Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

3418 Mercer St, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027

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Mary Alice knows that new parenthood is full of paradoxes. You’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. You love your baby, but it’s hard to like someone who screams at you all day. You need help, but you don’t know who to ask or what to ask for. Finding support and taking care of yourself is a great first step– healthy parents grow healthy families. Therapy is a safe place to sort through your scary thoughts and tap into your inner strengths and resources. Mary Alice’s expertise in working with expecting and new parents in the Houston area spans the length of a decade, first as a birth and postpartum doula, and later as a midwife.

Although she loved supporting moms in their birth choices, she felt most in tune fostering the mental health of her patients: holding space for losses, listening to worries, and providing pragmatic resources for the everyday struggles of new parenthood. This led Mary Alice to make a shift from midwife to therapist, pursuing her MA.

Mary Alice is a member of Postpartum Support International and has specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. She has additional training in Internal Family Systems, ACT, and is Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 certified. Mary Alice is an LMFT-Associate practicing under the supervision of CPFH Associate Director Kim Jones LMFT-S.

Call or Email Mary Alice Carpenter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (832) 621-4702

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3418 Mercer St

Suite 200

Houston, TX 77027

(832) 621-4702

I see clients in person at my central Houston office or online via teletherapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$160 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (832) 621-4702

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3418 Mercer St

Suite 200

Houston, TX 77027

(832) 621-4702

I see clients in person at my central Houston office or online via teletherapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions

$160 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $160
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Texas / 205085 Supervised by Kim Jones (Texas / 202070) Mary Alice Carpenter
In Practice for 2 Years
Attended University of Houston - Clear Lake, MA, Graduated 2023

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions

Expertise

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

4 Endorsements

Emily L Blessinger

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA

Mary Alice has a skill for connecting with clients and making them feel safe. Her background and life experience have advanced her abilities beyond her years. If you are looking for support and guidance through your own self healing, look no further.

Sevren Lab

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Mary Alice is deeply knowledgable, warm & energetic. Her extensive lived experience, unique skillset, & bubbly-yet-grounded personality make her the perfect fit for new moms and moms-to-be. She bridges the gap between therapy & advocacy with ease.

Katya Gruzglina

MA, MFT-A

Mary Alice brings deep understanding and compassion to moms and moms to be, helping clients uncover their strengths and resources with empathy and care. She's knowledgeable, warm, and inviting. I couldn't recommend her enough!

Ali Lucas

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

I can't say enough about Mary Alice's capacity to meet others right where they are at. She brings warmth and has supported so many in some of the most joyful yet difficult moments of their lives, making her someone I will refer to over and over again.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

I approach therapy from a curious, collaborative, client-centered, strengths-based perspective using models such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. I have a particular interest in anxiety, identity work, birth trauma, and pregnancy and postpartum depression.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

Location

Primary Location

3418 Mercer St

Suite 200

Houston, TX 77027

(832) 621-4702

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Houston, TX

Counties

Harris

Zips

Neighborhoods

I see clients in person at my central Houston office or online via teletherapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call for a free consultation now - (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A

I see clients in person at my central Houston office or online via teletherapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call for a free consultation now - (832) 621-4702

Mary Alice Carpenter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A