Therapists in Houston, TX
Isabel Gonzalez Denkler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
Psychotherapy can be one of the best ways to cope with emotional, psychological discomforts. A therapist office provides a safe, quite places to discuss any concerns: relationships, separation, the death of a loved one, infidelity, bereavement or work stress, issues than can lead to anger, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Dealing with emotional conflicts by one self can be overwhelming. I have over ten years of experiences working with a wide variety of clients. My expertice includes treatment of relationships issues, abandonment, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, depression, adjustment, grief and loss. During our sessions we will work together through your concerns to reach therapeutic answers.
Psychotherapy can be one of the best ways to cope with emotional, psychological discomforts. A therapist office provides a safe, quite places to discuss any concerns: relationships, separation, the death of a loved one, infidelity, bereavement or work stress, issues than can lead to anger, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Dealing with emotional conflicts by one self can be overwhelming. I have over ten years of experiences working with a wide variety of clients. My expertice includes treatment of relationships issues, abandonment, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, depression, adjustment, grief and loss. During our sessions we will work together through your concerns to reach therapeutic answers.
Dr. Jayne Raquepaw
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Are you depressed or is it just "the blues?" Do you know the difference? Have you noticed that your emotional well-being affects every aspect of your life? Are you struggling to find happiness? Happiness researchers have discovered that certain behaviors improve your sense of happiness. With my help and guidance, you can learn specific behaviors that may change your life. Using evidenced based treatments, I provide inspiring, caring, and supportive interventions to help people improve their psychological and emotional well-being. Call or email for an appointment today. Take Action. Invest in yourself. You are worth it.
Are you depressed or is it just "the blues?" Do you know the difference? Have you noticed that your emotional well-being affects every aspect of your life? Are you struggling to find happiness? Happiness researchers have discovered that certain behaviors improve your sense of happiness. With my help and guidance, you can learn specific behaviors that may change your life. Using evidenced based treatments, I provide inspiring, caring, and supportive interventions to help people improve their psychological and emotional well-being. Call or email for an appointment today. Take Action. Invest in yourself. You are worth it.
Sana Rahman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008 (Online Only)
As a first-generation immigrant Muslim woman, I am grateful to offer representation to those who are seeking to improve their mental health. I was raised as the eldest daughter in an immigrant family dynamic and have an extensive understanding of these family systems and how they affect individuals of different birth orders. I have worked with clients of a variety of age ranges, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds and pride myself on multicultural awareness and consideration. I hope to help you make steps towards your ideal self by assisting you in building a functional toolbox with tools you can reach for along the way.
As a first-generation immigrant Muslim woman, I am grateful to offer representation to those who are seeking to improve their mental health. I was raised as the eldest daughter in an immigrant family dynamic and have an extensive understanding of these family systems and how they affect individuals of different birth orders. I have worked with clients of a variety of age ranges, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds and pride myself on multicultural awareness and consideration. I hope to help you make steps towards your ideal self by assisting you in building a functional toolbox with tools you can reach for along the way.
Angela Tsai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77036
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I come from Taiwan with the ability to conduct counseling service in Mandarin and Taiwanese. I received my Master of education in counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria in Texas. I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, career counseling, and group counseling. I received the Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training at Taiwan mindfulness association. My experience includes in dealing with mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, relationship problems, conduct problem, and personal development issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I come from Taiwan with the ability to conduct counseling service in Mandarin and Taiwanese. I received my Master of education in counseling at the University of Houston-Victoria in Texas. I was trained in individual therapy, family therapy, career counseling, and group counseling. I received the Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training at Taiwan mindfulness association. My experience includes in dealing with mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, relationship problems, conduct problem, and personal development issues.
Mona Mossad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBBCH, MA, LPC, CART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77070
I work best with an individual who may experience self-doubt, low self-esteem, unreasonable fears, depression, stress, and anxiety that sometimes may accompany serious illnesses. I also work with people who are grieving a significant loss, experiencing adjustment disorders because of a life changing event, addicted to alcohol or drugs, involved in a failing marriage, challenged by raising a family, or experiencing a professional burnout. I help you to focus on how unused potential, or being consumed by negative thoughts, can lead to missed opportunities. I will guide you to develop coping skills that will eventually lead to better outcomes in the future.
I work best with an individual who may experience self-doubt, low self-esteem, unreasonable fears, depression, stress, and anxiety that sometimes may accompany serious illnesses. I also work with people who are grieving a significant loss, experiencing adjustment disorders because of a life changing event, addicted to alcohol or drugs, involved in a failing marriage, challenged by raising a family, or experiencing a professional burnout. I help you to focus on how unused potential, or being consumed by negative thoughts, can lead to missed opportunities. I will guide you to develop coping skills that will eventually lead to better outcomes in the future.
Dulce Figueroa
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77019 (Online Only)
Anxious thoughts, life transitions, and a mixture of emotions may sound familiar. Know that you are not alone. We experience life events differently and in our own way. You may feel alone, stuck, or without purpose, yet you have remained resilient. Perhaps you have been holding on to unwanted pieces of past events, or the future may seem too overwhelming to think about. Are you ready to lift that weight off your shoulders? Now is the time to move forward with confidence. You deserve to be met right where you are because you are the expert of your experience.
Anxious thoughts, life transitions, and a mixture of emotions may sound familiar. Know that you are not alone. We experience life events differently and in our own way. You may feel alone, stuck, or without purpose, yet you have remained resilient. Perhaps you have been holding on to unwanted pieces of past events, or the future may seem too overwhelming to think about. Are you ready to lift that weight off your shoulders? Now is the time to move forward with confidence. You deserve to be met right where you are because you are the expert of your experience.
Timothy Alan Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77042
I am in my 8th year counseling at-risk children, and my 19th year in the public school system facilitating change in the lives of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. I am very interested in languages and culture. I have been an exchange student in several countries. My experience abroad has sharpened my observation skills and sense of empathy. I have been supporting students and parents my whole career. As a licensed professional counselor, I look forward to putting my skill set to use in helping you find solutions to the issues that are causing you concern.
I am in my 8th year counseling at-risk children, and my 19th year in the public school system facilitating change in the lives of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. I am very interested in languages and culture. I have been an exchange student in several countries. My experience abroad has sharpened my observation skills and sense of empathy. I have been supporting students and parents my whole career. As a licensed professional counselor, I look forward to putting my skill set to use in helping you find solutions to the issues that are causing you concern.
Kaitlyn Virola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Kaitlyn Virola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Binghamton University and a Master of Social Work degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Kaitlyn believes that the human experience can be both wonderful and challenging, beautiful and ugly, happy and sad. No one goes through life without periods of difficulty where they need help navigating their journey. This is why Kaitlyn offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and identify their own inner strengths.
Kaitlyn Virola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Binghamton University and a Master of Social Work degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Kaitlyn believes that the human experience can be both wonderful and challenging, beautiful and ugly, happy and sad. No one goes through life without periods of difficulty where they need help navigating their journey. This is why Kaitlyn offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and identify their own inner strengths.
Andressa Marques Paiva At Cypress Counseling Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Hello There! I am one of the therapist at Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center, named Best Therapy Services in Cyfair! First, Let's acknowledge the importance of the step you are taking right now when looking for a therapist and aiming to improve your mental health. I am proud of you! Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, and you might be struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD/ADD, and/or trauma, and you probably wish you wouldn't have to do all this to feel better. As your fellow traveler, I am here to help you in this journey. The road might be rocky and dark sometimes, but we will see sunrises along the way too.
Hello There! I am one of the therapist at Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center, named Best Therapy Services in Cyfair! First, Let's acknowledge the importance of the step you are taking right now when looking for a therapist and aiming to improve your mental health. I am proud of you! Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, and you might be struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD/ADD, and/or trauma, and you probably wish you wouldn't have to do all this to feel better. As your fellow traveler, I am here to help you in this journey. The road might be rocky and dark sometimes, but we will see sunrises along the way too.
Sarah Duran
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77096 (Online Only)
Motherhood isn’t what you thought it would be. You thought you would feel more fulfilled. How is time moving so slowly? Your inner disparager reminds you not to wish away time. Your baby smiles at you, warming your heart, but you feel guilty for the thoughts in your head. You wonder how the hell that one influencer has the time to make sourdough, while you’re embarrassed to talk to your friends about your week because nothing happened. Every day was the same. If you could just have a weekend in a hotel room by yourself, you would come back refreshed. Then you would be a better mother.
Motherhood isn’t what you thought it would be. You thought you would feel more fulfilled. How is time moving so slowly? Your inner disparager reminds you not to wish away time. Your baby smiles at you, warming your heart, but you feel guilty for the thoughts in your head. You wonder how the hell that one influencer has the time to make sourdough, while you’re embarrassed to talk to your friends about your week because nothing happened. Every day was the same. If you could just have a weekend in a hotel room by yourself, you would come back refreshed. Then you would be a better mother.
Stephanie Cruz
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069
When human beings experience trauma or severe stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic experiences like grief, depression or self harm when they are feeling like they are not enough, or anxiety in social or life adjustments. I wish to help children of ages 7+, teens 12-18, and adults/adolescents 18-30 to find perceptions about themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves and feel whole and safe.
When human beings experience trauma or severe stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic experiences like grief, depression or self harm when they are feeling like they are not enough, or anxiety in social or life adjustments. I wish to help children of ages 7+, teens 12-18, and adults/adolescents 18-30 to find perceptions about themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves and feel whole and safe.
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Sara Smithey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77009 (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! I am excited you are interested in beginning therapy, and hope that we can begin this process together. I have 10+ years experience in working with trauma, and grief, though I am open to all clients. My goal is to use mindfulness and compassion to improve your understanding of yourself, your quality of life and your relationships. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for help, clarity, and improved relationships in their life.
Hello, and welcome! I am excited you are interested in beginning therapy, and hope that we can begin this process together. I have 10+ years experience in working with trauma, and grief, though I am open to all clients. My goal is to use mindfulness and compassion to improve your understanding of yourself, your quality of life and your relationships. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for help, clarity, and improved relationships in their life.
Bobby L. Felder Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027 (Online Only)
Despite the weight of their struggles, my ideal client possesses an inherent resilience and a willingness to confront discomfort in the pursuit of growth. They are open to exploring the underlying roots of their challenges, recognizing that insight and self-awareness are essential catalysts for meaningful change. My ideal client is not seeking quick fixes or band-aid solutions but is committed to engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process characterized by curiosity, authenticity, and vulnerability.
Despite the weight of their struggles, my ideal client possesses an inherent resilience and a willingness to confront discomfort in the pursuit of growth. They are open to exploring the underlying roots of their challenges, recognizing that insight and self-awareness are essential catalysts for meaningful change. My ideal client is not seeking quick fixes or band-aid solutions but is committed to engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process characterized by curiosity, authenticity, and vulnerability.
Rashun M. Cowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77067
Struggle is something many people encounter at various stages of life. Whether it be through depression, anxiety or PTSD, it can be hard to see a way through it. Allow me the opportunity to help you find your exit through the struggle and also your strategy to avoid it in your future. Happiness is a process that can be hard to sustain. I would love the opportunity to help you devise ways to sustain yours and develop new awareness to strengths that you may have yet to realize. I provide Teletherapy for individuals and couples seeking counseling. I also provide face to face counseling in the Cypress, Texas area.
Struggle is something many people encounter at various stages of life. Whether it be through depression, anxiety or PTSD, it can be hard to see a way through it. Allow me the opportunity to help you find your exit through the struggle and also your strategy to avoid it in your future. Happiness is a process that can be hard to sustain. I would love the opportunity to help you devise ways to sustain yours and develop new awareness to strengths that you may have yet to realize. I provide Teletherapy for individuals and couples seeking counseling. I also provide face to face counseling in the Cypress, Texas area.
Relationship Issues Anxiety Life Transitions Marriage Couples Amber Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
Are you struggling to communicate effectively during conflicts? Do you feel that stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise are causing resentment in your relationships or toward your partner? Do you find yourself getting angry, saying and doing things you don't mean, leaving you feeling guilty and confused? Are you worried that the love and trust you once had will never be regained? If so, you are not alone. Many couples enter therapy with similar issues and goals. I am honored to witness your aha moments as you learn to navigate your relationships without arguing and begin to trust again.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively during conflicts? Do you feel that stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise are causing resentment in your relationships or toward your partner? Do you find yourself getting angry, saying and doing things you don't mean, leaving you feeling guilty and confused? Are you worried that the love and trust you once had will never be regained? If so, you are not alone. Many couples enter therapy with similar issues and goals. I am honored to witness your aha moments as you learn to navigate your relationships without arguing and begin to trust again.
Joshua Robert Sachs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Real, lasting change can be difficult to come by. It can seem elusive and out of reach for so many of us as we wrestle with the confusion and difficulties of life. I work with client's from all walks of life with the common goal of seeking change, gaining beneficial insight, and a moving towards a style of life marked by resilience, meaning, and joy.
Real, lasting change can be difficult to come by. It can seem elusive and out of reach for so many of us as we wrestle with the confusion and difficulties of life. I work with client's from all walks of life with the common goal of seeking change, gaining beneficial insight, and a moving towards a style of life marked by resilience, meaning, and joy.
Caprice Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
I am a licensed social worker with 8 years of experience providing grief support and counseling to clients in need. I received my Bachelors degree in social work from Stephen F Austin State University and my Masters in social work from the University of Texas Arlington. I am a passionate and empathetic counselor that has experience helping children, families and individuals working through grief and loss.
I am a licensed social worker with 8 years of experience providing grief support and counseling to clients in need. I received my Bachelors degree in social work from Stephen F Austin State University and my Masters in social work from the University of Texas Arlington. I am a passionate and empathetic counselor that has experience helping children, families and individuals working through grief and loss.
Kathy P Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
My clients often share that they feel heard, seen, and celebrated as individuals throughout therapy. I apply research-backed, trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent individual therapy to instill hope, self-compassion, and empowerment in young people. Through gentle guidance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, and empathic listening, my clients are able to tap into their inner strengths and vulnerabilities, and learn to tolerate discomforts and-- once and for all-- conquer their fears and insecurities.
Kimberly S Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77070
You cannot stop thinking about the past. You have intrusive memories that have been bothering you for years. You can't have peaceful sleep. Events from your childhood keep impacting your daily life including relationships with your children, spouse, or significant other. Your current or past relationship with your mother or father keeps affecting your present. You participated in talk therapy for years, but you just can't seem to get where you want to be. EMDR therapy may help you in a way that may be different than traditional talk therapy.
You cannot stop thinking about the past. You have intrusive memories that have been bothering you for years. You can't have peaceful sleep. Events from your childhood keep impacting your daily life including relationships with your children, spouse, or significant other. Your current or past relationship with your mother or father keeps affecting your present. You participated in talk therapy for years, but you just can't seem to get where you want to be. EMDR therapy may help you in a way that may be different than traditional talk therapy.
Krystal Humphrey
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
My name is Krystal, and I’m a licensed professional counselor here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. I wanted to share a bit about myself and how I approach the work to help you decide if we might be a good fit. If you are interested, please let our scheduling team know – I would love to meet you!
My name is Krystal, and I’m a licensed professional counselor here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. I wanted to share a bit about myself and how I approach the work to help you decide if we might be a good fit. If you are interested, please let our scheduling team know – I would love to meet you!
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Houston, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Houston, TX who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
68% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Stress |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
80% | Cigna and Evernorth |
80% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Houston, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Houston?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.