Therapists in Dayton, TX
I have a M.S. in Marriage, Family, and Couple’s Counseling, with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis. I am a LPC that is passionate in working with adolescents, individuals, LGBTQ and couples in a variety of issues; anxiety, depression, relationship issues, infidelity, stress, PTSD, grief, domestic and sexual abuse. I believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients. My clients and I will work together on steps towards achieving the goals they set.
I have a M.S. in Marriage, Family, and Couple’s Counseling, with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis. I am a LPC that is passionate in working with adolescents, individuals, LGBTQ and couples in a variety of issues; anxiety, depression, relationship issues, infidelity, stress, PTSD, grief, domestic and sexual abuse. I believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients. My clients and I will work together on steps towards achieving the goals they set.
I decided to pursue a professional career in the sciences requiring the ability to treat and explore human beings. After careful consideration, I discovered Counseling/ Psychology to be a perfect avenue. Completing my education and mastering the professional licensure examinations has led to a fulfilling occupational advancement. Current therapy focuses on rural and urban areas. Experienced diagnoses difficulties including but not limited to autism, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, bipolar, learning disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I decided to pursue a professional career in the sciences requiring the ability to treat and explore human beings. After careful consideration, I discovered Counseling/ Psychology to be a perfect avenue. Completing my education and mastering the professional licensure examinations has led to a fulfilling occupational advancement. Current therapy focuses on rural and urban areas. Experienced diagnoses difficulties including but not limited to autism, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, bipolar, learning disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
LeeShawn L. Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, TX 77535
I am a highly skilled, compassionate clinical social worker who utilize varying approaches to therapy. I have over 20 years of experience with individuals across the life span. I believe in building strong relationships with my clients based on trust and open communication. I listen to clients' concerns, provide psychoeducation on diagnoses and treatment options. I work collaboratively to develop personalized care that align with goals and values of my clients.
I am a highly skilled, compassionate clinical social worker who utilize varying approaches to therapy. I have over 20 years of experience with individuals across the life span. I believe in building strong relationships with my clients based on trust and open communication. I listen to clients' concerns, provide psychoeducation on diagnoses and treatment options. I work collaboratively to develop personalized care that align with goals and values of my clients.
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My name is Sonia Torres and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Austin, TX. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma and are struggling with anxiety and depression. I use an integrative approach to therapy to create the best care for my clients. Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-based practices. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for you to process experiences.
My name is Sonia Torres and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Austin, TX. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma and are struggling with anxiety and depression. I use an integrative approach to therapy to create the best care for my clients. Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-based practices. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for you to process experiences.
Life, huh? It's like trying to untangle a box of Christmas lights without losing your sanity. Life can be a roller coaster ride, filled with twists, turns, and loop-de-loops. Anxiety can be overwhelming, depression can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, and trauma can have long-lasting effects. Or maybe you struggle with health relationships, substance use, anger management, impulse control, or feel like a mischievous gremlin lives inside you controlling your life. Here's the good news - you don't have to face these challenges alone. I firmly believe in the power of a collaborative, non-judgmental approach.
Life, huh? It's like trying to untangle a box of Christmas lights without losing your sanity. Life can be a roller coaster ride, filled with twists, turns, and loop-de-loops. Anxiety can be overwhelming, depression can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, and trauma can have long-lasting effects. Or maybe you struggle with health relationships, substance use, anger management, impulse control, or feel like a mischievous gremlin lives inside you controlling your life. Here's the good news - you don't have to face these challenges alone. I firmly believe in the power of a collaborative, non-judgmental approach.
Online Therapists
Karress Vallier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77030 (Online Only)
With experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, I have helped clients with a variety of challenges, including anger management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, psychosis, and trauma.
Seeking therapy may be one of the most challenging decisions you face in life. Still, it can be one of the most rewarding decisions. From time to time, we all juggle the demands of life, but sometimes, those demands become too hard to handle alone. Sometimes, those demands may cause you to feel unmotivated, easily irritated, or hopeless. You no longer need to suffer in silence while hoping to one day find a balance. With the proper tools and guidance, you can have a balanced life.
With experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, I have helped clients with a variety of challenges, including anger management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, psychosis, and trauma.
Seeking therapy may be one of the most challenging decisions you face in life. Still, it can be one of the most rewarding decisions. From time to time, we all juggle the demands of life, but sometimes, those demands become too hard to handle alone. Sometimes, those demands may cause you to feel unmotivated, easily irritated, or hopeless. You no longer need to suffer in silence while hoping to one day find a balance. With the proper tools and guidance, you can have a balanced life.
