Choosing a therapist is only the beginning. It also helps to know how you and your therapist can turn conversations into work that matters outside the session. This page explains that process: identifying a direction, deciding what to work on, and checking whether the approach is helping.
You do not need a perfectly organized story or a clinical term for what you are experiencing. A useful starting point can be a specific moment: a conversation you keep replaying, a situation you avoid, or a reaction you wish you understood. From there, you and your therapist can explore what you want to be different.
“I want to feel better” is a valid place to begin. A more specific goal gives you something to return to: recovering after conflict, asking for what you need, or making a decision without getting stuck in the same loop. These are examples, not promises of a particular result. Your goals can change as you learn more about yourself.
You can ask your therapist what a proposed method involves, why it may fit your goals, and what alternatives are available. Sessions may include reflection, practicing a skill, exploring a relationship pattern, or working with difficult experiences. Not every clinician uses every method, and not every method is right for every concern.
If a topic feels too much to discuss, say so. You can ask to slow down, clarify a question, or talk about what would help you feel more prepared. For clients considering EMDR, it is offered in individual sessions with Adam, Maria, and Jasmine when appropriate; it is not currently offered as a group. Discuss suitability and preparation with your clinician.
Progress is not always a dramatic breakthrough. You might notice a pattern sooner, recover from an upsetting moment differently, or try a conversation you previously avoided. Bring those observations back to therapy, along with what remains difficult. They can help you and your therapist decide what deserves more attention.
You do not have to agree with every interpretation or keep doing an exercise that does not make sense to you. Try: “I am not sure how this connects to my goal,” or “I need more structure in our sessions.” Discussing the concern creates an opportunity to adjust the focus, pace, or approach and consider whether another clinician or type of support might be a better fit.
For practical details, see our rates and client FAQs. For remote care, learn about online therapy across Texas.
Meghan provides therapy for teens and adults with a calm and supportive approach. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed practices, strengths-based work, and emotionally focused interventions.
She helps clients navigating anxiety, school or work stress, emotional regulation challenges, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. Clients appreciate her steady presence and ability to make therapy feel safe, reflective, and meaningful.
Ashley is a fully licensed professional counselor providing bilingual therapy in English and Spanish. She offers culturally responsive care for children, teens, and adults, blending CBT, trauma-informed strategies, play therapy, and emotion-focused approaches.
She specializes in anxiety, family stress, identity exploration, emotional regulation, and relationship concerns. Ashley’s presence is warm, grounded, and easy to connect with, making her especially effective with children and families seeking a bilingual therapist who understands cultural nuance.
Yazan is a practicum counseling student with an interest in understanding the complexities of the human mind and emotions. He graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in biology, which sparked his curiosity to explore the nuances of human behavior and learn how to help those that struggle with it.
Currently, Yazan is pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston – Clear Lake.
His aim is to create a supportive space for individuals to navigate their personal challenges and growth. Yazan’s aspiration is to become a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) and earn recognition as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact in others’ lives.
Yazan hopes to develop a counseling approach that draws inspiration from various therapeutic styles, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and elements of Gestalt theory. He believes that these approaches offer practical tools to help individuals make meaningful changes in their lives.
When he’s not diving into his studies, Yazan loves spending time working on his cars, getting a good workout in, and making fond memories with friends and family. With a warm and approachable demeanor, he’s excited to accompany you on your journey of self-discovery and personal development, providing a helping hand along the way.
Clients Yazan Sees
Ages: Children 10+, Adolescents/Teens, Adults
Services: Individual, Couples, Family
Concerns: Anxiety, Depression, Relational issues
Yazan does not accept insurance, however, his sessions start at $40.
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Jasmine is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate specializing in trauma-informed care, with a focused commitment to serving BIPOC individuals, couples, and families. As a certified Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provider through the State of Texas and a certified sex therapist, Jasmine brings advanced clinical training and a culturally responsive perspective to her work.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Jasmine integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She also offers EMDR in individual sessions when it aligns with a client’s treatment goals. In work with couples, she incorporates Gottman Method principles to support improved communication, emotional connection, and relationship stability.
She helps clients understand and transform relational patterns, fostering stronger connections, healthier communication, and lasting emotional well-being. Jasmine is dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can recognize that healing and growth happen within the context of meaningful relationships.
Maria Ramirez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor at Social House Wellness Company who provides therapy in English and Spanish. Her work is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect for each client’s culture, identity, and lived experience.
Her integrative approach draws from Family Systems Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. Maria also offers EMDR in individual sessions when it fits a client’s needs and treatment goals. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief including migratory grief, cultural adjustment, self-esteem, identity concerns, and family dynamics.
Maria is especially skilled at helping clients work through self-criticism, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the pressure to hold everything together. She offers compassionate bilingual care in person and through secure online therapy across Texas.
Haley brings a compassionate and reflective style to her work with children, teens, adults, and families. She integrates CBT, person-centered therapy, trauma-informed care, and to support clients navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, identity development, and life transitions.
Clients appreciate her calm presence, thoughtful pacing, and ability to create a space where each person feels genuinely heard and supported.
Adam is the founder and Clinical Director of Social House Wellness Company. His style is grounded, intuitive, and collaborative, combining Adlerian therapy, EMDR, Reality Therapy, and parts-informed work.
He specializes in trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and supporting high-achieving adults navigating stress and major transitions. Clients appreciate his steady, direct, and emotionally safe presence, which helps them gain clarity and long-term resilience.
