Aetna Therapists in Houston, TX

I have been a therapist for twenty years. Before, I was an elementary school teacher for twenty-three years. My students were my best teachers. From them I learned the importance of being a good listener, showing compassion and taking the time to let them know their feelings and needs are important.

I help individuals manage chronic mental health conditions, and work with those who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed in their current life situations. We will focus on one challenge at a time, step by step, starting with the one that you feel is holding you back the most. We will work together on resolving these challenges to help you heal, feel comfortable with yourself, and have a happier and more meaningful life.

Hey there! My name is Veronica Garza and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. My dream would be to find a cute little tiny house somewhere far from city life so that I could be more in tune with myself, my family, and nature. At the end of the day, there is only ONE of you. YOU are the only one that lives your experience so you get to decide what fits. There will be times that I encourage you to think more deeply, but it's always an invitation, never a demand.

My name is Brian Webb, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The way that I approach therapy is to find out what's currently an issue as well as other things that may be keeping you from being your best self. The way that I provide therapy is that I work on the whole person using Alderian Therapy. While this is the first approach, I often combine it with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy.

Keiera Buckles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. She received her MA in Social Work from Tulane University in 2018 and her BA from Southeastern University in 2017. Keiera is dedicated to helping clients overcome stress and anxiety, boost motivation, improve self-esteem and confidence, navigate relationship problems, career difficulties, and cope with life changes.Keiera also has experience in working with cancer patients and those experiencing chronic illnesses. Keiera works with clients to create a safe and open environment, where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement.

William Kao completed a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008. Mr. Kao would go on to graduate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Baptist University in 2018. Mr. Kao is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Mr. Kao is a Gottman Method Level 2 certified therapist in couples counseling. In addition, Mr. Kao is a Level 1 certified teacher trainer in the Resilient Minds On The Front Lines mental health curriculum.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or exhausted and finding daily life difficult to manage. Are you dealing with a difficult person, or stressed with family life, relationships, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma. I can help and we can work together to find solutions. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor in Texas. I am also EMDR trained. I utilize an integrative approach with evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy and EMDR.

My clinical interests include psychodynamic and attachment theory, somatic based trauma therapy, and eating disorders. I hold a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work Practice from Columbia University, and a Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies from the University of Arizona. I aim to work within an anti-oppressive and anti-carceral psychotherapy framework, holding in mind the dynamics of power, race, oppression, and privilege in the therapeutic dyad, in communities, and in larger sociocultural and political systems.

I want to help you be your most successful, healthy, and authentic self, and am here to support and empower you as a guide to overcoming your personal struggles. I believe everyone is the expert in their own lives, and I treat others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a friendly and relatable professional, I deeply honor the client’s unique perspective and strive to develop a successful therapeutic relationship. I also push clients out of their comfort zones by challenging their existing thought processes and patterns.

I take a direct approach to the therapy process by working with adults to deepen self-awareness and explore the past to help better understand current situations, and find strategies to address current challenges. I aim to help clients gain clarity, insight and awareness of behavior and thought patterns so that clients can be more purposeful about how to approach everyday decisions. My goal for each client is that they end therapy not only with clarity about the past and the future, but also with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals.

I am an experienced LCSW with whose been working with clients for 28 years. This experience has led me to meet and work with thousands of clients throughout the country and world to expand my understanding of the complexities and struggles which are part of the growth process. I've learned through active engagement, demonstrating consistency, and applying effective techniques and tools those I work with experience effective and sustainable growth.

When we fall into the pits of depression, anxiety, confusion, self-doubt, ruminations and bad memories...we don't feel whole. The day-to-day can feel impossible and overwhelming, let alone handling what is happening deep inside. Many of my clients struggle with current-day consequences of many years of trauma, which can show up in a number of different ways- disordered eating and eating disorders, complex PTSD, and postpartum issues.

My name is La’Constica Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I approach therapy as a 2-way partnership with open communication in a safe environment. I treat a variety of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, ADHD, and odd. My goal is to create a safe and supportive empathetic and collaborative environment. My goal is to make the environment comfortable enough to promote healthy expressions of thoughts emotions and concerns without judgment.

Amanda Spencer, Psy.D, LCSW is Doctor of Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a concentration in Clinical Psychology which focuses on Rurality and Communities. Because of Dr. Amanda Spencer’s love for people, she has a diverse background and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Solution Focused, Stress Management, Mood Management, Empowerment, increasing self-worth, Mind/body and connection, and Work life/balance integration.

You’re stuck in a stressful work/life burnout cycle OR the one who keeps the world spinning for everyone else. Guys...is this you? Your boss is always on your back for something, your wife wants more engagement from you (you totally MISS time with her), you're expected to be SuperDad all weekend, and you are wiped OUT? Many guys in this boat feel pissed off all...The...TIME. That’s no way to live. And it's holding you back! You need a smart, tough, and funny pro like me to kick you outta that cycle and put you back in charge of your life.

Currently providing therapy services in Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. Do you have difficulties managing moods, anxiety, stress, or have a history of trauma? Do you have difficulties managing relationships, family, or work stress? Do you have uncertainty of your purpose or goals in life? Aspiring Wellness can assistance you in change/improve life outcome, and self wellness. We serve the Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma area.

Hello, I am Margie, Do you ever feel like there is not enough time in the day? Are you increasingly feeling off (meaning, that you know something is going on that is causing a disconnect but you are not sure what it is)? I assist people with finding/repairing their focus on what is most important to them in order to avoid/lessen burnout.

Have you been feeling exhausted and weighed down with daily stressors and obligations? Have you noticed you are sad more often, isolating, or not having interest in things you once loved. So many people have been gravitating towards therapy but you might wonder if it will work for you. I would love to help you explore those feelings and hopefully get you to a better place, a more satisfying place.

Hola! Hello! My name is Ivanna and I want to welcome you to therapy! I am a radically empathetic and empowering bilingual LPC. Making mental health accessible and normalized is my passion and I am so excited that you are here. As a therapist, I’ll provide a compassionate, safe, nurturing, collaborative, and humourous space for growth. Together we will identify all of your strengths, develop new skills, and aspire to live authentically you. You are in the driver’s seat as the expert of your life and together we will build trust and collaborate on the GPS to get you happy, healed, and living a fulfilling life.