Your health includes mind, body, & spirit. I hold a strong belief in your potential for healing, even with the most difficult wounds. Faith in the human spirit & deep respect for you is combined with my education in psychological science to offer you compassionate care.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Christian clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
Approach Description: You can expect me to listen to you with respect & compassion. Depending on your needs, we will work together using proven therapeutic interventions to help you. You set your goals & we work together as a team to solve problems and/or heal the past.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Mary Lyles PhD, LCSW
- Female
- License # TX: 51404
- Licensed in Texas
- Practicing Since 1994
Education: Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, Educational Psychology
MSW, University of Houston, Master of Social Work, Mental Health Emphasis
B.S., University of Houston, Psychology (minor in Biochemical & Biophysical Sciences)
EMDR Certified
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200
- Out of Network
Dr. Mary Lyles Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Katy, TX 77494 and Brenham, TX 77833
- Available Online for residents of Texas
I provide psychotherapy & counseling services to adults, couples, children and teens for a variety of concerns. My experience includes a broad range of education to allow me to provide service directed to your needs. In addition to extensive experience using EMDR for treating trauma & other troubling memories, I may also utilize DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), cognitive therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness training, performance improvement, grief therapy, critical incident stress debriefing & management, couples counseling, psychodynamic and family systems theories, and play therapy modalities.