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James Flowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
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Heidi Hoarau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077  (Online Only)
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
Feeling anxious or depressed is often the result of chronic stress, unresolved trauma or grief. I work with adults who struggle with intense emotions or have coped through numbing them. Some suffer from physical discomfort or chronic pain, while others struggle in their relationships, or engage in behaviors that both soothe and hurt them. If that resonates with you, I would love to offer you my attention and guiding skills to help you explore and make sense of your inner experiences in order to heal wounds and access more calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and connection with yourself and others, so that you may feel more alive!
(346) 534-5831 View (346) 534-5831
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Erin Provost
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
If you are tired of dealing with your pain alone and are looking for a skilled professional to help you maintain a healthy balance in your life I can help you find the solutions.
Have things become harder for you to handle lately? Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Often the ways we've been coping no longer work and it becomes necessary to develop better ways of handling our emotions. Fortunately, you don't have to work through it alone.
If you are tired of dealing with your pain alone and are looking for a skilled professional to help you maintain a healthy balance in your life I can help you find the solutions.
Have things become harder for you to handle lately? Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Often the ways we've been coping no longer work and it becomes necessary to develop better ways of handling our emotions. Fortunately, you don't have to work through it alone.
(325) 603-9322 View (325) 603-9322
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The Mind Connection
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, ICP, BHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
Brain injuries, including concussions (with or without loss of consciousness) are a MAJOR cause of mental illness.
At The Mind Connection, we approach mental health naturally by addressing brain health. We are Dr. Amen Certified Brain Health Professionals and believe that mental health is equal to the health of your brain. We offer multiple brain health assessments to determine the conditions you are experiencing as well as the brain systems affected. We address any issues with natural, brain-formulated supplements and IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback to support and heal the brain without toxic medications and their unwanted side effects. We offer Brainspotting and counseling for those with traumatic experiences in need of additional support.
Brain injuries, including concussions (with or without loss of consciousness) are a MAJOR cause of mental illness.
At The Mind Connection, we approach mental health naturally by addressing brain health. We are Dr. Amen Certified Brain Health Professionals and believe that mental health is equal to the health of your brain. We offer multiple brain health assessments to determine the conditions you are experiencing as well as the brain systems affected. We address any issues with natural, brain-formulated supplements and IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback to support and heal the brain without toxic medications and their unwanted side effects. We offer Brainspotting and counseling for those with traumatic experiences in need of additional support.
(832) 864-5971 View (832) 864-5971
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Pamela Dobbie
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77057  (Online Only)
I offer therapies that lower stress and anxiety, improve mood, increase self-confidence, heal trauma, improve health, increase resilience, help you feel more secure in relationships, be more happy and satisfied, make confident life decisions as well as experience less pain & see improvement in chronic health conditions.
Are you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, a life transition, or a chronic health condition? Do you feel stuck or like something is getting in the way of having the life that you want? Do you wish you had more confidence, comfort in relationships, clarity about next steps? Would you like to be better able to handle stress and have more energy and resilience? With care and collaboration, I provide support, guidance and therapies tailored to your needs and goals. We work together and set our map to get you where you want to go. I will help you to grow, thrive, move through and past this challenge.
I offer therapies that lower stress and anxiety, improve mood, increase self-confidence, heal trauma, improve health, increase resilience, help you feel more secure in relationships, be more happy and satisfied, make confident life decisions as well as experience less pain & see improvement in chronic health conditions.
Are you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, a life transition, or a chronic health condition? Do you feel stuck or like something is getting in the way of having the life that you want? Do you wish you had more confidence, comfort in relationships, clarity about next steps? Would you like to be better able to handle stress and have more energy and resilience? With care and collaboration, I provide support, guidance and therapies tailored to your needs and goals. We work together and set our map to get you where you want to go. I will help you to grow, thrive, move through and past this challenge.
(281) 426-0119 View (281) 426-0119
J. Flowers Health Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD,
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
(346) 423-3294 View (346) 423-3294
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Frank J. Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Welcome! I am excited to introduce myself as your therapist in Cypress. If you are feeling hopeless and ready to make a change, you have already taken the first courageous step towards improving your mental health. I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to find someone who truly understands you and who you feel comfortable talking to.
Welcome! I am excited to introduce myself as your therapist in Cypress. If you are feeling hopeless and ready to make a change, you have already taken the first courageous step towards improving your mental health. I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to find someone who truly understands you and who you feel comfortable talking to.
(281) 767-2319 View (281) 767-2319
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Cultivating Changes, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
At Cultivating Changes, LLC we work with people of all ages as they journey towards healing and growth. We help our clients live happier, healthier and more connected lives by focusing on the whole person, giving space to each person's inherent dignity and worth. We work hard to help others determine the treatment plan that works best for them and believe that the client is the true expert resource for their own healing. Some of our areas of specialty are: anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, anger management, sex/porn addiction therapy, PTSD treatment, attachment wounds and trauma counseling.
At Cultivating Changes, LLC we work with people of all ages as they journey towards healing and growth. We help our clients live happier, healthier and more connected lives by focusing on the whole person, giving space to each person's inherent dignity and worth. We work hard to help others determine the treatment plan that works best for them and believe that the client is the true expert resource for their own healing. Some of our areas of specialty are: anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, anger management, sex/porn addiction therapy, PTSD treatment, attachment wounds and trauma counseling.
(281) 603-1780 View (281) 603-1780
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Stephanie R Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, CSAT , SEP, CDWF
