Karis Counseling offers Individual Counseling and Marriage Counseling to restore hope and changed behavior for clients.  Thoughts affect our feelings, and feelings determine behavior.  Cognitive behavioral therapy helps reframe problems and change self-talk.  Clients learn tools to set boundaries and resolve conflict.  Emotional freedom results from letting go of resentment and learning new tools for balanced and passionate living. 

Privacy Policy is given outlining confidentiality and limitations according to HIPAA Law.  Therapy is designed to suit each client's needs and personality, and number of sessions varies.  Referrals may be given to physicians or dieticians to insure well-being thru a multi-modal approach.  Some reading or journaling may be included, and couples receive individual counseling as well. 

My clients are resilient and proactive in taking responsibility for their part of the problem.  I see motivation to change and willingness to develop new patterns.  Healing from hurtful life events happens in a safe and interactive atmosphere. 

Marriage Counseling helps restore intimacy thru identifying hot buttons that contribute to the fighting cycle.  LUV Talk (Smalley) is a conflict resolution skill designed to help couples validate before giving a defense.  The way back to love is thru validation which affirms each person's dignity and sense of self.  The raging cycle of blame is stopped thru developing empathy and letting go of resentment.  Relationship can be restored as each issue is explored using the LUV Talk approach to communication.  Both spouses are validated in therapy, and couples grow in awareness of how their behaviors trigger the spouse's hot buttons.  Chemistry can be reignited thru understanding, boundaries, and forgiveness.  Infidelity is not a dealbreaker, only refusing to work on it.

Individual Counseling for adults and adolescents focuses on developing coping skills, resolving family of origin issues, clarifying goals for the future, and healing from hurtful life events.  Your life narrative needs to be heard and explored to be able to relate fully in relationships at home, work, and school.  Unhealthy attachments, low self-esteem, and lack of direction are addressed to help release you to be your true self.  I enjoy seeing clients discover their full potential and rediscover confidence. 

"He is the Lifter of our heads."

Contact Us:

Hours:   M - F  10am - 6 pm.  Click above link to schedule appointment.  Reminder text and email will be sent. 

Coffee bar, private waiting room, free parking.

Fee:    $125 per 50 min.    Visa, Mastercard, AmX, Discover, Cash accepted.   

Insurance:    A form is provided at each session for submitting to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.  Claims not filed from this office. 

Private Practice since 2001.  Affiliations:                        

• American Counseling Association  (ACA)
  
• American Assoc. of Christian Counselors  (AACC)
  
• Houston Assoc. of Marriage & Family  Therapists (HAMFT)
  
• TX State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors #17184    Ph:512-834-6658
  
• MA - Counseling, 1998
• BA - Business, 1978     
  

Presently in Master of Pastoral Studies, Seminary coursework.

Experience:  Group, Individual, and Family Therapy in hospital setting. 

Married 30 yrs., 3 adult children, 1 grandchild.