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Kingwood, TX · FM 1960 East
Counseling & Therapy Near Kingwood, TX
Compassionate counselors serving Kingwood from our FM 1960 East office. In-person near Kingwood and virtual across Texas.
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Therapy in Kingwood
A therapist who serves Kingwood
Kingwood is one of the largest master-planned communities in the country, with wooded neighborhoods, strong schools, and a community identity that runs deep. It is also a place where a lot of people are carrying real weight. Dual-income schedules stretched thin. Marriages under the pressure of careers in the energy sector. Kids navigating competitive schools and social stress. The thing that keeps most people from reaching out for counseling is not that they think it is a bad idea. It is that they have not found someone they actually trust.
The Shift Counseling and Wellness, PLLC sees clients from Kingwood at our FM 1960 East office in Humble, about a 15 to 20 minute drive from Kingwood Town Center heading west on FM 1960. We are a private-pay practice, which means your care is driven by what you and your therapist decide together, not by what an insurance plan will cover. Bri Baum, one of our therapists, is a Gottman Level 2 certified clinician, which is particularly relevant for couples and marriage work.
If you are in Kingwood and looking for a therapist who will take the time to find the right counselor for you, we are here.
Book a consultation Why people choose The Shift
Why people in Kingwood choose The Shift
A few things set us apart from other counseling practices in the Lake Houston area.
Affirming & aware
Affirming, neurodivergence-aware, and judgment-free. A calm space whether you come in person or by telehealth.
Right here in the corridor
We see clients from across the Lake Houston area, including Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, and Huffman, in person and online.
Private pay, on purpose
Your therapist answers to you, not to an insurance company. That keeps your care shaped by what is actually right for you.
Meet the team
Therapists who see clients in Kingwood
All five of our counselors are available to Kingwood clients in person at our FM 1960 East office. Here is a brief look at each of them.
Founder Chess Scott MEd, LPC-Associate
A veteran and entrepreneur who understands struggle from the inside out. Person-centered, collaborative work for self-awareness and growth.
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Licensed Therapist Bri Baum MEd, MS, LPC, LCDC
Gottman-trained care for couples and families, with deep experience supporting families raising neurodivergent kids.
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Counselor Jessica Haffner MA, LPC-Associate
Warm, strength-based work for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Attachment-focused, with Christian counseling on request.
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Counselor Jordan Baca LPC-Associate
A safe, affirming space for children, teens, and young adults. Child-centered play therapy and identity work.
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Counselor Melissa Reaux Dismukes LPC-Associate
Somatic and EMDR-informed care for adults and couples working through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Read Melissa's profile The best fit
Not sure who fits? We match you with the right therapist for what you are carrying.
See the full teamAll five therapists serve Kingwood clients in person at our Humble office. All LPC-Associates at The Shift are supervised by licensed LPC supervisors in accordance with Texas licensure requirements.
How we help
Counseling services we offer in Kingwood
We offer a full range of counseling services for Kingwood residents, in-person or virtual. Here is a quick look at what is available.
Most requested
Couples & marriage counseling in Kingwood
When you stop feeling like partners and start feeling like two people managing the same house, couples counseling gives you both a space to slow down, say what is actually happening, and decide what to build from here. No blame, no taking sides. The goal is for both of you to feel heard.
Family therapy in Kingwood
Family dynamics can get messy, and tension does not always resolve on its own. Family therapy helps everyone in the room communicate more clearly, understand each other better, and find a way forward together.
Individual therapy in Kingwood
Sometimes you just need a space that is entirely yours. Individual therapy gives you room to process what you are carrying, understand your patterns, and build tools that actually hold up in real life. We work with adults and older adolescents.
Teens, children & play therapy in Kingwood
Kids do not always have words for what they are feeling, and they should not need them. We work with children through child-centered play therapy, and offer teens a calm space built around their experience, not a checklist.
Learn about the challenges & symptoms
Understand what our counseling can help you work through
These guides explain the challenges and symptoms our counseling helps people work through and overcome, how each one tends to show up, and the ways therapy can help. Explore a topic to learn more.
Private pay
Private pay, and what that means for your care
The Shift is a private-pay, out-of-network practice. We do not bill insurance directly.
That is a deliberate choice. When a therapist does not have to answer to an insurance company, your care is shaped by what you and your therapist decide is right for you. You get the clinician who is the actual best fit, sessions that are not cut short by a plan's arbitrary limits, and the kind of consistency that gives this work room to unfold.
If you are looking for in-network therapy, we are happy to point you toward someone who takes your plan.
Close by
Kingwood is right in our neighborhood.
Serving Kingwood from our FM 1960 East office in Humble, a straightforward 15 to 20 minute drive up the corridor.
Serving Kingwood from our Humble, TX office and via telehealth statewide.
Getting hereFrom Kingwood Town Center, head west on FM 1960 (Kingwood Drive). Our office is about 15 to 20 minutes down that same road. Free on-site parking when you arrive.
Parking & accessibilityFree on-site and street parking. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating. A gender-neutral restroom is also available.
HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday closed. Appointments required.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday closed. Appointments required.
Two ways to meet
In-person in Kingwood or virtual across Texas
Both options are available for most services. If you are not sure which fits your schedule right now, that is a fine thing to sort out during your free consultation.
In person in Kingwood
Meet your therapist in person at our FM 1960 East office in Humble, about 15 to 20 minutes from Kingwood. A calm, private, fully accessible space with free parking. The same trusted team, the same careful matching.
Virtual across Texas
Connect from wherever you are in Texas through secure telehealth. No drive, no waiting room, the same care from your own space. Most of our services are available online.
What clients say
They gave me practical ways to address things before they got bigger. I am really glad I reached out when I did.D.J. L. on Google Read all reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Do you serve clients in Kingwood, TX?
Yes. We see clients from Kingwood at our FM 1960 East office in Humble, about a 15 to 20 minute drive from Kingwood Town Center heading west on FM 1960. We serve the full Lake Houston corridor, including Kingwood, Atascocita, Huffman, and the broader Lake Houston area. Virtual sessions via telehealth are also available to anyone in Texas, so the drive is not required if it does not work for your schedule.
Do you offer online therapy for Kingwood residents?
Yes. All of our services are available via telehealth for anyone in Texas, including clients in Kingwood, Atascocita, Huffman, and the Lake Houston area. Virtual sessions use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. You get the same trusted counselor, the same careful matching, just from wherever you are. If you are not sure whether in-person or virtual is the better fit right now, that is a fine thing to sort out during your free consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
The Shift is a private-pay, out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly. This keeps your care between you and your therapist, with no coverage limits shaping what help you receive. If you have out-of-network benefits, we provide superbills you can submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement. If staying in-network is important to you, we are happy to help connect you with a referral who accepts your plan.
Do you offer couples therapy and marriage counseling near Kingwood?
Yes. Couples and marriage counseling is one of our core services. Bri Baum, one of our therapists, is a Gottman Level 2 certified clinician, which is one of the most recognized and research-backed approaches to couples work. Couples sessions are $250. You can come in to our Humble office, about 15 to 20 minutes from Kingwood, or join virtually. The first appointment is 90 minutes so there is enough time to actually get into what is going on.
What neighborhoods near Kingwood do you serve?
Our FM 1960 East office in Humble puts us within easy reach of Kingwood, Atascocita, Huffman, New Caney, Crosby, and the greater Lake Houston area. If you are further out or prefer not to drive, telehealth sessions are available to anyone in Texas. Distance is not a barrier.
What types of therapy are available for Kingwood clients?
We offer a full range of counseling services for Kingwood residents, in person at our Humble office or virtually. That includes individual therapy, couples therapy and marriage counseling, family therapy, teen therapy, and play therapy for children. We also work with adults and teens around anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, anger, ADHD, addiction, and neurodivergent challenges. All services are available in person or via telehealth.
See all servicesHow is The Shift different from other therapists near Kingwood?
A few things stand out. The Shift is a private-pay practice, which means your care is shaped by you and your therapist, not by what an insurance plan will approve. Chess Scott, the founder and a counselor himself, built the practice around careful, intentional matching, keeping caseloads deliberate so clients are not just assigned to the next available slot. Bri Baum on the team is Gottman Level 2 certified for couples work. Jordan Baca has a specific focus on LGBTQIA+ clients. The practice as a whole leans into the harder conversations, the kind most people have been putting off for a while.
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Book a consultation in Kingwood
If you have been thinking about finding a therapist near Kingwood, this is a straightforward next step. A free 15-minute consultation, no pressure, no commitment. You ask the questions and we figure out together whether we can help.
Serving Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Huffman, Crosby, and the greater Lake Houston area. In person at our FM 1960 East office in Humble. Virtual across Texas.