ABOUT JANE
History of Center for Change & Well-Being
Hello and welcome, I’m Jane Jin Yong Smith. My interest in counseling started while working for a law firm as an executive paralegal. In that role, I worked very closely with clients and their families through legal proceedings. While working with them, it was clear they needed as much help if not more help with their emotional well-being as the legal proceeding themselves. These experiences made me realize that I could do much more by helping people at the emotional level. I really wanted to make a difference in people’s lives that last a lifetime.
It was soon after in 2009 that I pursued my career path as a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in relationships and sex therapy. My passion for helping people with everyday struggles and their intimate relationships contributed to my interest in learning more about sex and the impact it has on our lives. I really began to notice how many people were struggling in this department with their sexual selves and intimate relationships. This is when I decided to get more specialized training and entered the Sex Therapy program at the University of Michigan.
After many years of training, ongoing supervision, and experience in non-profit organizations and private practice, I started Center for Change & Well-Being to share my knowledge and passion about sex, intimacy, and relationships. My clients would say that my therapeutic style is direct and genuine with a warm, compassionate base.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is very important in the process of healing…
Therapy is about finding yourself by improving how you feel about yourself. It is also about understanding how to connect in your relationships and to be understood. I am committed to implementing a solution focused plan that best fits your own personal style to achieve your goals.
NOW serving Houston, TEXAS and Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA!
I look forward to working with you!
Voted Best Psychotherapist of the Year 2018 – 2025
Center For Change & Well-Being has been selected seven years in a row for the Best of The Woodlands Awards for Psychotherapist and now qualifies for the 2025 The Woodlands Business Hall of Fame.
Credentials & Training
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board Certified Coach (BCC)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training with Shari Manning’s Treatment Implementation Collaborative at Menningers Clinic in Houston, Texas
University of Michigan Sex Therapy Program
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training Level 1, 2, and 3
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) with Terry Real and Pragmatic Experiential Therapy (PEX) with Brent Atkinson
Jane Smith is a professional member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF).
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Mission
At Center For Change & Well-Being, we provide an environment of safety, confidentiality, and compassion. We make it a priority in making you feel truly heard and understood as we break through these roadblocks to relationship and sexual fulfillment. The Center for Change & Well-Being is open and affirming to all sexual and gender expressions and honor the individuality of all who come to our office regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, disability, sexual or gender identity.a
Local Info
Therapy Houston TX
Psychotherapy
Center for Change and Well-Being was founded in 2012 as a private practice offering Houston therapy and has been providing the best relationship therapy, individual therapy, and sex therapy in the Greater Houston area.
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Phone Number: 832-878-2936
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am – 7pm
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About Houston TX:
Houston, known as the “Bayou City,” seamlessly blends history, geography, and culture. Founded in 1836 at Allen’s Landing on Buffalo Bayou, the city grew from a riverside settlement into a global hub. Geographically, Houston lies on the flat Gulf Coastal Plain, enabling its sprawling layout and dominating skyline, which features architectural feats like the 1,002-foot JPMorgan Chase Tower—the tallest in Texas—as well as the Wells Fargo Plaza and Williams Tower.
Culturally, Houston is a living mosaic of global influences—over 145 languages are spoken here—yielding a world-class culinary scene from Tex-Mex and Southern soul food to Vietnamese, Indian, and African cuisines. The arts thrive in the Houston Theater District, one of only five U.S. cities with permanent resident companies in all major performing-arts disciplines; the Alley Theatre is a Tony-winning institution, and the Houston Grand Opera boasts a trio of Grammy, Tony, and Emmy awards.
Historical and cultural landmarks anchor the city’s identity. Space Center Houston (NASA’s official visitor center) anchors its reputation as “Space City,” inviting visitors to explore mission control and real spacecraft (Houston Online Magazine). Nearby in the Museum District, institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts (founded 1900) and the Houston Museum of Natural Science (with over 1.5 million visitors in 2022) draw global audiences with art, paleontology, and planetarium exhibits. Hermann Park, donated in 1914, offers restorative green space right beside cultural gems and has received acclaim for its landscape design.
