Attachment-based Therapists in Houston, TX
We want to empower individuals, couples and families to restore mental and emotional well-being. Let us partner with you on your journey toward wellness.
We want to empower individuals, couples and families to restore mental and emotional well-being. Let us partner with you on your journey toward wellness.
Are you dealing with family of origin issues, childhood trauma, or family conflict? Are your current relationships struggling? Has anxiety or depression taken over a part of your life? Your experiences are real and your concerns are valid. Breaking the cycle is possible. As you navigate your journey, a facilitator is someone who makes travel easier, and that is how I see my role. My greatest strength is in connecting with my clients and creating a safe relationship to facilitate deep healing. I specialize in an approach to healing that builds overall wellness so you can feel your best.
Are you dealing with family of origin issues, childhood trauma, or family conflict? Are your current relationships struggling? Has anxiety or depression taken over a part of your life? Your experiences are real and your concerns are valid. Breaking the cycle is possible. As you navigate your journey, a facilitator is someone who makes travel easier, and that is how I see my role. My greatest strength is in connecting with my clients and creating a safe relationship to facilitate deep healing. I specialize in an approach to healing that builds overall wellness so you can feel your best.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
I am Patrina Harris has and I have over 15 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field and as a degreed life coach. Specializing in cognitive-based approaches, I work with individuals and couples to navigate life's stressors and heal from past trauma. I help clients overcome challenges and regain a sense of balance in their lives.
I am Patrina Harris has and I have over 15 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field and as a degreed life coach. Specializing in cognitive-based approaches, I work with individuals and couples to navigate life's stressors and heal from past trauma. I help clients overcome challenges and regain a sense of balance in their lives.
I work alongside children, families and adults on transitions, grief, tough behaviors and big feelings. Caregivers seeking support for their child's emotional regulation or behavioral challenges, I am here to support and guide with skill and compassion. I also provide parenting support and more specifically, "SPACE" or "supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions" for parents of children experiencing anxiety, phobias or stress related to OCD. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
I work alongside children, families and adults on transitions, grief, tough behaviors and big feelings. Caregivers seeking support for their child's emotional regulation or behavioral challenges, I am here to support and guide with skill and compassion. I also provide parenting support and more specifically, "SPACE" or "supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions" for parents of children experiencing anxiety, phobias or stress related to OCD. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
If you're worn down by health issues, constant worry, or anxiety that won’t let up, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep struggling. As a fellowship-trained health psychologist, I help people feel better, think clearer, and take back control. You have one life—let’s work together to make it one with less suffering and more peace.
If you're worn down by health issues, constant worry, or anxiety that won’t let up, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep struggling. As a fellowship-trained health psychologist, I help people feel better, think clearer, and take back control. You have one life—let’s work together to make it one with less suffering and more peace.
The world is a heavy place for so many of the people we work with. There is no need to do this alone. We are dedicated to providing support to teens and adults by encouraging, strategizing, educating, and truly healing. Either in person in Garland, Oak Lawn, Houston (Westchase and in Montrose) or by using a secure video chat, we ensure people are not experiencing lapses in care and have access to the help they deserve and need.
The world is a heavy place for so many of the people we work with. There is no need to do this alone. We are dedicated to providing support to teens and adults by encouraging, strategizing, educating, and truly healing. Either in person in Garland, Oak Lawn, Houston (Westchase and in Montrose) or by using a secure video chat, we ensure people are not experiencing lapses in care and have access to the help they deserve and need.
Have you tried talk therapy and felt that, while valuable, it was taking a long while?
I interweave treatment modalities, such as Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, in a warm and caring way that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered by the ability to challenge clients for optimal growth. I believe that the best answers in treatment arise from within the client, while also knowing that the right insight at the right time can support psychological and spiritual growth.
Have you tried talk therapy and felt that, while valuable, it was taking a long while?
