Athletics-Informed

Counseling for Athletes in The Woodlands, Houston, and Across Texas

GCS’ Athlete Data Reveals…

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7.8

Average Number of Sessions in Therapy at GCS

93.9%

Of GCS’ Athletes Experience Meaningful Change

100%

Of GCS’ Athletes Accomplish the Majority of their Goals

GCS’ results are nearly double the national benchmark for effective therapy.
Using a nationally validated outcome tool, GCS’ show improvements almost twice the size of what research considers a strong or “good” therapy outcome (GCS’ effect size ≈ 1.77 vs. 0.8 industry average).

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At Guyton Counseling Services (GCS), our Athletics-Informed lens reflects how we connect with athletes on a deeper level in-person in The Woodlands and Houston, and virtually throughout Texas. Drawing from personal and professional experience, GCS understands the mental, emotional, and physical pressures unique to athletes, and we provide care that recognizes the challenges athletes face both on and off the field.

GCS works with high school athletes, college athletes, professionals, retired athletes, and workout enthusiasts. Whether it’s managing performance pressures, recovering from injury, or transitioning to life after sports, GCS is here to help you navigate these experiences with clarity and resilience.

Common Topics Athletes Bring to Counseling

  • Sports Injury

    When athletics is an important part of your journey, an injury can be devastating. Sharpen your mental game and explore new ways of connecting to your sport.

  • Football player preparing for a play, metaphor for resilience and teamwork fostered in therapy sessions for athletes.

    Off-Field Issues

    When you face a challenge off the field, it affects your game. GCS is here to support you and get you back to playing your best.

  • Gym equipment, representing the strength training journey of therapy for athletes and professionals.

    Solution-Focused Sports Peformance

    Picture yourself succeeding in your sport and recognize your best hopes from competing through solution-focused dialogues about where athletics will take you.

  • Girls’ volleyball team celebrating, symbolizing the power of teamwork, support, and achievement in therapy.

    Team Dynamics

    Sports are full of relationships... explore how these relationships influence you and how you influence them.

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Tailored Services for Athletes

Here at GCS, we adapt to you and your style of play to enhance your potential.

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Tailored Counseling Solutions

  • A long-term or ongoing approach for athletes balancing sport and life challenges.

  • Individual Counseling

    • Fully Licensed: $155/45-minute session

    • Provisionally Licensed: $125/45-minute session

    • $15 discount for all first responders, veterans, active duty military, and their families

    • 6 Free Sessions for ALL Montgomery County First Responders and their Families through the Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association

    Family and Couples Counseling

    • $175/50-minute session

    • Provisionally Licensed: $145/Session

    • $15 discount for all first responders, veterans, active duty military, and their families

    • 6 Free Sessions for ALL Montgomery County First Responders and their Families through the Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association

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Solution-Focused EMDR Therapy

  • Addressing emotional trauma or stress, whether caused by injury, performance demands, or off-field issues.

  • Fully Licensed: $215/80-minute session

    Provisionally Licensed: $185/80-minute session

    • $15 discount for all first responders, veterans, active duty military, and their families

    • 6 Free Sessions for ALL Montgomery County First Responders and their Families through the Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association

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Single Session Therapy

  • One-session, solution-building for athletes needing immediate, focused support.

  • Fully Licensed: $185/50-minute session

    Provisionally Licensed: $155/50-minute session

    • $15 discount for all first responders, veterans, active duty military, and their families

    • 6 Free Sessions for ALL Montgomery County First Responders and their Families through the Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association

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The GCS Difference…

  • All GCS counselors who work with GCS athletes have real life experience at the college level or higher.

  • GCS has partnered with Division I programs to provide invaluable peer support training.

  • Nate Guyton, owner of Guyton Counseling Services, builds his entire practice from a framework of being your professional teammate.

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Ready to Take Your Performance to the Next Level?


Whether you're competing on the field or navigating life beyond sports, our Athletics-Informed perspective helps us build your mental strength and resilience together. With sessions available in The Woodlands, Houston, and virtually across Texas, take the first step toward balancing athletic performance and personal well-being. Schedule your session today and discover the difference GCS can make. Click here or fill out the form to the right.

(281) 584-3145

26111 Interstate-45
The Woodlands, Texas, 77380