences, she embraces a humanistic and relational approach that honors each client’s unique strengths and resilience. Licensed in Texas, Ruth's training emphasizes systems thinking, brief therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She is committed to walking alongside her clients through the challenges of life. Ruth collaborates with several other dedicated mental health professionals in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, ensuring that clients receive the best possible care and referrals when needed.

Carissa Ferguson is a licensed professional counselor associate who deeply values the importance of helping individuals, couples, and families feel heard and understood. With a compassionate and caring nature, Carissa is committed to collaborating with clients to achieve meaningful progress in their lives. She adopts a straightforward approach that prioritizes honesty and acceptance, recognizing that making genuine strides requires transparency. Carissa is dedicated to facilitating a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and work toward their goals together.

Maggie Francis is an experienced Clinical Social Worker and therapist who understands that life can be a continuous challenge filled with unexpected changes. She creates a supportive and empathetic environment where clients do not feel alone in their struggles. By guiding individuals on a journey of self-exploration, Maggie helps them gain a deeper understanding of themselves while recognizing their unique talents and natural gifts. She believes that personal experiences shape who we are, and with her collaborative and nurturing approach, clients can achieve significant personal growth. Maggie focuses on extracting her clients' strengths to cultivate healthier approaches to life. A bilingual English/Spanish licensed therapist, she enjoys working with a diverse population across the life span. Her expertise encompasses assisting clients facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, stress, trauma, life transitions, and coping strategies. Utilizing a variety of therapy modalities such as client-centered, solution-focused, strength-based, interpersonal, cognitive, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches, Maggie is dedicated to fostering transformative experiences that empower her clients.

Tamieko Graves Rogers is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a rich background in mental health. She finds great joy in collaborating, educating, and empowering her clients, guiding them to learn and apply the tools they need for healthier, more fulfilling lives. By meeting each client where they are, she helps them identify their goals and work as a team toward achieving them. Tamieko creates a safe space for clients to process their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing valuable tools for managing challenges in a positive manner. Her holistic approach incorporates diverse therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, utilizing various techniques to assist clients in reaching their fullest potential. When she's not in session, Tamieko enjoys camping and fishing with her husband and cherishes time spent with their blended family.

Ashley Hauck, LPC Intern and a supervisor under Gerald W. Ford, provides compassionate therapy during these challenging times when fear can overshadow joy. She is dedicated to helping individuals dismantle the walls that fear constructs, guiding them towards healthy coping mechanisms and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. With expertise in addressing trauma—both small and large—PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse, career performance, professional leadership, and life transitions, Ashley offers a broad spectrum of support tailored to individual needs.<br /> <br /> For couples, Ashley focuses on relationship conflicts, improving communication, pre-marital planning, and intimacy and sexual health. Her diverse therapeutic modalities include EMDR, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she is trained in The Gottman Method, Prepare/Enrich, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), providing couples with effective tools to strengthen their relationships.<br /> <br /> Emphasizing a nonjudgmental and relaxed atmosphere, Ashley strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can share their experiences openly and feel genuinely heard. She collaborates closely with her clients to establish therapeutic goals and regularly reviews their progress. With a commitment to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards a fulfilling life, Ashley looks forward to accompanying them as they reach their highest potential.

Heather Higbee Woods is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing challenges such as anxiety, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her journey into the counseling profession began during her college years, where she personally navigated the complexities of an eating disorder and anxiety. This firsthand experience ignited her passion for helping others heal and find hope. Heather’s therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding the healing process and meeting clients where they are on their journey. With expertise in various modalities, including Art Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she provides individualized support tailored to each client's needs. Heather facilitates groups focused on grief, eating disorders, and anxiety, fostering a safe space for clients to share and grow. She collaborates with psychiatrists when medication is part of her clients' treatment plans, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. With a commitment to encouragement and empowerment, Heather looks forward to guiding clients towards their own paths of recovery and resilience.

Rebecca Hixson, a licensed professional counselor with a Master's degree, is committed to guiding adults towards achieving their goals for healthy relationships and fulfilling lives. Many individuals encounter challenges in their personal and professional relationships arising from unhealthy relationship patterns. Rebecca collaborates with her clients to enhance their communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and boundary-setting practices. She understands that unaddressed trauma can give rise to fear and anxiety, often triggered by unrecognized stimuli. Such effects can lead to unsatisfying relationship dynamics that individuals may feel ill-equipped to address. With extensive training in trauma processing, Rebecca employs therapeutic modalities designed to facilitate healing. Utilizing both cognitive behavioral therapy and a Family Systems approach, she offers clients innovative solutions for overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of their aspirations—both those they actively pursue and those they have yet to muster the courage to define. Additionally, her training in EMDR and TBRI enriches her ability to support clients on their journeys toward growth and fulfillment.

Katie Hueni is a compassionate LPC intern dedicated to supporting individuals through their most challenging moments. Recognizing the overwhelming process of finding the right therapist, she is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for those with complex life experiences. Katie’s expertise includes addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, chemical dependency, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. She has also pursued specialized training to work with underserved populations, including Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP), individuals affected by Religious Trauma Syndrome/spiritual abuse, and ACONs. With a strong belief in the wisdom and intuition of her clients, Katie encourages individuals on their personal journey to explore whether she is the right therapeutic fit for their needs. She provides an empathetic space for healing and growth, welcoming all who seek guidance and support.

Catherine Huet-Smith is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, grounded in the values of empowerment and personal growth. With a career in counseling that began after her graduation from Houston Baptist University in 1987, she has dedicated herself to supporting adults facing various challenges, including depression, mood disorders, and relationship issues. Catherine approaches therapy with an eclectic variety of methodologies, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic techniques, tailored to meet each individual's needs. Her extensive experience encompasses working with couples, military personnel, and expatriates, reflecting her deep understanding of diverse relational dynamics. Catherine is devoted to fostering an environment where clients are encouraged to explore their inner selves, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and cultivate the resilience necessary for personal growth. With a unique background as a military wife while living in both France and the United States, she brings a global perspective and rich understanding to her practice, empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Cedric Ita-eyo is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to facilitating personal growth through compassionate counseling. He understands the significance of acknowledging one's strengths and past victories, guiding clients to reflect on these elements rather than dwelling on mistakes. Cedric recognizes that many individuals may feel uncertain about their paths and aims to provide direction and clarity. By prioritizing self-care, clients can embark on a journey toward a fulfilling future. His main objective is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can address emotional, psychological, and social challenges, enabling them to cultivate meaningful relationships and find happiness. Utilizing a blend of culturally sensitive approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing, Cedric tailors his methods to meet the unique needs of each client. With a commitment to fostering personal improvement, he is here to listen without judgment and offer unwavering support and encouragement.