Our Story
Lake Conroe Counseling Center started in 2017 when founder Amy Dean, LMFT-S, decided it was time to put down roots. After nearly 20 years living overseas in six different countries with her husband and son, Amy and her family moved to Montgomery, Texas. She opened what began as a solo practice with a simple goal: provide the kind of mental health care this community deserves—accessible, compassionate, and genuinely helpful.
What started as one therapist in one office has grown into a team of dedicated professionals who all share that same mission. We’ve built something here that feels different from a typical counseling center. We’re not a corporate practice. We’re a team that actually collaborates, supports each other, and puts our clients first.
Our Mission
At Lake Conroe Counseling Center, we offer a unique wellness experience for individuals of all ages and identities by delivering exceptional mental health counseling.
Our Vision
We are committed to enhancing our community and transforming lives through the highest quality of mental health counseling, delivered with authenticity and compassion for everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or race.
Our Core Values
Integrity – We prioritize our clients’ needs and treat everyone with respect, regardless of their background or identity.
Compassion – We empathize deeply with our clients and strive to understand their experiences.
Celebrate Uniqueness – We embrace what makes each individual unique and welcome every personal story.
Dedication – We stay informed about innovative techniques to help you lead your best life.
Collaboration – We work together with our clients to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment.
Passion – We believe in the importance of our services and the positive impact counseling has on our community.
What Makes Us Different
We’re a Real Team
Our therapists genuinely support each other. We consult on treatment approaches, discuss best practices, and collaborate on how to serve clients better—always within strict confidentiality guidelines. You’re not just getting one therapist—you’re getting the collective expertise of our entire team working to support your care.
We Understand Complex Backgrounds
Between us, we’ve worked with people from all walks of life. Amy’s years living internationally means we have deep experience with Third Culture Kids, expat families, and anyone whose life doesn’t fit neatly into one box. We also have bilingual therapists, ASL-fluent staff, and LGBTQ+-affirming counselors. Different backgrounds aren’t just accepted here—they’re understood.
We Keep It Real
Therapy doesn’t have to feel stuffy or intimidating. At its best, it should feel like having coffee with a friend who truly understands you—someone who listens without judgment and helps you see things more clearly. We’re warm, we’re direct, and we’re honest about what we can and can’t help with. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll help you find someone who is. If you need to reschedule because life happened, we get it. We’re here for the long haul, not just the perfect circumstances.
We Stay Current
Mental health care keeps evolving, and so do we. Our team uses evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, brainspotting, play therapy, family systems work, and mindfulness techniques. We’re not stuck in one modality because we know different people need different approaches.
Our Commitment to This Community
We’re not interested in being the biggest practice in the area. We’re interested in being the kind of place where people feel genuinely cared for. Where therapy actually helps. Where you can find the right therapist for your specific situation without jumping through hoops.
Montgomery and the Lake Conroe area are home now, and we’re here to stay. Whether you’re dealing with something urgent or you’ve been thinking about therapy for a while, we’re ready to support you.
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