Newly Launched! AskAllie.Org
Helps GLBT Teens Build Healthy Relationships
If my partner makes me feel low or bad, what is the best way to let them
know and understand how they make me feel? That's one of the
thought-provoking questions posed by a HATCH youth as part of the Ask
Allie program, which allows teens to anonymously ask questions whenever
something comes up that they are hesitant to ask out loud or in front of
others. Montrose Counseling Center's Anti-Violence Program Specialist,
Allison Vogt, LBSW, then responds to the questions. So far, she has
addressed topics such as getting and giving consent, effective
communication, power and control vs. equal partners, abusive behavior, how
to break-up, safety planning, stalking, manipulation, spiritual and/or
cultural differences, being in the closet, letting your freak flag fly, as
well as sharing resources for GLBT youth.
The launch of the new www.askallie.org allows Vogt to expand her reach,
helping GLBTQ teens everywhere build healthy relationships. "The dating
landscape is different for these youth in that they don't have as many
role models to pattern their behavior after. Because of this and a number
of other factors, too often they are at the mercy of others to define
relationship boundaries," said HATCH Youth Services Specialist Deb
Murphy. Now Vogt can help any youth, anywhere, who posts a question or
concern.
Visit www.askallie.org to view current posts. Is there a nagging question
you always wanted to ask, but were to shy too do so? Ask Allie today!
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Sacred Step Healing
No one can be fearless alone...
Danita Wind Song is a certified Reiki Master, Life Coach, Intuitive
Healer and Reader ~ and Spiritual advisor with 25+ years experience in
the intuitive healing arts. Email Danita for a complimentary phone
consultation (for new healing and life coaching clients), or visit her
website.
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Alternative Wellness Center in Galveston
My friend Heidi has opened a new community friendly alternative wellness
center in Galveston, 4920-D Seawall Blvd. 409-762-6463. Her
philosophy is to provide health and wellness services that address the
Mind, Body and Spirit and bring you into balance and flow. She offers
Attuned Awareness Yoga, which consists of movement, stretching,
breathing and toning to activate the chakras and body's energy centers.
She also offers individual sessions of Sound Healing, Vibrational Healing,
Energy Healing and Auryvedic Analysis and Assessment. Other services
include massage, hypnosis, biofeedback, psycotherapy, relationship and
grief therapy and naturopathy. She also offers special workshops including
a very effective diet workshop. Clients can make appointments and enroll
in workshops on the website.
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Psychotherapy and Biofeedback Trainer
Leslie Ann Shields, M.S., is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses a
biopsychosocial approach, meaning she takes into account multiple facets
of your life including behaviors, mood, physiology, imagery/thoughts,
interpersonal and medical issues.
Leslie Ann also offers biofeedback training, which is a fun, painless
mind/body technique teaching you the ability to activate the relaxation
response within your body. Benefits of biofeedback are decreased stress
hormones for better health/healing, improved emotional coping, control of
symptoms and even less need for medications. Call 832.858.1411 for fees,
set a complimentary consult or visit her website for more info.
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Counseling
Joanna Smith, MS, LPC is a licensed professional counselor in the state of
Texas and a licensed mental health counselor in the state of
Massachusetts. She has opened a full service private psychotherapy
practice in Houston, conveniently located inside the 610 loop, at 4101
Greenbriar Drive, Suite 240. Joanna is known for providing exceptional
mental health services to adults, adolescents, children and families. She
has years of experience treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders,
sexual problems, substance abuse, and trauma. She has expertise in
working with couples dealing with relationship issues, people who have gone
through loss and those with unresolved trauma. Joanna also works with
many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning adults and adolescents.
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Affordable Individual and Couple Counseling
Ann MacLeod provides affordable individual and couple counseling. She
offers her expertise of diagnostic ability and psychopharmocology in the
therapy she provides. Ann has experience with all severe mental health
diagnoses including: trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship
conflicts, anxiety, stress, and depression. Ann has a degree in Clinical
Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also a board
approved supervisor for LPC-Interns (intern slots available). Her
experience of working in psychiatric hospitals and private practice
combine to enhance your therapy experience. Managed health care has
impeded access to mental health treatment, but you can afford counseling
with Ann. She will work with you. Call or e-mail for a free initial
consultation. 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, 77098
(713) 834-1117 "Providing an environment for change."
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Find True Love!
"Family" member J. Gale is available to help you find true LOVE. Her job
is to help you get the "girl of your dreams". She will ignite your
enthusiasm and joy for life, help you discover your inner resources,
increase your self-esteem and personal empowerment to create fun,
happy, lasting relationships. She will guide you and show you that dating is
fun and that you can have the woman you fantasize about, the woman
you're afraid to approach in the bar or at work, the friend you wish was
more than "just a friend." She says that she "is not a therapist,
psychiatrist or relationship expert". She wants to help you enjoy living and
loving. Call her now if you're ready to live life to the fullest with the
woman of your dreams at 832.484.1276 for more info. You have nothing to
lose, yet everything to gain.
