Female Therapists in Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX
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Nadie Roberson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEO
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Therapy for busy burnt out people pleasers. Did you know that asking for what you want or need will not cause you to lose people in your life? Did you know that you don't HAVE to stretch yourself thinner than 1 ply tissue paper? There's actually a version of your life where you aren't last on the list. And you won't feel any guilt about it either. All of that resentment you have toward your loved ones, because all of the things you've said yes to when you should've said no, will disappear. In our work together, we'll use holistic wellness practices and lifestyle changes to transform how you view yourself and your relationships.
Therapy for busy burnt out people pleasers. Did you know that asking for what you want or need will not cause you to lose people in your life? Did you know that you don't HAVE to stretch yourself thinner than 1 ply tissue paper? There's actually a version of your life where you aren't last on the list. And you won't feel any guilt about it either. All of that resentment you have toward your loved ones, because all of the things you've said yes to when you should've said no, will disappear. In our work together, we'll use holistic wellness practices and lifestyle changes to transform how you view yourself and your relationships.
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Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77027
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with the loss of a beloved pet, or navigating the complexities of trauma and dissociative disorders? I’m here to help. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings and begin the healing process. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ community and neurodivergent folx (no masking required)! My approach is deeply empathetic, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I utilize a blend of EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with the loss of a beloved pet, or navigating the complexities of trauma and dissociative disorders? I’m here to help. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings and begin the healing process. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ community and neurodivergent folx (no masking required)! My approach is deeply empathetic, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I utilize a blend of EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
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Lela Bamberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, my goal is to empower you to accomplish your goals and to help you live a more fulfilling life. If you are looking to build and maintain healthy relationships, reduce stress, and live authentically you are in the right spot. I have over 14 years experience.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, my goal is to empower you to accomplish your goals and to help you live a more fulfilling life. If you are looking to build and maintain healthy relationships, reduce stress, and live authentically you are in the right spot. I have over 14 years experience.
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We are a cohesive team of highly trained, skilled and compassionate clinicians who share a holistic, client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling individuals, families and groups. We treat individuals ages 5 and older, families and groups with diagnosed mental illness, emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, trauma, loss, transitional challenges, parenting, and specific emotional and behavioral concerns.
We are a cohesive team of highly trained, skilled and compassionate clinicians who share a holistic, client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling individuals, families and groups. We treat individuals ages 5 and older, families and groups with diagnosed mental illness, emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, trauma, loss, transitional challenges, parenting, and specific emotional and behavioral concerns.
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Jessica Tredinick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77005
I am a life transition therapist. I help adults overcome anxiety and the unknown in order to step into new seasons of life with confidence and hope. Transitions can be exhausting. A breakup, leaving your country or the place you used to live or work, losing your health, starting college or grad school are moments when your inner coping resources could fail. Mid life can be hard and confusing. When you lose a loved one, you may feel estranged, angry and traumatized too. Finding a safe space to heal and learn new coping strategies can make a difference. Working with me you will learn new tools to navigate into safe emotional shores.
I am a life transition therapist. I help adults overcome anxiety and the unknown in order to step into new seasons of life with confidence and hope. Transitions can be exhausting. A breakup, leaving your country or the place you used to live or work, losing your health, starting college or grad school are moments when your inner coping resources could fail. Mid life can be hard and confusing. When you lose a loved one, you may feel estranged, angry and traumatized too. Finding a safe space to heal and learn new coping strategies can make a difference. Working with me you will learn new tools to navigate into safe emotional shores.
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Monique Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Texas board approved LCSW supervisor. I’m passionate about helping professional adults learn how to reclaim their time, implement healthier boundaries, learn positive coping skills, and improve their mood day to day. My general focus is Anxiety, stress, women's issues and burnout. At Destination Therapy, the majority of my practice focuses on clients struggling to balance their roles at home, work and within their relationships. I also support clients in managing their anxiety or working through challenges they are facing relating to their identity, perfectionism or self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Texas board approved LCSW supervisor. I’m passionate about helping professional adults learn how to reclaim their time, implement healthier boundaries, learn positive coping skills, and improve their mood day to day. My general focus is Anxiety, stress, women's issues and burnout. At Destination Therapy, the majority of my practice focuses on clients struggling to balance their roles at home, work and within their relationships. I also support clients in managing their anxiety or working through challenges they are facing relating to their identity, perfectionism or self-esteem.
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Being a parent is hard. We want our children to succeed in all areas of their lives, but sometimes we find ourselves dealing with difficult behaviors, such as defiance, tantrums, and meltdowns. We watch them struggle at home, at school, and with other kids. We talk to our friends, try a range of strategies, and still feel lost when all the traditional approaches don't help. That's why our experienced therapists are so glad that we can offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an extremely effective evidence-based treatment designed to help you connect with your child and reduce behavior problems and distress in 3-4 months.
Being a parent is hard. We want our children to succeed in all areas of their lives, but sometimes we find ourselves dealing with difficult behaviors, such as defiance, tantrums, and meltdowns. We watch them struggle at home, at school, and with other kids. We talk to our friends, try a range of strategies, and still feel lost when all the traditional approaches don't help. That's why our experienced therapists are so glad that we can offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an extremely effective evidence-based treatment designed to help you connect with your child and reduce behavior problems and distress in 3-4 months.
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Alisha Dalton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098 (Online Only)
I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for adults experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders related to unsuccessful relationships. In our work together, you'll learn practical skills to rediscover your identity and purpose. My approach to therapy is based on mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows for deeper healing than traditional talk therapy. Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” what happened to them on a deeper level because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and validated.
I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for adults experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders related to unsuccessful relationships. In our work together, you'll learn practical skills to rediscover your identity and purpose. My approach to therapy is based on mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows for deeper healing than traditional talk therapy. Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” what happened to them on a deeper level because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and validated.
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Ashley Bendickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing counseling services since 2017. I work with individuals (18+) and couples to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Counseling provides the groundwork to process challenges, develop new skills, access inner strength, gain confidence, heal, and flourish. My focus is to empower you to reach your goals by exploring beneath the surface, while helping you to develop skills to address your concerns . I will work with you to customize a holistic treatment plan to fit your needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing counseling services since 2017. I work with individuals (18+) and couples to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Counseling provides the groundwork to process challenges, develop new skills, access inner strength, gain confidence, heal, and flourish. My focus is to empower you to reach your goals by exploring beneath the surface, while helping you to develop skills to address your concerns . I will work with you to customize a holistic treatment plan to fit your needs.
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Shandrieka Poree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77046
I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s difficult challenges and assisting individuals with developing new insights. I utilize evidenced-based therapeutic practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I support a safe and confidential environment for sharing, exercising excellent active listening skills during client-therapist interactions. I believe it is possible to work through obstacles and develop new coping skills that allow you to move forward in a healthy, happy manner.
I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s difficult challenges and assisting individuals with developing new insights. I utilize evidenced-based therapeutic practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I support a safe and confidential environment for sharing, exercising excellent active listening skills during client-therapist interactions. I believe it is possible to work through obstacles and develop new coping skills that allow you to move forward in a healthy, happy manner.
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Dr. Laquinta Milson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Therapy gives us an opportunity to look at the problem areas in our lives in a safe and non-judgmental environment so that we can find ways to make the changes we desire. As a licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Dr. Milson helps manage the feelings associated with life's struggles; recognize, understand, and change self-defeating patterns; heal past pain; discover and foster inner strength; and learn new ways to cope that allow a person to live authentically.
Therapy gives us an opportunity to look at the problem areas in our lives in a safe and non-judgmental environment so that we can find ways to make the changes we desire. As a licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Dr. Milson helps manage the feelings associated with life's struggles; recognize, understand, and change self-defeating patterns; heal past pain; discover and foster inner strength; and learn new ways to cope that allow a person to live authentically.
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Ariel Glaze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Ariel Glaze is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University and an M. Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Orleans. Ariel believes that therapy is not a one size fits all intervention. She is skilled in taking a person-centered approach to tailor therapeutic interventions for each individual, while drawing techniques and skills from various methods to help you believe in yourself and achieve your goals through collaboration and self-actualization. Ariel is also certified in CPT for PTSD.
Ariel Glaze is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2017. She has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University and an M. Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Orleans. Ariel believes that therapy is not a one size fits all intervention. She is skilled in taking a person-centered approach to tailor therapeutic interventions for each individual, while drawing techniques and skills from various methods to help you believe in yourself and achieve your goals through collaboration and self-actualization. Ariel is also certified in CPT for PTSD.
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Are you struggling with perfectionism? Are you struggling with setting boundaries and codependency? I am here to help you show up as your authentic self. I help people examine underlying beliefs they may have about themselves and the world around them. I don't give you all the answers, but empower you to come up with your own.
Are you struggling with perfectionism? Are you struggling with setting boundaries and codependency? I am here to help you show up as your authentic self. I help people examine underlying beliefs they may have about themselves and the world around them. I don't give you all the answers, but empower you to come up with your own.
