Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Houston, TX
From the moment we are born into our stories, we shape them and are shaped by them. However, the themes of our lived experiences, though profound and revelatory, often go unexpressed or are unrecognized by us. It is vital for us to feel heard, to tell our stories and to understand them in meaningful ways. Someone once said that being witnessed gives you wings. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to do just that: for us to feel witnessed, to find our wisdom, and to acknowledge and fully experience our wings.
From the moment we are born into our stories, we shape them and are shaped by them. However, the themes of our lived experiences, though profound and revelatory, often go unexpressed or are unrecognized by us. It is vital for us to feel heard, to tell our stories and to understand them in meaningful ways. Someone once said that being witnessed gives you wings. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to do just that: for us to feel witnessed, to find our wisdom, and to acknowledge and fully experience our wings.
You can find freedom from guilt in order to live your authentic life after restrictive religion. After experiencing high control religion you may feel anxiety, anger, and shame as you navigate the confusing process of taking space away from the religion you were raised in. You want to set boundaries and start living life on your terms, but feel afraid to speak up or experiment with what you might want for yourself. I will help you sort through the anxiety, fear, and anger so that you can break free from the confines of your restrictive religious experience and its lingering effects.
You can find freedom from guilt in order to live your authentic life after restrictive religion. After experiencing high control religion you may feel anxiety, anger, and shame as you navigate the confusing process of taking space away from the religion you were raised in. You want to set boundaries and start living life on your terms, but feel afraid to speak up or experiment with what you might want for yourself. I will help you sort through the anxiety, fear, and anger so that you can break free from the confines of your restrictive religious experience and its lingering effects.
Supporting Your Journey to Emotional Wellness – Bilingual Services Available
Mental health is not just a component of well-being—it’s the foundation. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and navigate life’s challenges. Prioritizing your mental wellness is a powerful step toward building a more balanced, empowered life.
With over 14 years of experience, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, untangle complex experiences, and gain practical tools to move forward. My style is compassionate and goal-oriented, using evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Supporting Your Journey to Emotional Wellness – Bilingual Services Available
Mental health is not just a component of well-being—it’s the foundation. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and navigate life’s challenges. Prioritizing your mental wellness is a powerful step toward building a more balanced, empowered life.
With over 14 years of experience, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, untangle complex experiences, and gain practical tools to move forward. My style is compassionate and goal-oriented, using evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you’re opening your relationship, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or part of an established polycule, it can be hard to find support that truly understands the nuance of your relationships. Add in being LGBTQ, kinky/BDSM, or a person of color, and that search becomes even more challenging. As a certified poly and ENM therapist, I can help you and your partners build trust, clarify agreements, enhance intimacy, and deepen connection, so you can experience love authentically and in all the ways that feel true to you.
Whether you’re opening your relationship, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or part of an established polycule, it can be hard to find support that truly understands the nuance of your relationships. Add in being LGBTQ, kinky/BDSM, or a person of color, and that search becomes even more challenging. As a certified poly and ENM therapist, I can help you and your partners build trust, clarify agreements, enhance intimacy, and deepen connection, so you can experience love authentically and in all the ways that feel true to you.
I take a very eclectic approach to my practice and like to adapt to each person. Everybody is an individual, and cookie cutter approaches just don’t always fit the bill! I like to channel each person’s strengths to help guide them through troubling times. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also utilize CBT, solution-focused, trauma informed care. Coming into therapy can be hard, and I want to make sure you are getting what you need in order to heal, process, and grow!
I take a very eclectic approach to my practice and like to adapt to each person. Everybody is an individual, and cookie cutter approaches just don’t always fit the bill! I like to channel each person’s strengths to help guide them through troubling times. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also utilize CBT, solution-focused, trauma informed care. Coming into therapy can be hard, and I want to make sure you are getting what you need in order to heal, process, and grow!
Hello there! I'm passionate about whole-person healing that embraces the mind, body, and soul, with a firm belief in the potential for everyone to live full, authentic lives. While trauma, harm, and wounds can leave us feeling fragmented, I strive to create a safe, welcoming space for clients to grow awareness, self acceptance and compassion. My ideal client is navigating challenges like anxiety or life transitions and seeking a judgment-free space to enhance emotional resilience, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful connections—a transformative journey towards a fuller, more authentic life aligned with their true self.
Hello there! I'm passionate about whole-person healing that embraces the mind, body, and soul, with a firm belief in the potential for everyone to live full, authentic lives. While trauma, harm, and wounds can leave us feeling fragmented, I strive to create a safe, welcoming space for clients to grow awareness, self acceptance and compassion. My ideal client is navigating challenges like anxiety or life transitions and seeking a judgment-free space to enhance emotional resilience, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful connections—a transformative journey towards a fuller, more authentic life aligned with their true self.
Feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone? Maybe therapy hasn’t clicked before, leaving you frustrated or unseen. On the outside, you may be capable and in control—high functioning and the one others rely on, but inside, anxiety and overwhelm are constants. Perhaps you grew up in a family that seemed fine on the surface but felt emotionally distant or chaotic. Now, relationships feel disconnected, and you move through life with a constant mental filter. If you’re looking for a therapist with life experience, curiosity, and zero judgment—a space where nothing is off limits and feedback is both gentle and honest—this might be the right fit.
Feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone? Maybe therapy hasn’t clicked before, leaving you frustrated or unseen. On the outside, you may be capable and in control—high functioning and the one others rely on, but inside, anxiety and overwhelm are constants. Perhaps you grew up in a family that seemed fine on the surface but felt emotionally distant or chaotic. Now, relationships feel disconnected, and you move through life with a constant mental filter. If you’re looking for a therapist with life experience, curiosity, and zero judgment—a space where nothing is off limits and feedback is both gentle and honest—this might be the right fit.
I am committed to holding a space where you can explore what it means to be you– the good and the bad. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Based on my background in design, I approach the therapeutic process with a respect for creativity and individuality. Together, we can co-create a process that is uniquely effective for you. I pull from a variety of theoretical approaches, and trust you to bring your own expertise.
I am committed to holding a space where you can explore what it means to be you– the good and the bad. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Based on my background in design, I approach the therapeutic process with a respect for creativity and individuality. Together, we can co-create a process that is uniquely effective for you. I pull from a variety of theoretical approaches, and trust you to bring your own expertise.
What you're going through feels draining. Maybe it’s the weight of substance use or addiction (your own or someone you love), the toll of constant worry, or struggles in your relationships. It’s exhausting to keep it all together. You want steadiness again: to set boundaries with less guilt, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and find peace without losing what matters most. You’re craving clarity, calm, and stronger, more loving connections.
As Brené Brown says, “We’re wired for connection,” and that truth is at the core of my work. It all starts within. Click "my website" to schedule a consultation with me directly.
What you're going through feels draining. Maybe it’s the weight of substance use or addiction (your own or someone you love), the toll of constant worry, or struggles in your relationships. It’s exhausting to keep it all together. You want steadiness again: to set boundaries with less guilt, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and find peace without losing what matters most. You’re craving clarity, calm, and stronger, more loving connections.
As Brené Brown says, “We’re wired for connection,” and that truth is at the core of my work. It all starts within. Click "my website" to schedule a consultation with me directly.
You might find yourself trapped in painful relationship patterns such as overgiving, staying too long, or feeling disconnected even when you crave closeness. Intimacy can feel exhausting, and you might feel guarded around people you care a lot about. You may also feel confused about why the same dynamics keep repeating. Many people I work with carry trauma that shows up not only in memories, but also in their bodies, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel more secure, and begin changing patterns that no longer serve you.
You might find yourself trapped in painful relationship patterns such as overgiving, staying too long, or feeling disconnected even when you crave closeness. Intimacy can feel exhausting, and you might feel guarded around people you care a lot about. You may also feel confused about why the same dynamics keep repeating. Many people I work with carry trauma that shows up not only in memories, but also in their bodies, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel more secure, and begin changing patterns that no longer serve you.
I love working with women, parents, and educators juggling work-life demands, and adolescents/young-adults adjusting to adulthood. We each have a fundamental need for connection, autonomy, and belonging. Motivation and behavior are specific and variable. I listen, reflect, and ask questions. I translate the science of wellbeing into actionable practices to help clients connect their needs, values, and strengths with their actions and visions; to raise consciousness, cultivate emotional intelligence, explore limiting beliefs, master mindsets, build relational life skills, lean into their purposes; live, love, and lead with intention.
I love working with women, parents, and educators juggling work-life demands, and adolescents/young-adults adjusting to adulthood. We each have a fundamental need for connection, autonomy, and belonging. Motivation and behavior are specific and variable. I listen, reflect, and ask questions. I translate the science of wellbeing into actionable practices to help clients connect their needs, values, and strengths with their actions and visions; to raise consciousness, cultivate emotional intelligence, explore limiting beliefs, master mindsets, build relational life skills, lean into their purposes; live, love, and lead with intention.
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology to further my education and training in mental health counseling.
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology to further my education and training in mental health counseling.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
Discounts may be available for new cash-pay clients. Increase your capacity for insight, growth, and resilience. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, serious mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, substance use, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, or simply seeking more meaning and direction, we’ll collaborate to streamline thought and behavioral patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and support values-based decision-making.
Discounts may be available for new cash-pay clients. Increase your capacity for insight, growth, and resilience. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, serious mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, substance use, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, or simply seeking more meaning and direction, we’ll collaborate to streamline thought and behavioral patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and support values-based decision-making.
Currently decolonizing my practice, I am a nontraditional, informal therapist working primarily with adolescents. I’ve worked with survivors whom have endured forced migration and displacement from famine, violence and war-stricken areas of the world, as well as clients whom have left homes due to religious, sexual orientation, or gender-based persecution and crimes. I am a firm believer in autonomy and person-centered, relational therapy, wherein the client is the expert in their lives, and I am just helping provide tools to support them through their mental health journey.
Currently decolonizing my practice, I am a nontraditional, informal therapist working primarily with adolescents. I’ve worked with survivors whom have endured forced migration and displacement from famine, violence and war-stricken areas of the world, as well as clients whom have left homes due to religious, sexual orientation, or gender-based persecution and crimes. I am a firm believer in autonomy and person-centered, relational therapy, wherein the client is the expert in their lives, and I am just helping provide tools to support them through their mental health journey.
Hello! My name is Katie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience supporting people navigating some of life’s most difficult and beautiful parts. There are a million reasons why we seek support through therapy - we may need a listening ear, someone to (kindly) challenge us, an ally through the change process, guidance on building a better mind-body connection, and more. Whatever the reason, I'm glad you are here.
Hello! My name is Katie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience supporting people navigating some of life’s most difficult and beautiful parts. There are a million reasons why we seek support through therapy - we may need a listening ear, someone to (kindly) challenge us, an ally through the change process, guidance on building a better mind-body connection, and more. Whatever the reason, I'm glad you are here.
Hi folx, I am a fat, brown, queer, non-binary, inked, and hole punched Texas therapist. I am supervised by Megan Torres, MA, LPC-S. I offer in-person sessions in Houston and virtual services to individuals in Texas who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I understand firsthand how systemic oppression, cultural stigma, and societal pressures can impact mental health, especially for queer and BIPOC communities. This understanding is at the heart of my practice, where I aim to create affirming, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming spaces for healing and self-discovery.
Hi folx, I am a fat, brown, queer, non-binary, inked, and hole punched Texas therapist. I am supervised by Megan Torres, MA, LPC-S. I offer in-person sessions in Houston and virtual services to individuals in Texas who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I understand firsthand how systemic oppression, cultural stigma, and societal pressures can impact mental health, especially for queer and BIPOC communities. This understanding is at the heart of my practice, where I aim to create affirming, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming spaces for healing and self-discovery.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to help you work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and older adults uncover strengths, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. My care is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique journey. When you’re ready to begin, I’m here to walk with you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to help you work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and older adults uncover strengths, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. My care is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique journey. When you’re ready to begin, I’m here to walk with you.
Puja Mehta Birak, International Life Coach & LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I feel like I am barely surviving, just existing, living the same day over & over again. THIS is what most of my clients feel when they first reach out to me. Family conflicts, relationships, and work stressors are 3 top concerns in my practice. I work with clients whose main goals are wanting fulfillment, happiness and stability with growth through a science backed approached. Life can be extremely challenging & complex, & our counseling or coaching sessions can help give you clarity while we cultivate the right thought processes and actions to get you Ready, Willing and Able to THRIVE and no longer just survive.
I feel like I am barely surviving, just existing, living the same day over & over again. THIS is what most of my clients feel when they first reach out to me. Family conflicts, relationships, and work stressors are 3 top concerns in my practice. I work with clients whose main goals are wanting fulfillment, happiness and stability with growth through a science backed approached. Life can be extremely challenging & complex, & our counseling or coaching sessions can help give you clarity while we cultivate the right thought processes and actions to get you Ready, Willing and Able to THRIVE and no longer just survive.
Joanna
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, BSN, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My passion in counseling is to help clients heal from past trauma, while facilitating the rewiring of their nervous systems. I focus on supporting their journey toward feeling open to connection and personal growth again. It would be my honor to work with you and help you find the path that's going to make peace with the past, and write a new story moving forward. A story where you can be your own beacon of safety for yourself as well as others. Healing from past traumatic experiences is possible, I've seen it for myself, and I fully believe it's possible for you as well.
My passion in counseling is to help clients heal from past trauma, while facilitating the rewiring of their nervous systems. I focus on supporting their journey toward feeling open to connection and personal growth again. It would be my honor to work with you and help you find the path that's going to make peace with the past, and write a new story moving forward. A story where you can be your own beacon of safety for yourself as well as others. Healing from past traumatic experiences is possible, I've seen it for myself, and I fully believe it's possible for you as well.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.