Psychodynamic Therapists in Harris County, TX

Since 2003, I have specialized in counseling women struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, burnout, relationships, faith and other life adjustments. I offer a compassionate and action-oriented approach to therapy. Clients are empowered with insights and practical tools for genuine transformation. I am also a corporate speaker on mental health topics to Fortune 500 companies through Modern Health.

Are you tired of traditional talk therapy? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, treatment resistant depression, alcohol use disorder, chronic relapse, trauma, or eating disorders? This innovative therapy might be the breakthrough you've been searching. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is backed by scientific research and embraced by mental health professionals worldwide. The transformative potential of KAP offers hope and healing to those who may have felt stuck or hopeless in their journey toward wellness. Many individuals are able to explore painful emotions and memories while exploring the depths of consciousness.

Navigating the decision to engage in the therapeutic process can feel overwhelming and intimidating. However, the journey can be one of great reward. Treatment begins with an understanding of you as a unique individual; through collaboration as well as active engagement the process of individual, couple, family, or group therapy evolves. Therapy includes exploration of your past and present relationships, experiences, and struggles so that a deeper understanding of self can be achieved. Greater self-awareness allows for the opportunity to make intentional choices, increased confidence in your authentic self, and navigation of future struggles in an effective way.

My ideal client would be someone whom is open to change. Notice I stated open, because change can be difficult but it is necessary for growth. I have been working with with all type of populations ranging from children to the elderly. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults as well with couples. I have worked with individuals and families. I have had experience with anxiety related issues, addiction issues, and relational issues. I have seen many individuals with self-esteem related issues as well.

As of April 10, 2024, I am accepting new clients. I work with adults (18+) who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, people-pleasing, trauma, and relationship problems. I specialize in women's issues and life transition adjustments, including college adjustment, career, divorce, grief and loss, or a new diagnosis. I, also, offer prenatal and postpartum support to women who may feel depressed, worried about baby, or just wondering how they will manage it all. I offer a safe space where you can connect, explore what matters most to you, and take meaningful steps towards change.

I utilize an integrative person-centered and strengths-based approach that incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies. In addition to her formal education, I have lived experience navigating personal and family recovery. As a clinician, I specialize in treating individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I believe that building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship is essential to providing safe, person-centered care.

Since 1993 I have genuinely enjoyed helping hundreds of individuals change their lives for the better. I approach my work with a heart of compassion and courage, and am well grounded in extensive experience and advanced professional training in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, mindfulness, mind/body work, systems theory, trauma recovery, and group psychotherapy. My style is eclectic and creative, and my commitment is to collaborate with each individual client as they discover their own unique path to healing. My specialties include eating disorders, couples work, trauma, anxiety and depression.

Danae passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients. She is committed to helping her clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. She has worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has experience working in many levels of care including psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, and intense outpatient programs.

Healing and recovery take place in the context of relationships, both with ourselves and others. I seek to help my clients understand how past experiences have shaped their approach to their life, values, and interpersonal relationships. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and young adults, including but not not limited to: business executives, medical and law professionals, work-from-home/stay-at-homecaregivers, and students. I also offer support to parents and caregivers of loved ones with mental health concerns.

Seeking out help can be hard. But it’s a brave first step in working with issues that hold us back on our journey of healing and self discovery. I work with clients that find themselves feeling stuck or dissatisfied in various aspects of their lives, be it relationships, family dynamics, or careers. I also specialize in adolescents (and their families) who struggle with self worth and discovering who they are in the midst of a challenging stage of life. I believe in the importance of understanding how our past experiences and family dynamics shape who we are as unique individuals.

Hello, I am Nicole Porter, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I will work with you to create a non-judgmental and empowering space where you can bring your entire self into the room in order to allow healing. The foundation of my work is to build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. I combine Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, & Cognitive-Behavioral therapy modalities to efficiently address symptoms (either on a short-term or long-term basis) & meet your needs or goals. Whether you are in pursuit of growth and change.

As a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I have practiced for thirty years. I am an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in The Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, where I teach and supervise Psychiatry residents. But most of my work is in my private practice, doing individual and couples psychodynamic psychotherapy. I'm a certified group psychotherapist and a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Advanced Clinician. Although I'm not on any insurance plans and do fee for service, you can file insurance if you have provisions in your policy for out of network providers.

It is hard enough to lose your childhood; it is unacceptable to lose your adulthood, too. - Judith Herman. Pain can be overwhelming when we face it alone. As a practitioner, I strive to create a safe space for you to share your struggles and offer support through evidence-based techniques. Together, we will explore painful patterns, heal your experiences, and look toward a more alive future.

I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in Eating Disorders. Through my experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I have developed my skills blending cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic therapy to create a healthy, healing environment. My goal for therapy is to create a trusting relationship between the client and clinician, allowing for open dialogue, communication, and change. I feel this approach can effectively address the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, body image disorder, depression, anxiety, and weight management and create well-being.

I am dedicated to helping clients improve their lives and achieve self-transformation. This includes learning to cope, manage, overcome and transcend mental health issues. Building mindfulness and emotional awareness is key to understanding how our belief systems and emotions drive our decisions/behaviors. Our sessions will be fully engaged in building healthier thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs, values, perceptions, assumptions so that we can reshape our life narrative and see reality differently. Each individual is capable of healing psychological wounds, finding peace and balance, while being centered and present.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.

My clinical practice primarily involves working with individuals and couples who are navigating significant life transitions. These transitions may include the shift into adulthood, adjustments related to new career roles or positions, coping with serious injuries or illnesses, and managing complex or newly-formed relationships.

We all deserve freedom- freedom that comes from honoring our complexities, being true to ourselves and sharing our worth with the world. I can be a support as you work to reconnect to yourself. Sometimes our experiences, traumas, stressors, pains can subtly or not so subtly disconnect us from our values and identity. You might feel disheartened and stuck- struggling with the same patterns, with building meaningful connections, with living in the present. Struggling with forward movement. Therapy provides a space to process understand ourselves and our experiences without shame or judgment in order for us to live a quality life.

I'm so glad you're considering counseling. It means that, at a deep level, you know you deserve better and are capable of more. You may be troubled by persistent negative thoughts and feelings, dissatisfied with certain important relationships, or frustrated that the choices you've made are no longer working for you. Either way, I applaud you for taking this step. Through psychotherapy, we will explore one of the most important subjects in your life - yourself. And we will journey together towards a future that reflects your deepest values and goals.