Michael Schlak – Licensed Professional Counselor

Michael Schlak – LPC

“I know what its like to feel trapped in that bubble. To feel like you cant escape and you are constantly walking on a treadmill with no end goal or direction in sight. Thats where I come in, to help you figure out how to pop that bubble, and step off that endless treadmill. If you are in need of help, please reach out. The hardest step is always asking for help, you can do it! I promise.”

Michael Schlak - Professional License and Training

– Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas LPC# 92962
– Southwest Texas State University, Master in Counseling, 2020 to 2023
– Louisiana State University, Bachelor in Psychology, 2016 to 2020

Expertise

– Adolescent Therapy
– Anger Management
– Anxiety disorder
– Attatchement disorder
– Attention deficit disorder
– Autism spectrum
– Child abuse
– Child psychology
– Grief/ loss
– Individual/ group therapy

Types of Therapy

– Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
– Play therapy
– Art thera

Profile Questions

Imagine your ideal client. What are their issues, their needs, their goals? What do they want and why?

My ideal client is one who may or may not know what their issues, goals, or even needs are! Whether my client has a direction they want to follow or feels completely lost, I am willing to guide them to find their desired path or help boost them on their already chosen path. My ideal client works with me as a partner, one who is willing to give it their best shot and is open to the idea of change. The one goal I want all my clients to achieve, is just getting into the therapy office. I understand how difficult it can be to make that first step, but I guarantee that once you make that first step into the office, you will learn things about yourself that you did not know previously.

How can you help? Talk about your specialty and what you offer.

I am Cognitive Behavioral Therapy oriented and love individual and family talk therapy. I like working with my clients to identify negative thoughts, patterns, and behaviors and help them turn them into more positive ones. I specialize in anxiety and depression and hope to be EMDR trained in the near future to further direct my specialty into trauma.

Build empathy and invite the potential client to reach out to you.

I know what its like to feel trapped in that bubble. To feel like you cant escape and you are constantly walking on a treadmill with no end goal or direction in sight. Thats where I come in to help you figure out how to pop that bubble and step off that endless treadmill. If you are in need of help, please reach out. The hardest step is always asking for help, you can do it! I promise.

My clients describe me as:

Compassionate and easy going. Likes to use humor in session and is not afraid to touch on the deep, dark topics that clients bring up. I like to create a very comfortable and safe atmosphere where you can freely be yourself! No judgement here!

Something to know about my approach is:

I bring a lot of logic and rationality into the session. I like to challenge my clients and will be honest about what I am seeing or hearing. I like to help my clients learn their patterns and maybe develop more positive ones!

Together we will:

Get you to where you want to be.

I specialize in working with people who:

Need help, lost their direction, feel confused, or may be at the darkest point in their life.

I became a therapist because:

I wanted to make sure that no one had to grow up and suffer with mental illness like I did. I want to show others that there is a better way and that you can get better. I have been where you are, I know how hard it is to reach out that hand for help. Sometimes we have to face our fears and embrace change to truly grow as a person. You can do it, you have always been able to.

Liza George, LPC, CAMTP

Licensed Professional Counselor

Liza George is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who is excited to work with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with the daily stressors of work, school, and life. Liza is also a Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional that works with clients aged 8 to 99 years.

Elizabeth Marcum, MS, LPC, CEDS, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Elizabeth Marcum, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in good standing, licensed in both Texas and Oklahoma.

Brett Bergvall, LPC-S, CART

Licensed Professional Counselor

I believe in getting to know and understand those that I work with as trust is an essential aspect of the therapeutic process.

Kellie Hill, MS, LPC-S, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Kellie Hill has been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for 15 years using techniques to help change faulty thinking patterns and behaviors.

Julia Sauceda, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Julia Sauceda, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed by the state of Texas with a Master’s degree in counseling from University of Houston Clear Lake.

Tara Greer, LCSW-S

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Director, and LCSW-Supervisor.

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of South Alabama, Mobile, graduating Cum Laude, and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

Julio Leal, LCSW, LP

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist

I am here to help guide you toward lasting well-being and personal growth. My approach is warm, supportive and non-judgmental and even a little fun, to support you through every step of your emotional healing and transformation.

Damian Robinson, LCSW, CCTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

My clinical background expands from working with teens and adolescents, to young and middle-aged adults, adapting to life changes. I have been practicing as a licensed therapist since 2020. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

Alexandra Golfis

Clinical Mental Health Practicum Student

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Houston Christian University in the final stages of completing my master’s degree.

Brian Schulz, MSEd, LPHA, LPC, LCDC, CCPT

Licensed Professional Counselor

I am Brian Schulz, a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor. I have been providing counseling services for over 10 years.

Jennifer Malavé, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Jennifer received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022 and is actively pursuing specialized training in maternal mental health and family support.

Michael Schlak, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Michael received his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023. Compassionate and easy going, likes to use humor in session and is not afraid to touch on the deep, dark topics that clients bring up.

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Give us a call today for a free 20 minute consultation by a Houston therapist. We would be happy to answer any questions you. When you are ready, you can schedule your counseling / therapy appointment online. Be sure to ask about our secure online video therapy services. We offer online therapy & online counseling to patients all across Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

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Friday: 7AM to 5PM
Saturday: 8AM to 2PM
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