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Modern psychological technology offers proven solutions to many common problems of living.   I am dedicated to providing ethical, effective and caring professional assistance to help people solve their all too human problems, such as:

Emotional Distress - Depression, anxiety, fears, panic, guilt and other unhealthy emotions can be debilitating and distressing, yet surprisingly common and "normal". Fortunately, they can usually be reduced or eliminated with short term cognitive/behavioral therapy.

Relationships - Shyness, jealousy, anger, dependency and so on can sabotage interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right partner is often difficult in our complex society. Psychological counseling can often help in building and maintaining satisfying, healthy relationships.

Marriage - Keeping love alive and communication open is difficult in these times when divorce is epidemic. When marriage problems arise, professional counseling can often help couples to achieve a resolution satisfactory to both parties with minimal hurt, anger and guilt.

Family - Even the best of parents can face behavioral or emotional problems with their children, such as learning disabilities, underachievement, discipline problems, substance abuse, lack of motivation, eating disorders, social withdrawal, depression and even suicidal thoughts. Psychotherapy can offer hope and help to troubled families.

Stress and Healthy Living - Stress can threaten health and happiness as do unhealthy habits such as smoking, overeating and substance abuse. Professional assistance can foster stress tolerance, promote wellness and help people to overcome addictive behaviors.

Career and Work - Dissatisfaction, underemployment, lack of opportunity, personality clashes, burnout and involuntary termination are some of the problems we have helped people solve to find satisfaction and reward in work.  For more information, click on CAREER.

OFFICE INFORMATION

My emphasis is on results through short-term cognitive/behavioral treatment. Fees are usually covered by health insurance and realistic payment arrangements can be made. I am conveniently located in Houston at 955 Dairy Ashford, Suite 108, which is about three blocks south of I-10 across from Tully Stadium (click here for Yahoo! map).  Hours are from 9:00 am. to 7:00 pm. weekdays and 10:00 am. to 1:00 pm. Saturdays. For more information, you can contact me at:

955 Dairy Ashford, Suite 108 

Houston, TX 77079

281-679-0001

FAX:  281-647-8239

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Robert F. Sarmiento, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in practice in Houston since 1976. He specializes in short term results using Rational-Emotive Therapy and has counseled over 2500 individuals and families. He has been on the national Board of Directors of SMART Recovery and is the founder and professional advisor to the West Houston SMART Recovery group. Dr. Sarmiento also has extensive experience in psychological and career testing, having evaluated over 4500 people. He has consulted with over 100 organizations including law enforcement agencies, schools and businesses. Dr. Sarmiento performs executive career assessments  for the Houston office of the international outplacement firm of Drake Beam Morin. Prior to entering practice, Dr. Sarmiento taught psychology for four years at the State University of New York, College at Brockport. He has also taught at the University of Houston and North Harris County College. Dr. Sarmiento has a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, both in Psychology.