Tony Carroll, LCSW, has been in private practice in the Montrose area of Houston since 1983.
He specializes in outpatient adult psychotherapy and counseling, and works with individuals, couples, and groups utilizing highly personalized treatment plans tailored to both the individual needs and the personality styles of the client. Although the practice originally catered to the needs of the GLBT community, it has evolved to equally serve the needs of people of all s*xual orientations. Carr
oll earned a graduate degree in clinical social work, and has studied extensively with many of the most respected mental health figures in North America. He has been actively involved in the education and training of other mental health professionals for many years. He is honored to have been chosen by the readers of Outsmart Magazine "Best Mental Health Therapist" each year since 2002. He is active in many organizations and has held numerous board positions including positions on the National Federation of Clinical Social Workers, and served as the president of the Texas Clinical Society. His education and experience are broad with an emphasis on classical psychotherapy and the modern evolution of highly respected thought. He has studied wtih many of the respected mental health professionals in North America. This broad background allows Carroll to avoid the common pitfalls of a pathology based model instead focusing on strengths and growth directed toward achieving the client's goals and desires. Carroll's clients are frequently business and professional persons who, though doing well, want more from life than they are getting and are unwilling to settle for less. The most common disappointments of these clients are anxiety, depression, s*xual and relationship problems, satisfaction, happiness, compulsive behaviors, insecurity, grief and loss, family and religious concerns, and a variety of issues related to s*xuality. Carroll is especially gifted at joining wth these clients in their quest for greater happiness, success, and satisfaction.
Nice suggestions you may find helpful in the new year. The hardest question of all: "Is it them or me?"
To deal with toxic people effectively, you need an approach that enables you, across the board, to control what you can and eliminate what you can't.
How to choose a psychotherapist? The success of therapy depends on many things including the skill of the therapist; however, most studies indicate that the single most important element is the relationship between client and therapist. This usually includes the ability of the therapist to hear what the client cannot say, and his/her ability to help the client feel safe enough to examine those things. The only thing we know for sure, is that there is no one-size-fits-all therapeutic approach.
Whether you get a recommendation for a therapist from your primary care doctor, a friend, or your insurance company, finding out about his or her background…
15 Things Therapists Actually Want You To Know
Don't worry, they won't Google you or say hi to you at the bar.
Does Kinky S*x Lead to S*x Addiction?
Acting out s*xual fantasies in a safe context can be liberating. But with the explosion of "s*x addiction," the kick people get from kink looks increasingly like a symptom.
A number of people have asked us to send out our preferences for 11/3/15 election. Some of these choices were really difficult. We appreciate your confidence, and hope this will be helpful to some of you. This is an important election likely to turn on a few hundred votes, so your vote is especially important.
FYI: Early voting: 20% of voters under 50; 55% of voters over 65
Conservative districts about 20%; Progressive District C about 14%.
Please note that City Proposition 1 follows the city officials on the ballot. The first two groups of Propositions are State and County.
CITY OF HOUSTON:
Mayor: Chris Bell For Mayor https://bellformayor.com/
District C: Ellen Cohen
District F: Richard Nguyen
District I: Council Member Robert Gallegos, District I
District J: Mike Laster
At Large 1: Lane Lewis
At Large 2: Council Member David W. Robinson, Houston City Council...
At Large 3: Doug Peterson
At Large 4: Amanda Edwards
At Large 5: Phillipe Philippe Nassif
Controller: Chris Brown
City of Houston:
Proposition 1: YES! (Houston Equal Rights Ordinance gaining national attention) http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/us/tactics-and-antagonists-draw-attention-to-houston-rights-vote.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
Proposition 2: YES
Proposition 3: YES
HCC Trustee District VIII: Eva Loredo
HISD Trustee District IV: Jolanda Jones
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: AGAINST
Proposition 4: FOR
Proposition 5: FOR
Proposition 6: AGAINST
Proposition 7: AGAINST
HARRIS COUNTY PROPOSITIONS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: FOR
Proposition 4: FOR
To see a sample ballot go to HarrisVotes.org
A number of people have asked us to send out our preferences for 11/3/15 election. Some of these choices were really difficult. We appreciate your confidence, and hope this will be helpful to some of you. This is an important election likely to turn on a few hundred votes, so your vote is especially important.
FYI: Early voting: 20% of voters under 50; 55% of voters over 65
Conservative districts about 20%; Progressive District C about 14%.
Please note that City Proposition 1 follows the city officials on the ballot. The first two groups of Propositions are State and County.
CITY OF HOUSTON:
Mayor: Chris Bell For Mayor https://bellformayor.com/
District C: Ellen Cohen
District F: Richard Nguyen
District I: Council Member Robert Gallegos, District I
District J: Mike Laster
At Large 1: Lane Lewis
At Large 2: Council Member David W. Robinson, Houston City Council...
