Crisis Counseling Services in Houston

Compassionate, immediate support when you’re facing life’s toughest moments.

Do NOT use this system if you are having a life-threatening medical emergency.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately. At MindShift, our team of psychiatrists, therapists, and licensed mental health professionals specializes in urgent psychiatric care, providing more focused help than a standard emergency room can offer.
When to Call 911

What Crisis Counseling Means

Crisis counseling is short-term, solution-focused support designed to help you navigate overwhelming emotions, difficult life events, or sudden mental health challenges. Our goal is not only to stabilize you in the moment but also to help you process what you’re experiencing, regain control, and find a path forward with compassion and clarity.
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How We Can Help You Stabilize

Reaching out for crisis counseling takes strength, and we’re here to make the process simple and supportive. You can start by calling our crisis line to speak with a trained counselor, who will listen, assess your situation, and provide immediate guidance. If you prefer, we offer onsite and remote sessions so you can choose the environment that feels safest. During counseling, our providers use evidence-based techniques to de-escalate distress, restore balance, and help you build coping strategies. After stabilization, we connect you to appropriate follow-up care — including therapy, psychiatry, microcurrent feedback, or specialized programs — to support your ongoing recovery.
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Conditions We Support

Our crisis counseling services are designed to help individuals in moments when emotions feel unmanageable or when daily life is disrupted. We frequently support clients facing:

  • Anxiety: overwhelming worry, panic attacks, or racing thoughts.
  • Depression: sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or withdrawal.
  • PTSD & trauma responses: intrusive memories, flashbacks, or hypervigilance.
  • Other acute concerns: grief, relationship crises, mood swings, or major life stressors.

Our priority is to calm the immediate crisis and create a clear plan for continued care and healing.


MindShift’s Crisis Counseling Approach

When every second counts, you deserve care that is compassionate, professional, and immediate. At MindShift, we provide same-day access to a psychiatrist-led team with no referral required. Our crisis counseling sessions are personalized to your situation and grounded in proven stabilization methods, ensuring you feel heard, safe, and supported. We welcome people from all backgrounds because we believe every individual deserves access to quality mental health care in times of crisis.
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Get Immediate Crisis Counseling Support

You don’t have to go through this alone. Our specialists are here to listen, guide, and support you as you move forward with strength. Contact us today to begin compassionate crisis counseling that meets you where you are and helps you build a brighter tomorrow.