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Greater Houston Counseling Services

21021 Springbrook Plaza Dr, Suite 140 Spring, TX 77379
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About Greater Houston Counseling Services

The Spring, Texas location of Greater Houston Counseling Services (GHCS) is easy to spot, located in a quiet area, making it a comfortable place to visit. If getting out of the house is a challenge GHCS also offers telehealth services, so you can still get the help you need from home. Plus scheduling is simple. Just text to set up an appointment.

Therapy and Support Options

At this location they offer therapy for a variety of needs including individual sessions as well as couples and family therapy. If you’re struggling with substance use the therapists here specialize in helping you manage cravings and triggers. They also offer group therapy where you can connect with others and share experiences.

Reclaiming Your Life from Substance Use

At GHCS recovery is about understanding your own story. In individual therapy you’ll explore the key aspects of your addiction, develop strategies for overcoming challenges, and find the recovery path that makes sense for you. If group therapy is more your preference you can be involved with others who share similar experiences and can offer support.

What makes GHCS special is the way it fosters a supportive, judgment free environment for recovery. The therapists really make an effort to understand your personal challenges, and they’re there to help you navigate whatever issues you’re dealing with, whether it’s addiction, family problems or stress.

They also organize various community events like summer camps, mental health courses and group therapy. These events are designed to help you live your best life.

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Latest Reviews

Sitansh Rajput
3 months ago on Google
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There's an amount of pitiful irony when a mental health clinic refuses to reflect on their own negative reviews and instead choose to wall-up and defend themselves from every accusation and experience. I've heard many stories from the other side, and the way this practice operates should horrify you as a prospective client. These people are not professional, and show no care for the ACA code of ethics. There is very high turnover in this clinic. Counselors who try to do right by their clients and offer multiple-week notices so that way they can begin the process of termination with their clients are instead told their resignation is immediately effective and can no longer offer closure to their clients. A clinic that can not hold on to a singular therapist and can offer no guarantees to their client is not a clinic I would invest my time and money into. Please look elsewhere. Please, don't just take my word for it. Read the other reviews for this location and you will all see a consistent pattern of behavior coming from this place.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Hi,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. At GHCS, we take all feedback seriously and are continually working to improve the experience we offer to both our clients and our team.

While we can’t speak to internal matters in a public forum, we remain committed to ethical, client-centered care and to supporting meaningful therapeutic relationships. Transitions are sometimes necessary, but we approach each one with care and intention, always striving to keep clients informed and supported throughout the process.

We understand how important consistency is, and we welcome open dialogue that helps us grow. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we’re always available at Info@GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com.

Sincerely,
— GHCS Leadership Team
Stephanie Torres
3 months ago on Google
1
If your thinking of going to get therapy DO NOT GO HERE!!! I had three different therapist in a few months due to high turn over. They didn't even tell me what was going on. I went to my next session and had someone new. No explanation at all. They didn't even let me say good bye to my therapist or transition with the new one. It was a complete surprise. And I was working on abandonment issues so this didn't help it at all !!! This is not how an agency who prioritizes mental health should be dealing with people's fears and concerns. I don't care what could have happened, the clients mental health comes first. And secondly give a warning or some type of explanation of what is going on. It seems they don't take care of their clients or therapist and just want the pay for the session. See previous reviews to know I'm not the only one who's been dealing with this. Greater counseling center get it together or you'll end up shutting down due to loss of clients. Please reach out to the board on how to actually deal with these situations for future therapist and clients because this is not it.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry your experience didn’t reflect the care and communication we aim to provide. Client wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and we take transitions seriously, doing our best to communicate clearly and support each client’s preferences when changes occur.

We regret if there was any lapse in communication and welcome the opportunity to connect with you directly to better understand what happened. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com.

Wishing you the best,
— GHCS Leadership Team
Emmerich jr Kitong
4 months ago on Google
1
Hey pay your employee’s. Yes i take these comments seriously cause why does my buddy keep on getting different therapists and from what ive heard the resign because of this. You see my name you can contact me directly shame on you devouring in vets
Response from the owner3 months ago
We take comments like this very seriously. We can confirm that you have never been employed by our organization. Greater Houston Counseling Services is committed to ethical and timely payment practices, and we are proud to have a long-standing track record of treating our team with respect and integrity.

