Achieve Fulfillment
Counseling Center
Teletherapy for all services
Individuals, Couples, Families
KATHY GRAY MA, LPC, LMFT, OTA
Certified EMDR & Imago, Sensory Process Specialist, Houston Eating Disorder Specialist
About
Do you feel….… like something is missing, just not right.
… like you are not good enough, capable, or confident.
… stuck feeling unheard, alone and/or devalued.
… exhausted with lack of connectedness or acceptance.
Do you want to feel better? Therapy can help you… …
...feel lasting trust, safety and connection with yourself and others.…
...develop new ways to manage your life, behaviors, and emotions..
...move through the feelings of immobilization, to inner peace, courage and true love for yourself and others
...work out misunderstandings, reduce conflict, and rediscover ways to bond, communicate, and find common ground within families, couples, and more
Looking for a therapist can be a tricky task.
The therapist and client relationship is a personal relationship. It’s important to find a therapist that fits for you.You need to feel safe enough to share your vulnerabilities, and trust that the therapist actually gets you and can help you move through this difficult journey.
The overwhelming feelings of being alone, different, not good enough, trauma, anxiety, addictive patterns, eating issues, ADHD/ADD, low-esteem, or depression can be consuming
You feel stuck and hopeless. These emotional struggles, with no answers or relief, can lead you to looking for help and guidance.
Find a new way of living happy, confident and connected.
The work we’ll do together will enhance your understanding of your struggles, and help you improve the balance and quality of your choices.
This new enlightenment will decrease your anxiety and depression, as it empowers your self-worth and allows you more control to make better choices for a better life.
I walk with you through the exploration of coping, communication, and relationship patterns that have caused such havoc.
Develop healthy techniques and strategies for living your life, relaxed, calm, and safe.You’ll begin to enjoy life’s moments instead of trying to escape or numb-out.I’m a trauma informed therapist treating individuals, couples, and families.
I combine a warm and relational style with years of experience and training in repairing from trauma, attachment difficulties, lack of connection and managing through anxiety, depression, and other debilitating emotions.
I approach each person I work with as an unique individual with the capacity for healing and living a life of greatness, wherever they are.
I focus the work on each individual, couple and family, utilizing CBT, Sensory Processing Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment- based Therapies, Relaxation/Guided Imagery, and Imago Relationship Therapy to build connection, value and a change with new beginnings.
These therapies help you find, and be in the space to tolerate, and move through difficult feelings , which allow you to develop your style in managing challenges in your new life.
My areas of specialties are in Sensory Processing/Self-regulation, Houston Eating Disorder Specialist, Certified IMAGO relationship/couples therapy, Certified EMDR Therapist.
I have been working in Occupational Therapy for the past 28+ years specializing in Sensory Processing Disorder. I have helped many individuals and families manage symptoms that come with sensory processing issues; such as: autism, ADHD ,ADD, Eating Disorders, cutting, bipolar, behavior and emotional difficulties disrupting daily life. I have paired the sensory work with my counseling skills, as an LPC and LMFT, as a Certified EMDR and Imago Therapist. EMDR, Imago, and Sensory work are effective counseling techniques in managing difficult behaviors, emotions and labels that may accompany these challenging situations. I have developed an effective expertise with Eating Disorder s, Addiction, Trauma, Attachment Disorders, ADHD, OCD, and other diagnoses that have been difficult to treat and master. I used IMAGO relationship/couples Therapy along with these modalities to help rekindle or help develop the bond, trust and connection with others.
Achieve Fulfillment Counseling Center
Individuals , Couples & Families
Mission Statement: My purpose is to walk with clients through their journey, to help them rewire and form new euro pathways to decrease their anxiety, depression and fear. This includes helping clients identify new coping and communication skills, that helps them achieve a long lasting happiness with meaningful relationships as an end goal. I am a Certified Imago & EMDR therapist, specializing in Sensory Processing/Self-regulation: Trauma, Disassociation, Eating Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Learning & Emotional Disturbances, PTSD, PDD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and many other difficult diagnoses. Houston Eating Disorder Specialist, IMAGO relationship and couples therapy.
Contact
- 1525 Lakeville Dr, Kingwood, Texas, 77339
- 723 W. 17th St. Houston, Texas 77008 13706 N. 183 #114 Austin, Texas 78750
- 281-223-3421 - Achieve Fulfillment Houston Counseling Center
- kdgray8@gmail.com
- Monday 9-6 Tuesday - Fri 9-6 Kingwood T, F Heights W, Th Austin Monday
Services
Certified EMDR Therapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b).
Learn MoreSpecialize in SensoryProcessing Disorder Work/Self-Regulating
SPD is recognized as a major cause of impairment of self-regulation in children, teens, & adults. It presents as a behavioral or emotional conditions such as Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, anger /tantrum outburst, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Attachment Disorders, and many other conditions that have been treated solely as behavioral problems. SPD is now considered by many to be the cause of many misdiagnoses.
Learn MoreCBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and so change the way they feel.
Learn MoreFamilyTherapy/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Family therapy is a type of psychological counseling (psychotherapy) that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Family therapy is usually provided by a psychologist, clinical social worker or licensed therapist
Learn MoreCertified Couples & Relationship Imago Therapy
Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Through marriage counseling, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding your relationship or going your separate ways.
