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Shacora Holt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with anxiety, substance abuse, grief, and loss, or challenges to adjusting to the world around you, you are familiar with feelings of melancholy, inadequacy, and failure. Therapy is a collaborative relationship that is a courageous step in your journey towards a better tomorrow. I have experience working with adolescences, adults, couples, and families utilizing a variety of techniques that are adapted to individual needs. Together we can discover patterns of current behaviors, feelings, and ideas that are keeping you from reaching your goals.
If you are struggling with anxiety, substance abuse, grief, and loss, or challenges to adjusting to the world around you, you are familiar with feelings of melancholy, inadequacy, and failure. Therapy is a collaborative relationship that is a courageous step in your journey towards a better tomorrow. I have experience working with adolescences, adults, couples, and families utilizing a variety of techniques that are adapted to individual needs. Together we can discover patterns of current behaviors, feelings, and ideas that are keeping you from reaching your goals.
(717) 727-2816 View (717) 727-2816
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Nancy E White
Psychologist, PhD, AAC, LPC, BCN, QEEGD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Dr Nancy White and the Unique Mind Care team offer neurofeedback and brain health programs that are the most advanced and safest in Houston. We also offer private, marriage and family counseling. We encourage new clients to call our office and speak to Dr White or a team member to learn why Unique Mind Care is Houston's leader in Neurofeedback and Neuro-stimulation techniques. All initial phone consultations are complimentary.
Dr Nancy White and the Unique Mind Care team offer neurofeedback and brain health programs that are the most advanced and safest in Houston. We also offer private, marriage and family counseling. We encourage new clients to call our office and speak to Dr White or a team member to learn why Unique Mind Care is Houston's leader in Neurofeedback and Neuro-stimulation techniques. All initial phone consultations are complimentary.
(713) 660-1100 View (713) 660-1100
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Unload It Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Are you feeling overshadowed by the challenges in your relationships? Or grappling with personal traumas that seem insurmountable? Maybe you are navigating through loss, issues with self esteem, or feelings of stress and burn out. Whatever you may be dealing with, we offer a safe haven for healing and growth. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based techniques, we are committed to guiding you through your journey, respecting your unique narrative and empowering you to rediscover harmony and joy in your relationships and within yourself. Your courage, paired with our support, paves the way for profound transformations.
Are you feeling overshadowed by the challenges in your relationships? Or grappling with personal traumas that seem insurmountable? Maybe you are navigating through loss, issues with self esteem, or feelings of stress and burn out. Whatever you may be dealing with, we offer a safe haven for healing and growth. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based techniques, we are committed to guiding you through your journey, respecting your unique narrative and empowering you to rediscover harmony and joy in your relationships and within yourself. Your courage, paired with our support, paves the way for profound transformations.
(346) 268-5346 View (346) 268-5346
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Kay Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, CART, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Thank you for visiting. Are you willing to work in a non-judgmental environment where you are free from biases? Are you ready to explore the challenging thoughts that are troubling you and bringing anxiety and fear into your life? As a knowledgeable and caring therapist, I can help you work through your life challenging issues. Everyone deserves to have an empathetic listener that affords trust and understanding in their counseling experience. Everyone has uniqueness within and deserve an opportunity for peace and understanding. "The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:7.
Thank you for visiting. Are you willing to work in a non-judgmental environment where you are free from biases? Are you ready to explore the challenging thoughts that are troubling you and bringing anxiety and fear into your life? As a knowledgeable and caring therapist, I can help you work through your life challenging issues. Everyone deserves to have an empathetic listener that affords trust and understanding in their counseling experience. Everyone has uniqueness within and deserve an opportunity for peace and understanding. "The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:7.
(281) 241-1353 View (281) 241-1353
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Kristen Matthews Emdr Obsessive-Compulsive (Ocd) Trauma Ptsd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Do things seem overwhelming? Are you uncertain? Do you have doubts? Does your mind torment you? Are you confused or even scared? Suffering? If so, you have found the right person. Things CAN get better. I am here to help you regain a sense of control over your life, build coping skills, and assist you in making the changes you desire. I would be honored to journey with you, offering you a safe space to tell your story and sustained compassion along the way.
Do things seem overwhelming? Are you uncertain? Do you have doubts? Does your mind torment you? Are you confused or even scared? Suffering? If so, you have found the right person. Things CAN get better. I am here to help you regain a sense of control over your life, build coping skills, and assist you in making the changes you desire. I would be honored to journey with you, offering you a safe space to tell your story and sustained compassion along the way.
(346) 244-5995 View (346) 244-5995
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Rosie Ponce-Ash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Life can be overwhelming, and finding yourself and your voice is a journey. As a therapist, I'm here to guide you through this process. My role is to ask you thought-provoking questions and offer alternative perspectives to help you navigate your unique circumstances. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that life throws their way. These challenges can be from a recent diagnosis, the long days of motherhood, the evolution of relationships and marriage, sometimes it can just be that the work/life balance is lost again. Whatever it is, I am here.
Life can be overwhelming, and finding yourself and your voice is a journey. As a therapist, I'm here to guide you through this process. My role is to ask you thought-provoking questions and offer alternative perspectives to help you navigate your unique circumstances. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that life throws their way. These challenges can be from a recent diagnosis, the long days of motherhood, the evolution of relationships and marriage, sometimes it can just be that the work/life balance is lost again. Whatever it is, I am here.
(832) 536-8235 View (832) 536-8235
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Shyra Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
I am Dr. Shyra Jones and have been fully licensed in the state of Texas since 2011. My license number is 66025. I have worked with individuals between the ages of 5 to 80 and inn a variety of settings. I like to work to develop a treatment plan that may include techniques to manage negative self-talk, limit habits that no longer work, identify strengths, and help process trauma in order to put it appropriately behind my clients. This may do through the use of expressive arts, getting in touch with the body, and “talk therapy.”
I am Dr. Shyra Jones and have been fully licensed in the state of Texas since 2011. My license number is 66025. I have worked with individuals between the ages of 5 to 80 and inn a variety of settings. I like to work to develop a treatment plan that may include techniques to manage negative self-talk, limit habits that no longer work, identify strengths, and help process trauma in order to put it appropriately behind my clients. This may do through the use of expressive arts, getting in touch with the body, and “talk therapy.”
(346) 550-9902 View (346) 550-9902
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Ayesha Lakhani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
(281) 724-4296 View (281) 724-4296
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Bridgette Goddard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCDC, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
Have you noticed an increase of conflict, confusion, and chaos in your life?Well, peace of mind and a sigh of relief is just a slice of what you will experience at Goddard & Associates Counseling.
Have you noticed an increase of conflict, confusion, and chaos in your life?Well, peace of mind and a sigh of relief is just a slice of what you will experience at Goddard & Associates Counseling.
(713) 489-8837 View (713) 489-8837
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Edna Balboa
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Each of us is on a journey. On that journey there are obstacles, detours and unexpected changes. I collaborate with the client in navigating a path that leads to harmonious flow. Let's overcome any barriers to your full potential together. I work with teens, adults and groups. My areas of specialty include mood disorders, trauma and abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, financial and spiritual), and any life adjustments that may require guidance. I incorporate an empowerment perspective. Practicing through a holistic and integrative lens. Let's create a therapeutic relationship based on genuineness, respect, and acceptance.
Each of us is on a journey. On that journey there are obstacles, detours and unexpected changes. I collaborate with the client in navigating a path that leads to harmonious flow. Let's overcome any barriers to your full potential together. I work with teens, adults and groups. My areas of specialty include mood disorders, trauma and abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, financial and spiritual), and any life adjustments that may require guidance. I incorporate an empowerment perspective. Practicing through a holistic and integrative lens. Let's create a therapeutic relationship based on genuineness, respect, and acceptance.
(713) 742-6802 View (713) 742-6802
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Judy K. Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Are you looking for joy in your life and finding that it is eluding you? Do you want to thrive rather than just survive? Are you ready to take the next step? My clients are people who are seeking greater happiness and are willing to believe that there might be a better world available to them. I work with clients to identify stressors and strengths, overcome emotional barriers, and create a plan to successfully engage in life on life's terms. Each day brings new opportunities to live life to the fullest. Positive change happens, and it is within your grasp.
Are you looking for joy in your life and finding that it is eluding you? Do you want to thrive rather than just survive? Are you ready to take the next step? My clients are people who are seeking greater happiness and are willing to believe that there might be a better world available to them. I work with clients to identify stressors and strengths, overcome emotional barriers, and create a plan to successfully engage in life on life's terms. Each day brings new opportunities to live life to the fullest. Positive change happens, and it is within your grasp.
(713) 766-4917 View (713) 766-4917
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Leah Pevey Fordham
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
The pressures associated with high-net-worth and high performance in today's World and Market can lead to paralysis, uncharacteristic mood swings, and choices of miscalculation. You are no stranger to risk and pressure, but something has changed. Loosing your drive for success and ability to meet deadlines and goals has been unthinkable in the past, but today it is a reality.
The pressures associated with high-net-worth and high performance in today's World and Market can lead to paralysis, uncharacteristic mood swings, and choices of miscalculation. You are no stranger to risk and pressure, but something has changed. Loosing your drive for success and ability to meet deadlines and goals has been unthinkable in the past, but today it is a reality.
(281) 915-4207 View (281) 915-4207
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Visions of Serenity Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients Nights and Weekends “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I have 13 years of experience in the working in the mental health field and substance abuse as a therapist and as Clinical Team Lead. I provide counseling services for all ages that maybe experiencing a crisis, recent trauma, or on-going distress. Most are challenged by a specific, personal goal—like losing weight, creating more work-life balance, finding ways to parent more effectively, or feeling anxious about dating again after a rough break up. Accepting LPC-Associates
Accepting New Clients Nights and Weekends “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I have 13 years of experience in the working in the mental health field and substance abuse as a therapist and as Clinical Team Lead. I provide counseling services for all ages that maybe experiencing a crisis, recent trauma, or on-going distress. Most are challenged by a specific, personal goal—like losing weight, creating more work-life balance, finding ways to parent more effectively, or feeling anxious about dating again after a rough break up. Accepting LPC-Associates
(281) 801-5683 View (281) 801-5683
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Ini Ekpenyong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCDCi
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I’m a Nigerian American woman who understands how culture/family dynamics may affect our relationship with our emotions.
Hi there, it's so nice to meet you and I'm so happy that you have decided to embark on this healing journey. I am a first generation Nigerian America therapist in Austin, TX. I work with a broad range of mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. My therapeutic style is warm and empathetic, while still offering direct feedback. I am also aware of how the body stores trauma and can offer guidance on re-regulating your nervous system through somatic experiencing.
I’m a Nigerian American woman who understands how culture/family dynamics may affect our relationship with our emotions.
Hi there, it's so nice to meet you and I'm so happy that you have decided to embark on this healing journey. I am a first generation Nigerian America therapist in Austin, TX. I work with a broad range of mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. My therapeutic style is warm and empathetic, while still offering direct feedback. I am also aware of how the body stores trauma and can offer guidance on re-regulating your nervous system through somatic experiencing.
(512) 967-8366 View (512) 967-8366
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Audrey Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
If this has come your way, there is a part of you that recognizes it is time for a change. Whether that change is seeking clarity in some areas of your life or maybe it is wanting to work through complex emotions. It could possibly be working through a traumatic experience, challenging negative thinking patterns, or maybe it is learning new techniques to cope with difficult situations? Perhaps it is focused on personal growth? I am here to create a space that allows that process to naturally unfold. I will encourage your natural capacity towards health, while also removing the blocks, obstacles and painful patterns of suffering
If this has come your way, there is a part of you that recognizes it is time for a change. Whether that change is seeking clarity in some areas of your life or maybe it is wanting to work through complex emotions. It could possibly be working through a traumatic experience, challenging negative thinking patterns, or maybe it is learning new techniques to cope with difficult situations? Perhaps it is focused on personal growth? I am here to create a space that allows that process to naturally unfold. I will encourage your natural capacity towards health, while also removing the blocks, obstacles and painful patterns of suffering
(737) 302-5650 View (737) 302-5650
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Jennifer Castro Trauma Grief Attachment Brainspotting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you someone who has experienced significant trauma, or family-related challenges and is seeking a path to healing and transformation? You might have encountered adverse life experiences, which resulted in anxiety, depression, and strained relationships, leading to substance abuse and self-destructive behavior. My passion lies in supporting individuals and families who have experienced significant trauma, or family-related difficulties and are ready to start on their path to recovery and growth.
Are you someone who has experienced significant trauma, or family-related challenges and is seeking a path to healing and transformation? You might have encountered adverse life experiences, which resulted in anxiety, depression, and strained relationships, leading to substance abuse and self-destructive behavior. My passion lies in supporting individuals and families who have experienced significant trauma, or family-related difficulties and are ready to start on their path to recovery and growth.
(832) 702-8701 View (832) 702-8701
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.