At Large 3: Doug Peterson
At Large 4: Amanda Edwards
At Large 5: Phillipe Philippe Nassif
Controller: Chris Brown
City of Houston:
Proposition 1: YES! (Houston Equal Rights Ordinance gaining national attention) http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/us/tactics-and-antagonists-draw-attention-to-houston-rights-vote.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
Proposition 2: YES
HCC Trustee District VIII: Eva Loredo
HISD Trustee District IV: Jolanda Jones
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: AGAINST
Proposition 4: FOR
Proposition 5: FOR
Proposition 6: AGAINST
Proposition 7: AGAINST
HARRIS COUNTY PROPOSITIONS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: FOR
Proposition 4: FOR
To see a sample ballot go to HarrisVotes.org
A number of people have asked us to send out our preferences for 11/3/15 election. Some of these choices were really difficult. We appreciate your confidence, and hope this will be helpful to some of you. This is an important election likely to turn on a few hundred votes, so your vote is especially important.
FYI: Early voting: 20% of voters under 50; 55% of voters over 65
Conservative districts about 20%; Progressive District C about 14%.
Please note that City Proposition 1 follows the city officials on the ballot. The first two groups of Propositions are State and County.
CITY OF HOUSTON:
Mayor: Chris Bell For Mayor https://bellformayor.com/
District C: Ellen Cohen
District F: Richard Nguyen
District I: Council Member Robert Gallegos, District I
District J: Mike Laster
At Large 1: Lane Lewis
At Large 2: Council Member David W. Robinson, Houston City Council...
At Large 3: Doug Peterson
At Large 4: Amanda Edwards
At Large 5: Phillipe Philippe Nassif
Controller: Chris Brown
City of Houston:
Proposition 1: YES! (Houston Equal Rights Ordinance gaining national attention) http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/us/tactics-and-antagonists-draw-attention-to-houston-rights-vote.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0
Proposition 2: YES
Proposition 3: YES
HCC Trustee District VIII: Eva Loredo
HISD Trustee District IV: Jolanda Jones
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: AGAINST
Proposition 4: FOR
Proposition 5: FOR
Proposition 6: AGAINST
Proposition 7: AGAINST
HARRIS COUNTY PROPOSITIONS:
Proposition 1: AGAINST
Proposition 2: FOR
Proposition 3: FOR
Proposition 4: FOR
To see a sample ballot go to HarrisVotes.org
The gun nuts in this country are using "Mental Illness" as a distraction from the reality that guns are the problem.
By Dr David Laing Dawson No doubt the perpetrators of recent mass shootings in schools, churches and university campuses were troubled young men. They may or may not have each suffered from a treat...
For 35 years, I've helped clients recover from the damage done by 'converstion therapy' and destructive religious backgrounds. Every client I've seen who participated in 'conversion therapy' or was brought up in an extreme religious background was harmed badly by the experience, and a good deal of time had to be spent undoing the irrational things they had been taught. None had been taught how to think to understanding themselves; all had been taught what to think about themselves and others - and it is irrational, superstitious, completely free of scientific basis.
I'm saddened when in despair, some single gay man or troubled couple tells me they thing gay relationships don't last. I immediately think of all the happy couples we know who have been together for years, so I especially wanted to share this with you.
Feeling jaded about love? Perhaps this story will help lift you from your funk. A gay couple in Britain just celebrated their 55th anniversary together. They are believed to be the country's longest gay pairing. 78-year-old Ted Spring and ...
Improving Gay Relationships will repeat in September 2015. From the Spring weekend:
Most common comment: "I was so surprised that we all want mostly the same things: closeness, companionship, honesty, trust, love, someone to depend - and that we're more alike than different."
#1 "Critical first step to knowing yourself before beginning a relationship. Tony and the other men were amazing. They created a safe environment for everyone to share and grow from the experience."
#2 "This is a no BS, roll up your sleeves weekend. No self-help rather an honest look in the mirror to understand how our experiences and desires effect our relationship choices."
#3 "A truly eye-opening experience, listening to Tony and the experiences of the other min in the group, how similar our wants and needs are!"
#4 "Eye opening and very helpful in recognizing how similar we all are vs. how different."
#5 "Informitive and logically planned, with information that was logical and on target. Loved variety of men and the professional way it was presented. Laughter was appreciated."
#6 "Helped give me new perspectives of my own and others experiences in life and love with the goal of better understanding as a gayman. Very enlightening, and I recomment it highly."
#7. "Really showed me a better way of looking at a relationship, and new tools to understand me in the process."
