Therapists in Houston, TX

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Suzanne Lynn Balka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077
Do you struggle with an intense fear of abandonment, deep distrust of others, people-pleasing, or severe emotional detachment or dysregulation? Perhaps you are dealing with feelings of depression, high anxiety, low self-esteem, impulsivity, or struggle to form and/or maintain healthy relationships? Unprocessed attachment trauma can lead to mental health issues like PTSD and a tendency to repeat painful relationship patterns, and I would love to help you. Through the implementation of a treatment plan we can get you back to feeling secure and confident in your life and relationships and finding emotional healing in just a few months.
Do you struggle with an intense fear of abandonment, deep distrust of others, people-pleasing, or severe emotional detachment or dysregulation? Perhaps you are dealing with feelings of depression, high anxiety, low self-esteem, impulsivity, or struggle to form and/or maintain healthy relationships? Unprocessed attachment trauma can lead to mental health issues like PTSD and a tendency to repeat painful relationship patterns, and I would love to help you. Through the implementation of a treatment plan we can get you back to feeling secure and confident in your life and relationships and finding emotional healing in just a few months.
(281) 724-4266 View (281) 724-4266
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Shay Dogan-Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
Experiencing difficulties & challenges are a part of the Human Condition.Often such times of discomfort provide an opportunity for growth & to make lasting positive changes. We can together; sit and discuss the presenting issues, how to manage them and ways of moving forward. Marriage & Family Conflict, Parenting Issues, Life Adjustment issues, Co-dependency&Narcissism, Depression & Anxiety, Spiritual perspective, personal growth. I look forward to hearing from you.
Experiencing difficulties & challenges are a part of the Human Condition.Often such times of discomfort provide an opportunity for growth & to make lasting positive changes. We can together; sit and discuss the presenting issues, how to manage them and ways of moving forward. Marriage & Family Conflict, Parenting Issues, Life Adjustment issues, Co-dependency&Narcissism, Depression & Anxiety, Spiritual perspective, personal growth. I look forward to hearing from you.
(346) 474-7483 View (346) 474-7483
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Sarita Benavides
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
Life can get overwhelming, and it’s okay to need support. I offer a warm, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and truly supported. I believe the best therapy is one where a strong and trusting relationship that feels like the right fit for you fuels the exploration of your journey. I welcome people from all backgrounds with a compassionate approach, honoring your unique journey as we work toward meaningful growth together.
Life can get overwhelming, and it’s okay to need support. I offer a warm, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and truly supported. I believe the best therapy is one where a strong and trusting relationship that feels like the right fit for you fuels the exploration of your journey. I welcome people from all backgrounds with a compassionate approach, honoring your unique journey as we work toward meaningful growth together.
(281) 694-2278 View (281) 694-2278
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Sylvia Rapini De Yatim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you're dealing with stress, big life changes, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk with you through it. Let’s work together to help you feel your best.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you're dealing with stress, big life changes, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk with you through it. Let’s work together to help you feel your best.
(713) 352-8491 View (713) 352-8491
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Misti Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Jesus said, "Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28 Take the first step and call me. Relationships are challenging! With God's help I partner with couples in the areas of premarital counseling, resolving conflicts, building on existing strengths, recovering from affairs, and forming secure connections between partners. I join with families in successful resolution of life-cycle transitions, parenting conflicts, blended family concerns, and extended family conflicts. I collaborate with individuals to build strong self-concepts, and improve daily and relational functioning.
Jesus said, "Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28 Take the first step and call me. Relationships are challenging! With God's help I partner with couples in the areas of premarital counseling, resolving conflicts, building on existing strengths, recovering from affairs, and forming secure connections between partners. I join with families in successful resolution of life-cycle transitions, parenting conflicts, blended family concerns, and extended family conflicts. I collaborate with individuals to build strong self-concepts, and improve daily and relational functioning.
(281) 724-3570 View (281) 724-3570
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Danielle Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Houston, TX 77058
I offer a straightforward yet empathetic approach to therapy, combining solution-focused, strength-based, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I create personalized treatment plans to help clients overcome challenges and achieve long-term success. By meeting clients where they are, I ensure each session is relevant and effective in supporting their unique healing journey. If you're tired of going in circles without clarity, let's work together to find a solution and move forward and achieve your goals.
I offer a straightforward yet empathetic approach to therapy, combining solution-focused, strength-based, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I create personalized treatment plans to help clients overcome challenges and achieve long-term success. By meeting clients where they are, I ensure each session is relevant and effective in supporting their unique healing journey. If you're tired of going in circles without clarity, let's work together to find a solution and move forward and achieve your goals.
(281) 957-6076 View (281) 957-6076
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Lily Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Houston, TX 77018
If you have ever related to the "loneliness epidemic” you are not alone. Lily Banks LPC, specializes in trauma healing, LGBTQ+, neurodivergency, and a wide range of mental health disorders. “Know thyself,” that no matter how challenging and lost you may feel, that as you gain deeper understanding of yourself, you will be able to face life’s many challenges through the healing journey. Together we can navigate your mental health, cultivating a routine that supports your needs and community building, introvert and extrovert friendly.
If you have ever related to the "loneliness epidemic” you are not alone. Lily Banks LPC, specializes in trauma healing, LGBTQ+, neurodivergency, and a wide range of mental health disorders. “Know thyself,” that no matter how challenging and lost you may feel, that as you gain deeper understanding of yourself, you will be able to face life’s many challenges through the healing journey. Together we can navigate your mental health, cultivating a routine that supports your needs and community building, introvert and extrovert friendly.
(832) 501-3846 View (832) 501-3846
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Brittney-Anxiety, Mood & Confidence Support
Licensed Professional Counselor, -S, MA
Houston, TX 77074
I’m a dedicated mental health professional committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges—whether that involves anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to manage stress, build confidence, and address feelings such as isolation, low energy, and self-doubt. I focus on helping you strengthen resilience, improve focus, and establish healthier sleep patterns so you can feel more like yourself again. . My goal is to help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I’m a dedicated mental health professional committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges—whether that involves anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to manage stress, build confidence, and address feelings such as isolation, low energy, and self-doubt. I focus on helping you strengthen resilience, improve focus, and establish healthier sleep patterns so you can feel more like yourself again. . My goal is to help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(281) 688-1632 View (281) 688-1632
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Dr. Nicholas Hardy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Online Only
Counseling is an intimate process, and can bring to light aspects of our lives that we have intentionally shielded from public view. Here, in closed corners, many of us struggle with loneliness, broken relationships, paralyzing fears, unmet expectations, and questions about our purpose. This is also where our most profound healing occurs. It’s scary. It’s nerve wrecking. But taking that first step is always worth it.
Counseling is an intimate process, and can bring to light aspects of our lives that we have intentionally shielded from public view. Here, in closed corners, many of us struggle with loneliness, broken relationships, paralyzing fears, unmet expectations, and questions about our purpose. This is also where our most profound healing occurs. It’s scary. It’s nerve wrecking. But taking that first step is always worth it.
(281) 595-8164 View (281) 595-8164
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Maggie Port
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MS, MArch
9 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
I have yet to meet anyone whose life experience has been wholly devoid of struggle. It seems to be part of the human condition. Although relative, these struggles are something we are all faced with from time to time throughout our lives. In my experience, therapy provides us with the means to not only face and overcome these struggles, but also to find empowerment and purpose within what may have previously been only pain. My belief in the transformative gift one can experience through effective therapy was born during my own personal journey of healing and growth, and later solidified through my work with others.
I have yet to meet anyone whose life experience has been wholly devoid of struggle. It seems to be part of the human condition. Although relative, these struggles are something we are all faced with from time to time throughout our lives. In my experience, therapy provides us with the means to not only face and overcome these struggles, but also to find empowerment and purpose within what may have previously been only pain. My belief in the transformative gift one can experience through effective therapy was born during my own personal journey of healing and growth, and later solidified through my work with others.
(832) 240-7480 View (832) 240-7480
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Kennedy Sanchez
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If change feels overwhelming right now, you’re not alone. New chapters can bring uncertainty, self-doubt, and questions like, “Am I ready?” or “Am I enough?” Those thoughts can keep you feeling stuck and disconnected from the life you want. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin moving forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
If change feels overwhelming right now, you’re not alone. New chapters can bring uncertainty, self-doubt, and questions like, “Am I ready?” or “Am I enough?” Those thoughts can keep you feeling stuck and disconnected from the life you want. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin moving forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
(281) 326-9039 View (281) 326-9039
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District Counseling of Spring Branch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77055
Welcome Spring Branch! Whether you are facing personal struggles, workplace stress, or relationship issues, it is important to acknowledge how difficult it can be to confront psychological challenges on your own. It takes strength and courage to recognize that you need help, and seeking the guidance of a professional counselor can be your first step to living a more fulfilling life. In this blog, we will introduce you to the District Counseling in Spring Branch, TX, where you can find the support you need to overcome life's trials. Change starts now.
Welcome Spring Branch! Whether you are facing personal struggles, workplace stress, or relationship issues, it is important to acknowledge how difficult it can be to confront psychological challenges on your own. It takes strength and courage to recognize that you need help, and seeking the guidance of a professional counselor can be your first step to living a more fulfilling life. In this blog, we will introduce you to the District Counseling in Spring Branch, TX, where you can find the support you need to overcome life's trials. Change starts now.
(346) 450-7292 View (346) 450-7292
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Brittany Burch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77008
Often clients think, "We love each other, we just fight too much." "I need help learning how to communicate my emotions." "I want this relationship to work, I just don't know how to get over the affair. I want to trust again." Is this you? Are these thoughts you've had? Are you living in fear and pain, and desperate to find your way back to your partner and to a relationship that feels healthy and fulfilling?
Often clients think, "We love each other, we just fight too much." "I need help learning how to communicate my emotions." "I want this relationship to work, I just don't know how to get over the affair. I want to trust again." Is this you? Are these thoughts you've had? Are you living in fear and pain, and desperate to find your way back to your partner and to a relationship that feels healthy and fulfilling?
(713) 489-2343 View (713) 489-2343
