Therapists in 77007
Becoming the best version of yourself can often take both time and practice. The tasks and challenges of the day can seem overwhelming and anxiety producing. Sometimes we find ourselves stifled in our own growth and we struggle to find inner peace and permission which allows us to move forward. It is important for us to understand as humans, that it is okay to seek guidance and an outside perspective. It is a priority of mine to provide a safe, calm and client-centered environment for clients to obtain a better perspective on themselves.
Becoming the best version of yourself can often take both time and practice. The tasks and challenges of the day can seem overwhelming and anxiety producing. Sometimes we find ourselves stifled in our own growth and we struggle to find inner peace and permission which allows us to move forward. It is important for us to understand as humans, that it is okay to seek guidance and an outside perspective. It is a priority of mine to provide a safe, calm and client-centered environment for clients to obtain a better perspective on themselves.
Alexis Leeper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, DBT, Trauma, Parts
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Do you have trouble enjoying your daily life as we collectively navigate this chaotic, loud, and heavy world? If so, that makes so much sense right now - because it’s not “business as usual.” The news cycle never slows down and our phones keep us constantly up-to-date on new crises, creating a sense of constant urgency. All of that lives in our nervous system! When it’s harder to stay present, it’s not random, that’s our body alerting us to the environment we’re living in. How we care for ourselves and each other matters! That can look like taking a pause to regulate, connecting with community, or finding joy where we can.
Do you have trouble enjoying your daily life as we collectively navigate this chaotic, loud, and heavy world? If so, that makes so much sense right now - because it’s not “business as usual.” The news cycle never slows down and our phones keep us constantly up-to-date on new crises, creating a sense of constant urgency. All of that lives in our nervous system! When it’s harder to stay present, it’s not random, that’s our body alerting us to the environment we’re living in. How we care for ourselves and each other matters! That can look like taking a pause to regulate, connecting with community, or finding joy where we can.
Dr. Gonzalez and his team provide expert, empathetic care to adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. With advanced training in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship dynamics, we are committed to building a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters insight, healing, and lasting change. We offer specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, men’s issues, high-achieving professionals, and families impacted by divorce. Our mission is to help you recognize unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and create a more meaningful and balanced life.
Dr. Gonzalez and his team provide expert, empathetic care to adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. With advanced training in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship dynamics, we are committed to building a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters insight, healing, and lasting change. We offer specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, men’s issues, high-achieving professionals, and families impacted by divorce. Our mission is to help you recognize unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and create a more meaningful and balanced life.
Are you carrying emotional or physical pain that makes daily life feel overwhelming? Whether you’re healing from trauma or managing a chronic illness, renewal and relief are possible. Through mind–body approaches like somatic therapy and EMDR, we’ll work together to gently process trauma, ease discomfort, and restore balance.
Let’s begin your journey toward reconnecting with your inner strength and experiencing greater peace, comfort, and ease each day.
Are you carrying emotional or physical pain that makes daily life feel overwhelming? Whether you’re healing from trauma or managing a chronic illness, renewal and relief are possible. Through mind–body approaches like somatic therapy and EMDR, we’ll work together to gently process trauma, ease discomfort, and restore balance.
Let’s begin your journey toward reconnecting with your inner strength and experiencing greater peace, comfort, and ease each day.
I believe that each of us carries a deep inner wisdom; a quiet knowing of who we truly are beneath the layers of conditioning, trauma, and expectations we’ve absorbed along the way. My calling is to help you return to that place within yourself, to your truth and wholeness.
In our work together, I offer a space that is warm and deeply honoring of your full humanity. I hold the therapeutic relationship as a kind of sanctuary; a place where you can gently explore the stories and wounds that have shaped you, and begin the process of remembering who you are beyond them.
I believe that each of us carries a deep inner wisdom; a quiet knowing of who we truly are beneath the layers of conditioning, trauma, and expectations we’ve absorbed along the way. My calling is to help you return to that place within yourself, to your truth and wholeness.
