Buddhist Therapists in Houston, TX
Hey there, y'all! My name is Megan, and I'm originally from the country outside of Houston. I live in the city now and began working inpatient in the Houston area in 2016. Primarily I have worked with adults with chronic mental illness, but I have experience with all types of clients. I consider mental health multi-faceted and am so happy to be able to help people develop a holistic approach to their own mental health. I emphasize the importance of spiritual, emotional, physical, sexual and intellectual health as a whole. I have experience working with clients who utilize alternative forms of treatment like Ketamine and TMS.
Hey there, y'all! My name is Megan, and I'm originally from the country outside of Houston. I live in the city now and began working inpatient in the Houston area in 2016. Primarily I have worked with adults with chronic mental illness, but I have experience with all types of clients. I consider mental health multi-faceted and am so happy to be able to help people develop a holistic approach to their own mental health. I emphasize the importance of spiritual, emotional, physical, sexual and intellectual health as a whole. I have experience working with clients who utilize alternative forms of treatment like Ketamine and TMS.
Elizabeth Haberer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, BCD, CGP
16 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Waitlist for new clients
Many people who contact me are thoughtful and self-aware, yet find themselves repeating patterns they may understand intellectually but still feel unable to change. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a space to explore the less conscious ways past experiences and relationships may be shaping your present life. I work with adults, including therapists, creatives, students, and immigrants, who are drawn to deeper psychological work. My style is warm, thoughtful, and engaged, and our work will be tailored to you. My clinical interests include immigration and identity, trauma, and the relationship between mind and body.
Many people who contact me are thoughtful and self-aware, yet find themselves repeating patterns they may understand intellectually but still feel unable to change. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a space to explore the less conscious ways past experiences and relationships may be shaping your present life. I work with adults, including therapists, creatives, students, and immigrants, who are drawn to deeper psychological work. My style is warm, thoughtful, and engaged, and our work will be tailored to you. My clinical interests include immigration and identity, trauma, and the relationship between mind and body.
I predominantly use Buddhist Psychological approaches
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, ID, AK and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
I predominantly use Buddhist Psychological approaches
Licensed in NY,TX,FL,AZ,OH,MI, IN,NM,WI,IL, ID, AK and HI. I'm humanistic and person centered in my approaches. This essentially means that you decide the content of our sessions. I believe you are doing the very best you can in your life and you’ve come to a point where you need an additional perspective on a topic or situation. You may feel stuck, maybe you've tried a lot or a little to resolve your predicament. Either way that's where I come in. I'm a temporary stop on your journey. Therapy is not forever nor should it be.
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
A lot of my clients look like they have it together, and are exhausted by that. They carry things that are hard to name: old relational wounds, anxiety showing as achievement, and shame produced early on by family, religion, or culture.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, attachment trauma, perfectionism, identity, and grief that comes with religious trauma. I also work with LGBTQIA+, ENM, polyamorous and kink-aware folks who are tired of educating their therapist about their lifestyle choices.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’m here with you and will support your healing and growth.
A lot of my clients look like they have it together, and are exhausted by that. They carry things that are hard to name: old relational wounds, anxiety showing as achievement, and shame produced early on by family, religion, or culture.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, attachment trauma, perfectionism, identity, and grief that comes with religious trauma. I also work with LGBTQIA+, ENM, polyamorous and kink-aware folks who are tired of educating their therapist about their lifestyle choices.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’m here with you and will support your healing and growth.
My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings.
In my 20+ years as a psychologist, much of my work has focused on the medically ill. As we get older, our health may deteriorate and we may require help to adapt to those changes. I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings.
In my 20+ years as a psychologist, much of my work has focused on the medically ill. As we get older, our health may deteriorate and we may require help to adapt to those changes. I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
Let’s cut the shit. You’re crushing it on paper but getting crushed by reality. You followed the rules, but you’re running on fumes, OCD loops, and the rage of a thousand dying suns. You’ve got that "WTF?" feeling because you’re a sane person trying to survive a toxic world. Your anxiety and trauma aren't "you" problems; they're sane responses to the dumpster fire of late-stage capitalism and systemic oppression. You’re not broken; you’re wounded. You need a Dojo where we focus on psychological flexibility so you can finally stop surviving and start living. Real relief is possible.
Let’s cut the shit. You’re crushing it on paper but getting crushed by reality. You followed the rules, but you’re running on fumes, OCD loops, and the rage of a thousand dying suns. You’ve got that "WTF?" feeling because you’re a sane person trying to survive a toxic world. Your anxiety and trauma aren't "you" problems; they're sane responses to the dumpster fire of late-stage capitalism and systemic oppression. You’re not broken; you’re wounded. You need a Dojo where we focus on psychological flexibility so you can finally stop surviving and start living. Real relief is possible.
You may look capable and successful on the outside while privately carrying trauma, shame, anxiety, or patterns involving relationships, substances, sex, or self-criticism that no longer work. I work primarily with adults, especially LGBTQ+ adults, who want to understand what keeps them stuck and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and genuinely their own.
You may look capable and successful on the outside while privately carrying trauma, shame, anxiety, or patterns involving relationships, substances, sex, or self-criticism that no longer work. I work primarily with adults, especially LGBTQ+ adults, who want to understand what keeps them stuck and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and genuinely their own.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I work with many individuals that carry the lasting effects of experiences that were overwhelming, traumatic, or life-changing. I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma related to childhood experiences, abusive relationships, military service, and first responder work. Using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and individualized approach, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to process painful experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with the strength, resilience, and sense of self that may have been lost along the way.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I work with many individuals that carry the lasting effects of experiences that were overwhelming, traumatic, or life-changing. I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma related to childhood experiences, abusive relationships, military service, and first responder work. Using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and individualized approach, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to process painful experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with the strength, resilience, and sense of self that may have been lost along the way.
With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized care to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I also specialize in parenting support, relational development, peri/post-menopause, hair pulling, skin picking, and tics/Tourette. My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and discreet, with treatment tailored to your goals, strengths, and pace and grounded in evidence-based practice.
With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, individualized care to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I also specialize in parenting support, relational development, peri/post-menopause, hair pulling, skin picking, and tics/Tourette. My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and discreet, with treatment tailored to your goals, strengths, and pace and grounded in evidence-based practice.
My more than 45 years in clinical practice gives me skills that only come with experience. As a therapist who has done my own fair share of healing work, I see adults of all ages regarding a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, life stressors & identity exploration. I like to work with people to help them create the kind of life they want to live. With my more than three decades of experience, I've worked with a wide variety of additional types of issues. So it's almost as if I've heard just about every type of issue that might exist.
My more than 45 years in clinical practice gives me skills that only come with experience. As a therapist who has done my own fair share of healing work, I see adults of all ages regarding a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, life stressors & identity exploration. I like to work with people to help them create the kind of life they want to live. With my more than three decades of experience, I've worked with a wide variety of additional types of issues. So it's almost as if I've heard just about every type of issue that might exist.
Life can be complicated, and it’s easy to feel like you have to manage everything on your own. Reaching out for therapy is a brave step—and I’m really glad you’re here. Together, we’ll work toward your goals in a way that feels true to you and aligned with your culture and values.
As a therapist familiar with the unique challenges faced by South Asian and immigrant communities, I provide a space to explore the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health. Whether it’s navigating family expectations, cultural stigma, or life between two worlds, my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and a sense of belonging
Life can be complicated, and it’s easy to feel like you have to manage everything on your own. Reaching out for therapy is a brave step—and I’m really glad you’re here. Together, we’ll work toward your goals in a way that feels true to you and aligned with your culture and values.
As a therapist familiar with the unique challenges faced by South Asian and immigrant communities, I provide a space to explore the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health. Whether it’s navigating family expectations, cultural stigma, or life between two worlds, my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and a sense of belonging
Kara N Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Waitlist for new clients
Consolidate your trauma treatment, regulate your nervous system without discussing the past, or explore the origin of an issue. I offer EMDR Intensives, The Safe and Sound Protocol, and "Past Life" Regression Hypnosis. If you ready to efficiently consolidate your EMDR treatment into less than a week, EMDR Intensives are an efficient way to address trauma by skipping the catch-up and wind-down of a weekly session, and you won't have to manage distress between sessions.
Consolidate your trauma treatment, regulate your nervous system without discussing the past, or explore the origin of an issue. I offer EMDR Intensives, The Safe and Sound Protocol, and "Past Life" Regression Hypnosis. If you ready to efficiently consolidate your EMDR treatment into less than a week, EMDR Intensives are an efficient way to address trauma by skipping the catch-up and wind-down of a weekly session, and you won't have to manage distress between sessions.
