Therapists in Houston, TX
Your Safe Space: Therapy & Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77043 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Siedah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Your Safe Space: Therapy & Wellness, PLLC. I am a compassionate and dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional healing and personal growth. With over 5 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations facing a wide range of challenges. I specialize in providing support for individuals experiencing: Anxiety and Stress Management, Depression and Mood Disorders Trauma and PTSD Relationship Issues and Communication Skills, Self-Esteem.
Hello, My name is Siedah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Your Safe Space: Therapy & Wellness, PLLC. I am a compassionate and dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional healing and personal growth. With over 5 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations facing a wide range of challenges. I specialize in providing support for individuals experiencing: Anxiety and Stress Management, Depression and Mood Disorders Trauma and PTSD Relationship Issues and Communication Skills, Self-Esteem.
La'Constica Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77095
My name is La’Constica Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I approach therapy as a 2-way partnership with open communication in a safe environment. I treat a variety of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, ADHD, and odd. My goal is to create a safe and supportive empathetic and collaborative environment. My goal is to make the environment comfortable enough to promote healthy expressions of thoughts emotions and concerns without judgment.
My name is La’Constica Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I approach therapy as a 2-way partnership with open communication in a safe environment. I treat a variety of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, ADHD, and odd. My goal is to create a safe and supportive empathetic and collaborative environment. My goal is to make the environment comfortable enough to promote healthy expressions of thoughts emotions and concerns without judgment.
Ana Lehrhaupt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have been helping individuals, couples and families with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and adjustment. I understand the importance of identifying the underlying causes of symptoms to bring about lasting change and I am committed to helping my clients throughout the process while fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment. My education and clinical experience allow me to tailor clinical interventions to the particular needs of each client by drawing from different therapeutic modalities.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have been helping individuals, couples and families with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and adjustment. I understand the importance of identifying the underlying causes of symptoms to bring about lasting change and I am committed to helping my clients throughout the process while fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment. My education and clinical experience allow me to tailor clinical interventions to the particular needs of each client by drawing from different therapeutic modalities.
Sheree Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77015
I typically work with adult clients who are experiencing mental health issues (depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc), and individuals battling with everyday stressors, adjustment issues, and trauma.
Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
I typically work with adult clients who are experiencing mental health issues (depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc), and individuals battling with everyday stressors, adjustment issues, and trauma.
Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Lorrianne Morrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BCN
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
I specialize in treating clients who struggle with mood issues such as anxiety, depression, and OCD and ADHD.
As a board-certified Neurotherapist by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, I provide QEEG brain-mapping and Neurofeedback training for clients. I believe that your treatment should encompass emotional, mental, physiological, psychosocial and behavioral needs. Neurofeedback will improve your brain's flexibility, strength, and endurance. Through Neurofeedback, your emotional, and cognitive states improve as well as your mental performance. Some clients have also found it as an alternative to medication.
I specialize in treating clients who struggle with mood issues such as anxiety, depression, and OCD and ADHD.
As a board-certified Neurotherapist by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, I provide QEEG brain-mapping and Neurofeedback training for clients. I believe that your treatment should encompass emotional, mental, physiological, psychosocial and behavioral needs. Neurofeedback will improve your brain's flexibility, strength, and endurance. Through Neurofeedback, your emotional, and cognitive states improve as well as your mental performance. Some clients have also found it as an alternative to medication.
Brittany Gilpin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008 (Online Only)
My interests include working with individuals, adolescents, young adults, couples/families on a variety of issues ranging from depression, stress and anxiety, to navigating trauma.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feels difficult to navigate on your own? Are you needing additional support adjusting to change? You're not alone. My goal is to bring a loving, warm, and non-judgmental presence to the counseling room to help clients gain awareness about themselves and their relationships to make effective change. My eclectic and person-centered approach allows me to cater to the individual needs of my clients. I gravitate towards using CBT, Mindfulness, Experiential, Gottman, Attachment based approaches. In counseling, I want to help support you in living a life that feels happy and fulfilling to you!
My interests include working with individuals, adolescents, young adults, couples/families on a variety of issues ranging from depression, stress and anxiety, to navigating trauma.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feels difficult to navigate on your own? Are you needing additional support adjusting to change? You're not alone. My goal is to bring a loving, warm, and non-judgmental presence to the counseling room to help clients gain awareness about themselves and their relationships to make effective change. My eclectic and person-centered approach allows me to cater to the individual needs of my clients. I gravitate towards using CBT, Mindfulness, Experiential, Gottman, Attachment based approaches. In counseling, I want to help support you in living a life that feels happy and fulfilling to you!
Ariel Glaze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007 (Online Only)
I am committed to helping individuals, teens and adults of all ages to learn new ways to manage a variety of mental health diagnoses, as well as adjust to life's challenging stressors, grief, trauma, crisis intervention, anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston Texas, with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field.
I am committed to helping individuals, teens and adults of all ages to learn new ways to manage a variety of mental health diagnoses, as well as adjust to life's challenging stressors, grief, trauma, crisis intervention, anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston Texas, with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field.
Krisztina Petho-Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CIMHP, ICCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
Now accepting new clients! My primary therapeutic goal is to approach each individual in a unique way. While helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and achieve personal growth and positive change, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, stress, relationship difficulties, divorce, parenting, grief and loss, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, addictions, bipolar disorders, and more. I see pre-teens, adolescents, families, and adults struggling with behavioral, emotional, or relational issues.
Pure Hope Counseling ,B.Dotson LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, -S, MA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77074
For those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems I use CBT and DBT practices to help clients adjust those unhelpful thoughts and emotions that may cause distress.
Although life can get messy, we can practice owning our story and loving ourselves through that process.Great therapy transforms your relationships, your confidence at and your perspective on life. AT PHC we have dedicated our life’s work to helping people like you connect with your authentic self and integrate lasting healing and change!
For those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems I use CBT and DBT practices to help clients adjust those unhelpful thoughts and emotions that may cause distress.
Although life can get messy, we can practice owning our story and loving ourselves through that process.Great therapy transforms your relationships, your confidence at and your perspective on life. AT PHC we have dedicated our life’s work to helping people like you connect with your authentic self and integrate lasting healing and change!
Theodor Napp
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Stephanie Michelle Taylor (LPC-S), working at Elite Medical Wellness-West. I am passionate about working with individuals 16 and up. My areas of focus include helping clients work through Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Grief, Autism Issues, and Life Situations. I hope to guide and support you on the path to achieving your goals and helping to create a healthy lifestyle through understanding and accepting your life experiences.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Stephanie Michelle Taylor (LPC-S), working at Elite Medical Wellness-West. I am passionate about working with individuals 16 and up. My areas of focus include helping clients work through Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Grief, Autism Issues, and Life Situations. I hope to guide and support you on the path to achieving your goals and helping to create a healthy lifestyle through understanding and accepting your life experiences.
Thea Cristwell-Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Thea I'm here to help you through those everyday struggles that millions of people deal with or have dealt with in the past. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loneliness, grief and loss, stress, and more, I am here to help.
Hello, I'm Thea I'm here to help you through those everyday struggles that millions of people deal with or have dealt with in the past. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loneliness, grief and loss, stress, and more, I am here to help.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and will be better tomorrow”- Maya Angelou. For many, life brings stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Trying to balance unhealthy thoughts, feelings, or behaviors with family, work, and school can quickly feel overwhelming. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment where a client can increase self-awareness and receive validation. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help process difficulties, learn effective coping skills, and grow and heal to improve emotional health and well-being.
“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and will be better tomorrow”- Maya Angelou. For many, life brings stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Trying to balance unhealthy thoughts, feelings, or behaviors with family, work, and school can quickly feel overwhelming. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment where a client can increase self-awareness and receive validation. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help process difficulties, learn effective coping skills, and grow and heal to improve emotional health and well-being.
Stephen Anthony Bonnette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I have experience in working with a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief, Stress, Parenting issues, and adjustment issues.
I regard counseling as an opportunity for both the counselor and client to grow in trust and walk towards a goal together. Both the client and counselor have goals that value self-improvement and that is a journey best done with someone else. Counseling is a chance to define and refine values and work towards expressing those values in a constructive and functioning way.
I have experience in working with a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief, Stress, Parenting issues, and adjustment issues.
I regard counseling as an opportunity for both the counselor and client to grow in trust and walk towards a goal together. Both the client and counselor have goals that value self-improvement and that is a journey best done with someone else. Counseling is a chance to define and refine values and work towards expressing those values in a constructive and functioning way.
Melissa Garrett-Moultrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77042
Hello, I am Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Spring, Texas, with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting problems, grief and loss, gender identity, sexual trauma, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It takes courage to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support, encourage, and to empower you on that journey.
Hello, I am Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Spring, Texas, with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting problems, grief and loss, gender identity, sexual trauma, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It takes courage to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support, encourage, and to empower you on that journey.
The Center for PEACE, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
We have specialization in play therapy; sand tray/play; anxiety, depression, grief counseling; sexual identify issues, chemical dependency and LSOTP.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
We have specialization in play therapy; sand tray/play; anxiety, depression, grief counseling; sexual identify issues, chemical dependency and LSOTP.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
John Satchel Horatio Page
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77068
With a specialized skill set in working with individuals living with anxiety, depression, to life coaching, motivational interviewing and a cognitive behavioral therapy, I offer opportunity to develop your unique strategy to ensuring your therapeutic success.
