LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hockley, TX
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience helping individuals, couples and families experience positive life change. I treat a wide variety of issues, and hold a special place in my heart for those with deeply rooted pain and injuries from childhood trauma and or sexual abuse and am honored to share in the healing journey as we learn not just to survive, but to thrive! Some of the other issues I treat include Dissociative disorders, codependency, Attachment issues, Behavioral issues, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Divorce, Grief, Sexuality/gender related issues, self-esteem.
B Whitaker Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CSC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hockley, TX 77447 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has trekked a personal journey of first-generation healing, I understand the importance of support along one’s journey. The foundation of my support is trauma-informed, solution-focused, goal-oriented, and rooted in normalizing experiences. I get in the “trenches” alongside you to support the betterment you seek for yourself, your relationship, and/or your organization. This “trench work” includes increasing your self-awareness, creating space for your process, and fostering self-sufficiency. Focused on a mission to educate, normalize, and empower, I look forward to supporting you!
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has trekked a personal journey of first-generation healing, I understand the importance of support along one’s journey. The foundation of my support is trauma-informed, solution-focused, goal-oriented, and rooted in normalizing experiences. I get in the “trenches” alongside you to support the betterment you seek for yourself, your relationship, and/or your organization. This “trench work” includes increasing your self-awareness, creating space for your process, and fostering self-sufficiency. Focused on a mission to educate, normalize, and empower, I look forward to supporting you!
Nicole Bankhead
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hockley, TX 77447
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent anxiety or grappling with treatment-resistant depression? Do past traumas still haunt your daily life or affect your teenager's well-being? If phrases like "I can't get past this," "Nothing seems to help," or "Why can't I just feel normal?" resonate with you, you're not alone. My practice focuses on children, teens, and adults who face these deep-seated challenges. With a compassionate and tailored approach, I aim to unearth underlying issues and foster lasting healing. Reach out today for a free consultation and start your journey towards recovery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent anxiety or grappling with treatment-resistant depression? Do past traumas still haunt your daily life or affect your teenager's well-being? If phrases like "I can't get past this," "Nothing seems to help," or "Why can't I just feel normal?" resonate with you, you're not alone. My practice focuses on children, teens, and adults who face these deep-seated challenges. With a compassionate and tailored approach, I aim to unearth underlying issues and foster lasting healing. Reach out today for a free consultation and start your journey towards recovery.
Do you or your loved ones struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma? Have you ever said, "I can't find relief," "My child can't focus," "My teen feels lost," or "Our family is falling apart"? These are common experiences among our clients. Whether it's you, your child, or your teen facing these challenges, there's still hope. Our mission is to provide quality care that truly changes lives, helping people rediscover joy and vitality. We take a holistic approach, using comprehensive assessments and advanced interventions to deeply understand and address the root causes of your concerns. Call us today!
Do you or your loved ones struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma? Have you ever said, "I can't find relief," "My child can't focus," "My teen feels lost," or "Our family is falling apart"? These are common experiences among our clients. Whether it's you, your child, or your teen facing these challenges, there's still hope. Our mission is to provide quality care that truly changes lives, helping people rediscover joy and vitality. We take a holistic approach, using comprehensive assessments and advanced interventions to deeply understand and address the root causes of your concerns. Call us today!
Valerie Ortega
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hockley, TX 77447
Life can be hard and sometimes have some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envision is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and sad with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
Life can be hard and sometimes have some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envision is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and sad with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
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I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, in addition, I belong to LGBTQ+ professional communities in Colorado Springs and across the nation, and provide professional trainings with this community.
I treat a number of mental health concerns, and provide an open space for individuals, families, and couples. I have experience and training working with children age of 10 and above with an array of presenting concerns such as trauma, divorce, anxiety, social skills, physical complaints, and many more. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with this community. I strive to provide competent and affirming therapy and have been honored to work with individuals, couples, and families in this community.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, in addition, I belong to LGBTQ+ professional communities in Colorado Springs and across the nation, and provide professional trainings with this community.
I treat a number of mental health concerns, and provide an open space for individuals, families, and couples. I have experience and training working with children age of 10 and above with an array of presenting concerns such as trauma, divorce, anxiety, social skills, physical complaints, and many more. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with this community. I strive to provide competent and affirming therapy and have been honored to work with individuals, couples, and families in this community.
Leslie Truitt Schultea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429
I have years of experience working with families and couples and well as individuals with issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions and overall well being.
Please Note that I have moved from Houston to New Braunfels. I work with individuals who are 13 years and older as well as couples and families. I specialize in working with individuals seeking help for an eating disorder or those dealing with grief and/or bereavement. I also enjoy working with females who are in their late teens or early twenties struggling with life transitions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Texas.
I have years of experience working with families and couples and well as individuals with issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions and overall well being.
