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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Houston, TX
Amy R. Shore, LPC Counseling & Consulting has provided compassionate mental health services since 2017, specializing in trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, adoption, and life transitions. Our founder, Amy Shore, holds advanced degrees in Humanities and Counseling, along with certifications as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C-DBT). With 13 years of prior teaching experience and professional adoption expertise, we offer tailored counseling for adults, teens, and tweens navigating complex emotional challenges.Our practice emphasizes evidence-based methodologies, continuous professional development, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. We serve clients across Texas and Florida through secure telehealth sessions, maintaining strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Our team's extensive experience with military families, identity exploration, and grief counseling establishes us as trusted specialists in diverse mental health needs. We prioritize client-centered care, combining clinical expertise with empathetic support to facilitate lasting healing and personal growth.
Services
Counseling Adults & Teens
Anxiety & Life Transitions
Adoption Counseling
Grief/Loss/Identity Issues
Military Community Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Crisis Intervention
Parenting Support
Trauma Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma therapy with certified professionals
- LGBTQ+ affirming counseling and identity exploration support
- Military community counseling expertise
- Adoption triad counseling with lived experience
- Evidence-based DBT and CBT methodologies
Associations and certifications
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT)
Services
Counseling Adults & Teens
Personalized mental health counseling for adults and adolescents facing emotional challenges. Specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, and social difficulties. Evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs across life stages.
Anxiety & Life Transitions
Specialized support for anxiety disorders and major life changes. Techniques for managing panic attacks, relationship changes, and adjustment difficulties. Holistic approaches to navigate career shifts, parenthood, and loss.
Adoption Counseling
Expert guidance for all adoption triad members. Addressing identity issues, birth family dynamics, and attachment challenges. Trauma-informed care for adoptees, parents, and birth families across developmental stages.
Military Community Counseling
Specialized mental health services for service members, veterans, and families. Treatment for PTSD, reintegration challenges, and deployment-related stress. Family counseling for relationship maintenance during military transitions.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Affirming therapy for sexual orientation and gender identity exploration. Support for coming-out processes, relationship dynamics, and workplace discrimination. Family counseling for parents of LGBTQ+ individuals.
People
Amy R. Shore
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years teaching experience and adoption expertise. Specializes in trauma therapy, LGBTQ+ support, and military community counseling. Holds advanced degrees in Humanities and Counseling from accredited institutions.
Questions
What happens during the first counseling session?
The initial session includes a comprehensive intake assessment covering your background and current concerns. We'll discuss therapy goals and review counseling policies to establish a foundation for treatment.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients in Texas and Florida. All virtual appointments maintain the same confidentiality standards as in-person meetings.
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
Our practice specializes in trauma therapy, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ support, adoption-related counseling, and military community mental health. We also address depression, identity issues, and life transitions.
How do cancellation policies work?
Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance to cancel appointments. Missed sessions without prior notice will incur full charges. We understand emergencies may occur and appreciate timely communication.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept credit card payments through HIPAA-compliant Ivy Pay. Insurance options include Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX/MA, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Optum EAP plans.