In our work together, I offer a space that is warm and deeply honoring of your full humanity. I hold the therapeutic relationship as a kind of sanctuary; a place where you can gently explore the stories and wounds that have shaped you, and begin the process of remembering who you are beyond them.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, family-of-origin wounds, and identity transitions. Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware; they’ve read the books and listened to the podcasts, yet they still find themselves stuck in the same emotional loops. That’s where we go deeper.
I also work with adolescents struggling with anxiety, family tension, identity, or out-of-control behaviors. I help teens build executive functioning and follow-through so they feel more confident in daily life.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, family-of-origin wounds, and identity transitions. Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware; they’ve read the books and listened to the podcasts, yet they still find themselves stuck in the same emotional loops. That’s where we go deeper.
I also work with adolescents struggling with anxiety, family tension, identity, or out-of-control behaviors. I help teens build executive functioning and follow-through so they feel more confident in daily life.
Watching your teen or young adult struggle with ADHD, self-harm, depression, or anxiety can be exhausting and heart-wrenching—but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can turn this challenging time into a path of healing and growth. Your love and support as a parent are invaluable, and with the right guidance, lasting, meaningful change is within reach.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help young people understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build the confidence they need—not just to get through the day, but to truly thrive.
Watching your teen or young adult struggle with ADHD, self-harm, depression, or anxiety can be exhausting and heart-wrenching—but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can turn this challenging time into a path of healing and growth. Your love and support as a parent are invaluable, and with the right guidance, lasting, meaningful change is within reach.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help young people understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build the confidence they need—not just to get through the day, but to truly thrive.
I have experience providing counseling services with adults, adolescents diagnosed with both Mental Health conditions and substance use disorders. I have provided group and individual counseling using narrative and process approach pulling from other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, and (SFT) Solution Focused Therapy. I also have a background of building trust connections with children utilizing behavioral techniques.
I have experience providing counseling services with adults, adolescents diagnosed with both Mental Health conditions and substance use disorders. I have provided group and individual counseling using narrative and process approach pulling from other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, and (SFT) Solution Focused Therapy. I also have a background of building trust connections with children utilizing behavioral techniques.
Therapy can be daunting, and the process can be slow and tough. It also brings opportunity. Opportunity can bring hope, new coping skills, a different perspective, healing, and so much more. The hardest part - but often the most exciting part - can be deciding where to begin. I value and honor the starts, stops, and all that is in between. I have been in the clinical mental health field since 1986, so one could say I've been around the block. With that experience, I help my clients find their paths, and I serve as a witness to their growth.
Therapy can be daunting, and the process can be slow and tough. It also brings opportunity. Opportunity can bring hope, new coping skills, a different perspective, healing, and so much more. The hardest part - but often the most exciting part - can be deciding where to begin. I value and honor the starts, stops, and all that is in between. I have been in the clinical mental health field since 1986, so one could say I've been around the block. With that experience, I help my clients find their paths, and I serve as a witness to their growth.
Life can be very unkind at times. You may feel stuck or isolated right now and think that no one appreciates you. I would be happy to listen to your stories. Sometimes, all you need is someone who can listen to you with authenticity and non-judgmental attitude, which I can guarantee you to provide. By opening up to release your bubbled-up emotions, you may start to notice new you, which is the beginning of your enlightening journey. When was the last time you actually tuned into your own feelings and emotions?
Life can be very unkind at times. You may feel stuck or isolated right now and think that no one appreciates you. I would be happy to listen to your stories. Sometimes, all you need is someone who can listen to you with authenticity and non-judgmental attitude, which I can guarantee you to provide. By opening up to release your bubbled-up emotions, you may start to notice new you, which is the beginning of your enlightening journey. When was the last time you actually tuned into your own feelings and emotions?
Being a human is hard! We all experience struggles or difficult feelings at some point in our lives. Sometimes we need support outside of our family and friends. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to receive unconditional support and guidance. My intention is to hold space for you to feel heard and understood and help you gain comfort, self-awareness, empowerment, clarity and healing.
Being a human is hard! We all experience struggles or difficult feelings at some point in our lives. Sometimes we need support outside of our family and friends. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to receive unconditional support and guidance. My intention is to hold space for you to feel heard and understood and help you gain comfort, self-awareness, empowerment, clarity and healing.
As your therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for you to express yourself openly and authentically, as I believe healing happens through connection. For some, therapy is an opportunity to problem-solve a current challenge, and for others it's a chance to gain a better understanding of themselves and the experiences that brought them to where they are. Whatever your reason, I would love to partner with you in meeting your goals.
As your therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for you to express yourself openly and authentically, as I believe healing happens through connection. For some, therapy is an opportunity to problem-solve a current challenge, and for others it's a chance to gain a better understanding of themselves and the experiences that brought them to where they are. Whatever your reason, I would love to partner with you in meeting your goals.
Guy Bender brings over 14 years of experience to his counseling practice and personalized outpatient services. Guy began his career as a trauma specialist at a premier treatment center. Through the experience, Guy learned that many mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and substance abuse, are often rooted in physical and emotional trauma. Guy continues to focus his professional training on trauma modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback. Guy is a Neurofeedback practitioner and is passionate about understanding neuroscience and the brain-body connection.
Guy Bender brings over 14 years of experience to his counseling practice and personalized outpatient services. Guy began his career as a trauma specialist at a premier treatment center. Through the experience, Guy learned that many mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and substance abuse, are often rooted in physical and emotional trauma. Guy continues to focus his professional training on trauma modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback. Guy is a Neurofeedback practitioner and is passionate about understanding neuroscience and the brain-body connection.
Hello there! I am so happy you are here, and I am honored to hear your story. I want to remind you, by looking for a counselor today you’ve made such a brave decision. Life is challenging and doing it alone can sometimes feel impossible. As a counselor I strive to give you a safe and welcoming space to actively work towards your goals and explore the aspects of your life that need extra attention.
Hello there! I am so happy you are here, and I am honored to hear your story. I want to remind you, by looking for a counselor today you’ve made such a brave decision. Life is challenging and doing it alone can sometimes feel impossible. As a counselor I strive to give you a safe and welcoming space to actively work towards your goals and explore the aspects of your life that need extra attention.
Crystal Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, a Houston native, and a graduate of Northwestern University. She brings a warm, eclectic, and holistic approach to therapy that honors the complexity of being human. Crystal integrates evidence-based and depth-oriented modalities—including Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Adlerian, Gestalt, Jungian, and Person-Centered approaches—to meet each client where they are while gently guiding them toward where they want to be. Crystal specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, couples, and individuals navigating life transitions.
Crystal Flores is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, a Houston native, and a graduate of Northwestern University. She brings a warm, eclectic, and holistic approach to therapy that honors the complexity of being human. Crystal integrates evidence-based and depth-oriented modalities—including Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Adlerian, Gestalt, Jungian, and Person-Centered approaches—to meet each client where they are while gently guiding them toward where they want to be. Crystal specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, couples, and individuals navigating life transitions.
Those coming to the therapy space often find themselves seeking these two powerful experiences: acceptance and care for who we are in the moment, and nurturance and guidance for who we want to become. We all have things about ourselves and about our lives that we want to change, but perhaps feel as if we don't have the tools or knowledge to go about that change in a healthy, productive way. It is my job as a therapist to show you that you already have all the necessary knowledge and tools within you to create beneficial, lasting change; you simply need someone equipped with the right flashlight to illuminate them for you.
Those coming to the therapy space often find themselves seeking these two powerful experiences: acceptance and care for who we are in the moment, and nurturance and guidance for who we want to become. We all have things about ourselves and about our lives that we want to change, but perhaps feel as if we don't have the tools or knowledge to go about that change in a healthy, productive way. It is my job as a therapist to show you that you already have all the necessary knowledge and tools within you to create beneficial, lasting change; you simply need someone equipped with the right flashlight to illuminate them for you.