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Dr. Genevieve Marcel - Houston Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, PhD, CTP, CMMT
Online Only
Existential Sex Therapy for intimacy, desire & belonging. Many people arrive carrying something they cannot yet name: low desire, something essential gone missing or the long shadow of sexual trauma. I work exclusively with individuals navigating desire, intimacy & the deeper questions that surface when sexual experience feels misaligned. Sexual concerns arrive as meaning waiting to be understood. As an existential sex therapist, I draw from existential therapy, clinical sexology, mindfulness & stoicism. Sex therapy is rarely about technique. It is almost always about the self who was silenced.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Existential Sex Therapy for intimacy, desire & belonging. Many people arrive carrying something they cannot yet name: low desire, something essential gone missing or the long shadow of sexual trauma. I work exclusively with individuals navigating desire, intimacy & the deeper questions that surface when sexual experience feels misaligned. Sexual concerns arrive as meaning waiting to be understood. As an existential sex therapist, I draw from existential therapy, clinical sexology, mindfulness & stoicism. Sex therapy is rarely about technique. It is almost always about the self who was silenced.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
(214) 415-5440 View (214) 415-5440
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Matt Hune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
Everyone carries invisible roles and stories shaped by family, culture, and survival. Often, these internal patterns are so familiar that we mistake them for who we are. Maybe you’re the one who holds it all together—or the one who quietly pulls away. Maybe anxiety, ADHD, or a deep sense of disconnection makes it hard to feel present, seen, or in control. At some point, what once helped you cope begins to limit you. Therapy offers a place to slow down and begin to listen differently—to yourself, your relationships, and your emotional life.
Everyone carries invisible roles and stories shaped by family, culture, and survival. Often, these internal patterns are so familiar that we mistake them for who we are. Maybe you’re the one who holds it all together—or the one who quietly pulls away. Maybe anxiety, ADHD, or a deep sense of disconnection makes it hard to feel present, seen, or in control. At some point, what once helped you cope begins to limit you. Therapy offers a place to slow down and begin to listen differently—to yourself, your relationships, and your emotional life.
(832) 843-1341 View (832) 843-1341
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Harrison Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I’m a licensed mental health counselor who helps adults break free from anxiety, trauma, OCD, and self-critical thought patterns through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. My approach integrates CBT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-focused methods with the insight of psychoanalytic work to foster deep, lasting transformation. I provide a grounded, supportive space where clients can rebuild confidence, clarity, and self-trust, and reconnect with their authentic emotional strength.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor who helps adults break free from anxiety, trauma, OCD, and self-critical thought patterns through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. My approach integrates CBT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-focused methods with the insight of psychoanalytic work to foster deep, lasting transformation. I provide a grounded, supportive space where clients can rebuild confidence, clarity, and self-trust, and reconnect with their authentic emotional strength.
(832) 990-8981 View (832) 990-8981
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Valerie Ortega
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Life can be hard and sometimes has some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envisioned is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and lost with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
Life can be hard and sometimes has some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envisioned is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and lost with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
(281) 377-0812 View (281) 377-0812
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Josephine Roh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Houston, TX 77055
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your emotions, past experiences, or current circumstances? Do you want to break free from the thoughts and behaviors that bring you down and ruin your ability to move forward and live life to the fullest? I want to help you gain control and overcome stressors that present as obstacles to your joy and success. I believe you have the capabilities and strengths to change your life, and I am here to journey with you in all of that, towards a healthier and better version of yourself!
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your emotions, past experiences, or current circumstances? Do you want to break free from the thoughts and behaviors that bring you down and ruin your ability to move forward and live life to the fullest? I want to help you gain control and overcome stressors that present as obstacles to your joy and success. I believe you have the capabilities and strengths to change your life, and I am here to journey with you in all of that, towards a healthier and better version of yourself!
(713) 673-8758 View (713) 673-8758
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Dr. Zenaida Davis Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CCTSI
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
(281) 688-9323 View (281) 688-9323
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Annika Borggren Ziegler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Houston, TX 77008
When life becomes overwhelming, reaching out for help takes courage and this is the first step to a more satisfying, healthy and successful life. I can help you alleviate anxiety, depression while navigating life transitions effectively by sorting through the noise and confusion. My style of therapy is interactive and focused on helping you effectively respond to life's daily challenges.
When life becomes overwhelming, reaching out for help takes courage and this is the first step to a more satisfying, healthy and successful life. I can help you alleviate anxiety, depression while navigating life transitions effectively by sorting through the noise and confusion. My style of therapy is interactive and focused on helping you effectively respond to life's daily challenges.
(832) 924-5899 View (832) 924-5899

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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
87% Depression
71% Self Esteem
69% Relationship Issues
67% Stress
66% Trauma and PTSD
60% Grief

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

93% Aetna
83% Cigna and Evernorth
77% BlueCross and BlueShield

How Therapists in Houston, TX see their clients

53% In Person and Online
47% Online Only

Gender breakdown

82% Female
17% Male
1% Non-Binary