Therapists in Houston, TX

I look at mental health from an integrative perspective. People are best understood and change is best maintained by taking into account all aspects of a person including physical health, genetic influences, cultural identities, behavioral patterns and past experiences. My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of all of my clients. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions, so that you can better understand yourself and obtain direction on how to grow. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs.

**very limited availability- Hello there! I’m Chandler, a Trauma-Informed and CBT-oriented psychotherapist. In therapy, my priority is fostering a therapeutic connection that feels safe and open. My mission is to allow space for my clients to explore themselves with curiosity and security. My greatest joy as a therapist is walking with my clients as they uncover a deeper understanding of themselves. Experiencing these moments and the power behind them is a special honor that brings passion to my work.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

I am the life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, & dreamers. NO big Package by-ins--have 1 session at a time with no commitment--and I'll happily give referrals if I'm not the right healer for you. Good fits? Previous therapy experience, already has some understanding of personal 'stuck points' and want guidance, support, mentorship, & 'how-to' tools to live balanced, fulfilled, peaceful. Life is hard enough--easier with emotionally effective tools and strategies. I think my best work is in teaching people from difficult backgrounds how to fully, deeply, love and heal themselves, to get out of survival mode and into LIVING.

Are you facing the challenges of early adulthood? Are you in need of a fresh approach to your mental health journey? I'm here to support you. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to navigate the ups and downs of this stage in life - be it career struggles, forming intimate relationships, or transitioning into independence. Whether you've had therapy experiences in the past or not, if you're open-minded, committed to self-growth, and willing to engage in introspective work, we can work together to address challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. Let's embark on this journey together.

I see you're looking for a counselor. Allow me to assist. Has your mood has been off, feeling little motivation, constant anxiety, anger, worry, shame and guilt or generally feeling disillusioned about yourself and life. Perhaps you know the cause or you frustratingly can't understand why. It's good you have found me. I specialize in helping individuals such as yourself heal from the inside out but more importantly to develop and maintain a more loving relationship with yourself for Iife. I also specialize in Queer issues, including support in social and medical transitioning and am a licensed chemical dependency counselor.

Struggling with life changes, identity loss, or self-esteem? Overwhelmed by anxiety, negative, and intrusive thoughts? Want to fully embrace yourself and life without regrets? As a Certified Mindfulness Informed Clinician and EMDR trained therapist, I specialize in helping a wide demographic range—from older teens to seniors, and including those with disabilities.

You're busy and anxious. The relationships in your life feel tense. Your child's behavior is concerning you, and your relationship with your partner feels nonexistent. You are so busy balancing everything you don't feel like yourself anymore. You feel like you've tried everything to get the spark back, but the harder you try the more tension builds between your child, partner, and self. You're not sure if you can fulfill all your roles anymore. It feels hard.

Are you the oldest adult child that experiences anxiety and feel like it's your responsibility to rescue others? Is your family one of the last places you can confide in your struggles because of the trauma and PTSD you've experienced? It’s important to acknowledge all the shit you’ve been through and that life isn’t always about getting it right. Despite facing numerous challenges, you're strong but don't fully believe that. Even when luck hasn't been in your favor, now you're prepared to engage in profound self-work.

Therapy is an investment in your personal growth and a dedication to your overall well-being. Therapy can help us identify our strengths and personal successes, and help to explore our areas of growth. I work to provide a trusting, warm, open, and supportive relationship for my clients. Understanding our past and our current life patterns fosters internal growth, so we can understand ourselves on a deeper level, create emotional well-being, and move towards contentment with ourselves and our lives. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership between the client and the therapist, and is based on trust, and respect.

My mission as a counselor is to help my clients confront and address their struggles concerning substance use and other related issues. Along with that is helping them create a recovering lifestyle that they can be proud of. I serve those that struggle with an addiction and have the readiness to work through the issues addiction brings and promote self-improvement in their life of recovery.

Do you want to make real changes in your life, but don't know where to start? Talking to a mental health professional about what is going on in your life is a great place to begin, and I will work with you to help guide you through your journey. I believe in an open and honest therapeutic setting, to best support each individual achieve the goals or changes they wish to see in their lives. I use CBT, person centered, and solution focused therapeutic theories.

Do you feel overwhelmed by what life has thrown your way? Getting out of our own heads and speaking out loud are the first steps to making progress toward being our most authentic selves. As a therapist, my role is to ask you introspective questions and provide alternative ideas to navigate your circumstances, but YOU will guide the discussion, sharing what is most important for me to know to help you meet your goals. Taking an affirming, DEI, and culturally humble approach to therapy, I honor how our unique perspectives, experiences, strengths, and identities have shaped us in many ways and provide a map for who we want to be.

LaKeisha Cotton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Masters in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. Her experience includes working with youth and families involved in the foster care and adoption system, underserved populations, and crime victims. LaKeisha’s specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and adjustment, PTSD, self-esteem, stress, and attachment issues.

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.

We provide Individual and Couples Counseling, Sex Therapy, and Private Premarital Counseling services. The majority of clients that we see are couples and individuals experiencing personal and relationship difficulties, usually revolving around physical and sexual intimacy. Our therapeutic approach is brief and solution-oriented, meaning that while we do recognize the importance of how our clients' problems have come about, we place a higher value on offering our clients new and fresh solutions. We take into account what clients have tried in the past and help them to come up with changes that will be long-lasting and efficient.

As an LCSW and psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy to clients 18 and older. I am committed to creating a judgment-free environment that is safe and supportive. Stress can present itself in many ways, causing us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. It is typical for us to experience feelings of self-doubt. Our thoughts make it difficult for us to cope and achieve fulfillment in our lives. At times we feel overwhelmed and distressed, leading us to resort to unhealthy behaviors. I am here to guide and assist you in implementing the skills to reach your goals and move forward in your life.

As a clinician, I take great pride in treating my clients not as just a collection of diagnoses and symptoms but rather as a real person to be listened to and related to on a human to human level. I do my best to keep the administrative tasks at a minimum so we can focus on what’s most important; your healing and growth. In our work, you'll get a straightforward, no nonsense approach that keeps you, the person, at center stage.

Do you feel stuck in your relationship? Do you miss the sense of aliveness you once felt? Perhaps you’re having difficulty overcoming various sexual challenges. Does performance anxiety, frustration with your orgasm, or sexual pain stop you from fully experiencing pleasure? Has it caused tension within your relationship? Maybe you’ve read books, articles, or even consulted with your doctor, but nothing works. You’re not alone. I’ve built my career, one which I feel so passionately about, around helping people just like you.