An ideal client would be an individual seeking to prioritize and proactively engage in managing their mental health. Life’s challenges and successes alike, often see their best outcomes when we are at our best mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Engaging with us can help you reach pressing life goals, mend broken relationships, understand yourself in transformative ways and so much more that will supplement your wellbeing.
With a specialized skill set in working with individuals living with anxiety, depression, to life coaching, motivational interviewing and a cognitive behavioral therapy, I offer opportunity to develop your unique strategy to ensuring your therapeutic success.
An ideal client would be an individual seeking to prioritize and proactively engage in managing their mental health. Life’s challenges and successes alike, often see their best outcomes when we are at our best mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Engaging with us can help you reach pressing life goals, mend broken relationships, understand yourself in transformative ways and so much more that will supplement your wellbeing.
Kelly Birkhold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy formats for adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, or attachment trauma. **I am also trained in DBT and Self Compassion and offer 1:1 work.** Struggles we face in life can negatively influence our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us in ways that keep us stuck, afraid, and unhealthy. Processing these difficult experiences can allow us to break free from this influence and show up in the world in ways that align with our inherent goodness, enabling feelings of success and happiness. You deserve to feel these things and more!
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy formats for adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, or attachment trauma. **I am also trained in DBT and Self Compassion and offer 1:1 work.** Struggles we face in life can negatively influence our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us in ways that keep us stuck, afraid, and unhealthy. Processing these difficult experiences can allow us to break free from this influence and show up in the world in ways that align with our inherent goodness, enabling feelings of success and happiness. You deserve to feel these things and more!
Roslynn L Pettigrew (Mobile)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77050
I specialize in these areas: Community Resource Linkage, Grief, Loss, Adjustment, Depression, Anxiety, Guilt, Self-Care, Self-Value, Behavioral/Personality Disorders, Personal Stress, and Spiritual/Christian Counseling.
Mobile or Office Counseling Just for YOU! It’s Time to LIVE Life! No matter your past or present situation, you deserve to experience all your heart desires and all that Life has to offer. It’s often our life outlook and coping methods that determine our life satisfaction. I want to team up with you as you take control of your LIFE! I am a Native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, now with 20 years combined experience of clinical and social services I believe in providing quality and ethical care. I have experience providing counseling individually, in group settings, via telephone, and in clients' homes!
I specialize in these areas: Community Resource Linkage, Grief, Loss, Adjustment, Depression, Anxiety, Guilt, Self-Care, Self-Value, Behavioral/Personality Disorders, Personal Stress, and Spiritual/Christian Counseling.
Mobile or Office Counseling Just for YOU! It’s Time to LIVE Life! No matter your past or present situation, you deserve to experience all your heart desires and all that Life has to offer. It’s often our life outlook and coping methods that determine our life satisfaction. I want to team up with you as you take control of your LIFE! I am a Native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, now with 20 years combined experience of clinical and social services I believe in providing quality and ethical care. I have experience providing counseling individually, in group settings, via telephone, and in clients' homes!
Khayah Hodges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77043 (Online Only)
I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, abandonment, self-esteem, trauma, substance abuse, and anger management.
Are you currently feeling anxiety and need help processing your emotions? It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you're ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am a licensed therapist with over 5 years of experience. I offer services specializing in trauma therapy, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. My therapy style is warm and and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, abandonment, self-esteem, trauma, substance abuse, and anger management.
Are you currently feeling anxiety and need help processing your emotions? It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you're ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am a licensed therapist with over 5 years of experience. I offer services specializing in trauma therapy, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. My therapy style is warm and and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Catherine Comiskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
I am passionate about working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders and shame.
I believe that therapy provides those looking for clarity and support with a remarkable opportunity to consider and express their truths and to see themselves honestly and without judgment. I work with my clients to create a space that cultivates a sense of curiosity and understanding which will not only provide the immediate relief of being fully seen, but which will help my clients open the door to gain insight into who they are and what shifts they would like to make. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that employs the power of insight and understanding of the past to empower my clients to become the person they desire to be.
I am passionate about working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders and shame.
I believe that therapy provides those looking for clarity and support with a remarkable opportunity to consider and express their truths and to see themselves honestly and without judgment. I work with my clients to create a space that cultivates a sense of curiosity and understanding which will not only provide the immediate relief of being fully seen, but which will help my clients open the door to gain insight into who they are and what shifts they would like to make. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that employs the power of insight and understanding of the past to empower my clients to become the person they desire to be.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.