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Amanda Deligiannis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who roots her therapeutic practice in Person-in-Environment theory, understanding that individuals are impacted not only by their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also by everything around them. She empathizes with how intimidating it can be to begin and work through therapy and strives to help individuals feel comfortable and valued the moment they enter the room.
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who roots her therapeutic practice in Person-in-Environment theory, understanding that individuals are impacted not only by their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also by everything around them. She empathizes with how intimidating it can be to begin and work through therapy and strives to help individuals feel comfortable and valued the moment they enter the room.
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Catherine Jasper
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Catherine Jasper, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
I believe that a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship can offer great benefits toward living a more fulfilling and abundant life. The world seems to be moving at an ever-rapid pace, often leaving us little time to step into the slower rhythms which promote reflection. Therapy supports the slowing process, allowing for the thoughtful and intuitive contemplation of ourselves and our personal life challenges while offering creative and generative avenues for navigating them. Together we will explore such areas with openness and compassion and through the lens of wholeness and healing.
I believe that a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship can offer great benefits toward living a more fulfilling and abundant life. The world seems to be moving at an ever-rapid pace, often leaving us little time to step into the slower rhythms which promote reflection. Therapy supports the slowing process, allowing for the thoughtful and intuitive contemplation of ourselves and our personal life challenges while offering creative and generative avenues for navigating them. Together we will explore such areas with openness and compassion and through the lens of wholeness and healing.
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Emma Alexandra Barr
Psychological Associate, LPA, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77027
Many people start thinking about therapy because, emotionally, they don’t feel good. Maybe your emotions end up taking you for a ride and you feel helpless to stop it. Emotions come and go, but they can sometimes feel endless, especially if they are intense. Or maybe you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions and you find it difficult to connect. Either way, what ends up making it worse is the power struggle we get into with our own emotions. We want to push away the ones that feel bad and force the ones that feel good, but that never works for long. Wouldn’t it be easier to avoid the power struggle completely?
Many people start thinking about therapy because, emotionally, they don’t feel good. Maybe your emotions end up taking you for a ride and you feel helpless to stop it. Emotions come and go, but they can sometimes feel endless, especially if they are intense. Or maybe you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions and you find it difficult to connect. Either way, what ends up making it worse is the power struggle we get into with our own emotions. We want to push away the ones that feel bad and force the ones that feel good, but that never works for long. Wouldn’t it be easier to avoid the power struggle completely?
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Deanna Goldner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
We often enter therapy in crisis, and this becomes the gateway to greater healing. My clients are typically seeking relief from dysfunctional relationships, family conflict, work stress, grief, and body image and intimacy issues. Together, we gently unpack these experiences while creating a safe, trusting relationship. We build compassion for what you have been through, and strengthen your capacity to cope moving forward.
We often enter therapy in crisis, and this becomes the gateway to greater healing. My clients are typically seeking relief from dysfunctional relationships, family conflict, work stress, grief, and body image and intimacy issues. Together, we gently unpack these experiences while creating a safe, trusting relationship. We build compassion for what you have been through, and strengthen your capacity to cope moving forward.
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My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
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Elizabeth Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Are you or your loved one feeling lonely, stressed, overwhelmed or downright exhausted? If so, I am here to help you navigate the twists and turns that inherently come with being human. I know how difficult it can be to enter a new season of life with no guidebook. Together, we can navigate your current challenges and also work through past traumas and patterns that may be holding you back from living the life that you want. I am here to help you mindfully navigate your journey in a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment.
Are you or your loved one feeling lonely, stressed, overwhelmed or downright exhausted? If so, I am here to help you navigate the twists and turns that inherently come with being human. I know how difficult it can be to enter a new season of life with no guidebook. Together, we can navigate your current challenges and also work through past traumas and patterns that may be holding you back from living the life that you want. I am here to help you mindfully navigate your journey in a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment.
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Katy Welch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX 77027
Hi! My name is Katy Welch. Whether you’re facing new personal challenges, feeling overwhelmed by life’s stresses, or seeking self-growth, I am grateful to explore the possibility of therapy with you. I specialize in working with adults and teens seeking to address concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, shame, depression, and stress management. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process your thoughts and concerns together. I value being present with you and exploring how you can utilize your strengths to overcome life’s challenges.
Hi! My name is Katy Welch. Whether you’re facing new personal challenges, feeling overwhelmed by life’s stresses, or seeking self-growth, I am grateful to explore the possibility of therapy with you. I specialize in working with adults and teens seeking to address concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, shame, depression, and stress management. I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process your thoughts and concerns together. I value being present with you and exploring how you can utilize your strengths to overcome life’s challenges.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.