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Bellaire Family Counseling offers counseling services for children (ages 2+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We believe that beautiful families come in all shapes and sizes, and that strong, connected relationships are the building blocks of healthy communities and happy lives. We recognize that families face unprecedented challenges today and we exist in order to support children, teens, and families as they navigate the challenges of life. Whether you have suffered a loss, are experiencing conflict in your home or your child is struggling with anxiety, we may be able to help.

“When you get to a place where you understand that love and belonging, your worthiness, is a birthright and not something you have to earn, anything is possible.”
- Brené Brown

Some of the issues that we work with most are: anxiety, children’s issues, trauma, and more… This is not an exhaustive list, so if you don’t see your issue listed, please just ask. We may still be able to help.

If you’re interested in feeling happier and more fulfilled, get started by contacting us today!

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Meet our staff

Tiina Anttila

Tiina Anttila is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience working with children and their families across a broad cultural and ethnic spectrum to address a range of concerns including anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and behavioral concerns.

Shelby Kallus

Shelby Kallus is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in play therapy and CBT.

Thora Kingsley

Thora Kingsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and families using a strengths-based, relational approach. She values creativity and connection and often incorporates hands-on activities into therapy.

Stacy Ricotta

Stacy Ricotta is our Lead Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, families, and adults. She specializes in complex trauma and couples counseling.

Michelle Salinas

Michelle Salinas is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and families to address a range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, and attachment concerns in the parent-child relationship.

Betsy Smith

Betsy Smith is the founder and owner of Bellaire Family Counseling, and is also a LPC-S. She specializes in OCD and related anxiety disorders.

Autumn Jeria

Autumn Jeria is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate specializing in child and adolescent therapy using an integrative Person-Centered and CBT-informed framework with play therapy and skills-based interventions, serving Bellaire, TX and the greater Houston area in-person and via telehealth throughout Texas.

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