Learn MoreADD/ADHD, Learning &emotional disturbances, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism, PDD,
Many students are diagnosed with learning disorders with no appropriate remedy. ... Learning issues that we address include: ADD; ADHD; Dyslexia; Dysgraphia; Dysgraphia, lack of focus in school; poor spelling, handwriting, oral and reading skills; and perceptual/auditory deficiencies.
Learn MoreMindfulness
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. Meditation begins and ends in the body. It involves taking the time to pay attention to where we are and what’s going on, and that starts with being aware of our body.
Learn MoreHighly Sensitive People
The scientific term is “sensory-processing sensitivity" (SPS). People who are highly sensitive are born that way; it is not something they learned. As children they might be described by teachers as shy or inhibited, especially in Western countries. As adults, they might be described as introverts. It is important to note that not all sensitive people are shy or introverts. In fact, 30% of HSP are thought to be extroverts. Your trait is normal. It is found in 15 to 20% of the population–too many to be a disorder, but not enough to be well understood by the majority of those around you.
Learn MoreEating Disorders/ Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are a group of conditions marked by an unhealthy relationship with food.Disordered eating refers to a wide range of abnormal eating behaviours, many of which are shared with diagnosed eating disorders. The main thing differentiating disordered eating from an eating disorder is the level of severity and frequency of behaviours.An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, characterised by eating, exercise and body weight or shape becoming an unhealthy preoccupation of someone's life. It’s estimated that one million Australians have an eating disorder, and this number is increasing. Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice, a diet gone wrong or a cry for attention. Eating disorders can take many different forms and interfere with a person’s day to day life. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) recognises four eating disorders: Arfid Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Other Eating Disorders
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Learn MoreTeletherapy
Definition of Telehealth: Telehealth involves the use of electronic communications to enable Kathy Gray to connect with individuals using live interactive video and audio communications. Telehealth includes the practice of psychological health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, referral to resources, education, and the transfer of medical and clinical data. I use ZOOM which is a HIPPA compliant service.
Learn MoreImago Relationship Therapy (Certified)
The ultimate goal of Imago therapy is to assist partners develop a conscious, intimate, committed relationship that provides each other the connectedness and love that have always wanted. It is only in this conscious state of a committed love relationship that partners can bond securely and healthy enough to establish the connectedness necessary for healthy parenting . Our families struggle because as parents we have tried to raise our children with our own defects in understanding how to have a long-term committed love relationship. The healthy communication dialogues help develop trust and safety allowing for a strong connection. This is true for partners, siblings, children/parent and over all develop healthy boundaries and connection for a new beginning.
Events
Integrated Pathways: Sensory regulation, EMDR, Imago and Attachment Theories
ADVANCED EMDR TRAINING The Integrated Pathways Model introduces for the first time the power of Occupational Therapy’s Sensory Modulation when combined with EMDR, Imago, and Attachment Theories. Processing the negative messages from the past allows for healthier behaviors into the present, and effectively processing the bombardment of sensory input, as well as the reconnecting or attaching to ourselves and others allows a broader range of recovery. This Integrated Pathways Model is for all treatment diagnoses, for example, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression, Autism, Attachment Difficulties, Learning difficulties, trauma, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and more. Participants will learn and personally experience the Integrative Pathways Protocol, which allows clients from the first session to begin self- regulation and to develop an openness that reduces anxiety, not otherwise present.
- Date: 01/22/2021 09:00 AM - 01/23/2021 05:00 PM
- Location: Online Event
- More Info: online, Central Time
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FORMS
EMDR Certified
Specialist in Sensory Processing/Self-regulation
Houston Eating Disorder Specialist
Certified IMAGO Relationship and Couples Therapy
*1525 Lakeville Drive, Suite 114
Kingwood, Texas 77339
*723 W. 17th St.
Houston, Texas 77008
*13706 N. Hwy 183 #114
Austin, Texas 78750
Phone: 281-223-3421
Email: kdgray8@gmail.com
kathygrayachievefulfillment.com
Cancellation Policy
Appointments missed or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged at the full scheduled session fee. Please do not rely on email as sufficient notice for cancelling appointments. Be sure to give me a call or text.
I provide you with a Receipt For Service which you can then file with your insurance company to be directly reimbursed. My services are covered in part by most health insurance plans - I would be an "Out-of-Network Provider" on your plan. My credentials for coverage are Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Informed Consent and Practice Policies for Office and Online Therapy
LITIGATION POLICY AND FEES FOR COURT-RELATED SERVICES
Emergency Care
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Patient Intake Form
FAQ
How can Therapy Help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?
People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.
What is Therapy like?
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
What about medication vs. psychotherapy?
It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.
Events
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory Processing: Using the Brain to Heal Itself | 01 Mar 2020 | Sunday | 17515 Swansbury Drive Cypress 77429 | Closed |
| Sensory Processing: Using the Brain to Heal Itself" | 29 Feb 2020 | Saturday | Closed | |
| Safe Conversations Workshop | 20 Jul 2019 | Saturday | 1525 Lakeville Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339, USA | Closed |
Team
Kathy Gray MA, LPC, LMFT, OTA
LPC, LMFT, OTA
I am a Specialist in Sensory Processing and Eating Disorder in the field of Occupational Therapy for 28+ years. I am also a Certified EMDR & Imago Relationship/Couples Therapist.
Saundra Dickinson
NCC, LPC, LMFT,
Saundra Dickinson is a LPC, LMFT, NCC in private practice in the Houston area at Alternatives for Family Crisis. She specializes in family therapy, couples therapy and individual work in relationships.
