Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck or maybe we have experienced a great loss or trauma. While friends and family can offer support and solace during these times, developing a relationship with the right therapist can offer a unique and safe space to work through these problems in a way that can’t always be done with loved ones.
Using an integrative and non-judgmental approach I create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients to explore and grow. I tend to operate from a holistic and person-centered perspective. Additionally, I am trained in DBT skills and specialize in providing EMDR for trauma and other issues.
Specialties
EMDR
Trauma and Dissociation
LGBTQ+
ADHD
THE TEAM
Each of our therapists are highly skilled professionals with a variety of areas knowledge and expertise
Shea McTaggart, Psy.D
Neuropsychologist, Director of Assessment
As a neuropsychologist, my approach to therapy is based on an empathic connection with clients and involves a holistic approach that integrates client’s unique backgrounds, family dynamics, strengths, and interests combined with a comprehensive understanding of brain functioning.
I draw from 20 years of experience in various mental health settings provide a collaborative treatment approach with unique brain-based interventions. I work with patients to identify recurring themes and patterns of thoughts, feelings, self-concept, relationships and life experiences with an emphasis on how past experiences contribute to recurring patterns of behavior and relationships.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck or maybe we have experienced a great loss or trauma. While friends and family can offer support and solace during these times, developing a relationship with the right therapist can offer a unique and safe space to work through these problems in a way that can’t always be done with loved ones.
I take an integrative and non-judgmental approach with my clients and create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients to explore and grow. I am also trained in DBT skills and specialize in providing EMDR for trauma and other issues.
My approach to psychotherapy is both client-centered and evidence-based. Using a collaborative processes, we may review and learn a number of tools and techniques that can help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, or crisis. I also engage many clients through depth work that may speak to the human experience in profound ways, including existential themes, values, meaning-making, and spirituality. My background in the Humanistic & Existential traditions often emerges early in our work, as we delve deep into your current concerns and your background.
I specialize in working with mens mental health issues and often work with clients in the legal, STEM, education, and medical professions, as well as athletes, creatives, and college or graduate students.
The relationship we have with ourselves is the greatest we will experience throughout our lifetime. I believe therapy is an investment in that relationship. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to safely venture into self-exploration with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. As we begin to unveil the old patterns we have unconsciously been stuck in, we notice not only an increase in our own self-awareness, but we also feel empowered to make shifts in how we relate to others and engage in life. I work to create a space that encourages clients to bring all aspects of themselves because I know that true understanding and transformation begins when we give ourselves permission to fully feel and express ourselves.
No matter the issue, finding peace begins with creating compassion and curiosity for ourselves. I work with adolescents and adults looking for a warm, non-judgmental space to explore their struggles and experiences. I have worked with a broad range of clients, but I have a strong background with those seeking to understand their anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My approach is trauma-informed and LGBTQ friendly.
Each of us has a chance to create meaning from our experiences. As your therapist, we will work together to build greater self-compassion and effective coping mechanisms to meet your needs
Reaching out for help when life gets overwhelming can be the hardest part of the therapeutic journey. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment so that we can work together to find more helpful ways of coping with life’s struggles. My hope is to help reduce all forms of suffering by helping my clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to gain more insight about themselves and to find more adaptive approaches to managing their lives and interpersonal relationships.
I work with adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and family of origin issues.
I believe we all are inherently good people who face struggles in life that challenge our understanding of ourselves and others. In these moments, we have the choice to cling to rigid, limiting, outdated, or unfair thoughts about ourselves and others, or we can become resilient through our capacity to learn new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving in our lives that align with our goodness and goals. You can do it, and my job is to help you on that journey!
I have a dual master’s degree in social work and marriage and family therapy. I also have over 9 years of experience helping individuals and families. To be your therapist is a privilege, and I look forward to helping you accomplish your therapeutic goals
The past is never irrelevant and we carry it with us to our present and future, but it does not have to be an albatross around our necks. Instead, we can let it be the wind in our sail, propelling us into our future.
My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral with aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I emphasize acknowledging the past with respect and dignity while focusing on enacting real behavioral change. I will work with you to set realistic, manageable goals so that you can attain the life you want for yourself.
Emily Netherton, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages struggling with a variety of challenging issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, motherhood, mood disorders, personality disorders, body image issues, grief, and general life stressors. I also provide services for couples and families hoping to constructively address conflict and increase understanding of one another. To schedule a session with me, call me directly at 832-224-6453 or send an email.
Brianna Dennis-McCrory
Administrator
I am currently attending a master’s program in clinical psychology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. I help to support our therapist team, while also working to connect you with the right therapist to best fit your needs.
There are different therapy approaches that work well for different people. As such, my therapy approach depends on what the person wants help with and may be a good fit for them. Generally, my therapeutic approach emphasizes mentalizing, attachment, and psychodynamic principles. This means that I help you to understand how early relationships and experiences may have impacted your current personality, relationships, and problems in living. I frequently incorporate aspects of other therapy approaches (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy) that utilize skills or behavioral strategies.
If I work with you, I hope to do two things. First, I want to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you. Harsh criticism or judgment is rarely beneficial, especially in our world where there is no shortage of people telling you what you are doing wrong. Second, to make sure the space is safe and understanding, I want to get to know you as well as possible. This means understanding what brings you into therapy now and getting to know how relationships, traumas, or experiences within society might influence your mental health. Understanding these things is only the beginning. The work in therapy is done when we can meet on a regular basis and understand how these previous experiences might be driving some of your daily difficulties.