Therapists in 77005
Amy Buford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LADC/MH, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, problematic substance use, self esteem problems, addiction, and/ or relationship problems? Are you in a helping profession and finding yourself struggling? Together we walk through the journey of your life and help you heal from emotions that are hindering your quality of life.
Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, problematic substance use, self esteem problems, addiction, and/ or relationship problems? Are you in a helping profession and finding yourself struggling? Together we walk through the journey of your life and help you heal from emotions that are hindering your quality of life.
Mary Ann Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I also do EMDR for trauma resolution involving life threatening situations, sexual and physical abuse, anxiety and depression.
I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for 30 years. Because of the longevity of my work, I have encountered a wide variety of people of all ages and problems. I believe in the dignity and value of each individual person and treat people with empathy, compassion, warmth, and kindness. I give sustained attention during a session and believe that people can solve their own problems with some objective structure and feedback. For my clients' convenience I maintain two offices. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
I also do EMDR for trauma resolution involving life threatening situations, sexual and physical abuse, anxiety and depression.
I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for 30 years. Because of the longevity of my work, I have encountered a wide variety of people of all ages and problems. I believe in the dignity and value of each individual person and treat people with empathy, compassion, warmth, and kindness. I give sustained attention during a session and believe that people can solve their own problems with some objective structure and feedback. For my clients' convenience I maintain two offices. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Rosalie W Hyde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
I've been in practice for 30 years and am co-founder/faculty member of the Houston-Galveston Trauma Institute whose mission is to train mental health professionals.
In this time of crisis and fear that the whole world is experiencing, I think that I must first address how any person who comes to me is coping, how she/he is managing safety and fears for her/himself and his/her family. We cannot dissociate what is happening to all of us now because that replicates what may have happened to many of us in some distant past traumatic experience: Not to talk about what happened. My clients often have struggled with similar problems for years, often working hard in therapy, but not fully understanding the link between their struggles and their experiences in the past.
I've been in practice for 30 years and am co-founder/faculty member of the Houston-Galveston Trauma Institute whose mission is to train mental health professionals.
In this time of crisis and fear that the whole world is experiencing, I think that I must first address how any person who comes to me is coping, how she/he is managing safety and fears for her/himself and his/her family. We cannot dissociate what is happening to all of us now because that replicates what may have happened to many of us in some distant past traumatic experience: Not to talk about what happened. My clients often have struggled with similar problems for years, often working hard in therapy, but not fully understanding the link between their struggles and their experiences in the past.
Jenny Sorensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
West University Place, TX 77005
With over 31 years in 12-Step recovery, I felt called to this profession. I believe that my own personal struggle with addiction and childhood trauma helps me meet my clients with a sense compassion and hope for what recovery can offer.
With over 31 years in 12-Step recovery, I felt called to this profession. I believe that my own personal struggle with addiction and childhood trauma helps me meet my clients with a sense compassion and hope for what recovery can offer.
Margaret Giles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
My passion resides in counseling adults struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
I believe in treating and facilitating the individual's psychological and emotional transformation through an integrative therapeutic approach. We all yearn for love, acceptance and the capacity to reach our utmost potential! I believe in treating the 'whole person,' as I help guide my clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals through a newfound self-awareness and confidence. With healthier actions and reactions we can move forward in life as more productive, thoughtful and self-aware beings. I believe that therapy connects us more to our authentic selves, and that you can grow, with you, in a newfound space of acceptance.
Renee Trimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) enables me to treat Trauma and PTSD.
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
Specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) enables me to treat Trauma and PTSD.
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, the most important element in counseling is the trust relationship between the therapist and the client. My goal is to make your therapeutic experience a meaningful connection with someone who truly cares.
Krisztina Petho-Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CIMHP, ICCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West University Place, TX 77005
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.
Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
Melissa Druskis
MS, BCBS, LBA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
You can visualize your ideal self, yet anxiety, trauma, and negative habits are holding you back. I have been there and I understand the struggle, but your actions and thoughts are all behavior and they can be changed. With my unique approach as a behavior analyst and trauma-informed coach, we can collaboratively devise a tailored plan for meaningful change. While traditional talk therapy has its merits, I'm not a therapist—I am a behavioral scientist and coach. If you've hit a plateau in your self-help journey or feel stuck in your current behaviors, let's explore a more structured, action-based path to healing and growth.
Ann Williams Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I have experience in supporting individuals with a variety of mental health challenges including substance use, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
Life is full of ups and downs. A big transition, the death of a loved one, or a traumatic event can show up as anxiety, depression, addiction, or even physical pain. These feelings don’t have to linger. With evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR, I can help you overcome traumatic events or simply unhealthy (and often untrue) ways of thinking of yourself and emerge as the “new” you with the clarity, confidence, and joy needed to live the life you deserve.
I have experience in supporting individuals with a variety of mental health challenges including substance use, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
Life is full of ups and downs. A big transition, the death of a loved one, or a traumatic event can show up as anxiety, depression, addiction, or even physical pain. These feelings don’t have to linger. With evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR, I can help you overcome traumatic events or simply unhealthy (and often untrue) ways of thinking of yourself and emerge as the “new” you with the clarity, confidence, and joy needed to live the life you deserve.
John Najera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Making changes in life can be difficult. Regaining your balance after the shock and impact of trauma, grief and loss can be overwhelming and feel as if nothing will get better. Relationships are important to you, yet sometimes bring on difficult feelings. Life after recovering from substance use can be challenging to navigate and can feel strange. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone.
Making changes in life can be difficult. Regaining your balance after the shock and impact of trauma, grief and loss can be overwhelming and feel as if nothing will get better. Relationships are important to you, yet sometimes bring on difficult feelings. Life after recovering from substance use can be challenging to navigate and can feel strange. You’ve taken the first step by reaching out. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone.
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Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, LCDC, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
As an LCDC, LPA, and registered yoga teacher, I work with adults struggling with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, addiction, and trauma and loss.
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Liz Ross
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
My primary areas of expertise are Health Psychology and Trauma.
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
My primary areas of expertise are Health Psychology and Trauma.
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
Summer Danner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West University Place, TX 77005
My specialty areas include relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and addictions.
Life can be difficult at times. For many of us, protecting ourselves from suffering can take the form of troubling symptoms such as difficulties in relationship, emotional distress, and self-defeating behaviors. These symptoms communicate something essential about your suffering, fears and desires. Through close and attentive listening, we will explore together thoughts and feelings that have been previously unknown but profoundly impact your life today. My approach focuses on helping clients move beyond feeling stuck, fostering greater freedom and flexibility in their lives, while becoming more themselves.
My specialty areas include relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and addictions.
Life can be difficult at times. For many of us, protecting ourselves from suffering can take the form of troubling symptoms such as difficulties in relationship, emotional distress, and self-defeating behaviors. These symptoms communicate something essential about your suffering, fears and desires. Through close and attentive listening, we will explore together thoughts and feelings that have been previously unknown but profoundly impact your life today. My approach focuses on helping clients move beyond feeling stuck, fostering greater freedom and flexibility in their lives, while becoming more themselves.
Jennifer Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
Are you someone who has experienced significant trauma, mood disorders, 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, mood disorders, or family-related difficulties and are ready to embark on their path to recovery and growth.
Are you someone who has experienced significant trauma, mood disorders, 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, mood disorders, or family-related difficulties and are ready to embark on their path to recovery and growth.
Dr. Riggins Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
Over the past decade I have treated those suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and marital problems using evidenced-based approaches.
Hello! I am Dr. Reginald K. Riggins. I am licensed clinical psychologist based in Texas. I am originally from the south side of Chicago with over ten years of experience in the mental health space. Participating in therapy is the greatest investment you can ever make for yourself. When you learn how to improve your thinking, behavior and emotional well-being you create a better version of yourself. The process of healing is not easy but it is so worth it once you reach the mountain top, stare down and see how far you've come. It would be an honor to take that journey with you.
Over the past decade I have treated those suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and marital problems using evidenced-based approaches.
Hello! I am Dr. Reginald K. Riggins. I am licensed clinical psychologist based in Texas. I am originally from the south side of Chicago with over ten years of experience in the mental health space. Participating in therapy is the greatest investment you can ever make for yourself. When you learn how to improve your thinking, behavior and emotional well-being you create a better version of yourself. The process of healing is not easy but it is so worth it once you reach the mountain top, stare down and see how far you've come. It would be an honor to take that journey with you.
Wade Christian Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
I specialize in the treatment of Complex Psychological Trauma including relational trauma from abusive relationships, PTSD, and all forms of addiction including sex and other process addictions (such as pornography, gambling, and food). I have a great deal of experience working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. I assist individuals in establishing skills to set and maintain appropriate boundaries, identify codependency, address denial, and improve conflict management tools.
Kristen Ameli Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
I also specialize in religious/spiritual trauma and those who are struggling with doubt and uncertainty around spirituality.
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.
I also specialize in religious/spiritual trauma and those who are struggling with doubt and uncertainty around spirituality.
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.
Anna Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
For best supporting your current belief system and assisting you in creating the types of changes in your life you truly desire, I provide an integrated and collaborative approach which draws on person centered theory primarily as well as additional professional trainings in complex trauma, nervous system regulation, therapeutic hypnosis and mindfulness.
It may be time for considering a therapeutic relationship for improving your quality of life. This type of work may include developing insight and awareness about yourself, learning new and effective coping skills, strengthening the quality of your interpersonal relationships, creating new behavioral choices, and a myriad of other creative solutions.
For best supporting your current belief system and assisting you in creating the types of changes in your life you truly desire, I provide an integrated and collaborative approach which draws on person centered theory primarily as well as additional professional trainings in complex trauma, nervous system regulation, therapeutic hypnosis and mindfulness.
It may be time for considering a therapeutic relationship for improving your quality of life. This type of work may include developing insight and awareness about yourself, learning new and effective coping skills, strengthening the quality of your interpersonal relationships, creating new behavioral choices, and a myriad of other creative solutions.
Lisa Balick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
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.
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.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.