Therapists in Sugar Land, TX
Dr. Jamaal M Fortner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, MHA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
I bring an extensive clinical background that includes inpatient psychiatric care and clinical practice focused on people of color and the LGBTQ+ population.
The ideal therapy client is someone who seeks personal growth and emotional well-being. They may be experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. They have a genuine desire for change and are open to exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They value a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Their goals include developing coping skills, improving self-awareness, fostering resilience, and achieving a greater sense of fulfillment and balance in life.
I bring an extensive clinical background that includes inpatient psychiatric care and clinical practice focused on people of color and the LGBTQ+ population.
The ideal therapy client is someone who seeks personal growth and emotional well-being. They may be experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. They have a genuine desire for change and are open to exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They value a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Their goals include developing coping skills, improving self-awareness, fostering resilience, and achieving a greater sense of fulfillment and balance in life.
Karen Waldman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
My specializations include couples and marital counseling, individual therapy, behavioral health (i.e., the mind-body connection), mindfulness training, stress management, values/goals clarification, LGBT issues, and hypnosis. Understandably, clients want results that are both fast and lasting, so I tend to use some type of brief, solution-focused model in my work. I also have considerable experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that is both quick and effective for relationship/family/parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, guilt, insomnia, medical impairments, work stress, anger/resentment, smoking addiction, and many other difficult issues.
My specializations include couples and marital counseling, individual therapy, behavioral health (i.e., the mind-body connection), mindfulness training, stress management, values/goals clarification, LGBT issues, and hypnosis. Understandably, clients want results that are both fast and lasting, so I tend to use some type of brief, solution-focused model in my work. I also have considerable experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a method that is both quick and effective for relationship/family/parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, guilt, insomnia, medical impairments, work stress, anger/resentment, smoking addiction, and many other difficult issues.
Dr. Tonnessa Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Gibson is tenacious and has the desire to aid others (individuals, children, adolescents/teens, couples, LGBTQ+, and communities) in identifying change and coping strategies.
Dr. Tonnessa L. Gibson is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. She obtained a Doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University and a Master’s degree in General Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Gibson has over 13 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals and families in a multifaceted environment.
Gibson is tenacious and has the desire to aid others (individuals, children, adolescents/teens, couples, LGBTQ+, and communities) in identifying change and coping strategies.
Dr. Tonnessa L. Gibson is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. She obtained a Doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University and a Master’s degree in General Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Gibson has over 13 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals and families in a multifaceted environment.
Amy R. Shore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
My specialties include TEENS & TWEENS ( anxiety, identity, ADHD, depression, cutting), LIFE TRANSITIONS (birth, death, grief/loss, infertility, marriage, divorce, adulting), all aspects of ADOPTION (adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents), and LGBTQ clients (coming out, family issues, gender fluidity, body dysmorphia, transgender & transitioning).
ONLINE SESSIONS available around your schedule. Anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues that manifest themselves in a variety of ways -- I am experienced and passionate about helping clients of all ages and stages in life deal with what is interrupting the rhythm of their lives. Life is not easy, and there are bumps in the road. Trauma needs to be processed - whether it happened yesterday or years ago - in order for you to move forward. Together we can tackle the tough stuff. Peace of mind is just around the corner!
My specialties include TEENS & TWEENS ( anxiety, identity, ADHD, depression, cutting), LIFE TRANSITIONS (birth, death, grief/loss, infertility, marriage, divorce, adulting), all aspects of ADOPTION (adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents), and LGBTQ clients (coming out, family issues, gender fluidity, body dysmorphia, transgender & transitioning).
ONLINE SESSIONS available around your schedule. Anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues that manifest themselves in a variety of ways -- I am experienced and passionate about helping clients of all ages and stages in life deal with what is interrupting the rhythm of their lives. Life is not easy, and there are bumps in the road. Trauma needs to be processed - whether it happened yesterday or years ago - in order for you to move forward. Together we can tackle the tough stuff. Peace of mind is just around the corner!
Matt Webster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Among other areas, my specialties include working with adolescent and adult clients with career/academic guidance, relationships, parenting, maladaptive eating behaviors (binge eating / compulsive overeating / processed food addiction), and LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Glad you're here! I offer a safe and encouraging environment to address the concerns and issues you've been working through. What can you expect with me? I tend to be relaxed (easy-going), accepting, and have a positive and encouraging attitude that will guide the work we do together. My supportive approach is genuine - real - and you will likely find that I focus on practical solutions. Taking responsibility where appropriate, acknowledging and validating the concerns of what we can't change, and setting goals and establishing a plan for what we can is part of how we will work together to build the present and future you desire.
Among other areas, my specialties include working with adolescent and adult clients with career/academic guidance, relationships, parenting, maladaptive eating behaviors (binge eating / compulsive overeating / processed food addiction), and LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Glad you're here! I offer a safe and encouraging environment to address the concerns and issues you've been working through. What can you expect with me? I tend to be relaxed (easy-going), accepting, and have a positive and encouraging attitude that will guide the work we do together. My supportive approach is genuine - real - and you will likely find that I focus on practical solutions. Taking responsibility where appropriate, acknowledging and validating the concerns of what we can't change, and setting goals and establishing a plan for what we can is part of how we will work together to build the present and future you desire.
Emilie Kestner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
An ideal client for me would be a member of the LGBTQ+ community since I am a Queer-identified therapist myself as well as a client wanting to work on overcoming past traumas or challenges. I prefer working with people who are in the teenage phase of the family life cycle all the way to the launching and young adulthood phase of the cycle as well. Helping individuals understand what patterns from our families of origin we might mindlessly be enacting and creating more preferrable interactional patterns is something else I love helping clients with in therapy.
An ideal client for me would be a member of the LGBTQ+ community since I am a Queer-identified therapist myself as well as a client wanting to work on overcoming past traumas or challenges. I prefer working with people who are in the teenage phase of the family life cycle all the way to the launching and young adulthood phase of the cycle as well. Helping individuals understand what patterns from our families of origin we might mindlessly be enacting and creating more preferrable interactional patterns is something else I love helping clients with in therapy.
Melissa A Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
I have also worked with clients who struggle with loss and grief, anger management, self esteem issues and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Hi my name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor. My focus is to help others along their path to change, self reflection and healing.
I have also worked with clients who struggle with loss and grief, anger management, self esteem issues and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Hi my name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor. My focus is to help others along their path to change, self reflection and healing.
Sugar Land Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
As a group of psychologists, we work with people who are no longer doing things that bring them joy or that aligns with their values, and may feel overwhelming emotions. We often help people who struggle with depression, substance use, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We especially enjoy working with people of the LGBTQI+ community. Together, we help our patients re-balance their lives and find ways to connect with the people and passions that define their lives.
As a group of psychologists, we work with people who are no longer doing things that bring them joy or that aligns with their values, and may feel overwhelming emotions. We often help people who struggle with depression, substance use, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We especially enjoy working with people of the LGBTQI+ community. Together, we help our patients re-balance their lives and find ways to connect with the people and passions that define their lives.
Efrain Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77498
I have been a therapist in the community for over 23 years. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use other therapeutic interventions, as needed, for my clients. I have developed a focus on mental health and substance use disorders. The ages I work with is between 9 yrs old on up for individual, couples and family therapy. I am available in person and also through telehealth. I have a passion for helping people through their difficult times. I speak Spanish. Accepting new clients. No waitlist. Let me know how I can help. I am in-network with most insurance companies.
I have been a therapist in the community for over 23 years. I focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use other therapeutic interventions, as needed, for my clients. I have developed a focus on mental health and substance use disorders. The ages I work with is between 9 yrs old on up for individual, couples and family therapy. I am available in person and also through telehealth. I have a passion for helping people through their difficult times. I speak Spanish. Accepting new clients. No waitlist. Let me know how I can help. I am in-network with most insurance companies.
Nancy Southern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
Sometimes we feel stuck and unable to move, or eager to move and just don’t know where to go. Whatever you are feeling—lonely, confused, sad, excited, worried, overlooked, insignificant—I will try to see you, to understand you, and to hold a space that enables you to better know yourself.
Sometimes we feel stuck and unable to move, or eager to move and just don’t know where to go. Whatever you are feeling—lonely, confused, sad, excited, worried, overlooked, insignificant—I will try to see you, to understand you, and to hold a space that enables you to better know yourself.
Brandelyn Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and is registered to provide mental health and telehealth services across the state. My goal is simple: To Help You! I specialize in clinical areas of depression, anxiety, difficult adjustment to life stress, and trauma. During therapy I use various client-tailored approaches in therapy, including but not limited to person-centered and cognitive-behavioral, and expressive therapy. As a result of my work, clients have reduced stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and more while rebuilding and improving the "Brand New You".
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and is registered to provide mental health and telehealth services across the state. My goal is simple: To Help You! I specialize in clinical areas of depression, anxiety, difficult adjustment to life stress, and trauma. During therapy I use various client-tailored approaches in therapy, including but not limited to person-centered and cognitive-behavioral, and expressive therapy. As a result of my work, clients have reduced stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and more while rebuilding and improving the "Brand New You".
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LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Welcome to District Counseling in Sugar Land! Every day people like you are searching for a new beginning. We admire you for taking such a brave step. Change does not start in our first session, it has already begun. At our center we are dedicated to you, the client, and meeting your goals! Reach out to schedule your appointment with our care coordinator, Danny, by calling 346-440-1800.
