Higher Expectations Counseling Center provides professional, Christ-centered counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where people can find help, hope, healing, and practical guidance for life’s challenges. We address emotional, relational, and spiritual needs with compassion, integrity, and excellence.
We offer professional counseling that thoughtfully integrates biblical truth with clinically sound practices. Our approach is both Christ-centered and effective, ensuring that care is grounded in Scripture while informed by best practices in counseling and mental health.
Whether you are part of Higher Expectations Community Church or the broader community, you are welcome here.
Our center exists as a compassionate space where faith and healing come together.
Our counselors are trained professionals who also understand pain personally. We do not position ourselves as distant experts, but as fellow travelers who have encountered God’s grace through honest struggle. It is our privilege to walk alongside you as God continues His redemptive work in your life.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is available for adults seeking a safe, confidential space to process life’s challenges. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, spiritual concerns, or major life transitions, our counselors are committed to walking with you toward healing and hope through a gospel-centered lens.
Couple and Marriage Counseling
We provide counseling for dating, engaged, and married couples who desire healthier, Christ-honoring relationships. Sessions focus on building strong foundations, fostering healthy communication, addressing conflict, and restoring trust through biblical truth and practical, evidence-based tools.
Family Counseling
Family counseling supports families navigating crisis, parenting challenges, relational conflict, and family system concerns. We work collaboratively to promote understanding, unity, and healthier dynamics rooted in biblical principles.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
We offer play therapy and developmentally appropriate counseling for children and adolescents to help them process emotions, behaviors, and experiences. We partner closely with parents and guardians, recognizing them as essential participants in their child’s healing and growth.
Step 1: Access the Client Portal
New clients should create an account through our secure client portal. Existing clients may log in using their current credentials.
If you are scheduling an appointment for a minor, the parent or guardian must create the account and schedule an initial consultation without the child present.
Step 2: Request an Appointment
Once logged in, request an appointment with an available counselor at one of our locations. After your appointment is confirmed, intake forms will be sent through the portal and must be completed prior to your first session.
Step 3: Follow Up
Our team will contact you if additional information is needed. If you have questions before your appointment, please email counseling@thehec.org.
Our Counselors
Higher Expectations Counseling Center offers care that is both clinically professional and distinctively Christian. Our counseling team includes highly trained professionals with expertise in theology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, and pastoral counseling.
Our counselors are licensed in the state of Texas and hold master’s degrees in counseling-related fields. With a Christ-centered framework, we thoughtfully integrate faith into evidence-based clinical practice, supporting clients emotionally, relationally, and spiritually as they pursue hope, healing, and wholeness in Christ.
Do I have to be a member of Higher Expectations Community Church to receive counseling?
No. Our counseling services are open to both members of Higher Expectations Community Church and individuals from the broader community. You do not need to be affiliated with our church to receive care.
Is your counseling Christian or biblical?
Yes. Our counseling is Christ-centered and rooted in Scripture. We integrate biblical truth with clinically sound, evidence-based counseling practices. We meet each client where they are spiritually and thoughtfully invite God into the healing process, respecting each person’s journey.
What types of issues do you help with?
Our counselors work with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, marriage issues, parenting concerns, spiritual struggles, and major life transitions.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
Yes. Our counselors are licensed professionals who have degrees in counseling, theology, marriage and family therapy, or related fields. They are trained to provide professional care that is both clinically competent and Christ-centered.
How is faith integrated into counseling sessions?
Faith integration is handled with wisdom, sensitivity, and respect. Scripture, prayer, and biblical principles may be incorporated as appropriate and with client consent. We do not force faith-based practices but invite them in ways that support healing and growth.
What should I expect in my first counseling session?
Your first session is an opportunity to get to know your counselor, discuss what brought you to counseling, and establish goals for your care. Your counselor will explain the counseling process, confidentiality, and answer any questions you may have.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes. Counseling is confidential and follows all legal and ethical guidelines required by the state and federal law. Information shared in sessions is protected, with limited exceptions related to safety, abuse, or court-ordered disclosures, which your counselor will explain in detail.
Do you offer counseling for children and teenagers?
Yes. We provide play therapy and developmentally appropriate counseling for children and adolescents. Parents or guardians are actively involved in the process, as they play a vital role in their child’s healing and growth.
Do you offer marriage and premarital counseling?
Yes. We offer counseling for dating, engaged, and married couples. Our approach focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, addressing conflict, and fostering Christ-centered growth.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments are scheduled through our secure client portal. New clients create an account, while existing clients log in to request an appointment. If scheduling for a minor, a parent or guardian must create the account and schedule an initial consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance acceptance varies by counselor and service. Please contact us or check the client portal for current insurance information, self-pay rates, and payment options.
What if I am not comfortable with prayer or Scripture during counseling?
We respect where each client is spiritually. Faith-based practices are never forced. Your counselor will work with you to ensure the counseling experience is supportive, respectful, and aligned with your comfort level.
How long does counseling typically last?
The length of counseling varies based on individual needs and goals. Some clients benefit from short-term counseling, while others engage in longer-term care. Your counselor will regularly review progress and discuss next steps with you.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule an appointment?
We ask that clients provide advance notice when canceling or rescheduling an appointment.
Specific cancellation policies will be shared through the client portal and during your first session.
Who do I contact if I have questions before my appointment?
If you have questions before your session, please email counseling@thehec.org.
702 Atascocita Road
Humble, TX 77396
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