For history buffs, sites like the towering San Jacinto Monument—the world’s tallest war memorial—and the adjacent Battleship Texas bring to life pivotal moments in independence and conflict. The Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park preserves the 19th-century homes that trace Houston’s early growth. The Buffalo Bayou Cistern, a 1920s underground reservoir turned eerie arts venue, and the Rothko Chapel, a contemplative modern-art space, add unexpected layers to the cultural landscape. Additionally, the Third Ward Cultural District includes Emancipation Park and Project Row Houses—essential commemorations of Black heritage and resilience (Condé Nast Traveler).
Annual events and accolades further elevate Houston’s allure. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the world’s largest, attracts nearly 2.7 million visitors with rodeo, music, carnival thrills, and culinary delights (Wikipedia). The city has earned recognition from Forbes, TripAdvisor, CNN, Travel + Leisure, and others as a top travel destination and a rising star among major cities. A 2025 Resonance report ranked Houston 11th in desirability, citing job opportunities, diversity, and nightlife, while tourism reached a record 53.9 million visitors.
Houston’s culinary prestige is also on the rise. Several local eateries earned Michelin stars in the inaugural Texas guide, and the city will host the 2025 Michelin awards ceremony, drawing attention to its diverse and dynamic food scene.
In summary, people travel to Houston for its groundbreaking role in space and energy, immersive museums and green spaces, globally influenced dining, award-winning arts, powerful historical landmarks, and vibrant festivals and culture. It’s a city where innovation meets heritage, and where every visit opens a new door.
Directions from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Downtown Houston:
Start at 2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Continue to John F Kennedy Service Rd. Take the John F Kennedy Service Rd exit from Hardy Toll Rd
Head north on Hardy Toll Rd
Use the middle lane to take the John F Kennedy Service Rd exit
Get on John F Kennedy Blvd
Continue straight onto John F Kennedy Service Rd
Sharp left to stay on John F Kennedy Service Rd
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Follow Hardy Toll Rd to Hardy St. Take the Hardy St W exit from Hardy Toll Rd
Merge onto John F Kennedy Blvd
Keep right to continue on Hardy Toll Rd
Use the left lane to take the exit toward Downtown/Texas 8 Beltway/I-45
Merge onto Hardy Toll Rd
Use the 2nd from the right lane to take the Hardy St W exit
Continue on Hardy St to your destination
Merge onto Hardy St
Keep left to continue on Elysian St
Turn left onto Runnels St
Turn right onto N Hamilton St
Use the left lane to merge onto Capitol St
Turn left
Arrive in Downtown Houston
Houston Therapy Private Practice Reviews:
See why we are the Top Psychotherapist in Houston.
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Facebook Reviews: https://www.facebook.com/centerforchangewellbeing/reviews
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Counties Houston is in/near:
Harris County (central), Montgomery County (north), Liberty County (northeast), Chambers County (east), Galveston County (southeast), Brazoria County (south), Fort Bend County (southwest), & Waller County (west).
