MEN’S COUNSELING IN KATY, TX
Handling it yourself works — until it doesn’t.
You have probably been handling this for a while. Long enough that it has started to cost something — at home, at work, or in how you talk to yourself when nobody is listening. Most of the men who sit down here have never done therapy before and were not certain they would like it. Some were told to come. Some finally ran out of ways to work around it. Very few arrive convinced.
You do not have to be in crisis to be here, and you do not have to arrive with it organized. Your life is too important to let it pass by without at least a conversation.
What It Actually Looks Like
It is rarely the version of this that people picture. More often it looks like:
- Anger that comes out louder than you meant, usually at people who did not earn it
- Drinking that stopped being a choice somewhere along the way, without a clear moment when that happened
- Numbness — not misery exactly, just not really being there for any of it
- Resentment that has crept into a marriage that used to be good
- A short fuse at home and a long one everywhere else
- Hopelessness that keeps you stuck, because hoping things could be different means setting yourself up for disappointment
- The sense that you are managing — and a suspicion that managing is all this is ever going to be
How to Know If You Need Help
If you are questioning whether therapy is right for you, start by asking yourself:
- How long have I been dealing with this? Have I been able to resolve it on my own?
- How badly is it affecting my life? Do I want to continue living this way, or do I want something different?
- How has this impacted my relationships? How might it continue to affect them long term?
- What have I tried to fix it? Have those solutions actually worked?
- Do I feel out of control, stuck, or increasingly resentful?
One of the most common regrets we hear from the men we work with is, “Why did I wait so long to start therapy?” When you have an engine warning light, you do not wait until the car breaks down to take it to the shop. Addressing the small things now prevents a great deal of unnecessary damage later.
How We Work With Men
There is no single protocol, because no two men arrive with the same thing. What we draw on most:
- Restoration Therapy — naming the pain sitting underneath a reaction, then practicing something different in the moment it actually matters
- Work that goes underneath the anger — anger almost always sits on top of fear, shame, or grief that never had anywhere to go, and it is very hard to manage an emotion you have misidentified
- Motivation-building for addiction — because shame does not work as a change strategy, and most men have already spent years trying it on themselves
- Practical skills alongside the deeper work — relief matters, and you need something that helps this week
What to Expect
The first session is not an interrogation, and it is not a lecture. Your counselor will be working to build a sense of trust with you and a feeling of being on a team, working to achieve the same goal.
You will be asked what brought you in now rather than a year ago, what you have already tried, and what you would want to be different. You do not have to have language for it yet. Fifty minutes, and you will leave with a sense of whether this is going to be useful.
Most of what we offer men is a space to have an honest, judgment-free conversation about their lives. In a space like that, men can take back control over their journeys and get back to becoming the men they want to be.
More for Men
Nathan has written at more length about why men avoid therapy, what actually happens in the room, and the books he comes back to most often. If you would rather read something before you call anyone, start there.
Who You Would Work With
NATHAN BLATTMAN, MA, LPC
So many of us experience pain that leaves us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I desire for each of my clients to know that they are deeply cared for and do not have to carry their burdens alone. Through providing a space of genuine care and acceptance, I seek to help people make sense of their experiences and emotions. I am honored to journey alongside individuals, couples, adults and adolescents to help them better understand their pain and discover a path to peace.
It is my passion to work with those wrestling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and anger. For many people, these experiences are endured or pushed to the side as an inescapable part of life. My desire is to help people work through the things that often feel insurmountable and find peace on the other side.
I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ouachita Baptist University, and I am Restoration Therapy Certified, Level 1. While I work predominantly from the framework of Restoration Therapy, I practice an eclectic range of therapy to best meet each individual’s needs and goals.
MARISA COCKRELL, MA, LPC - FOUNDER
I am passionate about working with individuals and couples, teens and adults who find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and their sexuality or gender. I work to create an environment of connection and care, without judgement, where clients can come to a better understanding of themselves and how they relate to others. I believe the therapist and client work together as a team to find and process ways to better cope with the pain in one’s life.
I hold a Masters in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained. I am certified as a facilitator with Prepare and Enrich and I am certified in Restoration Therapy, Level 1. I also have extensive training under Dr. Mark Yarhouse in navigating sexual and gender identity for people of faith and training in Narrative theory work with Dan Allender.
Together, we will explore and address current concerns, as well as work to discover how the coping skills client’s have developed since childhood are causing stumbling blocks for them today.
CHELSEA RHODEN, MA, LPC
My main area of focus is trauma, and I also work with clients ages 13 and up who face a broad range of issues. I work to integrate spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical aspects into the counseling process in order to help the whole person grow and heal.
I hold a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I am EMDR Trained. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am trained in Restoration Therapy, Level 1.
The trust between client and therapist is one of the most powerful components in the therapeutic process. I see the opportunity to build this trust as an honor, and I utilize an eclectic approach tailored to best help the individual. It is a privilege to navigate life’s challenges alongside my clients, and it would be a joy to serve you in this way.
MELISSA RENEAU, MA, LPC ASSOCIATE
Supervised by Michele Bachman, MA, LPC-S
Supervised by Michele Bachman, MA, LPC-S
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and teens who are experiencing transitions in their lives. I also work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety or depression. I have experience helping couples and individuals transition to parenthood. I work to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe and supported so they can explore their lives. Together we can explore your current concerns and help you explore your next steps.
I am an LPC-Associate under the supervision of Michele Bachman, MA, LPC-S. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I have completed the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Externship. I am also certified as a facilitator with Prepare and Enrich.
ABIGAIL FONTENOT, MA, LPC ASSOCIATE
Supervised by Pam Cosart, LPC-S, MA, LCDC
Supervised by Pam Cosart, LPC-S, MA, LCDC
I enjoy working with people across the lifespan including early adolescence, starting around age 9, teens, adults and couples. My heart is with those suffering from the effects of traumatic experiences, struggling in relationships, dealing with disordered eating, depression, addiction, and those navigating sexual issues.
I employ counseling techniques from person-centered therapy, existential therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and Restoration Therapy. I consider it an honor to sit with people as they learn to fully pay attention to themselves and honor their lives.
I am an LPC-Associate under the supervision of Pam Cosart, LPC-S, MA, LCDC. I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Nathan does this work every week and is usually who we suggest first for men. Every counselor here sees men, so there is more than one door in. If a schedule does not fit or a person does not feel right, say so and we will help you land in the right place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COUNSELING FOR MEN
DOES IT HAVE TO BE A MAN?
No, and plenty of men here see our women counselors. But if it matters to you, say so — it is a completely reasonable preference and not one you have to justify. Nathan is our male counselor and works with men every week.
I HAVE NEVER DONE THERAPY. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FIRST SESSION?
Mostly you talk and your counselor listens. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start, and that is okay too. Your counselor will work to ask good questions that help get you started. Then you and your counselor will discuss what brought you in and what you are hoping to accomplish.
MY WIFE IS MAKING ME COME. IS THAT POINTLESS?
It is a more common starting point than you would think, and it is not disqualifying. Being sent and staying are two different decisions, and the second one is yours. Come once and decide after.
IS ANGER MANAGEMENT THE SAME AS THERAPY FOR ANGER?
Not quite. Anger management teaches you to contain the behavior, which is worth doing on its own. Therapy asks why the anger is there. Containment without that tends to hold until it does not.
DO I HAVE TO WANT TO STOP DRINKING BEFORE I START?
No. Wanting to stop is often the thing that comes last, not first, and waiting until you feel ready can cost years. If part of you wants to stop and part of you does not, that is a real place to begin from, and it is worth having somewhere you can say so out loud without it turning into an argument.
IS THIS CHRISTIAN COUNSELING?
We are professional counselors who offer a Christian perspective, and it only comes into the room if you want it to. Many of our male clients never bring it up, and that is entirely fine.
Get In Touch.
If you are in crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Both are available 24 hours a day. We are not an emergency service.