Attachment-based Therapists in Houston, TX

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Nancy K. Kerne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Online Only
Are you managing well on the outside, yet feeling stuck or uncertain about what’s next? You may be capable, accomplished, and responsible — yet find yourself stalled by self-doubt, mental chatter, or a sense that something needs to change. Often, this isn’t a crisis, but a turning point. I work with adults navigating life and career transitions, performance pressure, grief, and anxiety — especially those who feel internally overwhelmed despite appearing outwardly steady. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and focused on helping you regain clarity, direction, and momentum.
Are you managing well on the outside, yet feeling stuck or uncertain about what’s next? You may be capable, accomplished, and responsible — yet find yourself stalled by self-doubt, mental chatter, or a sense that something needs to change. Often, this isn’t a crisis, but a turning point. I work with adults navigating life and career transitions, performance pressure, grief, and anxiety — especially those who feel internally overwhelmed despite appearing outwardly steady. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and focused on helping you regain clarity, direction, and momentum.
(281) 609-3380 View (281) 609-3380
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Karen Nelson Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Houston, TX 77098
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
Contrary to popular opinion that can characterize therapy as designed for unhealthy or dysfunctional people, my experience and belief is that therapy is for people seeking to improve their lives and their relationships. Whether it is a relationship with ourselves, with a spouse, partner, family or friends, many of us long for better connections and more empowerment in our lives. The good news is that we can learns skills to live more satisfying lives. Research on brain plasticity validates that we can change. Research also suggests we tend to do what we have already done, whether it works or not! Therapy can change this!
(832) 280-8189 View (832) 280-8189
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Erika Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018
I have a passion for working with clients of diverse ethnicity, age, and gender, my clients include children, individuals, couples and families. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, family therapy-based, culturally sensitive, and client-centered. I base my approach on the belief that the client is the expert on his or her life circumstances and that my job as a therapist, is not to dictate treatment, but to shape the process using the values, desires and needs of my clients.
I have a passion for working with clients of diverse ethnicity, age, and gender, my clients include children, individuals, couples and families. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, family therapy-based, culturally sensitive, and client-centered. I base my approach on the belief that the client is the expert on his or her life circumstances and that my job as a therapist, is not to dictate treatment, but to shape the process using the values, desires and needs of my clients.
(713) 678-0350 View (713) 678-0350
Ahuva Keilson-Neuman
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Houston, TX 77096
I am passionate about helping young children presenting with anxiety, depression, social struggles, ADHD, and many more things that young children suffer with.
I am passionate about helping young children presenting with anxiety, depression, social struggles, ADHD, and many more things that young children suffer with.
(346) 680-3483 View (346) 680-3483
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Joe Bartolotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA
Houston, TX 77027
As a former management consultant working with high-performing professionals, I understand firsthand how the stress, speed, and complexity of today’s modern work environment can deeply impact our daily lives. Beyond the workplace, the demands of family, friendships, and personal responsibilities often add layers of complexity that leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. In our work together, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to identify the patterns that contribute to your stress and discover new ways of approaching life’s challenges.
As a former management consultant working with high-performing professionals, I understand firsthand how the stress, speed, and complexity of today’s modern work environment can deeply impact our daily lives. Beyond the workplace, the demands of family, friendships, and personal responsibilities often add layers of complexity that leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. In our work together, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to identify the patterns that contribute to your stress and discover new ways of approaching life’s challenges.
(346) 248-4169 View (346) 248-4169
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Tori Hankey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CPDT-KA
Houston, TX 77027
Tori has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, depression, personality issues, forms of psychosis, grief/loss, and sexual abuse. She maintains an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and is clinically and culturally competent to help all people heal and become better.
Tori has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, depression, personality issues, forms of psychosis, grief/loss, and sexual abuse. She maintains an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment and is clinically and culturally competent to help all people heal and become better.
(832) 906-7818 View (832) 906-7818
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Dr. Patrick Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Online Only
I specialize in OCD and sex therapy, and where the two overlap. I work with obsessive themes of all kinds— from germs to relationships and existential concerns. But if you’re anxious about the types of thoughts you’d prefer to never tell another living soul— like hurting people, pedophilia, sexual orientation, incest…that sort of thing— I’m definitely the right therapist. That stuff is my speciality. You’ll be surprised how easy it will be to talk to me about it.
I specialize in OCD and sex therapy, and where the two overlap. I work with obsessive themes of all kinds— from germs to relationships and existential concerns. But if you’re anxious about the types of thoughts you’d prefer to never tell another living soul— like hurting people, pedophilia, sexual orientation, incest…that sort of thing— I’m definitely the right therapist. That stuff is my speciality. You’ll be surprised how easy it will be to talk to me about it.
(801) 549-7695 View (801) 549-7695
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Dr. Noel C Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Dr. Gonzalez and his team provide expert, empathetic care to adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. With advanced training in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship dynamics, we are committed to building a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters insight, healing, and lasting change. We offer specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, men’s issues, high-achieving professionals, and families impacted by divorce. Our mission is to help you recognize unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and create a more meaningful and balanced life.
Dr. Gonzalez and his team provide expert, empathetic care to adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. With advanced training in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship dynamics, we are committed to building a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters insight, healing, and lasting change. We offer specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, men’s issues, high-achieving professionals, and families impacted by divorce. Our mission is to help you recognize unhelpful patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and create a more meaningful and balanced life.
(281) 645-9929 View (281) 645-9929
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Brittany E. Lawnin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that offers individual psychotherapy in a small private practice in Houston, TX. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties. Much of the work I strive to do with clients involves a reflective, curious, and compassionate stance as we explore experiences, strengths, and challenges. By identifying assumptions, expectations, thought patterns, and exploring previous experiences we are better able to make changes that lead to a more balanced and healthy relationship with ourselves as well as others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that offers individual psychotherapy in a small private practice in Houston, TX. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties. Much of the work I strive to do with clients involves a reflective, curious, and compassionate stance as we explore experiences, strengths, and challenges. By identifying assumptions, expectations, thought patterns, and exploring previous experiences we are better able to make changes that lead to a more balanced and healthy relationship with ourselves as well as others.
(281) 667-0168 View (281) 667-0168
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Kissu Taffere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I support women navigating family conflict and estrangement, strained mother–daughter relationships, and exhausting dating or marriage dynamics that leave them feeling trapped in their own lives. I have particular expertise in supporting women of color, bicultural women, and adult daughters of immigrant families as they balance relationships with family expectations and cultural identity, often carrying unseen layers.
I support women navigating family conflict and estrangement, strained mother–daughter relationships, and exhausting dating or marriage dynamics that leave them feeling trapped in their own lives. I have particular expertise in supporting women of color, bicultural women, and adult daughters of immigrant families as they balance relationships with family expectations and cultural identity, often carrying unseen layers.
(281) 868-7536 View (281) 868-7536
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Melanie E Flint
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Houston, TX 77098
We don't believe in waitlists. Our mission is to get you the support you need to feel like yourself again, wake up each morning with energy, compassion for yourself, feel your best at work, and close to your family, instead of feeling tired and resentful. We have early morning and weekend options, in-office, virtual, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. We are in-network with BCBS & Aetna, and if you have Out of Network benefits, we got you covered! We can take care of submitting all paperwork on your behalf and getting your reimbursement check sent straight to you. Check here: mentaya.co/b/Yf2M8WVq5OuURTZah
We don't believe in waitlists. Our mission is to get you the support you need to feel like yourself again, wake up each morning with energy, compassion for yourself, feel your best at work, and close to your family, instead of feeling tired and resentful. We have early morning and weekend options, in-office, virtual, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. We are in-network with BCBS & Aetna, and if you have Out of Network benefits, we got you covered! We can take care of submitting all paperwork on your behalf and getting your reimbursement check sent straight to you. Check here: mentaya.co/b/Yf2M8WVq5OuURTZah
(832) 772-6166 View (832) 772-6166
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Rama Yousef
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77084
We struggle to know where we fit in - at work, at home, in our social circles. Sometimes you wonder if you're really being understood or feel like an outsider in a group of people. Most of us barely make it out alive and are left buried in anxiety about being good enough, our children being bad kids, our friends and family not understanding us, and exasperation as we try to keep the whole family together while navigating the world of judgment.
We struggle to know where we fit in - at work, at home, in our social circles. Sometimes you wonder if you're really being understood or feel like an outsider in a group of people. Most of us barely make it out alive and are left buried in anxiety about being good enough, our children being bad kids, our friends and family not understanding us, and exasperation as we try to keep the whole family together while navigating the world of judgment.
(346) 361-7300 View (346) 361-7300
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Eboni Person
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSEd, LMFT-A
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77021
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals—helping them feel seen, heard, and valued. My work often focuses on supporting those managing relational struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals—helping them feel seen, heard, and valued. My work often focuses on supporting those managing relational struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and Borderline Personality Disorder.
(346) 480-5700 View (346) 480-5700
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Christopher Vo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
I have nearly a decade of clinical experience and give back heavily, raising over 2 million towards (and founded) mental health non profits. My approach to therapy is to make it as casual and natural as possible. It should feel comfortable in the room, as if you're talking to an old friend. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in conflict resolution, sex, sexuality, intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ethnicities and cultures. I am committed to meeting my clients halfway and will move at your pace.
I have nearly a decade of clinical experience and give back heavily, raising over 2 million towards (and founded) mental health non profits. My approach to therapy is to make it as casual and natural as possible. It should feel comfortable in the room, as if you're talking to an old friend. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in conflict resolution, sex, sexuality, intimacy, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ethnicities and cultures. I am committed to meeting my clients halfway and will move at your pace.
(409) 407-4248 View (409) 407-4248
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Lind Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Houston, TX 77030
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.
Therapy is a partnership that grows in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance. It allows one to rediscover the parts of selves which may have been disowned; to learn new skills to handle grief and distress; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to one's own direct experience of the world. I nurture this collaboration with clients and recognize that within each of us there exists a deeper wisdom that, given adequate support, naturally moves toward healing and integration.
(713) 338-9247 View (713) 338-9247
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Leslie Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Howdy! Congrats on beginning your counseling journey! One of the biggest predictors of success in counseling is the strength of the relationship with your therapist. My style is equitable and focuses on that relationship, with previous clients saying that my humorous, warm approach to therapy put them at ease quickly. This fast ease paired with my constant devouring of new research creates consistent and powerful results for my clients, often soon after beginning. There is no power hierarchy here: I bring an expertise in mental health and you bring an expertise in your life. We need both for a successful counseling experience!
Howdy! Congrats on beginning your counseling journey! One of the biggest predictors of success in counseling is the strength of the relationship with your therapist. My style is equitable and focuses on that relationship, with previous clients saying that my humorous, warm approach to therapy put them at ease quickly. This fast ease paired with my constant devouring of new research creates consistent and powerful results for my clients, often soon after beginning. There is no power hierarchy here: I bring an expertise in mental health and you bring an expertise in your life. We need both for a successful counseling experience!
(512) 548-8572 View (512) 548-8572
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Melissa K. Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Sometimes life can be a struggle. It may seem like there’s no answer. Hold on, friend, you can make it! We’ll find hope and answers together as you discover the strength that lies within you. Look at the sun rising through the dark bringing light for the day. We’ll find that light in your life together and help you find your way. Call today.
Sometimes life can be a struggle. It may seem like there’s no answer. Hold on, friend, you can make it! We’ll find hope and answers together as you discover the strength that lies within you. Look at the sun rising through the dark bringing light for the day. We’ll find that light in your life together and help you find your way. Call today.
(979) 553-6935 View (979) 553-6935
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Gail Wilson Kakishita
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Houston, TX 77069
You look around and think to yourself, what happened? Each day you feel pulled further and further away from the life you thought was yours. Your morning thoughts go something like this: please let my child have a good day at school; who is this person sitting across the table from me and what happened to the one I said "I do" to? how am I ever going to get through this day? It is so tough to maintain strength, hope, and individuality when your family is in distress, your marriage feels like a failure, your teen is unrecognizable, or you're just completely out of energy. I get it! I'm here! Together we can figure this out.
You look around and think to yourself, what happened? Each day you feel pulled further and further away from the life you thought was yours. Your morning thoughts go something like this: please let my child have a good day at school; who is this person sitting across the table from me and what happened to the one I said "I do" to? how am I ever going to get through this day? It is so tough to maintain strength, hope, and individuality when your family is in distress, your marriage feels like a failure, your teen is unrecognizable, or you're just completely out of energy. I get it! I'm here! Together we can figure this out.
(281) 990-6220 View (281) 990-6220
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Zach Budd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77057
My clients come to me because they struggle with understanding their relationships with themselves or with others. That, or they want to keep their current relationships positive and healthy. They want to strengthen those healthy connections with others. In a world that doesn't always understand how my clients live, love, or relate to others it is difficult to work through the challenges of just being human. I am both an advocate and a therapist. We will work together on your goals needs and concerns.
My clients come to me because they struggle with understanding their relationships with themselves or with others. That, or they want to keep their current relationships positive and healthy. They want to strengthen those healthy connections with others. In a world that doesn't always understand how my clients live, love, or relate to others it is difficult to work through the challenges of just being human. I am both an advocate and a therapist. We will work together on your goals needs and concerns.
(281) 532-8071 View (281) 532-8071
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Jennifer Zimmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm an AuDHD, queer therapist that works with other suspecting nueorspicy folx with trauma (including religious). I aim to fill the gap in testing/evaluation, neurofeedback, and therapy to help meet the demand of growing awareness. My experience has always been with the neurodivergent population, specifically the women like myself that were too high masking to be seen yet always felt different. If you suspect you have one or the other or both, lets work together to help you understand yourself.
I'm an AuDHD, queer therapist that works with other suspecting nueorspicy folx with trauma (including religious). I aim to fill the gap in testing/evaluation, neurofeedback, and therapy to help meet the demand of growing awareness. My experience has always been with the neurodivergent population, specifically the women like myself that were too high masking to be seen yet always felt different. If you suspect you have one or the other or both, lets work together to help you understand yourself.
(346) 394-8314 View (346) 394-8314

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