Welcome to District Counseling in Sugar Land! Every day people like you are searching for a new beginning. We admire you for taking such a brave step. Change does not start in our first session, it has already begun. At our center we are dedicated to you, the client, and meeting your goals! Reach out to schedule your appointment with our care coordinator, Danny, by calling 346-440-1800.
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Sugarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
Amanda Pike
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Amanda, and I appreciate your interest. Are you currently feeling overwhelmed, angry, or out of control in your relationships? Do you struggle with sleeping, enjoying life, or accomplishing tasks? Are you finding it challenging to manage parenting responsibilities and your child/teen's behavior? Sometimes life can feel like too much, and it can be difficult to find genuine solutions to these stressors. As a fully licensed therapist since 1998, my mission is to help clients enhance their overall life satisfaction.
Hello, my name is Amanda, and I appreciate your interest. Are you currently feeling overwhelmed, angry, or out of control in your relationships? Do you struggle with sleeping, enjoying life, or accomplishing tasks? Are you finding it challenging to manage parenting responsibilities and your child/teen's behavior? Sometimes life can feel like too much, and it can be difficult to find genuine solutions to these stressors. As a fully licensed therapist since 1998, my mission is to help clients enhance their overall life satisfaction.
Ken Waldman
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.
I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.
Jhoánie Romero
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
It can be easy to lose sight of who you are when life feels uncontrollable. I am here to remind you, you are NOT your negative beliefs. Deciding to seek therapy can be a difficult choice- and finding the right therapist can be even more challenging. I myself have been there, and what I've learned is that every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. I encourage you to begin this journey, and I'll walk with you every step of the way.
It can be easy to lose sight of who you are when life feels uncontrollable. I am here to remind you, you are NOT your negative beliefs. Deciding to seek therapy can be a difficult choice- and finding the right therapist can be even more challenging. I myself have been there, and what I've learned is that every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. I encourage you to begin this journey, and I'll walk with you every step of the way.
Constance Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
Greetings and welcome to Courage and Wisdom Counseling, PLLC! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor serving all of Texas. I have over 17 years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who are navigating a wide range of life experiences. I provide compassion-focused and culturally sensitive therapy for teens and up. My ultimate goal is to provide you with effective ways of managing your current concerns and to equip you with valuable tools and insights needed to confidently move forward in the life you want to lead.
Greetings and welcome to Courage and Wisdom Counseling, PLLC! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor serving all of Texas. I have over 17 years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who are navigating a wide range of life experiences. I provide compassion-focused and culturally sensitive therapy for teens and up. My ultimate goal is to provide you with effective ways of managing your current concerns and to equip you with valuable tools and insights needed to confidently move forward in the life you want to lead.
Peaceful Living Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Georgia. If you are looking for help to find your path to peaceful living, allow me to help you find that path. I treat persons with poor self-esteem, grief, depression, and anxiety issues. I provide premarital counseling and immigration evaluations (extreme hardship, VAWA, asylum). I also provide LPC supervision to LPC Associates (Texas only) seeking hours for full licensure. Other services are editing and proofreading papers, theses, and dissertations, and availability for speaking engagements.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Georgia. If you are looking for help to find your path to peaceful living, allow me to help you find that path. I treat persons with poor self-esteem, grief, depression, and anxiety issues. I provide premarital counseling and immigration evaluations (extreme hardship, VAWA, asylum). I also provide LPC supervision to LPC Associates (Texas only) seeking hours for full licensure. Other services are editing and proofreading papers, theses, and dissertations, and availability for speaking engagements.
Madonna Dishmon Fowlkes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Extensive counseling experience working in private practice with multicultural and socioeconomically diverse individuals, couples, and families. She has always been a "helper" since her youth. She has always had a passion for assisting others. Her friends and family have always confided in her and sought advice when faced with challenges and adversities. She has been a licensed professional counselor for 11 years, with a master’s degree in Counseling from Texas Southern University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She specializes with individuals, adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Extensive counseling experience working in private practice with multicultural and socioeconomically diverse individuals, couples, and families. She has always been a "helper" since her youth. She has always had a passion for assisting others. Her friends and family have always confided in her and sought advice when faced with challenges and adversities. She has been a licensed professional counselor for 11 years, with a master’s degree in Counseling from Texas Southern University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She specializes with individuals, adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
Zareen Bhandara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Zareen works with adult individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Zareen believes that creating and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients are essential for long-term success. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address negative, unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers in life and interpersonal relationships.
Zareen works with adult individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Zareen believes that creating and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients are essential for long-term success. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address negative, unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers in life and interpersonal relationships.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy