Depression Therapists in Houston, TX
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Harold Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or
depressed
? Are you struggling with relationships, work, or personal issues? I can help. I am a licensed therapist with 11 years of experience in helping individuals work through their challenges and achieve their goals. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and work towards lasting change.
Not accepting new clients

Lois Suh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am glad you took a step towards self-care at this time. My name is Lois and I have been a clinical social worker since 1998, working as a psychotherapist with individuals and families. My experience is working with
depression
, anxiety, substance use, grief and trauma. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your experiences and transform them. I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Somatic Experiencing therapy involves being gently guided to become aware of general felt sense and body sensations and increasing tolerance for distressing emotions in the mind-body field.

Noha Hathor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients. Welcome! I’m here to help you navigate your life challenges. Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of your past trauma or overwhelming emotions? Perhaps you’re trying to calm your racing heart, stop overthinking, and reduce your anxiety. Are you trying to manage your stress? Control your anger? Or get yourself out of this
depressed
mood you’ve been feeling for a while? During our one-on-one sessions, we will be busy exploring what is preventing you from living the life you want and reaching your highest potential.

Top of the Morning Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified
Verified
To provide responsible, safe therapy for PTSD, Trauma,
Depression
, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder.
My use of the phrase “Top of the Morning” greeting began in my days in the operating rooms of the Houston Medical Center some twenty years ago. It was a break away from the traditional greetings. This gave birth to the idea we can begin every day over if we are willing to change. "Top of the Morning" greets you with a sense of hope. My practice invites you to an holistic, mind, body and spirit approach to therapy. Together, we can build a safe, confidential, and responsible client therapist relationship.

Nicole Crain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
She also has extensive experience with anxiety,
depression
, grief, and ADHD.
Nicole Crain is a licensed clinical social worker. Nicole is committed to helping her patients improve their lives as they navigate the path to wellness. She knows most patients are dealing with a variety of stressors, so she provides a safe space to talk through life’s problems. Her goal is to instill confidence in her patients so they can create the life they want. Nicole has been providing therapy since 2015 and works with patients ages 16 and up. She uses narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and supportive therapy.

Ruth Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Ruth Roberts and I am licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 23 years of clinical experience. I am able to treat a variety of mental health disorders for individuals, families, and couples such as anxiety,
depression
, stress management, coping skills, emotional regulation, and trauma. My approach to therapy is based on the evidence-based perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Christine E Wagener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have maintained a busy private psychotherapy practice in Houston for over twenty years. I work with men, women, and couples from 18 to 80 who want to improve their lives, need help in dealing with a difficult event or period in their lives, desire more from their personal and work relationships, or are motivated to reach the next level of success. Sometimes my clients are in pain and seek help with anxiety,
depression
, grief, stress, and loss, all of which are in my area of expertise and experience.

David H Pickup
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in: Addictions, Gender dysphoria/sexuality and related issues, EMDR, marriage and family therapy,
depression
and anxiety issues, spiritual/faith issues, with children, adolescents and adults. Whatever you do...contact me first for the latest treatment for addictions and the above. Feeling State work (EMDR) is the latest treatment for the issues above, and it is fast becoming the quickest method to address addiction issues. To discover and live from the authentic self is paramount to my work. A therapeutic atmosphere not only includes expertise, but includes a trusting, non-judgmental experience in which issues are compassionately explored.
Not accepting new clients

Mary Duran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified
Verified
I believe beginning the process of therapy is a huge step towards strengthening your overall well-being. Whether you are struggling with anxiety,
depression
, self-esteem, substance use, or life transitions I am here to assist in your mental health recovery. I have been working in the field of mental health and substance use since 2015 in a variety of therapeutic settings including residential treatment, a community integration mental health program, a prevention program based in a Houston private high school, The Menninger Clinic’s adolescent treatment program, and the J. Flowers Health Institute.

Jared Morgan Broussard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in the treatment of
depression
, anxiety, and interpersonal problems.
My primary goal through the use of empirically supported cognitive-behavioral therapies, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is to help individuals engage in a life that allows the individual to fully engage in and pursue their personal values. Additionally, another primary goal during therapy for myself is to help my clients engage in the best utilization of their thumos, or central drive and passion, to find a life that is fulfilling and helps the client to attain eudaimonia, or full human flourishing.

Sarah Burkhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I earned my M.A. in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and am now a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I work with teens and adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety,
depression
, life transition, spiritual confusion, marital/relational difficulties, and the effects of past trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-backed approach to trauma resolution (you can find more info at http://www.emdria.org).

Donna K Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life can sometimes be complicated. Workplace stress, relationship challenges, financial difficulty and complicated family issues can become overwhelming, especially when you feel fatiqued, anxious,
depressed
, confused or alone. You may even begin to lose hope for the possibility of ever getting what you want and living a happy, productive life. A counselor can help you identify the root of the problems and develop steps toward their resolution. There is no reason to struggle through another day alone. Reach out for the support you need and we will work together to move you towards living the life you want to live.
Waitlist for new clients

Brittany E. Lawnin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that offers individual and family therapy in a small private practice in Houston, TX. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety,
depression
, 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.

Michael Winters
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to make your relationship work? Are you
depressed
or lonely, but can't figure out why? Are you not sure that your relationship works for you any longer? Do you have an important decision to make in your life, but have difficulty deciding what to do? If there were simple solutions to these problems you would have already discovered them! I work with clients to find deep insights and make difficult decisions in a safe, supportive environment . I help couples decide about their relationship future, discover forgotten aspects of their love, and create new possibilities.

Alison Liel Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, SEP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am glad you have made the decision to seek help. That shows incredible courage and motivation. Are you feeling anxious and
depressed
? Maybe questioning how to go forward in a confusing season of your life? Are you struggling to understand why you are easily thrown off course? Or perhaps have you found it painful to live in your body in the present moment? You do not have to figure it out alone. We can work together to create a path to well-being, ease and a life worth living.
Not accepting new clients

Stephanie Degrate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
Stephanie values inclusion, diversity, social justice, and positive change & these values drive her to support the most vulnerable populations. Stephanie enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults and she specializes in trauma,
depression
, anxiety, and more.

Ebony Crane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR, CIT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Taking the first step towards receiving support and healing from current or past experiences can be very difficult- you here now, is commendable. I pride myself on my easy-going and down to earth personality. I focus on our relationship because rapport and effort determine the therapeutic experience and I want you to have an amazing one. I specialize in addressing all forms of trauma utilizing EMDR virtually or in person. If you are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety,
depression
, trigger responses (fight, flight, freeze) I can support you in alleviation. EMDR has been proven effective with the aforementioned in addition to PNES.

Dr. Immigration Evaluations Carolina Jimenez
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a bilingual licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience providing emotion focused therapy in English and Spanish for the treatment of: stress,
depression
, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family of origin and identity concerns, and adjustment and life transitions with an adult population. I understand the cultural factors affecting people's lives. Pressure to prove yourself, wanting to connect with others, balancing work and family responsibilities; these are concerns that my clients often want to address. I can help you feel greater satisfaction in different areas of your life by looking beneath the surface to achieve meaningful change.

Pamela Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
This is an educative approach for understanding how our mind processes - the mind is weak because of faulty thinking, the mind is dwelling in thoughts that are not factual, making a faulty reality which causes stress, anxiety and
depression
.
Whether you are in intense crisis or an average healthy individual, the knowledge that comes from understanding how the mind processes can improve how you think, how you feel and how you interact with others. Intrusive thoughts and the compulsive behavior of dwelling in the thought (worry) until we have 100% certainty is a faulty training of the mind; it originates in our young mind as a child with immature cognitive abilities, leading to the development of errored-thinking and biased perception.

Kathryn Wallace Preng
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.