Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Houston, TX

Are you the person who wants someone to talk to but scared because it might be awkward? Do you have it all together on the outside but inside think “no one understands!” Are you concerned that talking to someone may bring up (yuck) emotions that you hate? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are in luck! I’ve been that person before and know how difficult it can be to even think about seeking a therapist. This understanding has helped me assist multiple clients with exploring their inner selves. I have a passion for building relationships and connecting with my clients to alleviate feelings of awkwardness.

Passionate about supporting and working with all people. My ideal clients are those who want to be self aware, mindful and confident; those who want their lives to reflect their values and beliefs. Helping clients to recognize and understand the mind-body connection and to understand how thoughts directly affect behavior is my passion. All people are a work in progress. Life situations can sometimes be extremely difficult and counseling can be a helpful tool in progressing beyond and through certain challenges. Helping clients to develop healthy coping and problem-solving skills is my specialty.

I am very gifted in making authentic connections with any population I work with. I have worked with a diverse group of clientele such as work with foster children suffering from mental health issues. Including bipolar, reactive attachment, anxiety and depression. I also have an extensive history working with adults who suffer from PTSD, complex childhood trauma, and severe anxiety and depression. Furthermore, I love working with the LGBTQ community in addressing issues sensitive to their needs such as increasing gender identity issues, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders.

I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for over 25 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see Individuals and address Adjustment disorder, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Grief, Mood Disorder, Post-traumatic stress. I have diverse training and experience. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people.

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.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working in an intensive outpatient program with children and teenagers with behavioral issues, emotional adjustment and more complex psychiatric disorders. I have spent many years working with adults dealing with trauma and grief. I use DBT -informed therapy in helping clients through their challenges and empowering them to make positive life changes.

As human beings, we all have a need to feel seen, heard, and emotionally held. As a therapist who specializes in working with members of the LGBTQ community, I apply this humanistic approach to my work with my clients. Seeking out therapy takes courage and can be scary. I take an integrative and non-judgmental approach with my clients and create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients to explore and grow. I believe in being real and authentic with my clients. While I tend to take a holistic and person-centered approach to my work, I am also trained in DBT skills as well as EMDR.

We all struggle at some point. We all feel as though we aren't achieving our goals. We all goes through the motions of day to day life at some point thinking "something has to change". One of the best (and hardest) things someone can do is recognize when they need a little extra support, and it seems as though you've reached that point. And that is okay!! What a wonderful step you are taking to regain control of your life, relationship, or overall well-being. You have the answers to your problems, we just have to dig and work a little to get you that point of realization.

Throughout the course of my career thus far I have had the pleasure of working with individuals across the life span. What this means is that I see children all the way through adulthood. I have assisted children and adults who are struggling with ailments such as anxiety, self esteem, abuse. obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, identity, relational stress, behavioral problems, and trauma. I utilize CBT, DBT , and ACT with my adult clients and integrative play therapy with my child clients. I love working with clients who are open to change and willing to take the steps needed to reach their goals.

Trauma, grief, stress, anxiety and depression can all effect how we view life. The thoughts that run through our minds and feelings in our hearts effect our bodies, behaviors and reactions. The first step to regaining real healthy control over your life is building awareness of your body, emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Learning healthy ways to cope is equally important. There are many moving parts that are crucial for good mental health functioning. Having a treatment plan and an experienced professional to help guide you through all these moving parts will help ease the struggles that go along with your journey.

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Baptist University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. I credit my experiences growing up, my family and overall passion to help others achieve their goals in my decision to become a counselor. As a therapist, I specialize in working with both adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Growing up a competitive gymnast, I also enjoy working with young athletes to overcome sport and non-sport related struggles.

Hi! You've made it. Life can be overwhelming especially when we experience anxiety, racing thoughts, sadness and doubt. Then we try to forget what happened to us, but somehow it's not happening. My goal is to help you reconnect with what is important to you. We all need a safe space and healthy support while healing pain and learning new way to cope. Sometimes we just need a little extra encouragement and therapeutics to heal and grow without shame and judgement.

I work with teens, parents, and families for issues of oppositional defiance/conduct concerns, mood instability, parent-child interaction, personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder), suicidality and self-harm, substance use, aggression, stress. I also work with couples for marital/premarital counseling.

I am an individual and family therapist with more than 10 years of experience in mental health. I worked with The Menninger Clinic's adolescent and eating disorder programs, as well as Clementine, an eating disorder residential treatment center. I have been in private practice since 2019. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families, and I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and family/relational conflict. I utilize DBT , CBT and ACT, as well as provide supportive therapy. I also offer meal support services for clients and families battling an eating disorder.

Hi, my name is Cathleen Kimmel and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience. I work with adults and adolescents in a very collaborative manner to help them find happiness and joy in life. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, bipolar, low self-esteem, relationship issues, pregnancy/postpartum, grief, LGBTQ+ and other life adjustments. I use a person-center approach with a mixture of CBT, DBT , and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients meet their treatment goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to ensure that progress is made and that clients are getting what they need from therapy.

Over the last 15 years, I have seen hundreds of patients and helped them through various issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar and borderline personality disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, attention deficit disorder (with or without hyperactivity), and other mental illnesses. I use a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have worked with individuals, groups, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. After witnessing a lack of options, I entered the mental health field and prioritized creating more access to these services.

Do you ever feel like you and your therapist are worlds apart? Like they simply don’t understand you or can only offer you a textbook approach? Well, I’d like to offer you a more personable approach that is founded on evidence-based practices as well as life experience. I have experience with the general adult population, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence.

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

I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to creating a safe space for sharing, healing, and transformation to occur. I approach this relationship from a client-centered and trauma-informed perspective, and my therapeutic orientation is holistic, intuitive, and integrative. Art therapy and other symbolic communication can be an important component of psychological healing, and I specialize in expressive therapies that encourage self-exploration.