Clyde Fraley

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in the North Houston area, offering on-line therapy specializing in men’s issues, one-on-one relationship work and the geriatric community.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas specializing in men’s issues and individual one-on-one relationship work (not conjoint couple's counseling). My work helps men navigate identity, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, performance pressures, and the internal conflicts that often stay hidden.

I work extensively with men facing porn addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior, and the relational fallout that follow. I offer a grounded space where men can feel understood and rebuild discipline, clarity, and connection. I have years of experience in attachment dynamics, relationship therapy, communication, and betrayal recovery.

Rather than providing conjoint couples counseling, I work one-on-one with individuals struggling in their relationships. This approach gives clients space to speak openly without interruption, pressure, or concern about how their partner may react. I have found it especially well-suited for online therapy, often leading to deeper self-awareness, honest exploration, and lasting change. Together, we focus on relationship patterns, communication, boundaries, and the issues contributing to conflict, disconnection, and emotional pain.

I support geriatric clients navigating life transitions, cognitive and emotional changes, and relational challenges associated with aging.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, providing clarity, structure, and an environment that supports meaningful, lasting change.

My style is deeply human, centered on insight, accountability, practical action, and connection.

Credentials:

LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

NCC – National Certified Counselor

Master’s with a specialization in couples

Sam Houston State University

Married 27 years, with 2 children

Clients can expect a first session that feels calm, structured, and genuinely welcoming—a space where you don’t have to perform, defend, or have everything figured out. I start by getting to know what brings you in, what you’ve been carrying, and what you hope will feel different, while also helping you slow down enough to notice the emotions and patterns underneath the surface story. My goal in that first hour is to create a sense of safety and clarity: you’ll understand how I work, what the early phase of therapy looks like, and what we’ll focus on together. I ask thoughtful questions, offer gentle but direct reflections, and help you identify the first small shifts that can make the work feel doable. The environment is warm, grounded, and non‐judgmental, an invitation to exhale and begin the process with honesty and intention.