Liam Whitfield

I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and works with teens, adults, families, individuals, and couples.  I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families as they transition into new phases of life.  Whether it is a child transitioning into adolescence, a young adult struggling to figure out next steps, or a young couple trying to figure out married life, I hope to create a safe space for my clients to explore these new roles and help them navigate the growing pains with each new chapter.

I have a deep appreciation for the diversity of experiences and backgrounds that shape each individual. I am passionate about exploring family patterns and roles and I enjoy helping clients understand how these generational patterns can show up and influence their day to day lives and relationships. Regardless of age, the shifting dynamic of life can cause one to feel anxious, alone, alienated, and angry. Whether I work with an individual or an entire family, I am committed to meeting each client where they are in life and supporting them in ways that bring healing and peace into their busy lives.

As a former Pine Cove counselor, I have a passion for working with youth and integrating faith and spirituality into mental health practices. I aim to support my younger clients as they navigate behavior challenges, relationships, family conflict, and all the common identity challenges of adolescence as they try to figure out how they fit into the world.  Often, I integrate parents into my work with youth to guide them through the challenges of raising healthy, well-adjusted kids in today’s modern world.

I hold an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University’s Family Institute in Chicago, IL. While at Pine Cove, I served as a counselor, Program Director and completed The Forge program. Currently I am working on my EMDR basic training. I am happily married to my wife, a native Houstonian, and we play an active role in our church community.  In my time, I enjoy hiking, pickle-ball, fly fishing, working on my house and anything that gets me moving in the outdoors.

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