If this message was posted in error or you have specific concerns to address, we welcome you to contact us directly.
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Accepted Insurance

Greater Houston Counseling Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Clinical Services

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Staff

Arif Shoaib

Medical Director & Psychiatrist

Maria Benezra

Therapist and Clinical Director

Contact Information

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21021 Springbrook Plaza Dr
Suite 140
Spring, TX 77379

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Sehar Uddin
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Reviews of Greater Houston Counseling Services

3.5/5 (44 reviews)
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3.5 (44 reviews)
Lucas Medina
3 months ago
5

Sitansh Rajput
3 months ago
1

There's an amount of pitiful irony when a mental health clinic refuses to reflect on their own negative reviews and instead choose to wall-up and defend themselves from every accusation and experience. I've heard many stories from the other side, and the way this practice operates should horrify you as a prospective client. These people are not professional, and show no care for the ACA code of ethics. There is very high turnover in this clinic. Counselors who try to do right by their clients and offer multiple-week notices so that way they can begin the process of termination with their clients are instead told their resignation is immediately effective and can no longer offer closure to their clients. A clinic that can not hold on to a singular therapist and can offer no guarantees to their client is not a clinic I would invest my time and money into. Please look elsewhere. Please, don't just take my word for it. Read the other reviews for this location and you will all see a consistent pattern of behavior coming from this place.

Response from the owner
Hi,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. At GHCS, we take all feedback seriously and are continually working to improve the experience we offer to both our clients and our team.

While we can’t speak to internal matters in a public forum, we remain committed to ethical, client-centered care and to supporting meaningful therapeutic relationships. Transitions are sometimes necessary, but we approach each one with care and intention, always striving to keep clients informed and supported throughout the process.

We understand how important consistency is, and we welcome open dialogue that helps us grow. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we’re always available at Info@GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com.

Sincerely,
— GHCS Leadership Team
Stephanie Torres
3 months ago
1

If your thinking of going to get therapy DO NOT GO HERE!!! I had three different therapist in a few months due to high turn over. They didn't even tell me what was going on. I went to my next session and had someone new. No explanation at all. They didn't even let me say good bye to my therapist or transition with the new one. It was a complete surprise. And I was working on abandonment issues so this didn't help it at all !!! This is not how an agency who prioritizes mental health should be dealing with people's fears and concerns. I don't care what could have happened, the clients mental health comes first. And secondly give a warning or some type of explanation of what is going on. It seems they don't take care of their clients or therapist and just want the pay for the session. See previous reviews to know I'm not the only one who's been dealing with this. Greater counseling center get it together or you'll end up shutting down due to loss of clients. Please reach out to the board on how to actually deal with these situations for future therapist and clients because this is not it.

Response from the owner
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry your experience didn’t reflect the care and communication we aim to provide. Client wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and we take transitions seriously, doing our best to communicate clearly and support each client’s preferences when changes occur.

We regret if there was any lapse in communication and welcome the opportunity to connect with you directly to better understand what happened. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@GreaterHoustonCounselingServices.com.

Wishing you the best,
— GHCS Leadership Team
Emmerich jr Kitong
4 months ago
1

Hey pay your employee’s. Yes i take these comments seriously cause why does my buddy keep on getting different therapists and from what ive heard the resign because of this. You see my name you can contact me directly shame on you devouring in vets

Response from the owner
We take comments like this very seriously. We can confirm that you have never been employed by our organization. Greater Houston Counseling Services is committed to ethical and timely payment practices, and we are proud to have a long-standing track record of treating our team with respect and integrity.

If this message was posted in error or you have specific concerns to address, we welcome you to contact us directly.
Carley Infinityandbeyond
6 months ago
1

Unfortunately turn over is high. Changing providers and then the new provider also leaving in less than a year set me back. It takes a lot to build rapport and start to open up. As soon as you do your therapist has found a new home. Not a good place if you’re serious about growth and improving your mental health.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that provider transitions impacted your time with us. We know how important consistency and trust are in therapy, and we understand how difficult it can be when that process is interrupted.

While transitions do happen for a variety of reasons, we’re proud that many of our clinicians have chosen to grow with GHCS over the years, some for nearly a decade. Still, we recognize how each experience is unique, and your feedback matters.

If you’re open to it, we’d love the chance to speak with you directly and learn how we can better support your care as well as others in the future. Please feel free to call or text us at 832-717-7166.

Warmly,
— GHCS Leadership Team
Esti Castresana
6 months ago
1

Noticed someone posted a review that this company "does not contact people back" and I believe this 100%. I randomly received an email from this company attempting to collect for a "missed appointment" fee from 2016. It's 2025 and, not only do I not remember any kids using this service, but they are collecting on something 9 years later?? Either this company is a scam or they have terrible back office/record keeping. Would concern me to give this company your confidential information. Extremely skeptical.

Response from the owner
Hi Esti,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear there may have been any confusion or frustration around billing, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to learn and improve.

While we can’t discuss individual account details publicly, we’d be more than happy to connect with you directly to review and address any concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us, we’re here to help.

Warmly,
— GHCS Management Team
Reyhans Grill
8 months ago
5

Best in the business! Very happy with the results.

Steph Tuazon
1 year ago
5

Christina and GHCS were great hosts! I can tell Christina put a lot of care into this location.

Stephanie Collins
1 year ago
5

The Spring office location is new, has beautiful furnishings and decor sure to provide patients with a warm welcome and comfortable environment to care for their mental health.

Eddie Diaz
1 year ago
5

Scheduling was simple. I was immediately comfortable when we began our session. I can't ask for a better experience.

Response from the owner
We are so glad that you had a great experience! Our clients and their treatment and comfort are the most important thing for us.
antwoine marshall
1 year ago
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The environment at GHCS isn't conducive to a positive mental health treatment plan. There is no continuity with therapists and patients as you're handed off to multiple therapists due to them quitting or being fired so often. They don't give you the courtesy of knowing until you attend your next appointment. They don't seem to make your mental health a priority.

Response from the owner
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the experience you’ve had. It’s important to us to be able and learn and grow as an organization as we continue to serve the needs of the community.

Please rest assured that top notch mental health care is our number one priority. I’m sorry if you’ve found yourself in a transition between therapists. As we are working through transition there are times when therapists leave, as with any organization, and we re-evaluate the fit with our organization to ensure we are delivering the best service we can.

I’d truly appreciate the opportunity
to talk with you more about your experiences. Thanks again for your time!
Kaitlin Van Veen
1 year ago
1

Don't waste your time. I've been going to the Spring location for a year now. I've had THREE therapists quit during this year. My last therapist just quit last week and my daughter's therapist quit the week before. There's also a new receptionist there almost every time I'm there or there's no one at the front desk at all. There's also been times when I couldn't get a hold of anyone to change an appointment. This has been a waste of time and money since I've had to start over so many times I'm not seeing the progress like I should've by now.

Response from the owner
Hi Kaitlin,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns about your experience at GHCS. We truly value your feedback and want to address the issue you raised regarding the turnover of staff at our office.

We appreciate your understanding that staff changes can arise for a variety of reasons, both positive and challenging. It’s an unavoidable part of any organization, and though we aim for a stable team, there are instances where circumstances necessitate adjustments. These changes do not necessarily imply that individuals have resigned; at times, it may be a result of ensuring the best fit for our clients by making decisions about the therapeutic team composition.

It is also important to note that given the size of GHCS, with 4 locations, there are occasions when our support staff may need to assist at different sites to ensure comprehensive and efficient support for all of our clients, as well as much needed vacations for our staff. We understand that this may create a scenario where you encounter different faces during your visit. Please be assured that what may seem like turnover can often just be teamwork in disguise.

That being said, we are genuinely sorry that you feel the experience has hindered you and your daughter’s journey and we’d love the opportunity to make this right. Please reach out to our Administrative Team Lead at 832-717-7166 and allow us to personally express our apologies and see if we can’t pair you with the perfect clinician for your needs; whether that be with GHCS or another local provider.

Thank you again for sharing your concerns. We are here to support you, and we hope to welcome you back to GHCS soon!

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