Therapists in Houston, TX
Marla Wolsky-Proctor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping adults and seniors across Texas navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. She provides individual and group therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Marla creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.
Marla Wolsky-Proctor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping adults and seniors across Texas navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. She provides individual and group therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Marla creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.
I understand your pain. As a Licensed Chiropractor with a background in Psychology, Human Biology, and Kinesiology, my passion lies in providing a holistic approach to health that integrates both physical and mental well-being. In my practice, I have found that many patients seek not just physical relief but also a space to discuss their emotional and mental challenges. This realization inspired me to pursue a counseling degree, allowing me to address not only musculoskeletal issues but also mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and severe conditions like psychosis and schizophrenia.
I understand your pain. As a Licensed Chiropractor with a background in Psychology, Human Biology, and Kinesiology, my passion lies in providing a holistic approach to health that integrates both physical and mental well-being. In my practice, I have found that many patients seek not just physical relief but also a space to discuss their emotional and mental challenges. This realization inspired me to pursue a counseling degree, allowing me to address not only musculoskeletal issues but also mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and severe conditions like psychosis and schizophrenia.
I create a warm, judgment-free space where genuine healing can occur. With 12+ years of experience as a clinical social worker, I combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate, person-centered care. My approach honors your unique story, cultural background, and personal strengths while providing practical strategies for growth. Clients appreciate my balance of empathetic listening with gentle challenges that promote meaningful change. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship issues, I'm committed to partnering with you on your journey toward wellbeing and renewed purpose.
I create a warm, judgment-free space where genuine healing can occur. With 12+ years of experience as a clinical social worker, I combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate, person-centered care. My approach honors your unique story, cultural background, and personal strengths while providing practical strategies for growth. Clients appreciate my balance of empathetic listening with gentle challenges that promote meaningful change. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship issues, I'm committed to partnering with you on your journey toward wellbeing and renewed purpose.
My experience includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, body image issues, grief, negative self-talk, chronic illness, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, life-transitions, and relational difficulties. I recently became certified as an EMDR-trained therapist to help clients reprocess “stuck” traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing for natural healing. I enjoy seeing couples for pre-marital or post-marital counseling, as well as adults, teens, kids, and families. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space that allows us to celebrate diversity and personal strengths.
My experience includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, body image issues, grief, negative self-talk, chronic illness, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, life-transitions, and relational difficulties. I recently became certified as an EMDR-trained therapist to help clients reprocess “stuck” traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing for natural healing. I enjoy seeing couples for pre-marital or post-marital counseling, as well as adults, teens, kids, and families. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space that allows us to celebrate diversity and personal strengths.
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer psychologist and certified sex therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer psychologist and certified sex therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
I have experience providing counseling services with adults, adolescents diagnosed with both Mental Health conditions and substance use disorders. I have provided group and individual counseling using narrative and process approach pulling from other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, and (SFT) Solution Focused Therapy. I also have a background of building trust connections with children utilizing behavioral techniques.
I have experience providing counseling services with adults, adolescents diagnosed with both Mental Health conditions and substance use disorders. I have provided group and individual counseling using narrative and process approach pulling from other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, and (SFT) Solution Focused Therapy. I also have a background of building trust connections with children utilizing behavioral techniques.
Navigating relationships, cultural expectations, and personal identity can feel overwhelming. You may be facing challenges in your marriage, struggling with family dynamics, or feeling caught between tradition and the modern world. I work with young adults, couples, first- and second-generation immigrants, and women of all ages facing relationship issues, cultural identity concerns, and religious dilemmas due to acculturation. My approach is person-focused and integrative, drawing from CBT, nervous system regulation, DBT, and couples work like Gottman Method and EFT.
Navigating relationships, cultural expectations, and personal identity can feel overwhelming. You may be facing challenges in your marriage, struggling with family dynamics, or feeling caught between tradition and the modern world. I work with young adults, couples, first- and second-generation immigrants, and women of all ages facing relationship issues, cultural identity concerns, and religious dilemmas due to acculturation. My approach is person-focused and integrative, drawing from CBT, nervous system regulation, DBT, and couples work like Gottman Method and EFT.
Whitney McCray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
From NICU to Hospice, clients need validation, understanding, and permission to reconnect with their super-powers: strengths and talents which may be buried under unexpected stressors. By reviewing where you are, and where you want to be, we can chip away at these stressors together. By listening to, gently challenging, and empowering clients to review what skills, strengths, and new goals they seek, processing leads to the client's independent success, calm, and joy. I follow the client, not the other way around. By hearing and understanding goals, I align treatment options to empower clients through processing and new goals.
From NICU to Hospice, clients need validation, understanding, and permission to reconnect with their super-powers: strengths and talents which may be buried under unexpected stressors. By reviewing where you are, and where you want to be, we can chip away at these stressors together. By listening to, gently challenging, and empowering clients to review what skills, strengths, and new goals they seek, processing leads to the client's independent success, calm, and joy. I follow the client, not the other way around. By hearing and understanding goals, I align treatment options to empower clients through processing and new goals.
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I help individuals and couples create powerful transformation through emotionally intelligent, cognitively grounded work. My approach blends therapeutic insight with practical evidence-based life coaching to foster clarity, authenticity, and meaningful connection.
Can you imagine?
I help individuals and couples create powerful transformation through emotionally intelligent, cognitively grounded work. My approach blends therapeutic insight with practical evidence-based life coaching to foster clarity, authenticity, and meaningful connection.
I work with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from themselves, often after years of carrying responsibility, stress, or unresolved trauma alone. Many of the men I see have learned to keep pushing forward without stopping to reflect. As a U.S. Army veteran, I understand that mindset firsthand. Over time, this can lead to emotional numbness, irritability, and a loss of direction or purpose. My approach is existential, blending psychotherapy with enduring philosophical ideas to help you make sense of yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.
I work with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from themselves, often after years of carrying responsibility, stress, or unresolved trauma alone. Many of the men I see have learned to keep pushing forward without stopping to reflect. As a U.S. Army veteran, I understand that mindset firsthand. Over time, this can lead to emotional numbness, irritability, and a loss of direction or purpose. My approach is existential, blending psychotherapy with enduring philosophical ideas to help you make sense of yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.
District Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77055
Hello, I am Claudia Zarate, an LPC Associate under the guidance of James L. Mena, M.A., LPC-S. I'm a proud United States Air Force veteran with 21 years of service and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Christian University.
I specialize in helping women, children and couples who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression or ADHD as well as relationship challenges, affair recovery or managing overwhelm to stop cycles of conflict and disconnection and cultivate relationships that are balanced and fulfilling.
Hello, I am Claudia Zarate, an LPC Associate under the guidance of James L. Mena, M.A., LPC-S. I'm a proud United States Air Force veteran with 21 years of service and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Christian University.
I specialize in helping women, children and couples who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression or ADHD as well as relationship challenges, affair recovery or managing overwhelm to stop cycles of conflict and disconnection and cultivate relationships that are balanced and fulfilling.
Do you find yourself putting your needs last on your to-do list? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, daily routines, or building healthy relationships? My goal is to help you navigate these difficulties and improve your relationships and overall functioning. I strive to meet you exactly where you are, offering a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can truly feel seen and heard. With a foundation of knowledge, empathy, and compassion, I am dedicated to empowering you throughout your healing journey.
Do you find yourself putting your needs last on your to-do list? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, daily routines, or building healthy relationships? My goal is to help you navigate these difficulties and improve your relationships and overall functioning. I strive to meet you exactly where you are, offering a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can truly feel seen and heard. With a foundation of knowledge, empathy, and compassion, I am dedicated to empowering you throughout your healing journey.
We serve youth and families impacted by parental incarceration or at risk youth who want emotional support, stability, and hope. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, or feeling alone, but they are resilient and motivated to grow. Our clients want tools to cope, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and create a positive future. They’re looking for a safe, supportive community where they can be heard, understood, and empowered.
We serve youth and families impacted by parental incarceration or at risk youth who want emotional support, stability, and hope. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, or feeling alone, but they are resilient and motivated to grow. Our clients want tools to cope, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and create a positive future. They’re looking for a safe, supportive community where they can be heard, understood, and empowered.
Hello! My clients have a variety of issues/disorders, age ranges, and backgrounds, which is how I thrive professionally. I am a passionate, inviting, and dedicated therapist who offers tools and perspective to keep my clients motivated on their mental health journey. Some sessions are easier and some harder. My experience, both personal and professional, allows me to offer guidance in the present with an understanding of your past. The goal is to see my clients leave knowing they have a plan of action and something to work toward. Therapy will change your life, and that is what makes the work so rewarding.