I interweave treatment modalities, such as Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, in a warm and caring way that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered by the ability to challenge clients for optimal growth. I believe that the best answers in treatment arise from within the client, while also knowing that the right insight at the right time can support psychological and spiritual growth.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
I am passionate about providing a safe place where individuals, couples and families can come and receive help and support. I work collaboratively with my clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their goals. My expertise include working with children and their families facing a variety of struggles including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and family conflict. I also specialize in working with individuals, couples and families wanting to improve their relationships.
I am a life transition therapist. I help adults overcome anxiety and the unknown in order to step into new seasons of life with confidence and hope. Transitions can be exhausting. A breakup, leaving your country or the place you used to live or work, losing your health, starting college or grad school are moments when your inner coping resources could fail. Mid life can be hard and confusing. When you lose a loved one, you may feel estranged, angry and traumatized too. Finding a safe space to heal and learn new coping strategies can make a difference. Working with me you will learn new tools to navigate into safe emotional shores.
I am a life transition therapist. I help adults overcome anxiety and the unknown in order to step into new seasons of life with confidence and hope. Transitions can be exhausting. A breakup, leaving your country or the place you used to live or work, losing your health, starting college or grad school are moments when your inner coping resources could fail. Mid life can be hard and confusing. When you lose a loved one, you may feel estranged, angry and traumatized too. Finding a safe space to heal and learn new coping strategies can make a difference. Working with me you will learn new tools to navigate into safe emotional shores.
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.
Do you want therapy to feel like a space where you can actually be yourself? No code-switching, no censoring, no trying to make your pain more palatable? You're in the right place.
I help adolescents and adults navigate complex experiences like family trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, religious trauma, neurodivergence, and life transitions. With over a decade of experience and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston–Victoria, I offer a grounded, affirming, and culturally aware space for healing, growth, and reclamation.
Do you want therapy to feel like a space where you can actually be yourself? No code-switching, no censoring, no trying to make your pain more palatable? You're in the right place.
I help adolescents and adults navigate complex experiences like family trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, religious trauma, neurodivergence, and life transitions. With over a decade of experience and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston–Victoria, I offer a grounded, affirming, and culturally aware space for healing, growth, and reclamation.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with extensive training in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based assessment, conceptualization and treatment for individuals and families. With training and interest in trauma, loss and bereavement, problematic personality, relational (e.g., marital discord) and behavioral patterns (e.g., coping using substances, disordered eating), and suicide prevention, I have a specific passion to provide services for adults, including emerging adults, couples, and families.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with extensive training in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based assessment, conceptualization and treatment for individuals and families. With training and interest in trauma, loss and bereavement, problematic personality, relational (e.g., marital discord) and behavioral patterns (e.g., coping using substances, disordered eating), and suicide prevention, I have a specific passion to provide services for adults, including emerging adults, couples, and families.
I am a therapist who strives to create a safe space for my clients to laugh, cry, be vulnerable, and be strong. My clients may begin their journey with me feeling depressed, confused, frustrated, and alone. We work together to discover the strength, power, and resilience that was in them all along. Some of the things we work on are depression, anxiety, sexual challenges, grief, loss, and anger.
I am a therapist who strives to create a safe space for my clients to laugh, cry, be vulnerable, and be strong. My clients may begin their journey with me feeling depressed, confused, frustrated, and alone. We work together to discover the strength, power, and resilience that was in them all along. Some of the things we work on are depression, anxiety, sexual challenges, grief, loss, and anger.
Dr. Jessica
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to make things work. You may feel emotionally disconnected, stuck in cycles of conflict, or overwhelmed by past trauma, relationship tension, parenting stress, or societal expectations. You want to be understood and break patterns that no longer serve you. I offer steady support, practical tools, and deep relational work to help you create the connected, resilient relationships you deserve. I work to offer a space to pause, reflect, and grow with support that meets you where you are and helps you move toward the change you’re ready for.
You’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to make things work. You may feel emotionally disconnected, stuck in cycles of conflict, or overwhelmed by past trauma, relationship tension, parenting stress, or societal expectations. You want to be understood and break patterns that no longer serve you. I offer steady support, practical tools, and deep relational work to help you create the connected, resilient relationships you deserve. I work to offer a space to pause, reflect, and grow with support that meets you where you are and helps you move toward the change you’re ready for.
Gabriella Patronella - Untamed Growth Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In my experience with clients over the years, I have found that relationships are at the core of mental health, and the therapeutic relationship is fundamental in the therapy process. My primary goal as your counselor is to be an authentic safe place for you to be your authentic vulnerable self. Sometimes we just need support talking it out or learning how to cope with stressors, and sometimes there is a deeper pain underneath that we need to heal. Regardless of how you got here, as humans, the journey of life compels us to grow and evolve. I am here to support you on this journey, through the good times and the bad.
In my experience with clients over the years, I have found that relationships are at the core of mental health, and the therapeutic relationship is fundamental in the therapy process. My primary goal as your counselor is to be an authentic safe place for you to be your authentic vulnerable self. Sometimes we just need support talking it out or learning how to cope with stressors, and sometimes there is a deeper pain underneath that we need to heal. Regardless of how you got here, as humans, the journey of life compels us to grow and evolve. I am here to support you on this journey, through the good times and the bad.
My background includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, body image issues, grief, intrusive thoughts, chronic illness, life-transitions, and relational difficulties. I enjoy seeing kids 3+ for play therapy as well as teens, young adults, families, and couples. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space that allows us to celebrate diversity and personal strengths.
My background includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, body image issues, grief, intrusive thoughts, chronic illness, life-transitions, and relational difficulties. I enjoy seeing kids 3+ for play therapy as well as teens, young adults, families, and couples. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space that allows us to celebrate diversity and personal strengths.
I work with adults in individual, couple, and group settings. My passion is to serve others, and I strongly believe in the therapy process. With the foundation of a caring and trusting relationship, therapy can provide the insight, perspective, and self-awareness that leads to lasting change. As an attuned and empathic listener, I will not only assist you in navigating life's struggles, but collaborate with you through creative avenues to find the best path to your personal growth. I have come to trust in every individual's capacity to heal and find meaning, as we are inherently resilient beings!
I work with adults in individual, couple, and group settings. My passion is to serve others, and I strongly believe in the therapy process. With the foundation of a caring and trusting relationship, therapy can provide the insight, perspective, and self-awareness that leads to lasting change. As an attuned and empathic listener, I will not only assist you in navigating life's struggles, but collaborate with you through creative avenues to find the best path to your personal growth. I have come to trust in every individual's capacity to heal and find meaning, as we are inherently resilient beings!
For over 27 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals through life’s most challenging moments—whether it’s depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-worth, or the complex challenges that can leave us feeling stuck. I know reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. That’s why I’m committed to creating a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel safe sharing your story—at your pace. Together, we’ll explore proven strategies to shift how you think and act, breaking free from the patterns that hold you back. My approach is collaborative; let’s build solutions that strengthen your life and relationships.
For over 27 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals through life’s most challenging moments—whether it’s depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-worth, or the complex challenges that can leave us feeling stuck. I know reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. That’s why I’m committed to creating a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel safe sharing your story—at your pace. Together, we’ll explore proven strategies to shift how you think and act, breaking free from the patterns that hold you back. My approach is collaborative; let’s build solutions that strengthen your life and relationships.
Dr Kathryn Preng is a Rice University graduate with over twenty years experience specializing in relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. She is a very active participant in the therapy process and is described as warm and insightful with a delightful sense of humor regarding life's vicissitudes. She also provides seasoned assistance with difficult transitions such as mid-life issues, divorce, and grief. Video and phone consultations are available.
Dr Kathryn Preng is a Rice University graduate with over twenty years experience specializing in relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. She is a very active participant in the therapy process and is described as warm and insightful with a delightful sense of humor regarding life's vicissitudes. She also provides seasoned assistance with difficult transitions such as mid-life issues, divorce, and grief. Video and phone consultations are available.
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