Counseling Services Available

by Mila McManus, MD

The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness is excited to announce that mental health counseling has been added to its wellness practice!

The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness is excited to announce the addition of mental health counseling to our wellness practice! We firmly believe that physical health and healing work optimally when addressing mental and emotional concerns, stresses, or traumas. Mental health counseling provides support, promotes emotional well-being, and helps individuals develop coping skills to manage stress and life challenges. Adding counseling is a natural addition to our services, and our counselor is someone you may recognize.

Nancy Mehlert, MS, joined the team at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness in 2006 as a Nutrition Consultant, bringing a wealth of expertise and a personal passion for health and wellness. Her journey into holistic nutrition began as a patient of the practice, where she experienced transformative results that inspired her to transition from a successful 20-year career in corporate Human Resources to pursue a career in nutrition and counseling. She has been our staff nutritionist for almost 19 years.

Nancy earned her Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition, graduating with High Honors in 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University, where she graduated Cum Laude and was honored as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.

We’re thrilled to announce that Nancy is expanding her services! Currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling, Nancy will begin offering counseling sessions as part of her practicum training starting January 1, 2025.

These sessions will be available at a special introductory rate:

$40 per session

This affordable pricing provides an excellent opportunity to benefit from Nancy’s compassionate care while supporting her journey toward full licensure. Nancy’s counseling services will be a valuable addition to her ongoing nutrition consulting, allowing patients to benefit from a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

To sign up, follow this link or send an inquiry email to aplacetotalk@TWIHW.com.

Feel free to share the link and email address with anyone who may benefit from affordable counseling. You need not be an established patient to utilize our counseling services.

Be Well in Mind and Body.

Neurofeedback Changes Your Mind, Literally!

Written by Guest Contributor:

Spring Hill, MS, LMFT, LPC

Individual, Couples, Family Counseling

Neurofeedback Services

Have you ever felt like “if I could just relax instead of being anxious, depressed, or distracted I would enjoy life more?” Well, you’re not alone. The brain controls everything we do in our lives from relaxing, to sports activities, to writing this article. Specifically, it is our brain waves that control what and how we think, how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally, and how we behave with others.
If our brainwave distribution becomes out of balance (much like our hormones), symptoms may result, such as anxiety, depression, lack of energy, foggy thinking, etc. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, pain-free computer-based technique which retrains the brain to produce brainwave patterns that are beneficial to better functioning. When the electrical system (brainwaves) is modulated through Neurofeedback, the brain becomes more flexible, calming the brain and helping the client to have better control of their emotions, feelings and thoughts. The results of the brain changes are enduring, unlike medication.
What does a Neurofeedback session look like?
• During a session a cap with sensors is placed on the head to monitor the brainwave activity, much like the electrical activity you see when having an EKG. (There is NO electricity going into the head)
• This activity is displayed onto the therapist’s computer monitor. On a separate screen, the client plays a video game or watches a movie that is generated using their brainwave activity.
• Each time a healthy brainwave is achieved, the client is rewarded via graphics and auditory sound. As healthier brainwaves are achieved, a healthier state of mind (e.g., focused, relaxed, less anxiety) is learned.
Neurofeedback is a safe, long-lasting, drug-free alternative to treating symptoms including:
• Focus/Foggy thinking/Cognitive Processing
• Anxiety/Panic Attacks/ Obsessive thoughts, Compulsions
• Depression
• Sleep issues
• Pain
• Other Conditions and Symptoms
The overall goal is to help the client manage their symptoms and improve their performance in whatever area of life they desire such as school, work, or relaxation. For more information regarding neurofeedback contact Spring Hill at shill1@springhill4counseling.com or call 713.927.5093.