About Harry W. Mergel, LMFT, LPC
Dual Licensed & an Expert Counselor in Teen, Young Adult, Family, & Couples Counseling
Also Helping Those on the Spectrum or Who would Consider Themselves Neurodivergent
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Personal & Professional Background
My name is Harry W. Mergel and I have provided counseling for teens, young adults, adult men, families, and couples since 1992.
At Katy Counseling for Men, I worked primarily with teen boys and young adult young men in addition to adult men. I also am Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) trained and have worked with both teen boys and teen girls using EMDR. It has been one of the most effective approaches I have used.
I've been very successful at Katy Teen & Family Counseling. I find that I have a unique ability to connect with and help teens and young adults. Also, due to my experience with EMDR, specializing in family therapy, and couples counseling,
I am dual licensed as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I know how important the family system is in helping others in their therapeutic journey.
I also know that there are times where the challenges may be more individualized where one-on-one therapy may be needed. The combination of these two licenses enables me to specialize in family therapy, couples counseling, and individual therapy. I am also Gottman trained which added to my experience, has helped those seeking marriage counseling.
I am a recovering Yankee, or so my Texas-born wife tells me, but remain an avid Houston Astros and New York Mets fan. In that order.
I love to travel – what’s not to like? I’m a city boy who’s come to appreciate more and more time spent in the great outdoors. I love discovering new places, connecting with old friends and making new ones, and meeting for coffee, a craft beer, or a great meal. I’m a sucker for a good book and a great movie.
Self-care has become a priority for me. I have to practice what I preach. Muhammad Ali once said, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." Two true blessings in my life are to be able to serve others and be married to my best friend, the above mentioned and self-described Texas girl.
I look forward to helping your teen, young adult, and family! And as a marriage counselor, I look forward to helping those couples who want to strengthen their marriage or relationship!
My Therapy Approach
Having the experience and specialization to help in the context of teen, young adult, and family therapy in addition to couples counseling, I am ready to help you.
We all face emotional challenges in life. It can be particularly difficult to watch as our teen or young adult experience these heavy, complex emotional challenges. Things like depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, ADHD/ADD, trauma, PTSD, are but a few that I have helped others work through.
When we go to a doctor, we expect that they are using the most up to date, proven and effective medical practices that will help us. Seeing a teen therapist, young adult counselor, family therapist, or marriage counselor is no different.
And you should settle for nothing less from your mental health counselor. You deserve a specialist who uses research-supported, effective therapy approaches that have been shown to work.
Over the years, I have had great success helping people overcome individual and relational challenges with the following therapy approaches. These approaches are supported by research and have been shown to be effective:
Don't wait any longer. Take the next step and contact me for an appointment today! To schedule an appointment with me, all you need to do is click the "Click to Start Today" button below.
Educational Journey
I am a graduate of the Abilene Christian University, Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Program and did my internship at the Marriage and Family Institute. Since 1994, I have specialized teen, young adult, and men's counseling as well as in providing couples therapy, marriage counseling, and family counseling.
During this time, I have worked with those who have struggled with:
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PTSD, and more.
Decades of Experience Specializing in Teen, Young Adult, Family, & Couples Therapy
I appreciate and enjoy providing therapy services at Katy Teen & Family Counseling. I am in a unique position with my dual licenses to not only help on the individual level, but also on a family systems and couples level.
As teenagers still largely depend on their parents as they are rapidly growing and developing in many ways, the family system is an important part of their success in teen therapy. And young adults are in a unique transition themselves. Having a seasoned therapist to help them through this transition in young adult counseling can make all the difference.
Challenges that I have helped others overcome include but are not limited to:
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Suicidal ideation
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Self-harm
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Social anxiety
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Panic attacks
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Gifted & talented teens
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ADHD/ADD
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Family conflict
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Couples/marital discord
At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we want to help provide the support you as parents need in addition to the help your teen or young adult needs in overcoming complex emotional or behavioral challenges. We have a combined 70+ years of experience in teen therapy, young adult counseling, and family therapy. We also provide couples therapy and marriage counseling.
There is a way through. And sometimes it requires seeking out a professional who specializes in teen, young adult, or family counseling. If you are ready to start, we are here to help!
Our office is conveniently located just off of I-10 and 99. For those living in Katy, Texas it's only a few minutes away. For those living in Houston, Texas, it's a couple minute drive once you exit 99 South from I-10.
To start your counseling journey, you can follow these three simple steps:
1. Contact Katy Teen & Family Counseling
2. Schedule a time to meet with Harry W. Mergel, LMFT, LPC
3. Take the first step in removing the barriers that block your path to happiness and a full life
Teen Counseling & Other Therapeutic Services Offered at Katy Teen & Family Counseling
At Katy Teen & Family Counseling, we provide other therapeutic and counseling services in addition to teen counseling, young adult counseling, and family therapy. Below are some of those counseling services in addition to other therapeutic approaches in treating a variety or struggles:
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Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Teen Therapy for Self-harm
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Teen Therapy for Self-esteem and Self-worth
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Teen Anger Management Treatment
Call or email Katy Teen & Family Counseling today to schedule an appointment with Harry W. Mergel, LMFT, LPC. Let Harry help you overcome the challenges that stand in your way of hope, happiness, and connected family relationships.