Counseling in Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, and Greater Houston — with online therapy across Texas.
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with teens and adults through anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning struggles, trauma, depression, grief and loss, neurodivergence, life transitions, and the things that simply don’t fit neatly into a box. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in understanding you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I welcome people from many backgrounds, including military and veteran families, and Christian counseling is available for those who want faith to be part of the conversation.
In-person counseling is available in Tomball, with online therapy throughout Texas. Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE, and other insurance plans accepted.
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Therapy for People Who Don't Fit Neatly Into a Box
Sometimes the individual pieces have been identified, but no one has stepped back far enough to see how they fit together.
Anxiety can overlap with ADHD. Procrastination may have more to do with executive functioning, perfectionism or overwhelm than motivation. Depression can emerge during burnout, grief or major life transitions. And some people recognize neurodivergent traits in themselves without having — or necessarily needing — a formal diagnosis.
At Ardent Grace Counseling and Teletherapy, therapy is individualized rather than built around forcing your experience into a predetermined treatment model. We look at the bigger picture: what is happening, what may be contributing to it, what has or hasn't helped before, and what actually works for you.
I work with people from all walks of life, from adolescents to adults, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD and executive-functioning challenges, autism and neurodivergence, school or life transitions, caregiver stress and other situations in which life has become harder to navigate. If it matters to you, you can also optionally integrate Christian faith into counseling through Christian counseling; faith is never required or assumed.
In-person counseling is available in Tomball, Texas, with teletherapy available throughout Texas.
Neurodivergent Affirming Counseling
You don't need a diagnosis to get support here. We'll start with how your mind actually works: how you focus, what drains you, what helps, and where things keep breaking down. From there, we build on what you're already good at and make practical changes that fit you, instead of asking you to fit a system built for someone else.
In Person Sessions
Meet at my office on Kuykendahl Road in Tomball, Texas.
Secure, HIPAA-compliant sessions from the comfort of your home—available anywhere in Texas.
Located in Alaska? See Alaska insurance & teletherapy →
Self-pay: $175 for the first session, $150 per session after that. Limited sliding scale available. HSA & FSA accepted.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
A free consultation is a low-pressure way to see if we're a good fit. You can book online or send a text with a quick question.
Common Questions About Counseling at Ardent Grace
Who do you work with?
I work with adolescents age 13 and older and adults. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, executive-functioning difficulties, neurodivergence, school or life transitions, caregiver stress, or several of these things at the same time.
Do I need to know exactly what is wrong before starting therapy?
No. In fact, many people come to therapy because they know something isn't working but aren't sure how to explain it. Part of therapy can be stepping back and identifying patterns, connections and contributing factors together.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Secure teletherapy is available for clients who are physically located in Texas at the time of their appointment. In-person counseling is also available in Tomball.
Do you work with neurodivergent clients?
Yes. Neurodivergent-affirming counseling is an important part of the practice, including work with ADHD, executive functioning, autistic traits, masking, sensory differences and the anxiety, burnout or overwhelm that can accompany them. A formal diagnosis is not required to begin therapy.
Do you provide emotional support animal (ESA) letters?
Yes, for established clients. I offer emotional support animal evaluations and, when clinically appropriate, ESA letters for housing accommodations under the Fair Housing Act. Travel is more limited: since 2021, airlines are no longer required to accept ESAs, so a letter for air travel is only useful for airlines that still choose to allow them. We'll talk through what fits your situation during a session.
I'M HERE TO HELP
Therapy that honors your unique story.
Individualized care in Tomball and online across Texas.
Christi Kersten, MA, LPC-S · Texas License #67790 · Alaska License #193673
