*Per Texas State Board regulation, Counseling service can only be provided to those who currently live in Texas.*
The Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic helps families of any income level with everyday problems build healthy relationships and heal from trauma and grief. Our licensed bilingual counselors serve families in schools, at parishes and in other locations throughout the community. Counseling also is integrated into other Catholic Charities programs because overall health is essential to self-sufficiency.
Now accepting select insurance plans.
Services Provided
The Counseling Services program provides individual and family counseling, as well as workshops/presentations for men, women and children. These services are provided by licensed clinicians who hold Master’s degrees and a variety of state licenses and credentials. These include clinical social workers and professional counselors. Bilingual staff members are available to meet a growing need for Spanish language counseling in the community.
The counseling staff of Catholic Charities is able to provide support, guidance, and insight for:
- Individuals who have experienced loss, trauma, or life changes
- Families seeking a better way to communicate.
- Youth dealing with peer pressure or bullying
- Parents who need guidance raising children with behavioral issues
- Individuals struggling with anger or anxiety
- Families adjusting to separation or divorce
- People who feel sad and alone
- Adults and youth coping with life’s daily stresses
- Caregivers supporting mentally ill and physically challenged loved ones
Learn more about our School Counseling program here.
Play Therapy
We now offer play therapy as part of our counseling and behavioral health services.
Play therapy helps children express their thoughts and feelings in a natural and positive way through play. Using toys and creative activities, children are able to communicate emotions they may not yet have the words for.
This structured, evidence-based approach allows our counselors to better understand a child’s inner world while supporting:
- Emotional expression
- Self-esteem
- Problem-solving skills
- Healthy emotional development
Play therapy provides children with a safe, supportive environment to explore emotions, build coping skills, and grow.
Eligibility
The program is open to all children, families, singles and couples regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status.
Fees & Insurance
While there is a fee for counseling services, we offer a sliding scale based on a family’s income. Proof of income is required, and fees are assessed when making an appointment.
No-cost counseling may be available for individuals who qualify for our grant-funded services and will be determined during the intake process.
Insurance Accepted
Our Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic now accepts the following insurance plans:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS-TX)
- Cigna
Please note: At this time, we do not accept Texas Medicaid or Texas Medicare.
If you have questions about fees or insurance coverage, our team is happy to help.
Locations
Counseling services are offered virtually, and also can be provided at the following locations:
Central Houston:
Central Office, 2900 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77006
Fort Bend County:
12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, TX 77477
Montgomery County:
1600 Lake Front Cir Ste 248, Spring, TX 77380
Spring:
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 18511 Klein Church Road, Spring, TX 77379
Contact
Please submit your request for appointment by completing the online form here.
For more information or questions regarding counseling service, please call 713-874-6590.
School Counseling
Current Schools We Serve In:
- Assumption Catholic School
- Holy Ghost Catholic School
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School – Galena Park
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
- Resurrection Catholic School
- St. Augustine Catholic School
- St. Christopher Catholic School
- St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
Client Rights & Consumer Information
Requesting Your Health Care Records
To request a copy of your health care records from Catholic Charities’ Counseling & Behavioral Health Clinic:
- Call our intake line to request records. (Phone: 713-874-6590)
- Our Clinic team will provide you with an “Authorization to Request or Disclose Client Information” (Release of Information/ROI) form to complete.
- Complete and return the ROI form to the Clinic, along with a photocopy of a valid photo ID.
- The Clinic will review the record and make any required redactions, if applicable.
- Your record may also be reviewed by our quality/compliance and/or legal team(s) prior to release.
Tip: To avoid delays, make sure your ROI form is fully completed and signed, and include your ID copy with your submission.
Contact the Council (BHEC)
If you have questions about professional licensing or the complaint process, you may contact the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) through their Contact Us page. Texas BHEC
File a Consumer Complaint
You may file a consumer complaint with the Texas Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection using their online complaint page. Texas Attorney General+1
You may also file a complaint with BHEC using the Council’s complaint process and required complaint form. Texas BHEC
Additional mental health resources:
- Harris Center/Mobile Crisis Outreach Team: 713-970-7000 and press #1 for the Crisis Line (they operate 24 hrs)
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone: 988
- For immediate crisis, call 911