Therapists in Houston, TX

Dr. Roche & her associates specialize in treating and supporting high-level professionals and their families who insist on individualized services of singular quality. You will experience a sophisticated and integrative approach. If you are a physician, attorney, or executive or have a high achieving or struggling child or teen, we understand the multiple pressures you and your family face. We will support you to balance the demands of life. Adults, teens, kids, families, & couples are treated by well-trained clinicians in a comfortable, elevated, modern space. Made-to-measure Psychological Evaluations can be provided if indicated.
Dr. Roche & her associates specialize in treating and supporting high-level professionals and their families who insist on individualized services of singular quality. You will experience a sophisticated and integrative approach. If you are a physician, attorney, or executive or have a high achieving or struggling child or teen, we understand the multiple pressures you and your family face. We will support you to balance the demands of life. Adults, teens, kids, families, & couples are treated by well-trained clinicians in a comfortable, elevated, modern space. Made-to-measure Psychological Evaluations can be provided if indicated.

Feeling lost, overwhelmed and as if you can't find the real you? If you find yourself stuck in the midst of change and don't know how to move forward, I can help. I work respectfully and collaboratively with clients to address their concerns and goals. My style is developmental, supportive and direct. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples who are new to therapy process as well as those who want to add to their ongoing self-discovery and growth.
Feeling lost, overwhelmed and as if you can't find the real you? If you find yourself stuck in the midst of change and don't know how to move forward, I can help. I work respectfully and collaboratively with clients to address their concerns and goals. My style is developmental, supportive and direct. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples who are new to therapy process as well as those who want to add to their ongoing self-discovery and growth.

The bulk of my experience is working with BIPOC women. When working with clients, my goal is not to tell clients what to do. I spend time listening and asking questions so clients can come to their realizations. I find it more effective when clients develop a clear understanding of their own. When they hear what they say aloud, they often have an "aha" moment. Once they come to the realization, I sometimes turn to a solution-focused model to offer guidance in determining the next steps.
The bulk of my experience is working with BIPOC women. When working with clients, my goal is not to tell clients what to do. I spend time listening and asking questions so clients can come to their realizations. I find it more effective when clients develop a clear understanding of their own. When they hear what they say aloud, they often have an "aha" moment. Once they come to the realization, I sometimes turn to a solution-focused model to offer guidance in determining the next steps.

My name is Stacie LePage, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. As a Christian counselor, I am open to integrating faith into the counseling process but only if it's requested by my clients. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for all individuals seeking guidance. I believe that negative thoughts can perpetuate a cycle of distress. We will discuss the importance of identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, which can lead to more positive behaviors and emotional states.
My name is Stacie LePage, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. As a Christian counselor, I am open to integrating faith into the counseling process but only if it's requested by my clients. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for all individuals seeking guidance. I believe that negative thoughts can perpetuate a cycle of distress. We will discuss the importance of identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, which can lead to more positive behaviors and emotional states.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, or the countless pressures of school, work, and your relationships? It’s completely normal to feel drained or frustrated. But here’s the thing- those struggles don’t define who you are. In fact, they can actually turn into powerful stepping stones toward something greater and more fulfilling. Together, let’s explore what you’re facing, uncover the root causes of your challenges, and find practical strategies to help you regain your balance. Let’s work on building your emotional resilience so you can move forward with clarity and a renewed sense of purpose in your everyday life.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, or the countless pressures of school, work, and your relationships? It’s completely normal to feel drained or frustrated. But here’s the thing- those struggles don’t define who you are. In fact, they can actually turn into powerful stepping stones toward something greater and more fulfilling. Together, let’s explore what you’re facing, uncover the root causes of your challenges, and find practical strategies to help you regain your balance. Let’s work on building your emotional resilience so you can move forward with clarity and a renewed sense of purpose in your everyday life.

Anitra Brooks, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals in Texas find clarity and resilience through life’s most challenging moments. With over a decade of experience, she works alongside clients to help them gain deeper insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, ultimately empowering them to develop new skills and mindsets to reach their personal and professional goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, Anitra offers a safe, supportive environment where you can explore these concerns and start making positive changes.
Anitra Brooks, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals in Texas find clarity and resilience through life’s most challenging moments. With over a decade of experience, she works alongside clients to help them gain deeper insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, ultimately empowering them to develop new skills and mindsets to reach their personal and professional goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, Anitra offers a safe, supportive environment where you can explore these concerns and start making positive changes.

Positive Impact Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDCI
Houston, TX 77036
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.
The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.

Hi! I'm Carolyn Carne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. I believe it is essential to create an environment where you can be your authentic self, and I will meet you exactly where you are. I seek to validate you in your struggles and empower you to make the changes you seek in your life. Therapies such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) all allow you to create change in your life.
Hi! I'm Carolyn Carne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. I believe it is essential to create an environment where you can be your authentic self, and I will meet you exactly where you are. I seek to validate you in your struggles and empower you to make the changes you seek in your life. Therapies such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) all allow you to create change in your life.

Many people start thinking about therapy because, emotionally, they don’t feel good. Maybe your emotions end up taking you for a ride and you feel helpless to stop it. Emotions come and go, but they can sometimes feel endless, especially if they are intense. Or maybe you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions and you find it difficult to connect. Either way, what ends up making it worse is the power struggle we get into with our own emotions. We want to push away the ones that feel bad and force the ones that feel good, but that never works for long. Wouldn’t it be easier to avoid the power struggle completely?
Many people start thinking about therapy because, emotionally, they don’t feel good. Maybe your emotions end up taking you for a ride and you feel helpless to stop it. Emotions come and go, but they can sometimes feel endless, especially if they are intense. Or maybe you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions and you find it difficult to connect. Either way, what ends up making it worse is the power struggle we get into with our own emotions. We want to push away the ones that feel bad and force the ones that feel good, but that never works for long. Wouldn’t it be easier to avoid the power struggle completely?

Hi, I am Nancy Malwitz, a licensed professional counselor. I have been working with people most of my adult life and in the past, I helped train and mentor people that worked for me. I redirected my career after many years of retail management and wanted to use my experience in life to help others overcome difficulties and learn ways to have a fulfilling and happy life.
Hi, I am Nancy Malwitz, a licensed professional counselor. I have been working with people most of my adult life and in the past, I helped train and mentor people that worked for me. I redirected my career after many years of retail management and wanted to use my experience in life to help others overcome difficulties and learn ways to have a fulfilling and happy life.

Whether you are a first-time therapy seeker that is not sure what to expect or you are seeking out therapy again after a bad experience, I want to first say that I am proud of you for taking that first step. Finding the right therapist – one that you feel comfortable talking to – can be very overwhelming. I would like to walk you through the process and get to know you and what you are going through.
Whether you are a first-time therapy seeker that is not sure what to expect or you are seeking out therapy again after a bad experience, I want to first say that I am proud of you for taking that first step. Finding the right therapist – one that you feel comfortable talking to – can be very overwhelming. I would like to walk you through the process and get to know you and what you are going through.

Cristina Payne Treadway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Waitlist for new clients
I help individuals who are suffering from severe anxiety / depression, and also people struggling with major life transitions. Does your lack of motivation and absence of energy make daily living difficult and almost unbearable? Depressive/Anxious symptoms can be frightening and overwhelming. You feel trapped, lost, and uncertain as to how to move forward and you feel guilty because you cannot seem to just “get it together” and the effort to try is truly exhausting! You are not sure what the future looks like and you are hoping nobody recognizes your inner struggles you are dealing with daily.
I help individuals who are suffering from severe anxiety / depression, and also people struggling with major life transitions. Does your lack of motivation and absence of energy make daily living difficult and almost unbearable? Depressive/Anxious symptoms can be frightening and overwhelming. You feel trapped, lost, and uncertain as to how to move forward and you feel guilty because you cannot seem to just “get it together” and the effort to try is truly exhausting! You are not sure what the future looks like and you are hoping nobody recognizes your inner struggles you are dealing with daily.

In my psychotherapy (and psychoanalysis) practice , I am devoted to help you with problems of living: anxieties, inhibitions, depressive feelings, compulsions, frustrated ambitions, and fears of success, desire and love itself . We can team up to help you achieve a healthy, meaningful life with ability to love, work and play with freedom and creativity. The life you live today is shaping your future, to secure a better future we need to repair the problems in the present. I offer a proven, caring experiential approach to promote growth, deepen your self understanding, and increase your self worth.
In my psychotherapy (and psychoanalysis) practice , I am devoted to help you with problems of living: anxieties, inhibitions, depressive feelings, compulsions, frustrated ambitions, and fears of success, desire and love itself . We can team up to help you achieve a healthy, meaningful life with ability to love, work and play with freedom and creativity. The life you live today is shaping your future, to secure a better future we need to repair the problems in the present. I offer a proven, caring experiential approach to promote growth, deepen your self understanding, and increase your self worth.

I am a bilingual licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience providing emotion focused therapy in English and Spanish for the treatment of: stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family of origin and identity concerns, and adjustment and life transitions with an adult population. I understand the cultural factors affecting people's lives. Pressure to prove yourself, wanting to connect with others, balancing work and family responsibilities; these are concerns that my clients often want to address. I can help you feel greater satisfaction in different areas of your life by looking beneath the surface to achieve meaningful change.
I am a bilingual licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience providing emotion focused therapy in English and Spanish for the treatment of: stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family of origin and identity concerns, and adjustment and life transitions with an adult population. I understand the cultural factors affecting people's lives. Pressure to prove yourself, wanting to connect with others, balancing work and family responsibilities; these are concerns that my clients often want to address. I can help you feel greater satisfaction in different areas of your life by looking beneath the surface to achieve meaningful change.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, it is important for me to continually stay abreast of the current research and utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques tailored to each individual’s treatment needs and preferences. My approach to therapy is holistic in nature, addressing the unique client with a past, present, and future. My hope and success has been in providing a healing environment where individuals are able to experience their true and loved self.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, it is important for me to continually stay abreast of the current research and utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques tailored to each individual’s treatment needs and preferences. My approach to therapy is holistic in nature, addressing the unique client with a past, present, and future. My hope and success has been in providing a healing environment where individuals are able to experience their true and loved self.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing psychotherapy to adults in the Clear Lake, Texas area for over 30 years.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing psychotherapy to adults in the Clear Lake, Texas area for over 30 years.

Feeling like you've tried without seeing desired results can feel disheartening. This is where working with a therapist becomes invaluable. That first step can feel daunting, but it can be a pivotal part of healing and growth! My desire is to work with you on the different stressors in life. I have worked with a variety of clients who have experienced a myriad of challenges and obstacles. I believe that everyone has the power to either change their situation or learn, build, and grow within their situation.
Feeling like you've tried without seeing desired results can feel disheartening. This is where working with a therapist becomes invaluable. That first step can feel daunting, but it can be a pivotal part of healing and growth! My desire is to work with you on the different stressors in life. I have worked with a variety of clients who have experienced a myriad of challenges and obstacles. I believe that everyone has the power to either change their situation or learn, build, and grow within their situation.

Therapy can be a sacred space—a place to return to yourself with compassion, curiosity, and care. Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, identity questions, relationship struggles, or spiritual unrest, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible, and your path is welcome here.
Therapy can be a sacred space—a place to return to yourself with compassion, curiosity, and care. Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, identity questions, relationship struggles, or spiritual unrest, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible, and your path is welcome here.

Hi there, I'm Mirna! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I strongly believe that individuals have the capacity and inner strengths to thrive in life despite the hardships they have to face. I view counseling as a tool; therefore, the therapy is an active and collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist.
Hi there, I'm Mirna! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I strongly believe that individuals have the capacity and inner strengths to thrive in life despite the hardships they have to face. I view counseling as a tool; therefore, the therapy is an active and collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist.

Jennifer Poaches is a licensed professional counselor offering talk therapy to adults. She treats a full list of issues with specializations in anxiety, anger management, depression, substance use, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. Jennifer received her Master of Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Capella University. Jennifer takes a holistic, person-centered approach, employing a variety of evidence-based therapies. She strongly believes in the power of collaboration and in tailoring therapy to meet your specific needs and desires.
Jennifer Poaches is a licensed professional counselor offering talk therapy to adults. She treats a full list of issues with specializations in anxiety, anger management, depression, substance use, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. Jennifer received her Master of Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Capella University. Jennifer takes a holistic, person-centered approach, employing a variety of evidence-based therapies. She strongly believes in the power of collaboration and in tailoring therapy to meet your specific needs and desires.
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Number of Therapists in Houston, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Houston, TX who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
72% | Self Esteem |
70% | Coping Skills |
65% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Stress |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | Aetna |
85% | Cigna and Evernorth |
77% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Houston, TX see their clients
55% | Online Only | |
45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Houston?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.