Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy services offered in Houston, TX

Everyone has a story — shaped by lived experience, community, and culture. But sometimes, the stories we carry become clouded by trauma, shame, or limiting beliefs that don’t reflect our full truth.

At The Mending Place, our narrative therapy approach creates space to explore those stories with compassion and curiosity. With support from Dr. Leann, you’ll begin to understand how old narratives have shaped your view of self, relationships, and possibility — and how you can re-author your story in alignment with your values, strengths, and hopes.

Narrative therapy doesn’t aim to “fix” you. It’s about separating who you are from what you’ve been through, reclaiming your voice, and discovering new ways to live, love, and lead with authenticity.

If you're ready to shift the story you’ve been living, I'm here to walk alongside you. Request an appointment online today.

Narrative Therapy Q & A

What is narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is a collaborative approach to healing that centers on this truth: you are not your problems. Rather than labeling someone as “anxious” or “depressed,” narrative therapy explores these challenges as experiences that are part of your story—not your identity.

Through conversation, reflection, and exploration, our work using narrative techniques invites you to examine the stories you’ve been living—the ones shaped by trauma, culture, family, or past experience—and begin to re-author those narratives in ways that reflect your values, resilience, and hopes for the future.

What kinds of issues can narrative therapy help with?

Narrative therapy is especially powerful for those who feel stuck in negative self-beliefs or defined by a difficult past. It’s supportive for a wide range of concerns, including:

Anxiety and depression
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Grief and loss
Relationship struggles
Identity and self-esteem issues
Life transitions
Family conflicts
Cultural, racial or generational narratives

Whether you’re an adult, teen, or part of a couple or family system, narrative therapy can offer a meaningful path toward healing and clarity.

What are the benefits of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy does more than help you feel heard—it empowers you to understand and shape your inner world in new, liberating ways. Some benefits include:

A stronger sense of agency and self-understanding
Distance from negative or harmful self-definitions
Increased clarity about what matters most to you
Healing from the effects of trauma or loss
Improved communication and relationships
A deeper understanding of how cultural, family, or social influences have shaped identity

This work isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about re-seeing it, so you can move forward with insight, integrity, and intention.

How does narrative therapy work?

At The Mending Place, narrative therapy sessions are rooted in warmth, curiosity, and trust. Dr. Leann serves as a guide—not an expert—creating space for you to explore dominant stories and discover new ones that center your strengths and potential. Through gentle questioning and reflection, Dr. Leann works with you to deconstruct these narratives and uncover alternative stories that are more empowering, hopeful, or aligned with the person’s true sense of self.

Together, we’ll use tools like re-authoring conversations, journaling, or naming “sparkling moments”—those glimpses of clarity, confidence, or care that deserve more attention. The goal is to gently loosen the grip of problem-saturated stories and make room for a more expansive narrative—one that reflects who you really are and what’s possible. Over time, you'll begin to see your life in a new light, with more space for choice, growth, and healing.

You’re not broken. You’re a main character, mid-journey—still becoming. With support, you can reclaim your self-authorship and uncover the thread that weaves your highs and lows into something whole.

If you’re ready to explore a new story for your life, request an appointment online today.