You’ve carried more than you let on.
You’ve held tensions that no one else sees.
You’ve done what it takes to keep moving—
or maybe you’ve stalled out, knowing something has to change.
But underneath it all…
there’s a sense that something’s off. Or missing.
Maybe you’re tired of going in circles.
Maybe the anger is starting to come out sideways—or the fire has gone out.
Maybe your relationship feels hard to reach, or your future feels unfocused.
Or maybe you’re just done pretending you don’t care.
You don’t need fixing.
You don’t need a lecture.
You need space to be honest. To feel what’s true. To decide how you want to lead your life—
on your terms.
This is where we start.
Not with performance. Not with shame.
With presence. With clarity. With the kind of grounded work that builds something solid—whether for the first time, or the next time.
We’ll look at what’s underneath the surface.
The habits. The stuck places. The things you’ve carried alone for too long.
And we’ll work from there—toward clarity of mind, direction in your life, and integrity in how you lead, love, and live.
And if something deeper starts to stir—
a sense of calling, of purpose, of becoming the kind of man your life is asking for—
there’s a next level of work we can talk about when you’re ready.
Wherever you are now—I’ll meet you there.
—Hunter
This work is steady, grounded, and built to meet you where you are.
I don't lecture you or pathologize.
I reflect what I see, ask the real questions, and help you move through what’s stuck—
not just talk about it.
We slow things down just enough to access what’s real.
Then we work from there—toward clarity, forward movement, and a way of being that
actually feels like you.
I may bring in somatic work, EMDR, CBT, or mindfulness—but always in service of what’s alive in the moment.
This is counseling that respects your strength—and helps you lead from it.
Some men I work with reach a point where therapy has helped them stabilize—
but what they’re seeking isn’t just relief. It’s direction. Purpose. Leadership.
That’s where Depth Coaching comes in.
It’s not therapy. It’s soul-aligned, action-oriented work designed to help you lead your life from the inside out.
We’ll talk about it if the time’s right.
You’ll know when it is.
Hunter Waters Therapy by Illumiworks
713-962-3924
Cookies help me notice when something feels stuck or confusing, so I can keep tending this site like a living space.
—Hunter