Telehealth Counseling, Coaching, and Psychotherapy
Wellness Solutions
Empowering Minds & Enriching the Lives of Texans for 15 Years
Advocates for Access, Champions for Change
For over 15 years, Wellness Solutions has been a steadfast source of compassionate care in The Woodlands, Texas, and throughout the state. Our dedicated team of licensed professionals blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to advocacy, ensuring every client has access to the support they need.
Our team provides personalized, evidence-based support with the belief that every individual deserves compassionate care and a fair chance to thrive. From clinical care to community impact, we believe in walking alongside our clients, championing their rights, and helping them achieve meaningful growth.
Our practice is built on compassion, trust, and the enduring belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Our long-standing presence reflects our unwavering dedication to helping clients overcome challenges, embrace growth, and achieve their personal goals with dignity and respect.
Rooted in care and driven by community, we empower individuals to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Individual Adult Telehealth Sessions
Wellness Solutions provides individual telehealth counseling, coaching, & psychotherapy to adult clients 18+. We serve clients presenting with mild, moderate, and severe mental and behavioral health concerns, substance abuse and chemical dependency, eating disorders, self-injury, PTSD and C-PTSD, trauma, stress-related disorders, relationship and career concerns, and problems of daily living. We help clients identify the blocks and develop skills to achieve their goals. We provide education, resources, support, and advocacy to help clients develop insight, awareness, and resilience. We take a strengths based approach that emphasizes the positive uniqueness of each person. For additional information please see below and visit our Telehealth Counseling page.
Mindfulness Counseling, Coaching, & Psychotherapy
Mindfulness helps clients cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and develop greater emotional balance. By incorporating evidence-based mindfulness techniques, clients learn to respond to life’s challenges with clarity and calm, promoting lasting emotional well-being. Mindfulness based counseling are practical and effective skills that provide peace of mind and quick symptom relief while developing new ways to understand and interpret our experiences. Mindfulness counseling is empirically validated and helpful healing skills to cope with the stressors and challenges of daily life. For additional information please see below and please visit our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness pages.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is the most effective treatment for PTSD, trauma, and overcoming mental blocks. Telehealth EMDR is equally as effective as in-person sessions and provides clients the ability to attend specialty care in the comfort and privacy of their homes. Our clinical staff are EMDR trained by EMDRIA approved training programs to provide expertise and quality of care. Our EMDR services are priced to be affordable and ensure everyone who sincerely desires to heal has the opportunity to access care. EMDR services are not covered by insurance. We provide this specialty service to our clients with accessibility and affordability to care as a goal for all clients. For more information please see see the EMDR introduction section below and our EMDR page.
What is Counseling?
Counseling is a process where you talk to a trained professional about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help you understand and deal with them better. Think of it as having a guide who helps you navigate through difficult times, offering support and strategies to make things easier. Counselors are like coaches for your mental and emotional health, helping you to become the best version of yourself.
When you start counseling, you’ll have an initial session where you and your counselor get to know each other. You'll talk about why you're seeking counseling and what you hope to achieve. Your counselor will ask questions to understand your situation better and will explain how the counseling process works.
In subsequent sessions, you’ll work together on the goals you've set. Your counselor might use different techniques and exercises to help you, such as talking through your feelings, practicing relaxation techniques, or role-playing to improve communication skills.
Counseling is a collaborative process. This means you and your counselor will work together as a team. It's important to be open and honest, and to actively participate in the sessions. Your counselor is there to support and guide you, but the work you do together will be most effective if you’re engaged and committed to the process.
Core Concepts of Counseling:
1. Confidentiality: What you share in counseling stays between you and your counselor. This means you can talk freely without worrying that others will find out. It's a safe space for you to express your true feelings and thoughts.
2. Empathy: Counselors try to understand how you feel by putting themselves in your shoes. They listen without judging and offer support based on your perspective.
3. Active Listening: Counselors pay close attention to what you say. They listen not just to your words but also to your tone and body language, helping them understand you better.
4. Goal Setting: Together with your counselor, you'll set goals for what you want to achieve. These can be short-term or long-term and are based on what you need and want to improve.
5. Problem-Solving: Counseling helps you find solutions to your problems. Your counselor will guide you in exploring different options and figuring out the best course of action.
6. Self-Exploration: Counseling encourages you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This self-awareness can help you understand why you feel or act a certain way and how you can change it if needed.
Counseling can assist with a wide range of issues, including:
1. Stress and Anxiety: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or constantly worried, counseling can help you manage these feelings.
2. Depression: Counselors can support you in understanding and overcoming feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
3. Relationship Issues: Whether it's with family, friends, or a partner, counseling can help improve communication and resolve conflicts.
4. School or Work Problems: If you're having trouble with schoolwork, bullying, or fitting in, a counselor can offer strategies to cope and succeed. This can also mean coping with a difficult boss or coworker and managing other work related stressors.
5. Self-Esteem: Counseling can help you build confidence and a positive self-image.
6. Grief and Loss: If you've lost someone important to you, counseling can help you process your feelings and find a way to move forward.
7. Life Changes: Whether it’s moving to a new place, changing schools, or dealing with a family issue, counseling can help you adjust and cope with changes.
Anticipated Benefits of Counseling:
1. Better Understanding of Yourself: Counseling helps you learn more about who you are, including your strengths and areas where you can grow.
2. Improved Relationships: By learning better communication and conflict-resolution skills, your relationships with others can improve.
3. Coping Strategies: You'll gain tools and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions more effectively.
4. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Counseling can help you approach problems in a more structured and effective way, making it easier to find solutions.
5. Emotional Support: Sometimes just having someone to talk to can make a big difference. Counseling provides a supportive space to express your feelings and get support.
6. Increased Confidence: As you work through your issues and achieve your goals, your confidence and self-esteem can grow.
7. Better Mental Health: Overall, counseling can lead to better mental health, making you feel happier and more at peace.
Seeking help through counseling is a sign of strength. It shows that you’re taking steps to take care of your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re facing a specific issue or just need someone to talk to, counseling can provide the support you need to navigate life's challenges and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
For additional information please visit our "About," "Values," and "Blog" pages.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a more intensive form of counseling aimed at treating serious emotional and psychological conditions. It involves working with a licensed therapist to understand deep-seated issues, change harmful patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
Psychotherapy can help with complex mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders.
Psychotherapy is a way to help people with various mental health issues by talking to a trained therapist. It’s like having a deep conversation where you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
The therapist listens carefully and helps you understand your problems and find ways to solve them. Think of psychotherapy as a journey where you and your therapist work together to explore your mind and emotions, leading to better mental health and well-being.
When you start psychotherapy, you’ll have an initial session where you and your therapist get to know each other. You'll talk about why you're seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. Your therapist will ask questions to understand your situation better and will explain how the therapy process works.
In subsequent sessions, you’ll work together on the goals you've set. Your therapist might use different techniques and exercises to help you, such as talking through your feelings, practicing relaxation techniques, or role-playing to improve communication skills.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. This means you and your therapist will work together as a team. It's important to be open and honest, and to actively participate in the sessions.
Your therapist is there to support and guide you, but the work you do together will be most effective if you’re engaged and committed to the process.
Core Concepts of Psychotherapy:
1. Confidentiality: Everything you share with your therapist is kept private. This means you can talk freely without worrying about your secrets being told to others. It creates a safe space for you to express your true feelings and thoughts.
2. Empathy: Therapists try to understand your feelings by putting themselves in your shoes. They listen without judging you and offer support based on how you see things.
3. Active Listening: Therapists pay close attention to what you say, including your words, tone, and body language. This helps them understand you better and respond more effectively.
4. Goal Setting: You and your therapist will set goals for what you want to achieve in therapy. These goals guide your sessions and help you focus on what’s important to you.
5. Problem-Solving: Psychotherapy helps you find solutions to your problems. Your therapist guides you in exploring different options and figuring out the best course of action.
6. Self-Exploration: Therapy encourages you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
This self-awareness helps you understand why you feel or act a certain way and how you can make positive changes.
Psychotherapy can assist with many different issues, including:
1. Anxiety: If you feel constantly worried or nervous, therapy can help you understand and manage these feelings.
2. Depression: Therapists can support you in dealing with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of motivation.
3. Relationship Issues: Whether it's problems with family, friends, or a partner, therapy can help improve communication and resolve conflicts.
4. Stress: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by school, work, or other pressures, therapy can teach you ways to cope with stress.
5. Trauma: If you’ve experienced something very upsetting, therapy can help you process and heal from the trauma.
6. Behavioral Problems: Therapy can help you change unhealthy behaviors and develop better habits.
7. Self-Esteem: Therapy can help you build confidence and develop a more positive self-image.
Anticipated Benefits of Psychotherapy:
1. Better Understanding of Yourself: Psychotherapy helps you learn more about who you are, including your strengths and areas where you can grow.
2. Improved Relationships: By learning better communication and conflict-resolution skills, your relationships with others can improve.