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I believe everyone has the ability and strength within themselves to make the change they wish to see in their life. As your therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment conducive to overcoming any challenge. Imagine what your life could be like if you responded to situations in a healthy manner rather then by reacting. I am a certified sex addiction therapist who has successfully helped individuals heal from sex, porn and love addiction (staying in a relationship when it is not healthy or stable).
I believe everyone has the ability and strength within themselves to make the change they wish to see in their life. As your therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment conducive to overcoming any challenge. Imagine what your life could be like if you responded to situations in a healthy manner rather then by reacting. I am a certified sex addiction therapist who has successfully helped individuals heal from sex, porn and love addiction (staying in a relationship when it is not healthy or stable).
(281) 810-3613 View (281) 810-3613
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Christina Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77063
I am a Nationally certified counselor and an LPC in the state of TX. My clients describe me as empathetic, kind, and patient. My primary focus is to provide a safe space to unravel emotions, trauma, or experiences without the fear of being judged. My primary area of specialty is Cognitive behavioral therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and individuals of diverse cultures. I am a strong believer in the statement. "Progress is progress no matter how small it is".
I am a Nationally certified counselor and an LPC in the state of TX. My clients describe me as empathetic, kind, and patient. My primary focus is to provide a safe space to unravel emotions, trauma, or experiences without the fear of being judged. My primary area of specialty is Cognitive behavioral therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and individuals of diverse cultures. I am a strong believer in the statement. "Progress is progress no matter how small it is".
(832) 621-3003 View (832) 621-3003
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District Counseling of Katy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Life can be challenging at times. Whether you are facing personal struggles, workplace stress, or relationship issues, it is important to acknowledge how difficult it can be to confront psychological challenges on your own. It takes strength and courage to recognize that you need help, and seeking the guidance of a professional counselor can be your first step to living a more fulfilling life. In this blog, we will introduce you to District Counseling center in Katy, TX, where you can find the support you need to overcome life's trials.
Life can be challenging at times. Whether you are facing personal struggles, workplace stress, or relationship issues, it is important to acknowledge how difficult it can be to confront psychological challenges on your own. It takes strength and courage to recognize that you need help, and seeking the guidance of a professional counselor can be your first step to living a more fulfilling life. In this blog, we will introduce you to District Counseling center in Katy, TX, where you can find the support you need to overcome life's trials.
(281) 801-6732 View (281) 801-6732
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Melissa Miller García
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Are you terrified of starting therapy because of judgment of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish?
Are you terrified of starting therapy because of judgment of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish?
(737) 252-4430 View (737) 252-4430
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Thrive! with Dr. Ivi PLLC
Psychologist, MFA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77072
Feeling slightly off or disconnected? Feeling blocked and unable to move forward in life? Sometimes speaking to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends can help alleviate these and many other symptoms. Dr. Acuna is a licensed clinical psychologist who has helped many clients overcome various seemingly insurmountable challenges to help them move towards the life they envisioned for themselves. For many people challenges may come about in the midst of transition (graduation, career shift, relocation, grief) and support is much needed. Dr Acuna can help you maneuver through these changes.
Feeling slightly off or disconnected? Feeling blocked and unable to move forward in life? Sometimes speaking to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends can help alleviate these and many other symptoms. Dr. Acuna is a licensed clinical psychologist who has helped many clients overcome various seemingly insurmountable challenges to help them move towards the life they envisioned for themselves. For many people challenges may come about in the midst of transition (graduation, career shift, relocation, grief) and support is much needed. Dr Acuna can help you maneuver through these changes.
(817) 440-3363 View (817) 440-3363
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Rise And Shine Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77029  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Hira Siddiqui. At some point in our lives, we all experience trauma, grief, and loss. Dealing with these experiences can be stressful and having someone who can help you navigate these experiences can ease the burden. Our sessions will provide you with a safe space to explore your emotions and thoughts. During these sessions, we will tackle how to handle barriers in your life that are preventing you from being happy, fulfilled, and at peace. I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, and general life transitions which can cause anxiety, stress, or depression.
Hello and welcome! My name is Hira Siddiqui. At some point in our lives, we all experience trauma, grief, and loss. Dealing with these experiences can be stressful and having someone who can help you navigate these experiences can ease the burden. Our sessions will provide you with a safe space to explore your emotions and thoughts. During these sessions, we will tackle how to handle barriers in your life that are preventing you from being happy, fulfilled, and at peace. I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, and general life transitions which can cause anxiety, stress, or depression.
(512) 548-4248 View (512) 548-4248
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Andrea Danielle Lovette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 715-4179 View (713) 715-4179

Online Therapists

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Sheryl Boyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, BSP, EMDR, PPNE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, TX 77356  (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, grief, & chronic pain are experienced by many people. We know that continual stress negatively impacts our health, families, relationships, & jobs. Counseling can help you release the hurt, anger, pain, & sorrow to reveal the amazing you that has been hidden beneath the emotional turmoil. Integrative & non-pharmaceutical interventions, including learning new coping skills, support you in finding the path to the person you want to be. Counseling is a journey well worth taking, offering gifts in the process, often including revitalizing new meaning & purpose in your life.
Anxiety, depression, grief, & chronic pain are experienced by many people. We know that continual stress negatively impacts our health, families, relationships, & jobs. Counseling can help you release the hurt, anger, pain, & sorrow to reveal the amazing you that has been hidden beneath the emotional turmoil. Integrative & non-pharmaceutical interventions, including learning new coping skills, support you in finding the path to the person you want to be. Counseling is a journey well worth taking, offering gifts in the process, often including revitalizing new meaning & purpose in your life.
(281) 899-8502 View (281) 899-8502
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Cherish Marie Brooks
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, IP
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346  (Online Only)
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
(346) 207-2621 View (346) 207-2621
Chronic Pain Therapists

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.