Life can offer challenges, and every day my amazing clients are forging their individual paths to lasting, positive change. I enjoy helping individuals, children, teens and parents explore and process difficult emotions and build tools for connection and improved communication. Using systemic approach, my clients discover new aspects of themselves, build tools to cope with anxiety and depression, and learn to effectively navigate life's challenges, changes and transitions.
Life can offer challenges, and every day my amazing clients are forging their individual paths to lasting, positive change. I enjoy helping individuals, children, teens and parents explore and process difficult emotions and build tools for connection and improved communication. Using systemic approach, my clients discover new aspects of themselves, build tools to cope with anxiety and depression, and learn to effectively navigate life's challenges, changes and transitions.
You may look like you have it together—but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression, especially when it shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty in relationships.
You may look like you have it together—but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression, especially when it shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty in relationships.
You’ve been pushing through, but it feels like the stress never stops. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, burnout, relationship challenges, or adjusting to major life changes, it can feel overwhelming. You may be tired of trying to “hold it all together” while feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you love. I’m here to help you create lasting change—one step at a time.
Clients describe me as warm, straightforward, and empowering. You don’t have to carry everything alone. In our sessions, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore what’s holding you back, confidence, and take steps toward a more balanced life.
You’ve been pushing through, but it feels like the stress never stops. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, burnout, relationship challenges, or adjusting to major life changes, it can feel overwhelming. You may be tired of trying to “hold it all together” while feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you love. I’m here to help you create lasting change—one step at a time.
Clients describe me as warm, straightforward, and empowering. You don’t have to carry everything alone. In our sessions, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore what’s holding you back, confidence, and take steps toward a more balanced life.
Able Mind Wellness and Consulting, PLLC, Emily He
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEdu, LPC-S, LCDC, LSOTP
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77075
Are you feeling overwhelmed of daily life? Are you feeling like no one ever appreciates the things you do for them or understand you? Do you experience feelings of depression and a loss of interest in life? I have 7 years of working with various types of clients in all ages and population. I can help you rekindle your happiness and seeking new adventures or things that can improve your quality of life. I want to walk with you on the path of searching for happiness, serenity and peace with you. Why try to find a solution by yourself in a dark room? I believe in the effectiveness of talking to discover solutions to daily struggles
Are you feeling overwhelmed of daily life? Are you feeling like no one ever appreciates the things you do for them or understand you? Do you experience feelings of depression and a loss of interest in life? I have 7 years of working with various types of clients in all ages and population. I can help you rekindle your happiness and seeking new adventures or things that can improve your quality of life. I want to walk with you on the path of searching for happiness, serenity and peace with you. Why try to find a solution by yourself in a dark room? I believe in the effectiveness of talking to discover solutions to daily struggles
Have you ever felt like there wasn’t really a place for you in the world? Like everyone else was handed a rulebook for life, and somehow you missed yours? Maybe you’ve spent years trying to figure out what you’re “supposed” to be doing, while wondering if you’re doing life wrong. You may overthink your decisions, second-guess yourself, or feel caught between what you want and what others expect from you. You’re tired of constantly trying to get it right, but you’re not sure what “right” means anymore. You might understand yourself really well, but still repeat the same patterns.
Have you ever felt like there wasn’t really a place for you in the world? Like everyone else was handed a rulebook for life, and somehow you missed yours? Maybe you’ve spent years trying to figure out what you’re “supposed” to be doing, while wondering if you’re doing life wrong. You may overthink your decisions, second-guess yourself, or feel caught between what you want and what others expect from you. You’re tired of constantly trying to get it right, but you’re not sure what “right” means anymore. You might understand yourself really well, but still repeat the same patterns.
I work with women and young adults across Texas who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, or hormonal and reproductive health challenges. Many feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed with food or stress, and stuck in patterns that are hard to break. You may feel like you’re trying your best but still can’t feel grounded or in control. I provide a supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more stable, balanced way of living.
I work with women and young adults across Texas who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, or hormonal and reproductive health challenges. Many feel disconnected from their body, overwhelmed with food or stress, and stuck in patterns that are hard to break. You may feel like you’re trying your best but still can’t feel grounded or in control. I provide a supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more stable, balanced way of living.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.