AEDP Therapists in Houston, TX
My clients come into the office knowing one thing- they want a change. Often having an idea of exactly what it is that needs to change, and sometimes just knowing that 'it doesn't feel right'. I help my clients understand that each behavior is understood given the context that surrounds it. We will focus on the things that are not that obvious, perhaps it's the mere emotion that is motivating the behavior. Other times we might need to dig a little deeper. Together we work towards the same end goal: transformation.
My clients come into the office knowing one thing- they want a change. Often having an idea of exactly what it is that needs to change, and sometimes just knowing that 'it doesn't feel right'. I help my clients understand that each behavior is understood given the context that surrounds it. We will focus on the things that are not that obvious, perhaps it's the mere emotion that is motivating the behavior. Other times we might need to dig a little deeper. Together we work towards the same end goal: transformation.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
Life challenges happen to us all and can send the strongest person into a downward spiral. Periods of sadness, fluctuating levels of anxiety, relationship conflict, and pressurized family dynamics are some of many factors that influence emotions. Allow me to be the professional teammate that will create a safe atmosphere for open dialogue and assist you with overcoming various obstacles.
Life challenges happen to us all and can send the strongest person into a downward spiral. Periods of sadness, fluctuating levels of anxiety, relationship conflict, and pressurized family dynamics are some of many factors that influence emotions. Allow me to be the professional teammate that will create a safe atmosphere for open dialogue and assist you with overcoming various obstacles.
I am committed to holding a space where you can explore what it means to be you– the good and the bad. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Based on my background in design, I approach the therapeutic process with a respect for creativity and individuality. Together, we can co-create a process that is uniquely effective for you. I pull from a variety of theoretical approaches, and you will bring your own expertise– you are the curator of your own life!
I am committed to holding a space where you can explore what it means to be you– the good and the bad. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Based on my background in design, I approach the therapeutic process with a respect for creativity and individuality. Together, we can co-create a process that is uniquely effective for you. I pull from a variety of theoretical approaches, and you will bring your own expertise– you are the curator of your own life!
I enjoy working with clients who are in a period of transition, want to work on identity, gender or sexuality issues etc. I also enjoy working with clients who want to understand their emotions better and find ways to navigate managing them, clients who are navigating difficult relationships/family issues, and clients who want to collaborate. Lastly, I enjoy clients who are open to unconventional practices of therapy such as gaming, walking/talking, and creativity.
I enjoy working with clients who are in a period of transition, want to work on identity, gender or sexuality issues etc. I also enjoy working with clients who want to understand their emotions better and find ways to navigate managing them, clients who are navigating difficult relationships/family issues, and clients who want to collaborate. Lastly, I enjoy clients who are open to unconventional practices of therapy such as gaming, walking/talking, and creativity.
I help couples and individuals navigate relationship problems, trauma, loss, and most mental health concerns. Whether you’re working through conflict, facing a major life transition, or find yourself feeling alone and disconnected, I provide a supportive space to heal, build resilience, deepen connection, and move forward with clarity. Many of my clients come to therapy during seasons of transition and uncertainty—college or career adjustment, mid-life concerns, divorce, infertility, postpartum adjustment, or living with chronic illness. You are left feeling unfulfilled, uncertain, alone, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful cycles.
I help couples and individuals navigate relationship problems, trauma, loss, and most mental health concerns. Whether you’re working through conflict, facing a major life transition, or find yourself feeling alone and disconnected, I provide a supportive space to heal, build resilience, deepen connection, and move forward with clarity. Many of my clients come to therapy during seasons of transition and uncertainty—college or career adjustment, mid-life concerns, divorce, infertility, postpartum adjustment, or living with chronic illness. You are left feeling unfulfilled, uncertain, alone, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful cycles.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
Jessica specializes in helping adults with psychiatric issues including depression, bipolar illness, anxiety disorders, addiction, and relationship issues. Jessica helps each clients to feel seen and heard in therapy, co-creating a transformational experience that undoes feelings of aloneness and suffering in their lives. She enjoys working with varied clients to first identify their goals and then work together to overcome emotional roadblocks to achieving their personal and professional happiness. Jessica can offer referals and collaborate with psychiatrists and other specialists to create a team invested in her client's growth.
Jessica specializes in helping adults with psychiatric issues including depression, bipolar illness, anxiety disorders, addiction, and relationship issues. Jessica helps each clients to feel seen and heard in therapy, co-creating a transformational experience that undoes feelings of aloneness and suffering in their lives. She enjoys working with varied clients to first identify their goals and then work together to overcome emotional roadblocks to achieving their personal and professional happiness. Jessica can offer referals and collaborate with psychiatrists and other specialists to create a team invested in her client's growth.
I love supporting people in getting as close to the truth of their situation as possible, because I believe the truth is where you will find your happiness. This has been true for me in my own life. I know very personally what a difference it makes to be understood in a deep and consistent way.
I love supporting people in getting as close to the truth of their situation as possible, because I believe the truth is where you will find your happiness. This has been true for me in my own life. I know very personally what a difference it makes to be understood in a deep and consistent way.
I offer individual therapy and psychological assessment tailored to each individual’s needs. If you are struggling with relationships, a difficult circumstance in life, know what your struggles are but can’t seem to change them, or even have a vague sense that something could be better, I can offer help. In therapy, I offer a genuine relationship to help you navigate difficult life stages, understand yourself more deeply, and get to the “root” of your concerns. My experience lends itself to helping individuals with particularly challenging life patterns or diagnoses.
I offer individual therapy and psychological assessment tailored to each individual’s needs. If you are struggling with relationships, a difficult circumstance in life, know what your struggles are but can’t seem to change them, or even have a vague sense that something could be better, I can offer help. In therapy, I offer a genuine relationship to help you navigate difficult life stages, understand yourself more deeply, and get to the “root” of your concerns. My experience lends itself to helping individuals with particularly challenging life patterns or diagnoses.
I am a level 2 practitioner of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a level 2 practitioner of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My work is anchored in the mindful study of present moment experiences (thoughts, feelings, moods, sensations...) combined with EMDR and the attachment-informed psychotherapy of AEDP.
Join with me and allow connection, safety, and curiosity to unearth your fullest self. Become a compassionate observer of your own experience as your nervous system aligns in relationship. Tired of contracting and reacting? Together we can find ways to experience and respond to life as it comes. What have you experienced? What strategies have you employed to cope? What have you come to believe about yourself and others? Lets take a look at your goals and concerns and move towards a functional and connected you. There are reasons for your current pain, and It is possible to feel better.
My work is anchored in the mindful study of present moment experiences (thoughts, feelings, moods, sensations...) combined with EMDR and the attachment-informed psychotherapy of AEDP.
Join with me and allow connection, safety, and curiosity to unearth your fullest self. Become a compassionate observer of your own experience as your nervous system aligns in relationship. Tired of contracting and reacting? Together we can find ways to experience and respond to life as it comes. What have you experienced? What strategies have you employed to cope? What have you come to believe about yourself and others? Lets take a look at your goals and concerns and move towards a functional and connected you. There are reasons for your current pain, and It is possible to feel better.
It's so nice to meet you. I'm Alexandria and I would be honored to walk with you on this journey to being the most full and authentic version of yourself. Maybe you're single, or you're dealing with issues as a couple. You might be pretty well-versed in some mental health terms already and you might even have an understanding of where some of your struggles come from. But despite that, you're struggling to put it all together to make change and be the person you've always wanted to be. And that's where I can help! Book with me now by clicking the website link below.
It's so nice to meet you. I'm Alexandria and I would be honored to walk with you on this journey to being the most full and authentic version of yourself. Maybe you're single, or you're dealing with issues as a couple. You might be pretty well-versed in some mental health terms already and you might even have an understanding of where some of your struggles come from. But despite that, you're struggling to put it all together to make change and be the person you've always wanted to be. And that's where I can help! Book with me now by clicking the website link below.
Your inner world is limiting your ability to feel joy and security. You feel stuck, jaded and tired. Things that seem to work for others with ease are a challenge for you. You feel alone and misunderstood. You live in a world where feeling unheard and insignificant is the norm. Your need to be accepted often makes you invisible. It disconnects you from the deeper needs of love, connection and safety. You are tired of feeling this way for far too long and something, anything needs to change. Let me help!
I work with the stubborn parts of you which refuse to use the coping skills you've learned.
Your inner world is limiting your ability to feel joy and security. You feel stuck, jaded and tired. Things that seem to work for others with ease are a challenge for you. You feel alone and misunderstood. You live in a world where feeling unheard and insignificant is the norm. Your need to be accepted often makes you invisible. It disconnects you from the deeper needs of love, connection and safety. You are tired of feeling this way for far too long and something, anything needs to change. Let me help!
I work with the stubborn parts of you which refuse to use the coping skills you've learned.
Welcome to my practice. I’m a therapist who believes healing happens in relationships that feel safe, respectful, and real. Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware, yet still struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling responsible for everyone else. Together, we slow things down, listen to what your nervous system is asking for, and create space for you to feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Welcome to my practice. I’m a therapist who believes healing happens in relationships that feel safe, respectful, and real. Many of my clients are insightful and self-aware, yet still struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling responsible for everyone else. Together, we slow things down, listen to what your nervous system is asking for, and create space for you to feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a relational trauma therapist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a relational trauma therapist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Have you ever just wanted to sit down to off-load something that’s been eating away at you for too long? Recognizing the need for help and seeking professional therapy is a sign of strength and determination to live a productive and meaningful life. As a part of living our lives, we may encounter situations that are difficult to manage alone. Some seek support due to a situational crisis. Others seek treatment as a necessary aspect of managing a medical disorder, commonly known as a mental illness. Whether you are experiencing a life adjustment or more complex medical conditions, it is a well known fact that therapy helps.
Have you ever just wanted to sit down to off-load something that’s been eating away at you for too long? Recognizing the need for help and seeking professional therapy is a sign of strength and determination to live a productive and meaningful life. As a part of living our lives, we may encounter situations that are difficult to manage alone. Some seek support due to a situational crisis. Others seek treatment as a necessary aspect of managing a medical disorder, commonly known as a mental illness. Whether you are experiencing a life adjustment or more complex medical conditions, it is a well known fact that therapy helps.
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, neurodivergent therapist who is HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, young adults, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP).
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, neurodivergent therapist who is HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, young adults, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP).
My work blends AEDP, EMDR, brainspotting, CBT, and DBT in an experiential and holistic process.
I work with individuals who've learned to survive by staying on guard, over-responsible, and attuned to everyone else but themselves. This pattern often shows up as anxiety, depression, chronic overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges. Life may look functional, yet feel emotionally numb, disappointing, or disconnected. Many want closeness but fear losing control or falling apart if they slow down. Therapy becomes a place to interrupt survival mode, restore emotional regulation, rebuild connection, and move toward a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and genuinely satisfying.
My work blends AEDP, EMDR, brainspotting, CBT, and DBT in an experiential and holistic process.
I work with individuals who've learned to survive by staying on guard, over-responsible, and attuned to everyone else but themselves. This pattern often shows up as anxiety, depression, chronic overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges. Life may look functional, yet feel emotionally numb, disappointing, or disconnected. Many want closeness but fear losing control or falling apart if they slow down. Therapy becomes a place to interrupt survival mode, restore emotional regulation, rebuild connection, and move toward a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and genuinely satisfying.
I incorporate training in attachment theory, IFS, Polyvagal (PV), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), AEDP, and somatic/mindfulness.
You've tried really hard to do the "right" and "good" things, or to be "strong" and capable, yet you're left feeling less than "good." Perhaps stress, overwhelming situations, trauma, church hurt, and/or spiritual / emotional abuse (coercive control) have left you hurt and exhausted. You want healing, but it's hard to know how to move forward.
Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events, while supporting your physical/spiritual/emotional needs so you can heal.
I incorporate training in attachment theory, IFS, Polyvagal (PV), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), AEDP, and somatic/mindfulness.
You've tried really hard to do the "right" and "good" things, or to be "strong" and capable, yet you're left feeling less than "good." Perhaps stress, overwhelming situations, trauma, church hurt, and/or spiritual / emotional abuse (coercive control) have left you hurt and exhausted. You want healing, but it's hard to know how to move forward.
Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events, while supporting your physical/spiritual/emotional needs so you can heal.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.