Therapists in West Houston, Houston, TX
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Online Virtual Therapy With Ranya Marjieh
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
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Online Virtual Therapy With Kimberly Balicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
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Kristal Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
Life's challenges can sometimes disrupt our lives or bring about certain obstacles. These big life transitions can sometimes look like career change, communication issues, everyday stressors, anxiety, grief, or family conflict.
Life's challenges can sometimes disrupt our lives or bring about certain obstacles. These big life transitions can sometimes look like career change, communication issues, everyday stressors, anxiety, grief, or family conflict.
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Torian Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079 (Online Only)
Life is a complicated game. I will help you implement strategies that you will be able to draw on long after our time together is done. I will approach our work together not by telling you what to do, but keeping you at the center of your story while I ride shotgun on your healing journey all while helping you reframe any negativity and stay focused on available solutions. You are not your worst thoughts and feelings, and they don’t need to hold you back. These things can be used as stepping stones to become a greater, more solid version of self. Even if you’ve been through this dark place before, we can get you through it again.
Life is a complicated game. I will help you implement strategies that you will be able to draw on long after our time together is done. I will approach our work together not by telling you what to do, but keeping you at the center of your story while I ride shotgun on your healing journey all while helping you reframe any negativity and stay focused on available solutions. You are not your worst thoughts and feelings, and they don’t need to hold you back. These things can be used as stepping stones to become a greater, more solid version of self. Even if you’ve been through this dark place before, we can get you through it again.
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Perhaps what you need is a supportive listener, someone to share your thoughts with. Alternatively, you might be seeking guidance in handling the challenges of everyday life. Whether you're going through a life transition, seeking career advice, or striving to build healthier relationships, you're prepared to tackle whatever brings you to therapy. Your willingness to learn and apply new skills for maintaining positive mental health is evident. You feel ready to embark on your therapeutic journey.
Perhaps what you need is a supportive listener, someone to share your thoughts with. Alternatively, you might be seeking guidance in handling the challenges of everyday life. Whether you're going through a life transition, seeking career advice, or striving to build healthier relationships, you're prepared to tackle whatever brings you to therapy. Your willingness to learn and apply new skills for maintaining positive mental health is evident. You feel ready to embark on your therapeutic journey.
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William Scott McLemore
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77242 (Online Only)
Are you a veteran or former military. Are you a first responder? If you are currently stationed in or live in Texas and are in need of discrete mental health services I may be able to help you. For my active duty brothers and sisters I can help you get your mental health diagnosis prior to ETS so that you have documented recorded that coinside with your service for the VA raters. If you are looking for someone that has walked that mile in your shews and understands your dark humor and language look no further.
Are you a veteran or former military. Are you a first responder? If you are currently stationed in or live in Texas and are in need of discrete mental health services I may be able to help you. For my active duty brothers and sisters I can help you get your mental health diagnosis prior to ETS so that you have documented recorded that coinside with your service for the VA raters. If you are looking for someone that has walked that mile in your shews and understands your dark humor and language look no further.
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Shalonvia R Gundy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77077 (Online Only)
As a family systems trained psychotherapist, my focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys with family of origin in mind along the way. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy interpersonal relationships, while helping the community to prosper through the solidification of the individuals within it. Clients that know that they want all that life has to offer but need more support to grasp it are encouraged to reach out for support here to begin therapy.
As a family systems trained psychotherapist, my focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys with family of origin in mind along the way. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy interpersonal relationships, while helping the community to prosper through the solidification of the individuals within it. Clients that know that they want all that life has to offer but need more support to grasp it are encouraged to reach out for support here to begin therapy.
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Connie Abel-Villasmil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life.
My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life.
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Lauren Trevino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
At Bloom Professional Counseling, I work with individuals, families, and couples to assist them in increasing their understanding and support in overcoming challenges. I have a passion for working with teens (15+) and adults who are living with one or more following issues: depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, conflict, life transitions, women’s issues, OCD, and PTSD. My primary focus is creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment to process problems and create solutions while tuning in to individuals' strength, resiliency, and direction for positive change.
At Bloom Professional Counseling, I work with individuals, families, and couples to assist them in increasing their understanding and support in overcoming challenges. I have a passion for working with teens (15+) and adults who are living with one or more following issues: depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, conflict, life transitions, women’s issues, OCD, and PTSD. My primary focus is creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment to process problems and create solutions while tuning in to individuals' strength, resiliency, and direction for positive change.
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Matt Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77042
I offer a man the opportunity to delve into the hinderances that are preventing him from living as the man he desires. These hinderances take on many forms that often result in a façade that is not real, nor does he know how to shed. My commitment, man to man is to help draw out and strengthen the best that is inside. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Check out my website at www.Abbapsych.com
I offer a man the opportunity to delve into the hinderances that are preventing him from living as the man he desires. These hinderances take on many forms that often result in a façade that is not real, nor does he know how to shed. My commitment, man to man is to help draw out and strengthen the best that is inside. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Check out my website at www.Abbapsych.com
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Danielle Gorrity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
My passion is helping children, teens, and families learn healthy and effective ways to communicate feelings. I believe in utilizing a trauma-informed lens and that fostering a safe space is foundational to healing. I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
My passion is helping children, teens, and families learn healthy and effective ways to communicate feelings. I believe in utilizing a trauma-informed lens and that fostering a safe space is foundational to healing. I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
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Does a frequent sense of worry that hinder your ability to navigate day-to-day life and remain present? Does the weight of chronic sadness leave you constantly overwhelmed and exhausted, making the simple act of waking up and starting your day a challenge? Do you find yourself questioning the possibility of a brighter and more fulfilling life? You are not alone. There is a common occurrence of individuals experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed, numb, and engulfed by the depths of sadness, imprints of trauma and heavy burden of anxiety.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
West Houston, Houston, TX 77042 (Online Only)
Have you arrived at a place in life where you are have overwhelming thoughts and/or panic attacks? Are your thoughts disrupting your personal relationships, workplace,and or home life? Lets start the journey with real time strategies to support your mental wellness. Therapy is a safe support space to seek understanding and healing from underlining concerns. Let's talk about.
Have you arrived at a place in life where you are have overwhelming thoughts and/or panic attacks? Are your thoughts disrupting your personal relationships, workplace,and or home life? Lets start the journey with real time strategies to support your mental wellness. Therapy is a safe support space to seek understanding and healing from underlining concerns. Let's talk about.
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Mikaela Cloyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079 (Online Only)
One of my core beliefs is that everyone has the right to feel heard, respected, and validated. Therefore, I offer a comforting, safe, and non-judgmental approach to therapy. I understand that the experiences and needs of the client are unique, and I work to create an individualized treatment plan that addresses their specific concerns. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my job is to help you navigate your journey towards achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life.
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Verified Verified
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West Houston, Houston, TX 77077
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Silvina Rearte Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
West Houston, Houston, TX 77042
Are you feeling disconnected from friends and family, tired, sad, overwhelmed, confused, doubtful, anxious, stuck, like you need something different and better. Would you like to gradually start enjoying life, feel more connected, energized and start using your hidden potential for a more fulfilling life? I aim to work with you in a safe, warm and friendly environment while offering the necessary comprehensive care. In a soothing atmosphere and by combining the latest techniques with years of experience, I strive to provide my patients with excellence in treatment.
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West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of working so hard and feeling like nothing ever changes? As human beings, we are creatures of habit. The way we think, reason and relate are based on patterns that have developed throughout our lives. If you continue to think - alone - about your struggles, you'll likely remain stuck in the same patterns. As human beings, we are also relational creatures. We learn about ourselves when we are in relationships with others. It is essential for any person's growth and development to think - with - another person.
Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of working so hard and feeling like nothing ever changes? As human beings, we are creatures of habit. The way we think, reason and relate are based on patterns that have developed throughout our lives. If you continue to think - alone - about your struggles, you'll likely remain stuck in the same patterns. As human beings, we are also relational creatures. We learn about ourselves when we are in relationships with others. It is essential for any person's growth and development to think - with - another person.
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Antonio Richey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77042 (Online Only)
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Brent Dyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, NPT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Houston, Houston, TX 77079
Specializing in trauma, sexual abuse, men’s/couples issues, and PTSD, I work with adults and adolescents. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as being certified in NeuroPsychotherapy, I have a passion for seeing people find hope and healing by looking at how the brain and body respond to trauma. It is important for you as the client to know that I am for you and with you every step of the way. Imagine you have a tool belt with various tools to help you navigate life - counseling is simply the process of helping you add additional tools to your belt so you know how to handle anything that may come your way!
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
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West Houston, Houston, TX 77077
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in West Houston, Houston, TX
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in West Houston, Houston, TX who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
77% | Self Esteem |
75% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Aetna |
78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in West Houston, Houston, TX see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in West Houston, Houston?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.