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As a child and adolescent therapist it is important to meet the client where they are. There are different areas that we can focus on: Behavior concerns, attention and focus as well as different phases that interrupt our children’s cycle as they learn to fit in and where they are accepted. I will offer the support and the guidance that will help them navigate their young adult lives. With families I will offer the support to bridge differences, trust issues as well as finding solutions to smooth the everyday edges that create issues that press the seams of the family circle. Being understood, being heard and validation of our feelings and emotions is something that we all strive for. Keeping the perfect balance in our lives is very difficult. When we experience grief our coping skills are challenged. Having a place to tell your story, be heard and someone who understands the value of the steps of grief is part of the recovery process. As your grief therapist I will listen and walk with you through this time of need. [Read More]

Dr. Mouton-Odum is a licensed psychologist who received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, Master of Arts in School Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, and Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. She completed her doctoral residency at the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Mouton-Odum is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and President of PsycTech, Ltd., Technology for Psychology. Dr. Mouton-Odum has practiced psychology for over 20 years in the Houston area and has extensive experience conducting cognitive behavioral treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, psychological assessment, and evidence-based psychological treatments. Dr. Mouton-Odum is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, formerly the Trichotillomania Learning Center, and past president of both the Texas Psychological Foundation and the Houston Psychological Association. She has published numerous scientific journal articles, presents both internationally and at national conferences, and is coauthor of three books for the general public. [Read More]

Dr. Mirabi graduated from the University of Vienna Faculty of Medicine-Vienna, Austria in 1969. He specializes in eating disorders, addiction and substance abuse, manic depression, schizophrenia, and panic disorders. He is also fluent in German and Persian. He has an additional office location at Houston Methodist Hospital 6565 Fannin Street, Houston TX 77030. [Read More]

Dr. Chai obtained his medical degree from the Zhejiang Medical University in Hangzhou, China. He later earned a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Hong Kong. He completed a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He served as a Chief Resident during both his residency and fellowship. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Chai treats children, adolescents, and adults in his outpatient practice. In addition, he is the Service Director for Adolescent Programs at SUN Behavioral Houston and is a psychiatric consultant to several hospitals and residential treatment facilities in the area. [Read More]

Mr. Mendez graduated from Houston Baptist University with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. He completed his professional education with a Masters in Psychology from Houston Baptist University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified by the Texas State Board of Professional Examiners to provide clinical supervision of candidates for Licensed Professional Counselor. He is a member of the Houston Licensed Professional Counselors Association. Mr. Mendez sees patients age fourteen and older. His clinical interests include mood disorders, chemical dependency, sexual orientation issues, grief, and relationship problems. He works comfortably with ‘GLBT’ patients and is fluent in Spanish as well as English. [Read More]

Shahrzad Afshin Yekta is a bilingual (English/Farsi) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has years of experience working with families, adults, adolescents, and children with various mental health issues. Shahrzad offers patients a perspective they may otherwise not be able to see due to feeling stuck in a problem. She enjoys traveling and reading as a way to learn about different people and cultures. [Read More]

Meredith (Cook) Riddick is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who primarily treats eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, mood, stress and relationship issues with individuals. With over a decade of experience as a therapist, Meredith has accrued an impressive resume of specialties, presentations and a variety of highly individualized services to her clientele. Meredith has completed Basic Training in EMDR and is currently working toward certification in this specialty. EMDR can be utilized as an effective treatment for trauma, anxiety, and poor body image among other issues, especially when other therapies have not been effective for an individual. In addition to her clinical work, Meredith provides supervision for Licensed Professional Counselor Interns, and therapists seeking certification as eating disorder specialists. [Read More]

Dianna has experience working with mental health using several different unique modalities including Sand tray, equine assisted therapy and expressive art. Dianna is passionate about trauma resolution as well as how it relates to psychosis. Dianna also has experience using play therapy with children that have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Dianna graduated from the university of north Texas in 2005 with a Bachelors in Psychology and received her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston state university. Dianna enjoys using creativity to work with clients and utilizing assessments to gain insight and information about the client’s world. [Read More]

What led me into this line of work was my own past trauma and abuse I faced as a child and adolescent against my own will. In my late teens I realized I wanted to help others overcome struggles, trauma, losses, and hardships in life, as I was navigating through mine and learning how to overcome my own. Now lets fast forward to present day. My desire is to professionally assist you and your loved ones in metaphorically turning your misfortune into a great fortune, and your losses into substantial gains that only you can fully understand and appreciate when it’s all said and done becasue you will be the one looking back say, “I did it! I made it to the other side of the mountain!” It takes work, but you can do it. That change you desire begins with you. Say good bye to your old way of living, shift out of your old ways of approaching life, discover your strength, and begin your Better Path Today! Contact me at: https://www.betterpathcounseling.com/contact-us [Read More]

As a native of Cambodia, who came to the United States as a child, Sao has the ability to conduct therapy fluently in the English and Khmer (Cambodian) languages. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, culturally sensitive, and solution, goal, and emotionally-focused, with a family systems cognitive behavioral therapy foundation. He sees clients from all ages and stages of life in individual, couple, and family therapy struggling with a diverse spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. Sao’s ultimate goal is to counsel, empower, and equip clients to overcome their problems and challenges, while eventually becoming their own counselor in the process. [Read More]