Therapists in Downtown, Houston, TX

am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the great state of Texas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American and a minor in mathematics. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I have enjoyed every bit of it! I have been a case manager, skills trainer, an emergency psychiatric screener for the mental health authority of the Rio Grande Valley, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.
am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the great state of Texas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American and a minor in mathematics. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I have enjoyed every bit of it! I have been a case manager, skills trainer, an emergency psychiatric screener for the mental health authority of the Rio Grande Valley, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.

Hello, and welcome to counseling! I am a board-certified licensed professional counselor in Texas (License 85234), and I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety as well as the prevention of suicide. I also provide career and wellness counseling to support my clients in strengthening their identities, developing resilience, and honoring their values. With each client I work collaboratively to create a unique and individualized treatment plan that typically draws from a number of different approaches.
Hello, and welcome to counseling! I am a board-certified licensed professional counselor in Texas (License 85234), and I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety as well as the prevention of suicide. I also provide career and wellness counseling to support my clients in strengthening their identities, developing resilience, and honoring their values. With each client I work collaboratively to create a unique and individualized treatment plan that typically draws from a number of different approaches.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Oklahoma. I have a Master is Counseling Psychology and have been practicing for the last 19 years. I have worked with Active Duty Military and their families, Children, Adolescents, Adults in a variety of settings. I have also been a Director at a two outpatients clinics where I mentored and lead therapeutic services.
Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Oklahoma. I have a Master is Counseling Psychology and have been practicing for the last 19 years. I have worked with Active Duty Military and their families, Children, Adolescents, Adults in a variety of settings. I have also been a Director at a two outpatients clinics where I mentored and lead therapeutic services.

Jarica G.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Is life "LIFING"? Feel like you are being misunderstood, undervalued, and overwhelmed? Intrusive negative thoughts keeping you up at night? Fear of failure causes self-doubt, perfectionism, and feelings of imposter syndrome? Ready to make a change, but not sure where and how to start? I'm Jarica Garner and at Garner Guidance my goal is to support you in garnering the right tools and strategies. In partnering with you my priority is walking side-by-side with you as we navigate ways towards wholeness & healing (mind, body & spirit) while emphasizing the importance of growth and finding/implementing healthier ways to cope.
Is life "LIFING"? Feel like you are being misunderstood, undervalued, and overwhelmed? Intrusive negative thoughts keeping you up at night? Fear of failure causes self-doubt, perfectionism, and feelings of imposter syndrome? Ready to make a change, but not sure where and how to start? I'm Jarica Garner and at Garner Guidance my goal is to support you in garnering the right tools and strategies. In partnering with you my priority is walking side-by-side with you as we navigate ways towards wholeness & healing (mind, body & spirit) while emphasizing the importance of growth and finding/implementing healthier ways to cope.

Do you need more than just a friend to talk to? Wondering if counseling may be the answer? Telling yourself you should be over it by now? Worrying that you'll always feel this way? I will listen to you, encourage you and focus on teaching you rational self-counseling skills. I want to learn what you want out of life and help you achieve your goals. I believe it is important to have a genuine, open, trusting relationship with my clients. With an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and reality therapies.
Do you need more than just a friend to talk to? Wondering if counseling may be the answer? Telling yourself you should be over it by now? Worrying that you'll always feel this way? I will listen to you, encourage you and focus on teaching you rational self-counseling skills. I want to learn what you want out of life and help you achieve your goals. I believe it is important to have a genuine, open, trusting relationship with my clients. With an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and reality therapies.

Hello, my name is Maria Olinka Tristan and I have been a therapist for eleven years.
Hello, my name is Maria Olinka Tristan and I have been a therapist for eleven years.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Springfield College and have been practicing for 5 years.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Springfield College and have been practicing for 5 years.

¡Hola y bienvenidos! I'm Rebeca Salazar, a Licensed Professional Counselor offering telehealth services to individuals aged 7 and above, as well as parents with children ages 3-7. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I'm passionate about helping people navigate through challenges and find solutions.
¡Hola y bienvenidos! I'm Rebeca Salazar, a Licensed Professional Counselor offering telehealth services to individuals aged 7 and above, as well as parents with children ages 3-7. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I'm passionate about helping people navigate through challenges and find solutions.

Life’s challenges are inevitable, but facing them alone is optional. As your therapist, it is important to me that you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I will create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to value your authenticity. I will support you in recognizing your inner strength and capacity for growth, helping you navigate your journey with clarity and self-love. Through exploration and reflection, integrating your experiences and embracing life in its fullness is priority. You already hold the wisdom and resilience within you, so I am simply here to help you uncover it. Live Fully!
Life’s challenges are inevitable, but facing them alone is optional. As your therapist, it is important to me that you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I will create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to value your authenticity. I will support you in recognizing your inner strength and capacity for growth, helping you navigate your journey with clarity and self-love. Through exploration and reflection, integrating your experiences and embracing life in its fullness is priority. You already hold the wisdom and resilience within you, so I am simply here to help you uncover it. Live Fully!

Grief can be overwhelming. It can be sad and lonely when you miss a loved one so much. I can help you through the sadness to be able to live in the next season of your life with peace and joy. Does this sound familiar? You want to move past the sadness and grief but instead you feel: ● Like you should be further along in your grieving ● Crying more than you think you should be ● Overcome with sadness and longing of what life was like ● Feeling like everything is moving forward while you are at a standstill ● Afraid of change and the unknown ● Do your thoughts begin to spiral ● Grieving the loss of a relationship - romantic, with fam
Grief can be overwhelming. It can be sad and lonely when you miss a loved one so much. I can help you through the sadness to be able to live in the next season of your life with peace and joy. Does this sound familiar? You want to move past the sadness and grief but instead you feel: ● Like you should be further along in your grieving ● Crying more than you think you should be ● Overcome with sadness and longing of what life was like ● Feeling like everything is moving forward while you are at a standstill ● Afraid of change and the unknown ● Do your thoughts begin to spiral ● Grieving the loss of a relationship - romantic, with fam

Hello, my name is Adrian Maldonado, and I am a licensed professional counselor. My work stems from a strength-based perspective using solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Hello, my name is Adrian Maldonado, and I am a licensed professional counselor. My work stems from a strength-based perspective using solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Meet Our Therapists

You’ve worked hard to create a life of success and abundance, but despite everything you’ve achieved, something still feels out of place. Anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressure to prioritize everyone else can leave you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the life you imagined. It doesn’t have to be this way.
As a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping accomplished women like you uncover what’s holding them back and create a life that feels as fulfilling as it looks.
You’ve worked hard to create a life of success and abundance, but despite everything you’ve achieved, something still feels out of place. Anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressure to prioritize everyone else can leave you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the life you imagined. It doesn’t have to be this way.
As a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping accomplished women like you uncover what’s holding them back and create a life that feels as fulfilling as it looks.

Hi! I'm a Licensed LPC with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in working with individuals aged 14 and above who are navigating various challenges, from anxiety to life transitions.
Hi! I'm a Licensed LPC with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in working with individuals aged 14 and above who are navigating various challenges, from anxiety to life transitions.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Texas Woman's University and have been practicing for 8 years. I help individuals find greater life satisfaction by finding better ways of coping with the distressful symptoms that can arise from psychological discord. I try to create an environment that is inviting and nonjudgemental to foster rapport with my clients.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Texas Woman's University and have been practicing for 8 years. I help individuals find greater life satisfaction by finding better ways of coping with the distressful symptoms that can arise from psychological discord. I try to create an environment that is inviting and nonjudgemental to foster rapport with my clients.

If you are on this website today that tells me that something in your life is motivating you to make a change or start a new journey. Whether life is pushing you or you are tired of waiting for something to change, I am happy to come along with you. My primary goal is to assist you in achieving realistic goals that promote inner strength, by using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space for personal growth. In my practice, I draw from both person-centered and Adlerian approaches, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, couples, and adolescents.
If you are on this website today that tells me that something in your life is motivating you to make a change or start a new journey. Whether life is pushing you or you are tired of waiting for something to change, I am happy to come along with you. My primary goal is to assist you in achieving realistic goals that promote inner strength, by using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space for personal growth. In my practice, I draw from both person-centered and Adlerian approaches, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, couples, and adolescents.

My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.
My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.

Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker located in Chicago, Illinois. I work with people who desire a better understanding of who they are, who their authentic self is and then integrating the authentic self with their identity structure.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker located in Chicago, Illinois. I work with people who desire a better understanding of who they are, who their authentic self is and then integrating the authentic self with their identity structure.

Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Texas. I have been providing counseling for the past 12 years. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including non-profit counseling centers, domestic violence agencies, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and school settings. I am passionate about coming alongside my clients to help them move forward or change the trajectory they are on.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Texas. I have been providing counseling for the past 12 years. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including non-profit counseling centers, domestic violence agencies, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and school settings. I am passionate about coming alongside my clients to help them move forward or change the trajectory they are on.

I’ve enjoyed providing therapy to individuals, partners, and families across the lifespan. I will compassionately collaborate with you to explore beliefs and behaviors, sources of pain and resilience, and develop new ways of being so you can live in clarity and connection—with yourself and with others. Your background and context is important to me, and I hope to provide a therapeutic experience where all the parts of you can be known and supported.
I’ve enjoyed providing therapy to individuals, partners, and families across the lifespan. I will compassionately collaborate with you to explore beliefs and behaviors, sources of pain and resilience, and develop new ways of being so you can live in clarity and connection—with yourself and with others. Your background and context is important to me, and I hope to provide a therapeutic experience where all the parts of you can be known and supported.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. I received my Master's in Social Work and Bachelor's in Communication at UT Arlington. As a social worker, I've worked in leadership at a large non-profit domestic violence (DV) agency, as an expert witness, researcher, and group counselor. I've provided group and individual therapy for perpetrators of DV, survivors of sexual abuse, and survivors of family violence. I am experienced in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I am passionate about helping others find peace and purpose by working through their pain.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. I received my Master's in Social Work and Bachelor's in Communication at UT Arlington. As a social worker, I've worked in leadership at a large non-profit domestic violence (DV) agency, as an expert witness, researcher, and group counselor. I've provided group and individual therapy for perpetrators of DV, survivors of sexual abuse, and survivors of family violence. I am experienced in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I am passionate about helping others find peace and purpose by working through their pain.
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Nearby Searches for Downtown, Houston
- East End
- Eastwood
- Houston Heights
- Kashmere Gardens
- MacGregor
- Magnolia Park
- Midtown
- Montrose
- Museum District
- Northside Village
- Rice Military
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Downtown, Houston, TX
1,000+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Downtown, Houston, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
75% | Coping Skills |
70% | Self Esteem |
59% | Trauma and PTSD |
56% | Grief |
55% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | Cigna and Evernorth |
90% | Aetna |
79% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Downtown, Houston, TX see their clients
81% | Online Only | |
19% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |