Catholic Charities' Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic

Help is here. Speak to a Counselor by calling 713-874-6590.

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.

Partnership with Baylor results in expansion of mental health counseling services

Catholic Charities is providing mental health services at a new location in the Aldine area in far north Houston – a Smart Pod designed and trademarked by Baylor College of Medicine as a mobile clinic containing innovative technology. The Counseling and Behavioral Health Clinic will provide on-site counselors on selected days of the week. This Smart Pod is a partnership with Catholic Charities, Baylor College of Medicine, The Harris Center, and Harris County Precinct 2.

A quick historical note: A few years ago, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston was contacted by Baylor College of Medicine to provide mental health services in a high need area that had previously been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The effort stalled during the pandemic while Baylor continued to seek funding for the project. They were able to secure the funding by approaching Harris County. The new Smart Pod facility is now open and available to provide services in this low income neighborhood.

Services Provided

The Counseling Services program provides individual, couple 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 marriage and family therapists, 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:

Couples, premarital and marriage counseling to strengthen relationships
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.

Eligibility

The program is open to all children, families, singles and couples regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status.

Fees

While there is a fee for the Counseling services, we do work on a sliding scale. The sliding scale fees are based off a family’s income and will be assessed when making an appointment. We are also able to accept some insurance plans.

Service Area

Counseling services are offered virtually, and also can be provided at the following locations:

Central Houston:
Moran Health Center, 2615 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002

West Houston:
St. John Vianney Catholic Community, Social Ministry Office, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079

Fort Bend County:
12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, TX 77477

Humble:
Humble Area Assistance Ministries
1204 1st St. E , Humble, TX 77338

Spring:
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 18511 Klein Church Road, Spring, TX 77379
Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77070

Contact

Program Director: Srimaya Gurung,M.S.,LPC-S, CCTP

Contact Family Counseling at 713-874-6590 for more information or to schedule an appointment at any counseling location.

You can also request counseling assistance by completing the online form here.

Counseling Intake Form

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Nationality:

Street Address:

City:

State/ZIP:

Telephone - Cell:

Telephone - Home:

Telephone - Work:

Ok to call?

Cell

Home

Work

Race/Ethnicity

Primary Language

Gender

Male

Female

Marital Status:

Religion:

Head of Household:

Yes

Number in Household:

Number of children:

Monthly Income:

Why are you seeking counseling?

Name of Insurance

How were you referred to Catholic Charities?

Are you a Veteran or Child/Spouse of a Veteran?

Yes

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This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov.

Mental Health Tips During COVID-19 from Catholic Charities Counselors

ENGLISH:

SPANISH:

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: 1-800-273-TALK
For immediate crisis, call 911

Texans Recovering Together — FREE COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program: 936-521-6331 [ENGLISH | SPANISH – PDF]
Maintaining Positive Mental Health During COVID-19 Outbreak – MHA of Greater Houston
Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources – MHA of Greater Houston
MHA Resource Guideline and Phone Numbers [PDF] – MHA of Greater Houston
FAQ on COVID-19 and mental health [PDF] – NAMI
Harris County Public Health – Mental Health Matters
Healthy Ways to Deal with Mental Stress [PDF]
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks [PDF]

Combating Racism

Need help talking to children about racism and protests? Our counselors put together a tip sheet to help:
Tips for Kids on Racism and Protests [PDF]

More resources on combating racism and speaking to children