Please Note that I have moved from Houston to New Braunfels. I work with individuals who are 13 years and older as well as couples and families. I specialize in working with individuals seeking help for an eating disorder or those dealing with grief and/or bereavement. I also enjoy working with females who are in their late teens or early twenties struggling with life transitions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Texas.
Julia Marie Novosad
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433
Does life feel overwhelming sometimes? Do you ever wish life had a pause button? Are there moments from your past that weigh on your ability to focus on the future? If you are struggling to get through the day or make sense of the world around you. Life is complicated, but therapy is a place where you can where you can freely express your thoughts and needs. My goal is to ensure you can see your own strengths and find the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges.
Does life feel overwhelming sometimes? Do you ever wish life had a pause button? Are there moments from your past that weigh on your ability to focus on the future? If you are struggling to get through the day or make sense of the world around you. Life is complicated, but therapy is a place where you can where you can freely express your thoughts and needs. My goal is to ensure you can see your own strengths and find the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges.
Frank Chapa At Cypress Counseling Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433
Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center! Voted Best Therapy Services in Cyfair! Hello! My name is Frank Chapa, I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, working with clients that are feeling stuck and unhappy. First, It is a very human experience to encounter a challenge which we find difficult to overcome on our own at some point in our lives. Perhaps for you, this challenge has been significantly impacting your life in a negative way, and as a person who wears many hats, all those parts of your life seem suffer as well because of it.
Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center! Voted Best Therapy Services in Cyfair! Hello! My name is Frank Chapa, I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, working with clients that are feeling stuck and unhappy. First, It is a very human experience to encounter a challenge which we find difficult to overcome on our own at some point in our lives. Perhaps for you, this challenge has been significantly impacting your life in a negative way, and as a person who wears many hats, all those parts of your life seem suffer as well because of it.
Kimberly D. Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
She is an insightful and talented therapist who offers personalized assistance to individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult life transitions, on-going relationship conflict, and communication problems.
Dr. Kimberly Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the state of Texas, and advocate of social change. She is the owner of Impact Counseling & Wellness Education services. Dr. Kimberly Patterson obtained her PhD in Counseling Supervision with a concentration in social change from Walden University. She is also a Chopra Global certified Meditation teacher and Ayurveda Health instructor. Dr. Patterson is committed to utilizing a holistic and systemic approach to assist clients in developing a deeper awareness of self. She has worked as a psychotherapist for over 13 years and has worked in a variety of settings.
She is an insightful and talented therapist who offers personalized assistance to individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult life transitions, on-going relationship conflict, and communication problems.
Dr. Kimberly Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the state of Texas, and advocate of social change. She is the owner of Impact Counseling & Wellness Education services. Dr. Kimberly Patterson obtained her PhD in Counseling Supervision with a concentration in social change from Walden University. She is also a Chopra Global certified Meditation teacher and Ayurveda Health instructor. Dr. Patterson is committed to utilizing a holistic and systemic approach to assist clients in developing a deeper awareness of self. She has worked as a psychotherapist for over 13 years and has worked in a variety of settings.
Are you struggling to find the ways to change your life? To make life better for your self, your family, or you and your partner? I am here to help. Together, we can find new ways to resolve problems. Every person is unique, and I will work to understand you, your life, and your experiences. I am here to be your companion on the journey of change. Call me, and we can begin today to create your more satisfying life.
Are you struggling to find the ways to change your life? To make life better for your self, your family, or you and your partner? I am here to help. Together, we can find new ways to resolve problems. Every person is unique, and I will work to understand you, your life, and your experiences. I am here to be your companion on the journey of change. Call me, and we can begin today to create your more satisfying life.
Isabel Eguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77429 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you having a hard time coping with your emotions? Are negative thought patterns getting in the way? You may not know what to call this feeling, or you already know what it is... Perhaps it is anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or you are dealing with family conflict or a major life transition. Your goal is to feel better! You are ready to try new things and willing to look deep inside. You deserve to be happy, to have peace, and you don't have to ask permission for this!
Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you having a hard time coping with your emotions? Are negative thought patterns getting in the way? You may not know what to call this feeling, or you already know what it is... Perhaps it is anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or you are dealing with family conflict or a major life transition. Your goal is to feel better! You are ready to try new things and willing to look deep inside. You deserve to be happy, to have peace, and you don't have to ask permission for this!
Cypress Counseling And Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP, CART, CGRS
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433
Hello! We are Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center, named THE BEST THERAPY SERVICES & BEST PSYCHOLOGIST 2019-2020- 2021- 2022 in Cy-Fair!. We are a small/boutique style practice in Cypress. We offer Therapy services for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families! We also offer ADHD & ADD testing for Adults as well as Immigration Evaluations. We Speak English, Spanish & Portuguese! Immediate availability and we take a range of insurance.
Hello! We are Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center, named THE BEST THERAPY SERVICES & BEST PSYCHOLOGIST 2019-2020- 2021- 2022 in Cy-Fair!. We are a small/boutique style practice in Cypress. We offer Therapy services for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families! We also offer ADHD & ADD testing for Adults as well as Immigration Evaluations. We Speak English, Spanish & Portuguese! Immediate availability and we take a range of insurance.
Doug Harbrueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77429
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with teenagers, college students, adults, & families. I have experience and training in helping people who are experiencing struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, divorce, and other life issues. Additionally, I have spent 23+ years working with adolescents & college age students in my previous roles as a teacher and school counselor. I am an EMDR trained counselor who can help people who are experiencing struggles associated with big and little trauma. You do not have to continually suffer because of things from your past.
I enjoy working with teenagers, college students, adults, & families. I have experience and training in helping people who are experiencing struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, divorce, and other life issues. Additionally, I have spent 23+ years working with adolescents & college age students in my previous roles as a teacher and school counselor. I am an EMDR trained counselor who can help people who are experiencing struggles associated with big and little trauma. You do not have to continually suffer because of things from your past.
Amanda Walton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone possesses tools to overcome any challenge in life. There are times when life has us feeling stuck and we need help finding the key to our tool box. With all the hurdles life throws, we can be left feeling hopeless, leaving us to forget tools that have helped through past obstacles. To help individuals and families overcome these life challenges, I use a strengths based approach and other evidenced-based approaches to help individuals and families reclaim their fortitude in life.
I believe that everyone possesses tools to overcome any challenge in life. There are times when life has us feeling stuck and we need help finding the key to our tool box. With all the hurdles life throws, we can be left feeling hopeless, leaving us to forget tools that have helped through past obstacles. To help individuals and families overcome these life challenges, I use a strengths based approach and other evidenced-based approaches to help individuals and families reclaim their fortitude in life.
Cinco Ranch Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433 (Online Only)
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
Michael C Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433
I am the ideal therapist for someone who doesn’t think they need therapy. Perhaps wonders if it will even work.. Skeptical Men. Exhausted Women. Socially Challenged Teens. Or even that family or couple that looks incredible from the outside… but inside it’s a completely different story. You may not realize, but studies have shown that the connection and shared energy between therapist and client is the best indicator of likelihood of therapeutic success. If you get a sense that we may be a good fit for each other, lets get you on a path of healing. Let's skip ahead to the part where life starts to get better.
I am the ideal therapist for someone who doesn’t think they need therapy. Perhaps wonders if it will even work.. Skeptical Men. Exhausted Women. Socially Challenged Teens. Or even that family or couple that looks incredible from the outside… but inside it’s a completely different story. You may not realize, but studies have shown that the connection and shared energy between therapist and client is the best indicator of likelihood of therapeutic success. If you get a sense that we may be a good fit for each other, lets get you on a path of healing. Let's skip ahead to the part where life starts to get better.
I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back, I am here to help them realize their full potential and overcome obstacles they face.
I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back, I am here to help them realize their full potential and overcome obstacles they face.
Denise Servin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77433
Accepting new clients! In-network with: Aetna & Blue Cross Blue Shield. Current availability in-person: Sunday & Wednesday. Current virtual availability: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I have worked with clients from varying backgrounds struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. My passion is working with women dealing with issues related to self-worth, relationships & boundaries in order to empower, strengthen self-awareness and instill positive self-concept. I also love working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and adjusting to life changes.
Accepting new clients! In-network with: Aetna & Blue Cross Blue Shield. Current availability in-person: Sunday & Wednesday. Current virtual availability: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I have worked with clients from varying backgrounds struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. My passion is working with women dealing with issues related to self-worth, relationships & boundaries in order to empower, strengthen self-awareness and instill positive self-concept. I also love working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and adjusting to life changes.
level at Smith College School for Social Work, a fellowship at the Center for Psychodynamic Studies, as well as the completion of a two-year doctoral internship at the Montrose Center, a progressive mental health agency leading practice with an affirming stance on LGBTQI issues and diversity.
As a clinical social worker and psychodynamic psychotherapist, I often hear, "I know what I need to do to feel better, but I just can't seem to make myself do what I should." Change isn't always straightforward. Knowing on an intellectual level doesn't mean that it makes sense emotionally. I support your exploration, without judgment, to illuminate stepping stones through the bog that once seemed impassable. At your pace, on your terms, I can help you to cultivate greater insight and navigate through the pain and suffering.
level at Smith College School for Social Work, a fellowship at the Center for Psychodynamic Studies, as well as the completion of a two-year doctoral internship at the Montrose Center, a progressive mental health agency leading practice with an affirming stance on LGBTQI issues and diversity.
As a clinical social worker and psychodynamic psychotherapist, I often hear, "I know what I need to do to feel better, but I just can't seem to make myself do what I should." Change isn't always straightforward. Knowing on an intellectual level doesn't mean that it makes sense emotionally. I support your exploration, without judgment, to illuminate stepping stones through the bog that once seemed impassable. At your pace, on your terms, I can help you to cultivate greater insight and navigate through the pain and suffering.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.