Anxiety Therapists in Houston, TX
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Beverly Bontrager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone at times experiences negative emotions such as sadness, anger or
anxiety
, but when these emotions become constant companions it is often a sign that something has gone awry. By the time we come to psychotherapy, the task of altering these emotions may feel difficult or impossible to navigate alone. As a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapist, I am interested in how your early relationships impact your relationships, personality, perceptions and coping mechanisms. Through the therapeutic process, I aim to help my clients gain insight, learn new ways of relating and implement change in order to heal, grow and flourish.
Tabitha Hendricks
LPC-Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
Welcome to the start of a new beginning. Evening online/Weekend in person appointments. Help available for
anxiety
, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem, guilt, academic/work pressure, people pleasing, and grief. My specialty is working with adults individuals and couples.
Ashley Theobalds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My ideal client suffers from
anxiety
, depression, grief, postpartum. I enjoy helping clients adjust to new situations and surroundings. I want to help adolescents, as well adults, through life's obstacles
TruVision Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
TruVision Counseling provides treatment planning and weekly therapy services for a wide variety of mental health issues that includes but not limited to: mood, behavioral, post-traumatic stress, depressive,
anxiety
, and other trauma-related disorders.
In a perfect world we thrive to be free of pain, trauma, stress, loss, and negative life transitions, but in reality, one experience some of the lowest and the highest points of their life. I believe that we do our best in life with what we know how to do at the time. At some point in time, it becomes very difficult for one to sustain a healthy, satisfying life. In this instance, life challenges us to grow and heal. Together we will learn how to navigate and manage through life stressors that impacts your life.
Amy Acevedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are reading this, that means that you have taken the first step. The first step is always the hardest. The good news is you do not have to do it alone and together we will make your journey a little easier. My name is Amy Acevedo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I offer a warm, energetic, relaxed approach to therapy with focus on
anxiety
, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma. I provide an uplifting perspective which is supportive, challenging, flexible, and multifaceted to uniquely fit your needs and includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness based theoretical approaches.
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Cristina Payne Treadway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Dr. Tim Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, CART
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you experiencing
anxiety
and depression? Are you stressed or burning out? Are you having a hard time finding your own pace? Are you trying to recover from the trauma that has been haunting you from the past? Are you feeling defeated and lost? Challenges in life are painful and frustrating. However, these moments may be the starting points for a journey of self-discovery. This journey is rewarding but It can also be scary at the same time. The good thing is that you don't have to do this alone. I will be glad to support you during your journey as a trustworthy ally.
Chevonne Adesanya
LPC Associate, MEd, LPCA
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can be be difficult and overwhelming, and circumstances are sometimes out of our control. I also know how challenging it can be to seek support in working through personal struggles and overcoming them. Whether you are dealing with
anxiety
and depression, grief, relationship issues, divorce, or seeking to make a positive change in your life to enhance the quality of your life, I congratulate you for taking the first step!
TM Consulting and Behavioral Health Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, located in Houston, TX. I have over 20 years of experience, in multiple settings, providing individual, group, and family therapy. I work with clients struggling with trauma, codependency, depression,
anxiety
, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, and interpersonal conflicts. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment, conducive to healing and personal growth. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and unique to each individual, with the development of an individualized treatment plan and approach.
Barbara Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Barbara is a nationally certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-NCC) who has over 15 years of combined experience with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with school issues, depression,
anxiety
, anger, stress management, grief, and relationship issues. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, a Master's degree in Human Sciences Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University.
Stacie Lyn Sustaita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have spent over 15 years specializing in grief and Bereavement issues, depression,
anxiety
, and a variety of other iissues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor in the greater Houston area who has worked in a variety of different arenas over the years within the field of social work. I have been married for over 20 years to my best friend and polar opposite which has increased my negotiation skills over the years. I am an animal lover and i specialize in helping individuals navigate through grief associated with the loss of a cherished pet. I live in the greater Houston area and I have had the opportunity to provide comfort and to empower individuals and help them identify their strengths and use them as steps towards towards recovery.
Cultivating Hope Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT-A
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My experience covers a number of areas including: self-esteem, stress, identity nurturing,
anxiety
, depression, grief, incarcerated parents, separated families, immigration transitions and many others.
Cultivating Hope Counseling Services was opened because therapy is one of the greatest healing spaces in which individuals, couples and families are able to experience and see their own resiliency. It is a place in which, with a bit of hope and support any individual can cultivate the life they want. I mainly practice through Collaborative Therapy but will use what fits best for my clients. If you are looking for a therapist who can accompany you on your journey, support you in your time of grief, conflict, or join you in cultivating the life you want, this is the place for you.
Doreen Dempsey MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have had the privilege of working with a number of people from all different walks of life dealing with trauma, codependency, bi-polar, depression and
anxiety
.
Hi! My name is Doreen Dempsey. Life can be overwhelming and leave a feeling behind that everything around you is chaotic. I am here to guide you back to the feeling of control through psychotherapy. You can learn new ways to cope with the unforeseen events and learn to make positive changes. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
Brittany E. Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience working with young and wise adults on issues such as depression,
anxiety
, decision-making, problem-solving, establishing boundaries, and strengthening communication skills.
There comes a time in our human experience where life seems to come at us fast and cause imbalance. Often times, we struggle to re-gain that balance. We begin to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated. It may become difficult to express ourselves, maintain friendships, spend quality time with loved ones or do something as simple as getting a good night’s rest. It is during those times that we must summon the courage to seek professional help to navigate through those feelings in hopes of finding our balance.
Sebrina Cotton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have assisted individual adults and couples with difficulties related, but not limited to: life transitions, racial injustice, trauma, PTSD, depression, and
anxiety
.
Do you want to embark on the courageous journey of self-awareness, growth, and meaningful change? If you find yourself in a place of needing guidance or support in overcoming obstacles that are holding you back from where you want to be in your life, let’s begin a therapeutic relationship. My style is compassionate and authentic. I create a warm, safe space and bring a genuine listening ear to each session. I believe in gently challenging clients in both thoughts and behaviors because I know you're strong enough to handle it.
Robyn Rausch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
Great parents and great teachers struggle every day feeling like they can't help their kids figure out how to behave and survive their everyday life. They spend day after day fighting, yelling and being exhausted, and having nothing change. Their kids have dysregulated bodies that make them anxious, hyperactive, and sometimes even aggressive. My goal is to help these kids learn to calm and control their body and to help their adults to support them in doing this. I specialize in supporting kids with dysregulation disorders such as autism,
anxiety
, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and trauma.
Rebecca Franklin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My clients are typically adults with concerns regarding
anxiety
, depression, stress, adjustment, grief, sleep, and trauma.
I want to empower you to improve yourself and better manage the challenges of life. I would love to work with you to establish and achieve your goals while improving daily functioning. "Life happens," and you do not have to go through it alone. There is immense value and bravery in seeking support and an "outside" perspective.
Live Now Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Whether you’re struggling with
anxiety
, depression, trauma, or transitioning to a different stage in your life we have a therapist that will fit your needs.
We know that it can feel like these feelings will never end, but it’s not going to be this way forever. You’ve been stumbling along trying to find your way out of the pit of negative thoughts. You’ve landed here because you believe that things can be different, you know you have it in you to reduce the thoughts from running rampant in your head. But something just keeps getting in your way, you keep running into a wall and can’t navigate your way around it. You’re not ready to give up, but you’re getting close. You want your life back, you want to find that person that you used to be.
FLO Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Providing emotional, social, and personal development counseling services. Working with children ages 3-12, adolescents ages 13-18, and adults. Delivering counseling in academic, post-secondary planning, anger management,
anxiety
, bullying, coping skills, dating violence, relationships, division, retirement, post- trauma, and reunification.
Samira Pizarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
She has direct experience working with people experiencing depression,
anxiety
, self-confidence issues, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Samira Pizaro is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to motivating change, creating healthier habits, and building a safe space for clients. You can trust Samira will be purpose-driven and practical around your care needs and treatment planning. Her approach toward accessible, well-rounded mental health care includes challenging negative thinking with insightful questioning and value-oriented goal setting so you can maintain the healthiest version of yourself. Samira works with patients ages 18-65.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.