Counseling in Katy, Texas
Therapy and Counseling in Katy, Texas
Trauma-informed counseling for adults, teens, couples, children, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, school stress, parenting challenges, and emotional overwhelm.
Motivations Counseling helps clients in Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, and nearby west Houston communities find compassionate care close to home. Our team provides in-person therapy near LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and telehealth counseling across Texas when clinically appropriate.
A Real Counseling Office in Katy
In-Person Therapy Near LaCenterra and Grand Parkway
Our Katy counseling office is located at 24044 Cinco Village Center Boulevard, Suite 100, inside Titan Business Suites near LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. The location is convenient for clients from Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch, Firethorne, Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, Cane Island, Jordan Ranch, Richmond, Brookshire, and west Houston.
Why Choose Motivations Counseling in Katy?
Clinical Depth with Help Finding the Right Therapist
Many clients reach out because anxiety is affecting sleep or concentration, a relationship feels disconnected, a teenager is struggling with school or mood changes, or parenting, grief, trauma, burnout, and family responsibilities have become difficult to carry alone.
Instead of asking you to choose blindly from a list, our intake process considers your goals, age, concerns, preferred location, schedule, therapeutic preferences, and whether a specialized approach such as EMDR, couples therapy, teen counseling, Christian counseling, child therapy, or family support may be appropriate.
Clients Often Choose Our Katy Office Because They Want:
- A therapist who listens carefully and works collaboratively
- Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or teen concerns
- Help with parenting stress, family conflict, and school-related concerns
- Practical coping tools alongside deeper emotional work
- EMDR or trauma-informed counseling when appropriate
- Faith-sensitive care when requested
- In-person counseling near Cinco Ranch or telehealth across Texas
Counseling for the Katy Community
Support for Busy Families, Teens, Couples, and Professionals
Life in Katy and the surrounding west Houston corridor can involve demanding work schedules, school expectations, long commutes, parenting responsibilities, relationship strain, caregiving, and the pressure to keep an active household moving.
Our therapists work with clients who may appear capable on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to manage what is happening privately. Counseling can provide space to slow down, understand patterns, and make practical changes without judgment.
Concerns We Commonly Help Katy-Area Clients Explore
Rooted in Katy
Serving Individuals and Families Across Katy and Cinco Ranch
Katy is a growing, family-centered community where people often balance demanding work schedules, school expectations, parenting, relationships, caregiving, commuting, and major life transitions.
Our Katy office is located near LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, making in-person counseling convenient for clients from Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch, Firethorne, Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, and nearby west Houston communities. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, clinically grounded care that respects each client’s experiences, relationships, values, and goals.
Counseling Services in Katy & Cinco Ranch
Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Children, Teens, and Families
Our clinicians bring different specialties and treatment approaches to concerns involving anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, emotional regulation, school stress, attachment, grief, and life transitions.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, stress, emotional overwhelm, trauma responses, relationship patterns, and life transitions.
Explore Individual Counseling → Worry, Panic & OverthinkingAnxiety Counseling
Support for racing thoughts, chronic worry, perfectionism, avoidance, physical tension, panic symptoms, reassurance seeking, and difficulty relaxing.
Learn About Anxiety Counseling → Low Mood, Fatigue & DisconnectionDepression Counseling
Therapy for low motivation, emotional heaviness, numbness, withdrawal, hopelessness, exhaustion, irritability, and reduced interest in daily life.
Explore Depression Counseling → Trauma-Focused CareEMDR Therapy
Structured, paced therapy for distressing memories, trauma-related symptoms, emotional triggers, panic activation, PTSD symptoms, and nervous system overwhelm.
Learn About EMDR Therapy → Connection & CommunicationCouples Counseling
Support for repeated conflict, emotional disconnection, trust concerns, attachment injuries, communication problems, and rebuilding emotional safety.
View Couples Counseling → Adolescents & FamiliesTeen Counseling
Therapy for anxiety, depression, school stress, family conflict, emotional regulation, trauma concerns, identity development, and self-esteem.
Learn About Teen Counseling →Specialized Trauma Support
EMDR Therapy Available in Katy
EMDR is a structured therapy approach that may help clients work through distressing memories, trauma-related triggers, panic activation, negative beliefs, and body-based stress responses. Preparation, emotional safety, pacing, and stabilization are important parts of the process.
Our Katy team includes EMDR-trained clinicians Michele Wright and Nikki Holmes. Therapist matching considers your history, goals, readiness, scheduling needs, and whether EMDR or another counseling approach is the best place to begin.
- Trauma-related anxiety and hypervigilance
- Distressing or intrusive memories
- Panic activation and emotional triggers
- Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
- Grief, loss, and overwhelming experiences
Meet the Katy Team
Therapists for Adults, Children, Teens, Couples, and Families
These clinicians are currently identified on our team page as serving Katy. Availability can change, so our intake team will help confirm current scheduling and clinical fit.
Lisa Kampwerth
MSW, LCSW
Counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families involving trauma, grief, attachment, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
View Lisa’s Profile →
Michele Wright
M.A., LPC · EMDR Trained Therapist
Children, teens, adults, families, trauma-informed care, ADHD and autism support, anxiety, depression, grief, parent-child concerns, and Christian counseling.
View Michele’s Profile →
Nikki Holmes
MS, LPC Associate · EMDR Trained · Supervised by Susan Baker, LPC-S
Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing school stress, parenting concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
View Nikki’s Profile →How to Begin
Starting Counseling Should Feel Clear, Not Confusing
You do not need to know exactly which therapist or treatment approach you need before reaching out.
Request a Consultation
Tell us what you are experiencing, whether you prefer the Katy office near Cinco Ranch or telehealth, and what type of support you hope to find.
Get Matched Thoughtfully
We consider clinical concerns, goals, age, schedule, location, therapist specialties, treatment preferences, and relational fit.
Begin with a Clear Plan
Your therapist will learn about your concerns, clarify goals, explain the process, and collaborate with you on realistic next steps.
Counseling Resource Center
Not Sure How to Describe What You Are Experiencing?
Many people know that something feels wrong before they know what kind of therapy or support they need.
Our Symptom Navigator connects experiences such as chronic worry, emotional exhaustion, low motivation, trauma responses, relationship conflict, grief, parenting stress, and teen concerns with relevant articles and counseling services.
Helpful Resources Before Starting Therapy
Learn More About Teen Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Family Communication, and EMDR
These articles can help adults, parents, teens, and couples better understand what they are experiencing and what counseling may involve before scheduling.
Teen Anxiety and Academic Pressure
Learn how school demands, perfectionism, social pressure, avoidance, and fear of failure can affect a teen’s mood, motivation, sleep, and confidence.
Read the Article → Teen DepressionSigns a Teen May Be Depressed
Understand how depression in teens may appear as irritability, withdrawal, low motivation, sleep changes, emotional shutdown, or declining school functioning.
Read the Article → Parents & FamiliesParent-Teen Communication Struggles
Explore why ordinary conversations can turn into conflict and how families can build greater emotional safety, listening, boundaries, and connection.
Read the Article → AnxietyWhy Do I Feel Anxious All the Time?
Learn how chronic worry, stress, avoidance, and nervous system activation can make anxiety feel like a constant background state.
Read the Article → Depression TreatmentHow Therapy Helps Depression
Explore how counseling may support emotional connection, daily functioning, coping skills, self-understanding, and realistic next steps.
Read the Article → EMDR TherapyWhat an EMDR Session Feels Like
Learn what may happen before, during, and after EMDR, including preparation, pacing, bilateral stimulation, grounding, and emotional safety.
Read the Article →Our Katy Office
Address, Arrival, and Contact Information
Motivations Counseling PLLC
24044 Cinco Village Center Boulevard, Suite 100
Katy, Texas 77494
Our office is located inside Titan Business Suites near LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. When you arrive, enter Suite 100 and let the receptionist know you have an appointment with Motivations Counseling.
Nearby Communities
Counseling for Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, and West Houston
Our Katy office regularly serves clients from Cinco Ranch, LaCenterra, Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch, Firethorne, Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, Cane Island, Jordan Ranch, Brookshire, Richmond, and surrounding west Houston communities.