3. Coping Strategies: You'll gain tools and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions more effectively.
4. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Psychotherapy can help you approach problems in a more structured and effective way, making it easier to find solutions.
5. Emotional Support: Sometimes just having someone to talk to can make a big difference. Psychotherapy provides a supportive space to express your feelings and get support.
6. Increased Confidence: As you work through your issues and achieve your goals, your confidence and self-esteem can grow.
7. Better Mental Health: Overall, psychotherapy can lead to better mental health, making you feel happier and more at peace.
Recognizing the need for psychotherapy is a sign of courage and resilience. It means you’re actively working to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
For additional information please visit our "About," "Values," and "Blog" pages.
Coaching
Personal coaching is a supportive, goal-oriented partnership designed to help individuals unlock their potential, achieve personal and professional goals, and overcome obstacles that may be holding them back. Unlike therapy or counseling, which often focuses on mental health and emotional healing, personal coaching is forward-focused, emphasizing growth, action, and tangible results. A personal coach acts as a motivator, accountability partner, and guide as you navigate life's challenges and work toward meaningful change.
The coaching process is often tailored to meet the unique needs, values, and goals of each individual. It's not about "fixing" a problem; it's about empowering you to identify and leverage your strengths to create the future you want. Coaching sessions may cover a wide range of areas, including career transitions, relationship improvement, confidence-building, and achieving work-life balance.
How Does Personal Coaching Work?
The personal coaching process typically begins with an initial discovery session, where you and your coach discuss your goals, challenges, and the areas of life you’d like to improve. Based on this conversation, the coach helps you clarify your vision and define specific, measurable objectives. These goals become the focus of future sessions.
During each coaching session, the coach will ask powerful questions, offer insights, and encourage reflection to help you uncover your own solutions. Instead of giving advice, the coach helps you tap into your inner wisdom and creativity. Your coach might also introduce exercises, tools, or frameworks to support your growth. Sessions are usually structured as one-on-one conversations held weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on your needs and preferences.
An essential part of coaching is accountability. After each session, you may be given "action steps" or assignments to complete before the next session. This helps keep you on track and ensures continuous progress toward your goals. The coaching relationship is confidential, collaborative, and rooted in mutual trust and respect.
Common Themes and Goals of Personal Coaching
Personal coaching is a flexible approach that can be tailored to support a variety of goals and themes. Some of the most common areas of focus include:
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Career Development: Navigating career transitions, exploring new career paths, or seeking promotions.
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Personal Growth: Building self-confidence, developing a positive mindset, and increasing self-awareness.
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Work-Life Balance: Reducing stress, improving time management, and finding balance between personal and professional responsibilities.
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Health and Wellness: Creating healthier routines, increasing energy, and improving mental and physical well-being.
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Goal Setting and Achievement: Breaking down big dreams into manageable goals and creating a step-by-step plan to achieve them.
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Relationship Building: Improving communication skills, deepening personal relationships, and fostering healthier connections with others.
These themes are not mutually exclusive—many people work on multiple areas at once with the support of their coach.
How Is Personal Coaching Different from Clinical Counseling and Therapy?
While coaching and counseling may seem similar, they have distinct purposes and approaches. Clinical counseling focuses on mental health, emotional well-being, and the treatment of psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. Counseling often involves exploring past experiences to better understand present challenges.
On the other hand, personal coaching is future-focused and growth-oriented. It does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, it helps individuals clarify goals, overcome limiting beliefs, and take action toward a better future. While counseling aims to achieve emotional healing, coaching focuses on personal development, performance, and goal attainment.
Another key difference is the role of the coach versus the counselor. A counselor provides professional guidance and expertise in mental health, while a coach facilitates personal discovery by helping clients access their inner resources and strengths. Coaches assume that clients are whole, capable, and resourceful—they are not "patients" but partners in the coaching process.
Conclusion
Personal coaching is a powerful, collaborative process designed to support personal and professional growth. It’s about helping you achieve clarity, overcome obstacles, and take meaningful action toward your goals. By working with a coach, you’re able to gain insight, increase self-awareness, and maintain accountability as you strive for personal excellence. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, or create lasting change in your life, personal coaching can provide the structure, encouragement, and support you need to succeed.
For additional information please visit our "About," "Values," and "Blog" pages.
Telehealth Counseling, Coaching, and Psychotherapy
Wellness Solutions
Mailing Address: 8000 Research Forest Dr.
Ste. 115 PMB 1168
The Woodlands, TX 77382