Cities near Houston TX:
North: The Woodlands, Conroe, Humble, & Spring
Northeast: Atascocita, Kingwood (part of Houston city limits, but often considered a separate community), Dayton, & Liberty
East: Baytown, Mont Belvieu, & Crosby
Southeast: La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Seabrook, Kemah
South: Pearland, Friendswood, Alvin, & Manvel
Southwest: Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, & Rosenberg
West / Northwest: Katy, Cypress, Jersey Village, & Tomball
Zip Codes in/near Houston TX:
77001,77002,77003,77004,77005,77006,77007,77008,77009,77010,77011,77012,77013,77014,77015,77016,77017,77018,77019,77020,77021,77022,77023,77024,77025,77026,77027,77028,77029,77030,77031,77032,77033,77034,77035,77036,77037,77038,77039,77040,77041,77042,77043,77044,77045,77046,77047,77048,77049,77050,77051,77052,77053,77054,77055,77056,77057,77058,77059,77060,77061,77062,77063,77064,77065,77066,77067,77068,77069,77070,77071,77072,77073,77074,77075,77076,77077,77078,77079,77080,77081,77082,77083,77084,77085,77086,77087,77088,77089,77090,77091,77092,77093,77094,77095,77096,77098,77099,77201,77202,77203,77204,77205,77206,77207,77208,77210,77212,77213,77215,77216,77217,77218,77219,77220,77221,77222,77223,77224,77225,77226,77227,77228,77229,77230,77231,77233,77234,77235,77236,77237,77238,77240,77241,77242,77243,77244,77245,77248,77249,77251,77252,77253,77254,77255,77256,77257,77258,77259,77261,77262,77263,77265,77266,77267,77268,77269,77270,77271,77272,77273,77274,77275,77277,77279,77280,77281,77282,77284,77287,77288,77289,77290,77291,77292,77293
Zip Codes in The Greater Houston Metro Area (Beyond City Limits)
Addicks (77079), Aldine (77039), Alief, Atascocita (77346), Baytown (77520–77522), Bellaire (77401, 77402), and many more.
Neighborhoods in Houston TX:
Inner Loop & Central: Downtown (encompassing districts like Ballpark, Theater, Medical, & Historic)
Museum District: Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, Upper Kirby, & Uptown/Galleria
The Heights: Houston Heights, Woodland Heights, & Greater Heights.
River Oaks: One of Houston’s most affluent and prestige-filled communities comprising of Old Braeswood, Braeswood, & Meyerland.
West & Northwest: Alief — a hub of rich cultural diversity and one of Texas’s most ethnically varied school districts.
Chinatown/Asiatown: Vibrant with markets, restaurants, and cultural commerce near Katy, Westchase, & Fulshear.
Sharpstown: A historic master-planned community from the 1950s
Cultural & Historic Hotspots: Montrose (Neartown) — often called the “heart of Houston,” known for its bohemian vibe, nightlife, art scenes, and LGBTQ+ history in Fifth Ward, Third Ward, Hiram Clarke, South Park, Acres Homes, Homestead, Greater Fifth Ward — deeply influential in Houston’s musical and cultural identity, especially in hip-hop, “screw,” and slab culture.
Suburban Communities & Exurbs: Clear Lake City — master-planned, adjacent to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, rich in aerospace industry professionals with Kingwood, Conroe, The Woodlands, Cypress, Tomball, Spring — popular for family-friendly living and strong growth
West University Place (“West U”), Bellaire — among Texas’s wealthiest suburbs, with walkable planning and strong local identity. Fulshear, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Pearland, Friendswood — fast-growing suburban communities with master-planned amenities and affordability. Magnolia — a rapidly evolving exurb experiencing major population growth and commercial expansion.
Frequently Asked Therapy Questions:
How much is a therapy session in Houston?
The cost of a therapy session in Houston typically ranges from $100 to $200 per session. Some providers accept insurance or offer sliding scale fees to make therapy more affordable.
What is better, a psychologist or a therapist?
Neither is strictly better—it depends on your needs. Psychologists often hold doctoral degrees and may provide psychological testing as well as therapy. Therapists (counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists) focus on talk therapy, coping skills, and emotional support.
How do I find a good therapist?
To find the right therapist, start by considering your goals for therapy. Look for licensed professionals with experience in the areas you want to focus on, read reviews, ask for referrals, and schedule a consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.
What is the difference between a therapist and counseling?
Counseling usually focuses on specific challenges or short-term goals, while a therapist is a broader term that can include counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who may provide longer-term or more specialized care.
How do I know if I need therapy?
You may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feel stuck and want support. If daily life feels overwhelming or your coping strategies aren’t working, therapy can help provide guidance and relief.
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