#8 "Joyour exploration of yourself using various technics, family of origin, word association and lists. An adventure in discovering yourself so you are able to discovery others outside your own world."
#9. "The insight I gained this weekend was invaluable in the search for 'theone', as I had clearly been making the same mistakes over and over not knowing why. If someone finds themselves in bad relationships or not able to get in a relationship, this weekend will get them on the right track as it did me. Plus meeting a great group of new people is always a benefit."
#10. "It was very interesting and provocative, and gave me a lot to think about."
#11. "I saw various aspects of my early life through a different lens, added self-awareness. Promises to be life-altering."
Do you know someone who's unhappy being single? Perhaps you? I'm hosting a 2 day workshop on September 19th & 20th which has helped hundreds of other gay men in Houston improve their relationships or find a healthy relationship. Find out more here: http://www.houstontherapist.com/site/workshop
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Depression? This is a much clearer picture. Depression is a symptom with many different causes and subsequently different treatments. Sadly, the chattering class and pharmaceutical companies have done people a huge disservice by making depression sound like a disease - which it definitely is not! Thanks, Rune, for writing this!!
Depression is a symptom that reveals a multitude of different causes. Here is a list of different varieties of depression. Do you recognize yours?
Finally! Legal action against s*xual 'conversion' treatment -
In a landmark victory, a state jury in New Jersey found today that a “conversion therapy” program offering services it claimed could change clients from gay to straight was fraudulent and unconscionable.
A concise overview of some common relationship (romantic, friendship, professional) concerns, and although the causes and resolutions may vary vastly, this could be helpful in starting to think about what is happening in your life.
Irrelationship is a co-created unconscious defense system enabling two or more people to protect themselves from the anxiety of becoming close to others.
There is no reason to think any single cluster of symptoms (addiction: excessive and inappropriate use of anything - chemical or behavior) - have either the same cause or the same treatment. The reluctance in the United States to question and offer alternatives to a disease/addiction/12-step model has been damaging and limiting to both our clients and our profession. There are "no one-size-fits-all" answers to anything in a reality based world, but we frequently cling to the simplest and most convenient answer - true or not.
Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist explains why the “disease model” of addiction is wrong and illuminates the path to recovery. The psychiatric establishment and rehab industry in … Continue reading →
In State's Premarital Counseling Program, Few Options for Gay Couples, by Aman Batheja and...
Many of the providers in a state program that gives engaged Texans a discount on a marriage license if they take a premarital counseling course do not plan to open up the classes to same-s*x couples.
The changing picture of long-term commitment, incorporates the reality of two, whole persons who stay together because of the rewards of the relationship. It is no longer about obligation. In other words, people don't leave the place where they are happy, so if you want to stay together, stay happy, and keep the relationship fulfilling and satisfying.
Greatly honored being selected while we were out of the country, to receive the Texas National Association of Social Workers:
"Lifetime Achievement Award
Each year, the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers selects a social worker for this award to celebrate a lifetime of accomplishments. In honoring the Lifetime Achievement Award winner, NASW recognized the best social work values and accomplishments demonstrated in the social worker’s lifetime.
A member in good standing who meets all the criteria for Social Worker of the Year, and:
•Demonstrates repeated outstanding achievements
•Has recognition beyond the social work profession
•Has made contributions of lasting impact
•Has outstanding creativity"
This seems particularly poignant on a weekend I spending working with a brilliant group of gay men committed to leading rich and meaningful lives.
I am the mother of a gay son and I've taken enough from you good people. I'm tired of your foolish rhetoric about the "homos*xual agenda" and your allegations that accepting homos*xuality is the same thing as advocating s*x with children. You are cruel and ignorant. You have been robbing me of the j…
Memorial Day Weekend: A Houston Event for Single Gay Men
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In an age dominated by dense population centers and technological connectedness, sociologists tell us of American’s ever growing pain of loneliness, and their increasing desire and need for the fulfillment and contentment of strong primary relationships -- and gay men are no different.
Houston psychotherapist, Tony Carroll, LCSW, draws from the most respected work in mental health to formulate a workshop which addresses the relationship concerns most frequently expressed by single gay men.
• Fear of repeating past experiences
• Issues related to s*x in relationships
• Attraction and compatibility
• Assessing relationship viability
• Finding, establishing, and maintaining suitable relationships
• Discovering and overcoming what has kept you single
Although the material is substantial, and the work deep, Tony is noted for presenting in a warm, light-hearted fashion making for a comfortable and enjoyable weekend that is deeply rewarding.
From former participants:
• I’m a better person, certainly happier, with a better understanding of what makes me tick. I found what was right in front of me all along: the guy I’m sharing a life with, the morning news, the laughing, the jokes, the life.