Telehealth counseling may also be available for clients physically located elsewhere in Texas when clinically appropriate.
Directions & Check-In
Getting to Your Katy Counseling Appointment
From Cinco Ranch / LaCenterra
The office is located on Cinco Village Center Boulevard near LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, with convenient access from Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Westheimer Parkway, and nearby neighborhoods.
From Fulshear / Cross Creek Ranch
Take FM 1093 or a nearby connecting route toward Grand Parkway / TX-99 and Cinco Ranch. Continue toward LaCenterra and Cinco Village Center Boulevard.
Parking & Check-In
Parking is available near Titan Business Suites. After arriving, enter Suite 100 and let the receptionist know you are there for Motivations Counseling.
Is This the Right Fit?
What Our Practice Provides—and What Requires Other Support
We May Be a Good Fit If You Want:
- A warm, collaborative counseling relationship
- Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, or teen concerns
- Practical coping tools and deeper emotional understanding
- EMDR or trauma-informed treatment when clinically appropriate
- Help selecting a therapist with the right specialties and style
- In-person counseling in Katy or telehealth in Texas
We Are Not a Crisis or Emergency Service
- We do not provide emergency or inpatient psychiatric care
- We do not provide medication management by itself
- We do not provide immediate same-day crisis intervention
- Some court-ordered programs may fall outside our services
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call or text 988 in the United States.
Looking for an Evaluation Instead?
Specialized Psychological Evaluation Services
These services are separate from ongoing counseling. Use the links below only when documentation or structured assessment—not regular therapy—is your primary need.
Katy Therapy FAQs
Questions About Counseling in Katy
Do you provide in-person therapy in Katy and Cinco Ranch?
Yes. Motivations Counseling provides in-person counseling at 24044 Cinco Village Center Boulevard, Suite 100, Katy, Texas 77494. Therapist schedules and current availability vary, so our intake team can help confirm options.
Which therapists currently serve the Katy office?
Our team page currently identifies Lisa Kampwerth, Michele Wright, and Nikki Holmes as serving Katy. Availability may change, and our intake team can help determine which clinician may fit your needs.
Do you offer EMDR therapy in Katy?
Yes. Michele Wright and Nikki Holmes are currently identified as EMDR-trained Katy clinicians. EMDR may be considered for trauma-related symptoms, distressing memories, triggers, panic activation, PTSD symptoms, and other concerns after the therapist evaluates clinical fit and readiness.
Do you provide couples counseling in Katy?
Yes. Katy clinicians work with couples experiencing repeated conflict, communication problems, emotional disconnection, trust concerns, family transitions, and difficulty rebuilding closeness.
Do you provide counseling for children, teens, parents, and families?
Yes. Our Katy team includes clinicians who work with children, teens, parents, and families on concerns such as anxiety, depression, school stress, trauma, family conflict, emotional regulation, parenting concerns, ADHD, autism-related needs, and communication.
Can counseling include Christian faith and personal values?
Yes. Christian counseling may be available when requested. Therapy can respectfully incorporate faith, spirituality, values, and family beliefs when these are important to the client.
How do I know which therapist to choose?
You do not have to decide alone. Our consultation process considers your concerns, age, goals, preferred location, scheduling needs, therapist specialties, and treatment preferences so we can help identify a potentially appropriate match.
What happens during the first counseling session?
The first session generally focuses on what brings you to counseling, relevant history, current symptoms or stressors, daily functioning, safety, relationships, and your goals. Your therapist will explain the process and collaborate with you on a treatment plan.
Do you offer telehealth counseling?
Yes. Telehealth counseling may be available for clients physically located in Texas, depending on therapist availability, clinical appropriateness, age, privacy, and the type of treatment requested.
How do I schedule counseling in Katy?
Use the consultation form on this page or call or text (281) 858-3001. Our intake team can discuss your concerns, current therapist availability, Katy appointments, telehealth options, and possible next steps.
Start Counseling in Katy
Let Us Help You Find the Right Therapist and Next Step
Whether you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, relationship stress, teen concerns, parenting, family conflict, grief, Christian counseling, or emotional overwhelm, our Katy team can help you explore an appropriate fit.