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New Services Available for GLBT Seniors
The Montrose Counseling Center proudly announces a new program called
SPRY: Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years. SPRY is a FREE (well, at
least no out of pocket expense) service, providing mental health and
support services for GLBT persons who are age 60 and older, including
assessment, peer support, counseling, case management, and psychiatry.
If you have insurance or Medicare coverage, then they will be billed and
your co-pay will be covered by SPRY. For more information, call the
Center at 713.529.0037 and press 0. Tell the receptionist that you
would like to either talk with a SPRY outreach worker or go ahead and
schedule an intake with a licensed therapist. After the intake, you will be
assigned to a counselor and/or case manager who will contact you to
schedule an appointment.
SPRY also will provide training, consultation and advocacy for health care
providers to the elder population to better enable them to serve the
needs of GLBT seniors.
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Marilyn Woodard,
Relationship Coach and Enneagram Teacher
Marilyn is relationship expert and personal coach. She is an Associate
Toltec Teacher in the lineage of don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four
Agreements, and an Enneagram teacher.
She uses her skill and training along with knowledge from her own life
experience to help successful women understand how to change their
beliefs about themselves and the world so they can have the relationships
they long for and deserve.
Take the free Enneagram personality test at this link to find out more
about yourself and call Marilyn at 713-256-6586 or email her for a free
session to discuss your test results. You can find out more about Marilyn
at her website.
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Counseling, Couples Treatment and Urban Retreats
for Women
Jennifer Segel is a licensed professional counselor with 16 years'
experience. She describes her style as eclectic, interactive and
directive. She has specific expertise in reprogramming negative voices,
and helping clients integrate right and left brain. Jennifer offers
classes in stress reduction which use emotional freedom techniques and
life path directions. The majority of her practice is counseling, for both
individuals and couples, and she offers a sliding scale. Contact her at
jsegel@mail.ev1.net or check out her website.
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Montrose Counseling Center
Montrose Counseling Center provides culturally affirming, quality and
affordable services primarily to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
individuals in the following areas: mental health, anti-violence: prevention,
training and support, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse: prevention and
treatment, case management and discharge planning, health education and
risk reduction youth services (H.A.T.C.H.). Visit their website for more
details.
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Sacred Circle,
Ongoing Community Spiritual Support Group
Looking for spiritual and practical guidance and support?
Awakening within a Sacred Circle, Ongoing Community Spiritual Support
Group. Begins Thursday, May 1, 2008 and meets weekly, every Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at 1712 Fairview, Houston, Texas 77006, Cost: $
20/week
It is our deep pleasure to help create this ongoing community group with a
focus on learning, healing, resolving issues and creating the kind of life
that we all want.
In this ongoing Community Spiritual Support Group you will:
• Feel supported to be who you are
• Learn new tools for being present with “what is”
• Increase your self-awareness skills
• Build your capacity to give and receive love
• Apply spiritual principles to every day living
• Create more harmony and peace inside yourself and with others
This group is facilitated by four people with sincere interest, experience
and training in the art and science of relationships, community
development and spiritual practices: Marilyn Woodard & Brenda Thompson
have been life partners for more than 16 years. Both are Certified
Teachers in the Toltec spiritual lineage of don Miguel Ruiz, best selling
author of The Four Agreements. Brenda is a member of the Cherokee
Nation of Oklahoma. Devan Tindall, C. H. is a certified hypnotist and life
coach in private practice in Houston. Bebe Cooper, LMSW is a licensed
psychotherapist in private practice providing supportive counseling. For
more information, go to the website,, or call Marilyn Woodard at 713-256-
6586.
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Psychotherapist
Denise O'Doherty has been serving our community as a psychotherapist
for 27 years. She works with individuals, couples, and has a Monday night
Co-Dependency group. Her Saturday morning classes, which she teaches
through Leisure Learning Unlimited are: "Confidence and Self-Esteem" ,
"Personal Boundaries and Effective Confrontation" and " Secrets of
Finding and Maintaining a Long Term Relationship". She has a warm and
direct approach and is goal oriented. Denise helps clients and couples get
past the impasse to make the necessary breakthroughs. All Out of
Network Insurance accepted. You can find out more from her website.
Houston Press "Best Therapist - 2008" Write up: "Psychotherapist
Denise O'Doherty has all the right credentials: She's a licensed marriage
and family therapist, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. Oh, and she's
also a registered psychiatric nurse. She has a supportive, empowering
approach. Have a problem with boundaries? Or maybe your self-esteem is
low. No worries. O'Doherty has practical exercises for you that will take
you from feeling helpless to feeling strong. Finally willing to face your
fears and anxiety? O'Doherty will be there, guiding you every step of the
way. Many of O'Doherty's clients come from the GLBT crowd; she's an
advocate for gender education among the psychiatric community. And
don't worry if you're not ready for weekly shrink sessions — O'Doherty
teaches several workshops through Leisure Learning." -- "Best Houston
Psychotherapist - Houston Press -2008"
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