Hello! My clients have a variety of issues/disorders, age ranges, and backgrounds, which is how I thrive professionally. I am a passionate, inviting, and dedicated therapist who offers tools and perspective to keep my clients motivated on their mental health journey. Some sessions are easier and some harder. My experience, both personal and professional, allows me to offer guidance in the present with an understanding of your past. The goal is to see my clients leave knowing they have a plan of action and something to work toward. Therapy will change your life, and that is what makes the work so rewarding.
Dr. Torres offers both therapy and immigration psychological evaluations. Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with both common and complicated mental health struggles. Her doctoral level education, her kind and easy manner, along with more than 20 years of practice make her a good choice for people who have gotten stuck in their prior experiences of therapy. Weekday and Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912
Dr. Torres offers both therapy and immigration psychological evaluations. Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with both common and complicated mental health struggles. Her doctoral level education, her kind and easy manner, along with more than 20 years of practice make her a good choice for people who have gotten stuck in their prior experiences of therapy. Weekday and Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912
Jennifer Schwartz-Doctorovich
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, FNTP
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Waitlist for new clients
You may have spent most of your life holding it together. You ping from anxious to numb and you’re exhausted. You’ve functioned, achieved, cared for others but now you are overstimulated, emotionally reactive, and burned out. It shifts in midlife, especially with perimenopause. These strategies stop working and the masking feels heavier. ADHD and complex trauma is not a crisis out of thin air-it’s a moment the body asks for honesty. You want to feel safe and seen. You want to feel worthy, to belong. You want healthy relationships. I work with women who are navigating neurodivergence, identity shifts, and complex trauma.
You may have spent most of your life holding it together. You ping from anxious to numb and you’re exhausted. You’ve functioned, achieved, cared for others but now you are overstimulated, emotionally reactive, and burned out. It shifts in midlife, especially with perimenopause. These strategies stop working and the masking feels heavier. ADHD and complex trauma is not a crisis out of thin air-it’s a moment the body asks for honesty. You want to feel safe and seen. You want to feel worthy, to belong. You want healthy relationships. I work with women who are navigating neurodivergence, identity shifts, and complex trauma.
For neurodivergent clients, I focus on strengths-based approaches to help manage overwhelm, sensory challenges, and social dynamics while celebrating what makes you uniquely you. For neurotypical clients, I offer support in overcoming life transitions, improving relationships, and fostering personal growth.
Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your goals and needs, equipping you with the tools to face challenges with confidence and resilience. Let’s work together to create a path forward that feels authentic and achievable for you.
For neurodivergent clients, I focus on strengths-based approaches to help manage overwhelm, sensory challenges, and social dynamics while celebrating what makes you uniquely you. For neurotypical clients, I offer support in overcoming life transitions, improving relationships, and fostering personal growth.
Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your goals and needs, equipping you with the tools to face challenges with confidence and resilience. Let’s work together to create a path forward that feels authentic and achievable for you.
Online and In-person medication management, therapy, psychological testing, advanced psychiatric procedures.
Online and In-person medication management, therapy, psychological testing, advanced psychiatric procedures.
Is it becoming more and more difficult to get out of bed or complete everyday activities? Does the thought of facing another day fill you with so much anxiety that you just want to crawl back under the covers? Maybe you find yourself questioning yourself, your choices, or maybe even your own worth. Or maybe you have been experiencing thoughts that are overwhelming or uncomfortable or are seeing or hearing things others are not but do not know who you can talk to about these things without being judged. Life can be challenging and sometimes it may even feel like things will never get any better or that there is no way forward.
Is it becoming more and more difficult to get out of bed or complete everyday activities? Does the thought of facing another day fill you with so much anxiety that you just want to crawl back under the covers? Maybe you find yourself questioning yourself, your choices, or maybe even your own worth. Or maybe you have been experiencing thoughts that are overwhelming or uncomfortable or are seeing or hearing things others are not but do not know who you can talk to about these things without being judged. Life can be challenging and sometimes it may even feel like things will never get any better or that there is no way forward.
Paul D. Williams Jr., M.Ed., LPC
I believe healing begins with honest conversations. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges, develop practical coping skills, and move toward lasting growth.
I work with adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting men as they navigate emotional wellness, relationships, career pressures, identity, and personal.
Paul D. Williams Jr., M.Ed., LPC
I believe healing begins with honest conversations. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges, develop practical coping skills, and move toward lasting growth.
I work with adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting men as they navigate emotional wellness, relationships, career pressures, identity, and personal.
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Number of Therapists in Houston, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$149
Therapists in Houston, TX who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 77% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Houston, TX see their clients
| 52% | In Person and Online | |
| 48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |