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      <image:caption>My work is rooted in creating a warm, open space where clients feel safe to explore anxiety, relational struggles, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting teens, adults, and couples, especially those who are balancing external expectations and internal unrest. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, drawing on both cognitive and behavioral techniques to help you understand how thoughts and actions shape emotion. I aim to help you build practical, real-life skills to cope better, now and in the future. Outside the therapy room, I spend time with my family and pets, enjoy traveling and camping, and I have a background as a trained chef, as I bring that creativity, curiosity, and care into every session.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My work is rooted in creating a warm, open space where clients feel safe to explore stress, relational strain, identity, performance pressure, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting couples, adults, and athletes (and high-pressure professionals) who are juggling external expectations and internal unrest. My therapeutic approach draws on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Reality Therapy, helping individuals identify unhelpful thinking patterns, step into greater clarity and choice, and build healthy strategies for moving forward. Outside the therapy room, I’ve coached sports and played music; I bring that experience of performance, discipline, and self-expression to my clinical work.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I take a holistic and somatic, trauma-informed approach to therapy that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. My theoretical orientation draws from Humanistic, Jungian, and Family Systems perspectives, integrating the wisdom of each to support clients in deep self-understanding and healing. I work with adults (18+) navigating identity concerns, life transitions, relational and sexual compulsivity, generational and complex trauma, and the impact of growing up in emotionally underdeveloped or high-pressure family systems. I have a particular interest in supporting first-generation individuals balancing the expectations of dual cultures. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches. I also invite clients to process through creative expression—such as writing, movement, or art—in whatever ways feel natural and meaningful to them. My work is rooted in the belief that all humans possess what Carl Rogers called the actualizing tendency—a natural movement toward growth, healing, and the discovery of one’s authentic self.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You’ve carried cultural expectations, family roles, and silent pressures to be the strong one, the steady one, the one who holds it all together. But inside, something’s been unraveling. You feel caught between who you were taught to be and who you’re longing to become. Saying no feels like guilt. Slowing down feels like failure. And when life didn’t follow the script—when things like parenthood didn’t come the way you imagined—you were left grieving in silence, questioning everything. You don’t need to carry it all alone anymore. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, beliefs, and invisible rules that have shaped your path. We’ll honor what’s been lost and begin rewriting your story in a way that feels more like you—not the version others expected. You get to reclaim your voice and I can help you with this and am Bilingual in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Why Your 20s Trigger Anxiety: Expert Tips to Cope and Thrive - I understand you, and I can help you become your ideal self so that you can progress in life how you want.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lack of motivation, procrastination, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress can prevent us from becoming the person who we aspire to be. With the correct tools and guidance, you will overcome challenges or barriers that get in the way of your goals. When you become an empowered individual and the narrator of your own life, you will be full of motivation, productivity, your self-esteem, and relationships will improve, goals will be met, and most importantly, you will learn to love and care for yourself. I provide counseling in both English and Spanish.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - So, Play Therapy… What Is That? - I understand that children process their emotions differently, and I employ age-appropriate techniques to foster open communication and emotional growth.</image:title>
      <image:caption>For children and adolescents, the journey through life can be particularly complex. Whether your child is grappling with the anxieties of transitioning back to school, exhibiting new or challenging behaviors, or simply needs a safe and confidential space to articulate their feelings and experiences, I am here to help. My approach is tailored to each child's unique developmental stage and individual needs, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and empowered to express themselves.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - How Gratitude Improves Mental and Physical Health - Ways to incorporate gratitude into your life</image:title>
      <image:caption>Keep a written gratitude journal Write thank-you notes Send a gratitude text to a friend or loved one Notice the little things you are thankful for Replace “sorry” with “thank you” (i.e. “thank you for waiting for me” instead of “sorry I am late”) Tell your loved ones why you appreciate and love them</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Today, I am grateful for... Three things that went well today are... I am happy to be alive today because… My favorite thing about today was… Today, I am most looking forward to… One person in my life that I am thankful for is… Something I learned today was…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kelsey Comstock is a Graduate Student Intern who is studying to obtain a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University - Pending Graduation August 2024. Kelsey received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology- Texas A &amp; M University - Central Texas in 2021. She is based in Houston, TX and offers convenient online booking for in person appointments in our Champions location. In her free time, she enjoys taking a walk in nature, snuggling up with her cats, reading a good book, and completing a jigsaw puzzle.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As I finalize this series on destigmatizing mental health in the Hispanic/Latinx community, I want you to walk away with empowerment to find the right mental health provider for yourself and understand how to go about looking for the right provider for you. Culture, beliefs, personal norms and values, and language are key to all aspects of our lives, including our mental health. Cultural competence is the ability of a professional to recognize and understand the role that culture (yours and theirs) plays in treatment, and how to appropriately adapt it to best help you. You can improve your chances of receiving care from a health professional who is sensitive to cultural differences.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sylvia is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a National Certified Counselor at Restoring Hope Counseling in Houston, TX. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas Houston. Sylvia is really passionate about serving the Hispanic/Latinx community because she is a first-generation college graduate and understands the stigma in mental health among her community. She is a devout Catholic and her faith is important to her.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sylvia is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a National Certified Counselor at Restoring Hope Counseling in Houston, TX. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas Houston. Sylvia is really passionate about serving the Hispanic/Latinx community because she is a first-generation college graduate and understands the stigma in mental health among her community. She wants to help educate and assist the community so that people get the help they are looking for.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hispanics/Latinx communities have the same incidence of mental illness compared to the rest of the world's population. However, the concerns, experiences and way of understanding and dealing with them may be different.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sylvia is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a National Certified Counselor at Restoring Hope Counseling in Houston, TX. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas Houston. Sylvia is really passionate about serving the Hispanic/Latinx community because she is a first-generation college graduate and understands the stigma in mental health among her community. She wants to help educate and assist the community so that people get the help they are looking for.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sylvia is a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and a National Certified Counselor at Restoring Hope Counseling in Houston, TX. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas Houston. Sylvia has clinical experience from different clinics she interned at and understands the importance of the experience for the person seeking help. Her favorite place to intern was here at RHC and we are so happy that she decided to stay with us and be a great addition to the staff.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Keep a written gratitude journal Write thank-you notes Send a gratitude text to a friend or loved one Notice the little things you are thankful for Replace “sorry” with “thank you” (i.e. “thank you for waiting for me” instead of “sorry I am late”) Tell your loved ones why you appreciate and love them</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Today, I am grateful for... Three things that went well today are... I am happy to be alive today because… My favorite thing about today was… Today, I am most looking forward to… One person in my life that I am thankful for is… Something I learned today was…</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.rhchouston.com/blog/borderline</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.rhchouston.com/blog/surviving-uncertainty</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.rhchouston.com/blog/selective-mutism</loc>
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      <image:caption>Ongoing life stress and worry could cause significant distress or impairment, which could result in adjustment disorder.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - The Grief that Comes Every Month. - Schedule a Session with Valerie Ortega, LPC- Associate</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hi I am Valerie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and have worked in the adoption field for over eight years. I specialize in Young Adults and Women with Infertility, Adoption, Grief, Anxiety and Depression When Valerie is not seeing clients at Restoring Hope Counseling, she is a Family Coordinator at Caring Adoptions. You get more information about Caring Adoptions here.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Thinking about an Open Adoption? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>5 Tips for Having a Healthy Open Adoption</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Thinking about an Open Adoption? - Schedule a Session with Valerie Ortega, LPC- Associate</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hi I am Valerie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and have worked in the adoption field for over eight years. I also have experience working with college students on various levels. I enjoy working with people of the adoption triad and have a passion for working with young adults during difficult times in their lives. When Valerie is not seeing clients at Restoring Hope Counseling, she is a Family Coordinator at Caring Adoptions. You get more information about Caring Adoptions here.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Parenting teens… sucks - Like really really sucks.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Like this feels like the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I have birthed 3 children, completed 2 Master’s degrees, and started a business.  Parenting a teen is a constant battle of wills. It feels like we are constantly fighting and just trying to plead our case with him to do the simplest things, like do your assignments when they are assigned, don’t be late for class, go to bed on time, do your chores (cleaning 2 rooms, 1x a week), and be nice to your brothers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Parenting teens… sucks - Our kids are also trying to figure out who they are, what they like, don’t like, how to interact with people, getting in to relationships, making friendships.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They are doing all of this while getting bombarded by information from all sides, friends, teachers, parents, family, social media, celebrities. They are struggling with self doubt and insecurities and want everyone to like them.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Parenting teens… sucks - Parenting is hard, being a teen is hard, but you don’t have do either alone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here are Restoring Hope Counseling, we have therapists who work with both teens and parents to help them navigate the struggles of life.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - What is Play Therapy? - Erin Cominotti, LPC-A</image:title>
      <image:caption>Childhood is an amazing time for exploration and growth. This time in your child’s life is bliss but can present challenges and situations that children may need help in handling. It can be difficult and isolating to see your child struggling at home or in school with no answers or solutions to their pain and struggles. My goal when counseling children is to give them the space to express their emotions and internal conflicts while letting parents know they are not alone in their journey to help their child. In working with children, I utilize Child-Centered Play Therapy which uses play, the natural language of children, to provide each child with an opportunity for emotional expression, development of coping skills, and growth of self-esteem. Sessions are lead by the child which allows them to feel more comfortable in the counseling process and helps them feel empowered. I have a passion for working with anyone across the lifespan who is ready to start their journey to healing. For adolescents and adults, I work from a solution focused and strengths based perspective to collaborate on finding realistic solutions and embrace your strengths to achieve your goals. I have training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which can be used to address traumatic experiences, anxious thoughts, and concerns related to future events. I have a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria. I am currently under supervision with Dr. Jennifer Boswell, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S. When I’m not in session, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring new hobbies with my friends.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-07</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.rhchouston.com/blog/understanding-self-words-series-part-1</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Written by Grace Melson</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-25</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.rhchouston.com/blog/over-the-rainbow-series-part-2</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog Articles | Restoring Hope Counseling - Houston, TX 77069 | 77019 - Over the Rainbow Series Part 2 - How to be an Ally</image:title>
      <image:caption>Written by Morgan Draper</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-25</lastmod>
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