Ever feel like life is moving too fast, and you’re just trying to keep up? Whether it’s work or school stress, friendships, family changes, or figuring out who you are, life can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. I find it rewarding to work with adults, adolescents, couples and families, helping them build confidence, navigate challenges, and develop the resilience they need to thrive. I enjoy working with parents dealing with the ups and downs of raising kids in today’s world. As a bi-vocational practitioner, I am uniquely qualified to work with adults in high-stress jobs. This is my encore career.
Ever feel like life is moving too fast, and you’re just trying to keep up? Whether it’s work or school stress, friendships, family changes, or figuring out who you are, life can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. I find it rewarding to work with adults, adolescents, couples and families, helping them build confidence, navigate challenges, and develop the resilience they need to thrive. I enjoy working with parents dealing with the ups and downs of raising kids in today’s world. As a bi-vocational practitioner, I am uniquely qualified to work with adults in high-stress jobs. This is my encore career.
I chose to become a mental health professional because I myself have had many life experiences that have required me to pivot when things just weren't working. So I get it and I've put in the work to make the changes I needed to in order to have a more fruitful life! I will serve you with the utmost professionalism, genuineness, sincerity, and respect. Do you often find yourself struggling with the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where to turn? Are you struggling in a relationship and unsure how to communicate with your partner? If so, I can help!
I chose to become a mental health professional because I myself have had many life experiences that have required me to pivot when things just weren't working. So I get it and I've put in the work to make the changes I needed to in order to have a more fruitful life! I will serve you with the utmost professionalism, genuineness, sincerity, and respect. Do you often find yourself struggling with the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where to turn? Are you struggling in a relationship and unsure how to communicate with your partner? If so, I can help!
I’m a licensed psychologist based in the Houston Heights, specializing in anxiety and trauma-related challenges—such as chronic worry, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxiety, intrusive thoughts and memories, and avoidance that disrupts daily life and relationships.
Many of my clients feel like anxiety is steering their lives, or that past experiences are holding them back. They’ve often tried managing things on their own, but despite their best efforts, the problems persist, or their ways of managing things comes at a cost. That’s where focused therapy makes a difference.
I’m a licensed psychologist based in the Houston Heights, specializing in anxiety and trauma-related challenges—such as chronic worry, panic attacks, perfectionism, social anxiety, intrusive thoughts and memories, and avoidance that disrupts daily life and relationships.
Many of my clients feel like anxiety is steering their lives, or that past experiences are holding them back. They’ve often tried managing things on their own, but despite their best efforts, the problems persist, or their ways of managing things comes at a cost. That’s where focused therapy makes a difference.
Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly spinning with endless worries and unwanted thoughts? Do you still feel afraid, anxious, or ashamed, no matter how much reassurance you get, how much logic you apply, how many times you revisit the same conversation, or how much talk therapy you try? If you’ve made it this far, chances are your anxious feelings have made life feel overwhelming or even impossible. Here, we’ll work to untangle the complexity of your experience by addressing both the physical and mental rituals that keep you stuck. Together, we can help rewire your anxious brain so you can start building the life you want.
Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly spinning with endless worries and unwanted thoughts? Do you still feel afraid, anxious, or ashamed, no matter how much reassurance you get, how much logic you apply, how many times you revisit the same conversation, or how much talk therapy you try? If you’ve made it this far, chances are your anxious feelings have made life feel overwhelming or even impossible. Here, we’ll work to untangle the complexity of your experience by addressing both the physical and mental rituals that keep you stuck. Together, we can help rewire your anxious brain so you can start building the life you want.
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Number of Therapists in 77007
400+
Average cost per session
$152
Therapists in 77007 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 62% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 71% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 77007 see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |