Therapists in Texas
Prof. Camilia Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCDC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77015 (Online Only)
Her areas of specialization encompass: Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Couples/ Marriage Counseling, Sexual Addictions, Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Christian Counseling and Correctional Counseling.
Camilia Mendoza is a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 25 years of experience in diverse settings, including private practice, community agencies, religious organizations, and various treatment facilities. She specializes in complex issues such as addiction, trauma, mental health concerns, sexual addictions (including pornography), and relational dynamics. Her expertise addresses both individual and systemic challenges. Camilia employs a client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each client's unique context.
Her areas of specialization encompass: Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Couples/ Marriage Counseling, Sexual Addictions, Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Christian Counseling and Correctional Counseling.
Camilia Mendoza is a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 25 years of experience in diverse settings, including private practice, community agencies, religious organizations, and various treatment facilities. She specializes in complex issues such as addiction, trauma, mental health concerns, sexual addictions (including pornography), and relational dynamics. Her expertise addresses both individual and systemic challenges. Camilia employs a client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each client's unique context.
Roxanna Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78256
I have 20 years of clinical experience helping children and teens with a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder(All ages), ODD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, parenting challenges, communication skills and helping the families cope with these issues. Additionally I have 15 years experience specializing in working with special education eligible students and their families as well as all at risk students and other school challenges. I believe in focusing on the family and helping parents learn skills to manage behaviors and improve communitcation at home. Additionally, I work with GBLT, trauma, men's/woman's issues, marital issues, individual & family conflict.
I have 20 years of clinical experience helping children and teens with a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder(All ages), ODD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, parenting challenges, communication skills and helping the families cope with these issues. Additionally I have 15 years experience specializing in working with special education eligible students and their families as well as all at risk students and other school challenges. I believe in focusing on the family and helping parents learn skills to manage behaviors and improve communitcation at home. Additionally, I work with GBLT, trauma, men's/woman's issues, marital issues, individual & family conflict.
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
Odessa, TX 79761
Specialties include sexual issues, addiction issues, relationship issues, marital counseling and life-skills.
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
Specialties include sexual issues, addiction issues, relationship issues, marital counseling and life-skills.
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
Do you ever say "I'm done" or "nothing can help me". You may feel that there is no hope and that your life is spiraling out of control. I want to help you change those feelings. I specialize in anxiety/depression, eating disorders/body issues, and marriage/relationship issues. I became a therapist to specifically help people who suffer from these issues. I understand the emotional, physical, and relationship impact that anxiety, anger, depression, and eating disorders have on you. I will help you feel empowered and to achieve your goals. I am trained in EMDR and techniques that help unique issues.
Do you ever say "I'm done" or "nothing can help me". You may feel that there is no hope and that your life is spiraling out of control. I want to help you change those feelings. I specialize in anxiety/depression, eating disorders/body issues, and marriage/relationship issues. I became a therapist to specifically help people who suffer from these issues. I understand the emotional, physical, and relationship impact that anxiety, anger, depression, and eating disorders have on you. I will help you feel empowered and to achieve your goals. I am trained in EMDR and techniques that help unique issues.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual, couples/ marital, play therapy, and group counseling. I am a husband, a father, and a grandfather. My passion is working in the area of marriage counseling, depression, and dissociative disorders. I utilize the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model for most cases. I am also Level II Trained in EMDR and a full member of EMDRIA. I am also fluent in speaking Spanish, and can provide all the above services in Spanish.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor that provides services for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual, couples/ marital, play therapy, and group counseling. I am a husband, a father, and a grandfather. My passion is working in the area of marriage counseling, depression, and dissociative disorders. I utilize the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model for most cases. I am also Level II Trained in EMDR and a full member of EMDRIA. I am also fluent in speaking Spanish, and can provide all the above services in Spanish.
I offer one-on-one counseling for individuals exploring a variety of concerns including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, life transitions, coming out, and more. I also offer relationship counseling which includes support for all kinds of relationship structures, such as same-sex partners, BDSM, bi-sexual, and multiple relationship/ marriage structures (such as polyamory, swinger relationships, and open relationships). Whether you are currently working through a conflict in your relationship or pursuing a change to the relationship dynamic, we can process related perspectives of all parties involved while working to establish new boundaries and rules.
I offer one-on-one counseling for individuals exploring a variety of concerns including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, life transitions, coming out, and more. I also offer relationship counseling which includes support for all kinds of relationship structures, such as same-sex partners, BDSM, bi-sexual, and multiple relationship/ marriage structures (such as polyamory, swinger relationships, and open relationships). Whether you are currently working through a conflict in your relationship or pursuing a change to the relationship dynamic, we can process related perspectives of all parties involved while working to establish new boundaries and rules.
Bree Bonchay-Narcissistic Abuse Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in complex trauma, relational trauma & marital issues. I have expertise in helping people heal from the impact of narcissistic abuse. Through our work together, you'll gain deeper insight and learn strategies to help you get ‘unstuck’, feel better, lead a more fulfilling life, and build more satisfying relationships. I focus on helping clients manage their distressful symptoms, identify learned patterns and unhelpful ways of thinking, rewire their brains, reprocess trauma, and access their strengths to use as leverage to work through their upsetting events, fears, anxiety, and blind spots.
Welcome! I specialize in complex trauma, relational trauma & marital issues. I have expertise in helping people heal from the impact of narcissistic abuse. Through our work together, you'll gain deeper insight and learn strategies to help you get ‘unstuck’, feel better, lead a more fulfilling life, and build more satisfying relationships. I focus on helping clients manage their distressful symptoms, identify learned patterns and unhelpful ways of thinking, rewire their brains, reprocess trauma, and access their strengths to use as leverage to work through their upsetting events, fears, anxiety, and blind spots.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from St.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from St.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
Bessie Ann Christenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer premarital and marriage enrichment counseling.
With offices in Fort Worth and Willow Park, I am a counselor who is passionate about walking alongside people during times of overwhelming and challenging situations and emotions. Whether this is the first time you have considered counseling or have put it off many times before, felt something is just not quite right or just not sure what to do; you are not here by accident. I believe that a healthy functioning family and harmonious supportive relationships are keys to overall well-being. I will work with you to set goals and assist you with recognizing your strengths.
I also offer premarital and marriage enrichment counseling.
With offices in Fort Worth and Willow Park, I am a counselor who is passionate about walking alongside people during times of overwhelming and challenging situations and emotions. Whether this is the first time you have considered counseling or have put it off many times before, felt something is just not quite right or just not sure what to do; you are not here by accident. I believe that a healthy functioning family and harmonious supportive relationships are keys to overall well-being. I will work with you to set goals and assist you with recognizing your strengths.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults with a variety of problems like families involved with CPS, parenting skills, mental illness, addiction treatment for individuals & their families, unemployed individuals (career counseling), depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger issues, bullying, marital problems, self-injury, abuse, grief, & many more.
There is not a specific type of therapeutic style or approach that works for everyone: age, ethnicity, all of this may play a part into stressors and how we cope with them. Therefore, the services are built around the individuals or family needs, focusing on strengths and values. I believe there is nothing we can’t overcome and the first step is seeking the help. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity. If you’re reading this, then you’re already on your way to change. Life is full of challenges, struggles, and stressful situations. WE have all been there before.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry League City
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Deborah Wall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paris, TX 75460 (Online Only)
Deborah Wall, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and Texas. Her extensive career history has focused on stabilizing and promoting personal functioning while empowering others to achieve long-term growth. As an action-oriented therapist, Deborah strives to help others resolve stressors and become the best version of themselves. This concept is evidenced by her advocation of adults, children and families to become addiction free, resolve traumas, and develop a healthy sense of self to combat life's difficulties. Additionally, she is a certified SYMBIS premarital and marital counseling facilitator.
Deborah Wall, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and Texas. Her extensive career history has focused on stabilizing and promoting personal functioning while empowering others to achieve long-term growth. As an action-oriented therapist, Deborah strives to help others resolve stressors and become the best version of themselves. This concept is evidenced by her advocation of adults, children and families to become addiction free, resolve traumas, and develop a healthy sense of self to combat life's difficulties. Additionally, she is a certified SYMBIS premarital and marital counseling facilitator.
My experience areas include depression, anxiety, childhood behavior and mental disorders, marital/relationship distress, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent-child relations and women's issues. In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children.
My experience areas include depression, anxiety, childhood behavior and mental disorders, marital/relationship distress, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent-child relations and women's issues. In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children.
Angelina H Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-ATS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Marriage Therapy,
Individual Therapy,
Couple Therapy,
Family Therapy,
Group Therapy,
Art Therapy.
Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin
Marriage Therapy,
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Couple Therapy,
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David Hunter LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aledo, TX 76008
I have worked successfully with children having behavior and school and with families/couples having marital conflict.
You deserve a happy, rewarding and balanced life; let's find yours together. I have worked successfully with PTS and trauma, helping develop successful skills coping with these issues. Come share your issues and concerns, then we can work together to find solutions. Call me at 817 668-5727 (817 668-LPC-S) or email at huntertherapy@gmail.com, for more information.
I have worked successfully with children having behavior and school and with families/couples having marital conflict.
You deserve a happy, rewarding and balanced life; let's find yours together. I have worked successfully with PTS and trauma, helping develop successful skills coping with these issues. Come share your issues and concerns, then we can work together to find solutions. Call me at 817 668-5727 (817 668-LPC-S) or email at huntertherapy@gmail.com, for more information.
The Center for PEACE, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to embrace change. The Center for PEACE, PLLC will assist those desiring psychotherapy processing trauma, anxiety, depression, marital discord, addiction, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing, mindfulness, insight and more importantly, peace. Let's us know when you are ready. We are here for you.
Kristen Yother
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Gottman Marital Therapy & Prepare/Enrich Premarital Program.
I like to take a collaborative and strengths-based approach with my clients. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and my purpose is to work with you side by side while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental environment. In therapy we will go through a journey to gain a better understanding of who you are on a deeper level. We will build on your strengths and create a box of tools to help you build successful relationships with yourself and others.
I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Gottman Marital Therapy & Prepare/Enrich Premarital Program.
I like to take a collaborative and strengths-based approach with my clients. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and my purpose is to work with you side by side while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental environment. In therapy we will go through a journey to gain a better understanding of who you are on a deeper level. We will build on your strengths and create a box of tools to help you build successful relationships with yourself and others.
Thriveworks Counseling Psychiatry College Station
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77840
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Janet Tuohy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78627 (Online Only)
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
I am trained in: EMDR, DBT, CPT, Gottman Marriage program, and other relationship/parenting programs.
Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over with the same results? My clients find my insightful, holistic, honest approach to be calming and helpful. It is important to have someone you trust by your side. I embrace diversity and spirituality, but also find laughter and humor to be very healing. Some of my specialities include: PTSD/trauma, performance enhancement, relationship issues, mood disorders, family and parenting issues, DID, abuse issues, military, work issues, sexuality issues, and more. For additional helpful resources, go to my website: www.zenhart.com.
Sara Luanne Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
I consider my therapeutic approach eclectic, incorporating many empirically supported schools of thought into my therapeutic relationships. I believe in offering flexibility and balance to an individual’s needs and allow my clients to guide my intuition in how to best support their personal healing journey. I offer include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, marriage/couple’s therapy, family therapy, parent coaching and advocacy support, educational in-service hours (CPEs), and other public speaking engagements.
I consider my therapeutic approach eclectic, incorporating many empirically supported schools of thought into my therapeutic relationships. I believe in offering flexibility and balance to an individual’s needs and allow my clients to guide my intuition in how to best support their personal healing journey. I offer include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, marriage/couple’s therapy, family therapy, parent coaching and advocacy support, educational in-service hours (CPEs), and other public speaking engagements.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.