Monica Melissa McClain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCDC , LPC-S
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.`
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.`
Crisis and adversity can become opportunities to refocus on our values, needs and wants. People of all ages seek talk therapy during emotional crisis. In therapy individuals identify symptoms of anxiety and depression resulting from academic, social, and emotional stressors. I specialize in helping people learn to cope and formulate a 'return to normalcy' plan with evidence based treatments such as Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT; DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I value and believe that the work done together in session is key with helping clients reach their goals.
Crisis and adversity can become opportunities to refocus on our values, needs and wants. People of all ages seek talk therapy during emotional crisis. In therapy individuals identify symptoms of anxiety and depression resulting from academic, social, and emotional stressors. I specialize in helping people learn to cope and formulate a 'return to normalcy' plan with evidence based treatments such as Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT; DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I value and believe that the work done together in session is key with helping clients reach their goals.
Dr. Merih Kayar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
You are not sure how or when it happened, but you are hurting. Your emotions are intense and overwhelming. It feels as if you are left with no solution. Whether the problem is anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy, infidelity, all of the above, or none of the above, you just want to fix it. I can help. Think of our sessions as a song. The rhythm will surround you with warmth, empathy, and trust. As we relearn and rearrange the words and notes, an effortless dance will emerge. This dance is solo in its core but skillfully transitions to flow with others.
You are not sure how or when it happened, but you are hurting. Your emotions are intense and overwhelming. It feels as if you are left with no solution. Whether the problem is anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy, infidelity, all of the above, or none of the above, you just want to fix it. I can help. Think of our sessions as a song. The rhythm will surround you with warmth, empathy, and trust. As we relearn and rearrange the words and notes, an effortless dance will emerge. This dance is solo in its core but skillfully transitions to flow with others.
Trisha Rojas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
I enjoy working with concerns related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, grief, anger, codependency, cultural issues/identity, eating disorders, relationship issues and life stress/transitions.
I believe in a holistic perspective of wellness and caring for all the dimensions of the self. By focusing on the connection between the mind, body, and spirit, you can become empowered to make positive changes that are in harmony with your values and overcome challenges using your new skills and insights. I’m confident that everyone holds the power within themselves to progress towards reaching their maximum potential and gaining a sense of peace and balance.
I enjoy working with concerns related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, grief, anger, codependency, cultural issues/identity, eating disorders, relationship issues and life stress/transitions.
I believe in a holistic perspective of wellness and caring for all the dimensions of the self. By focusing on the connection between the mind, body, and spirit, you can become empowered to make positive changes that are in harmony with your values and overcome challenges using your new skills and insights. I’m confident that everyone holds the power within themselves to progress towards reaching their maximum potential and gaining a sense of peace and balance.
Alison Liel Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, SEP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056 (Online Only)
Hi, I am glad you have made the decision to seek help. That shows incredible courage and motivation. Are you feeling anxious and depressed? Maybe questioning how to go forward in a confusing season of your life? Are you struggling to understand why you are easily thrown off course? Or perhaps have you found it painful to live in your body in the present moment? You do not have to figure it out alone. We can work together to create a path to well-being, ease and a life worth living.
Hi, I am glad you have made the decision to seek help. That shows incredible courage and motivation. Are you feeling anxious and depressed? Maybe questioning how to go forward in a confusing season of your life? Are you struggling to understand why you are easily thrown off course? Or perhaps have you found it painful to live in your body in the present moment? You do not have to figure it out alone. We can work together to create a path to well-being, ease and a life worth living.
Leslie Hagemeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
My goal is to meet the mental health needs of children, adults, and families in our community by equipping them with the tools they need to improve their lives and empower the changes they wish to see. Having worked in child welfare for the past 25 years, I have become interested in the impact that trauma has on a person's' brain and their ability to cope with adversity in their lives. I hope to make a difference in our community through the healing of individuals during their most difficult times with grace and understanding of their needs and promoting healing, a positive sense of self-worth, and reducing depression and anxiety.
My goal is to meet the mental health needs of children, adults, and families in our community by equipping them with the tools they need to improve their lives and empower the changes they wish to see. Having worked in child welfare for the past 25 years, I have become interested in the impact that trauma has on a person's' brain and their ability to cope with adversity in their lives. I hope to make a difference in our community through the healing of individuals during their most difficult times with grace and understanding of their needs and promoting healing, a positive sense of self-worth, and reducing depression and anxiety.
Justin Wayne Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, healing from previous trauma? Taking the first step of talking to someone can be an overwhelming process. I offer a free phone consultation for us to spend a few minutes getting acquainted and help you to feel more comfortable before our first session. I can help guide you through what to expect in beginning counseling with me.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, healing from previous trauma? Taking the first step of talking to someone can be an overwhelming process. I offer a free phone consultation for us to spend a few minutes getting acquainted and help you to feel more comfortable before our first session. I can help guide you through what to expect in beginning counseling with me.
Have you recently lived through a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you recently lost a loved one? Together we will explore, confront, and release unresolved traumatic experiences, unhealthy relationship dynamics and problematic beliefs/behaviors to empower you to live the life you want. My experience includes working collaboratively with children and adolescents, young adults, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
Have you recently lived through a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you recently lost a loved one? Together we will explore, confront, and release unresolved traumatic experiences, unhealthy relationship dynamics and problematic beliefs/behaviors to empower you to live the life you want. My experience includes working collaboratively with children and adolescents, young adults, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
Statewide Serenity Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Online Only)
Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional stress, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, or anxiety? Are you questioning the endurance of your relationships or marriage? Now is the time to make changes to improve your quality of life. My passion for family, ministry, and living my divine purpose of serving others, can provide the support that you need. I have experience with addressing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, and enjoy working with diverse populations to reach their potential to achieve stability.
Are you or a loved one suffering from emotional stress, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, or anxiety? Are you questioning the endurance of your relationships or marriage? Now is the time to make changes to improve your quality of life. My passion for family, ministry, and living my divine purpose of serving others, can provide the support that you need. I have experience with addressing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, and enjoy working with diverse populations to reach their potential to achieve stability.
Susan Bullock Zohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379 (Online Only)
I am a native Texan who has lived and worked in the Houston area most of my career. I have a background in mental health providing services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief any issues which cause distress.
I am a native Texan who has lived and worked in the Houston area most of my career. I have a background in mental health providing services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief any issues which cause distress.
Tim Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77304 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, bipolar, panic attacks, stress, and obsessive thoughts.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do bothersome thoughts keep running through your mind? Is it hard to shake your worries and fears? Are they interfering with your work or relationships? Let’s find a better way.
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, bipolar, panic attacks, stress, and obsessive thoughts.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do bothersome thoughts keep running through your mind? Is it hard to shake your worries and fears? Are they interfering with your work or relationships? Let’s find a better way.
Paige Falcon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77096 (Online Only)
Hi I’m Paige Falcon! Life can be really hard, I’m here to help! Falcon Counseling, PLLC was established to provide counseling services for those who need help coping with what life is throwing at them. I aim to help decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and help you work through trauma and stressful feelings and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to function in your daily life.
Hi I’m Paige Falcon! Life can be really hard, I’m here to help! Falcon Counseling, PLLC was established to provide counseling services for those who need help coping with what life is throwing at them. I aim to help decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and help you work through trauma and stressful feelings and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to function in your daily life.
Ashley F Ward-Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Conroe, TX 77301 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
Hi, my name is Dr. Ashley Ward, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment so you can rediscover your strengths. I am EMDR-trained and CBT certified.
I have experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
Hi, my name is Dr. Ashley Ward, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment so you can rediscover your strengths. I am EMDR-trained and CBT certified.
Monica K. DeLeon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
I have worked in community and correctional based settings serving adolescents and adults working to manage anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma and grief.
Life can be hard when we least expect it. I believe it's important for individuals to be able to recognize when there comes a time to ask for help. Counseling is a transformational process. I believe when you make time and invest the energy to allowing yourself to grow, succeed, and acknowledge all that you are capable of, it is priceless. I want to help you feel empowered to live your life with an abundance of confidence, strength, and peace. You deserve it because taking care of you matters. "We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden." - Johann von Goethe
I have worked in community and correctional based settings serving adolescents and adults working to manage anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma and grief.
Life can be hard when we least expect it. I believe it's important for individuals to be able to recognize when there comes a time to ask for help. Counseling is a transformational process. I believe when you make time and invest the energy to allowing yourself to grow, succeed, and acknowledge all that you are capable of, it is priceless. I want to help you feel empowered to live your life with an abundance of confidence, strength, and peace. You deserve it because taking care of you matters. "We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden." - Johann von Goethe
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.