Greater Houston Counseling Services, PLLC

Greater Houston Counseling Services, PLLC is dedicated to helping you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand the life challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger.

Maybe it’s anxiety, a relationship problem, or emotional pain from long ago. Maybe it’s something that “just doesn’t feel right”, or perhaps you just need extra support for a major life decision or situation. We are here to listen and to help provide the confidence and guidance you need to change behavior patterns and begin taking steps in the right direction.
Contact us to learn more about setting up an appointment. We work with individuals and couples. We offer a variety of services to fit your needs. Check out which service is right for you.

Therapy Services

We have various clinicians on staff that specializes in a variety of areas. We service children, youth and adults

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Couples Counseling

We provide couples with the best research based information on what behaviors to change immediately to begin to repair and reconnect. 

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Therapeutic Events

Greater Houston Counseling Services offers group therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Reserve your spot today!

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Meet Our Team

Cathy Birden,
M.Ed, LPC

Licensed Counselor

Karen Everson,
MA, LPC, ​RPT

Licensed Counselor

Christina Runnels,
MA, LPC-S, LCDC

Licensed Counselor

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From Our Blog

Mental Health through the Holidays
(3 Part Mini Series)

11/12/19
Holidays are a time when family members often make an effort to set aside time for the family. Spending extended time together that involves family traditions, gift giving and other holiday festivities can be a wonderful time to connect and catch up with each other. But for some, getting together with family can create stress and anxiety. There are many reasons why people do not look forward to holidays. Some examples are certain family members just not being able to connect well with each other, or past unresolved conflicts that haven’t been laid to rest, or even negative memories or experiences in a childhood home can all potentially create stressful situations during a time that should be enjoyed.

Part One