• It was a weekend both profound and enjoyable (which don’t always go hand-in-hand), and I’m grateful for all of it – particularly spending time working with you. It didn’t seem any different from not-working, but simply being with you. You are a remarkable man. I would very much enjoy any opportunity to spend time with you again. Beyond wisdom and perspective, you simply have a nourishing “presence.” That is rare and wonderful.
• I started in a place where I had everything, but I was not progressing. I left with clarity & tools, and the confidence to actually fix my life. It’s not rocket science; these are tools with a pristine logic to them. You might think you could have come up with them on your own, but, to be frank, you didn’t, or you wouldn’t have taken the time to read this.
• I would venture to say that Tony's workshops border on mandatory for those with a sincere desire to experience relationships that are fulfilling, loving and lasting. "Informative" and "revelatory" are guaranteed..."transformative" is not out of the question either.
• We attended separate weekends in early 1999, and later met at a social event that year. Your workshop helped each of us approach our new relationship with an understanding of what we each wanted and needed. It has been 16 happy years since then, and we are married.
• Developing from small children who are somehow 'different' into the adults we become, it is nearly inevitable that we will all face serious obstacles in how we relate to ourselves and to others as gay men - many such obstacles being largely invisible even to ourselves.
• I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet you and work with you, Tony. My life has changed in so many ways for the positive I could not count them.
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, May 24, 2015, noon – 5 pm
Montrose area of Houston (address available after registration)
$195.00
To register:
www.HoustonTherapist.com
713.527.0000
Houston Therapist Tony Carroll Provides Therapy and Counseling for Men's Issues and Concerns in the areas of Anger, Depression, Commitment, and all areas of therapy for men.
Quick overview - and you might be surprised by some answers -
Take this WebMD quiz on the science of love to see how much you know about the attraction between the s*xes and the chemistry of love.
I'm not really big on an addition model for treatment; however, this is a nice clear picture that anything too much, can get in the way of having a nice life.
Cell phones, social media, chocolate, a runner's high -- what is it you feel like you're addicted to? WebMD finds out why we feel we can't we live without these things.
This article speaks to the isolation gay men talk about so often. Earlier generations were driven together by the surrounding rejection and condemnation, things were not always warm and cuddle, but the external crises - Anita Bryant and later the AIDS epidemic - demanded unity if we were to survive. Perhaps the saddest loss is the connection between men and women within the gay community.
I’d like to be a bigger person and say that there’s good in everybody. In some ways it’s true, but in more ways than I care to handle, there are people tha
"I appreciate your kind words and sentiments. My journey for self-reflection is always going to be a work in progress. And I welcome such a wonderful journey. I continue to have the will and diligence, and to use the tools I learned while in your care to work hard on my issues and to live a happy life to the best of my ability everyday. I, thank you for helping me obtain such tools. I would not be the [person] I am today without your guidance."
A nice little piece that might might inspire thought and some insight into your personality. Since we all have different styles, the functional nature of the personality is best evaluated by the degree to which it helps or limits our ability to attain happiness and fulfillment in our lives and in relationships with others.
Many of us spend our adult lives recovering from our childhoods.
Feeling alone when you'd rather feel close? The seminar for single gay men will improve your relationship understanding and skills. This event will be posted 4/10/15. Watch for it -
Have you scheduled your next mental health check-in? Call today for an April appointment!
Feeling excited about the workshop for single gay men this coming weekend. We still have room for a few men who what to make the most of relationships. This can be really helpful to those who are newly single, couples just beginning relationships, and those who want to do better the next time. Got to my website: www.HoustonTherapist.com and look at the events page for details.
HIV and Aging -
HIV-infected people have higher risk of many cancers compared to HIV-uninfected people.
A workshop for single gay men who are serious about improving relationships.
Tony Carroll, LCSW
Psychotherapist and owner of HoustonTherapist.com
This Houston weekend workshop looks at the concerns gay men express around relationships including the elements of attraction, establishing and maintaining s*xually and emotionally satisfying relationships, the disappointments associated with phone apps and failed relationships, and the life issues unique to gay men. Tony Carroll, LCSW, is know for presenting significant psychological principals in a warm and engaging way that encourages maximum enjoyment and benefit from this weekend workshop.
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1006 Missouri Street
Houston, TX
77006
When you think about psychotherapy . . . you can think about the symptoms: depression, anxiety, co-dependence, compulsive behavior, bi-polar disorder, ADD, loneliness, addiction, and problems with relationship/marriage, s*x, family, communication. Or you can think about the outcome: contentment, happiness, peace, vitality, satisfaction, success, love, fulfillment, security. We are happy to help with insurance reimbursements. If you would like to talk on the phone before scheduling an initial appointment, please call at 713.527.0000.
| Monday | 10am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
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