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Guy Bender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Guy utilizes a blend of evidence-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psycho dynamic, interpersonal, experiential, and body centered therapies.
Guy Bender brings over 14 years of experience to his counseling practice and personalized outpatient services. Guy began his career as a trauma specialist at a premier treatment center. Through the experience, Guy learned that many mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and substance abuse, are often rooted in physical and emotional trauma. Guy continues to focus his professional training on trauma modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback. Guy is a Neurofeedback practitioner and is passionate about understanding neuroscience and the brain-body connection.
Guy utilizes a blend of evidence-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psycho dynamic, interpersonal, experiential, and body centered therapies.
Guy Bender brings over 14 years of experience to his counseling practice and personalized outpatient services. Guy began his career as a trauma specialist at a premier treatment center. Through the experience, Guy learned that many mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and substance abuse, are often rooted in physical and emotional trauma. Guy continues to focus his professional training on trauma modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback. Guy is a Neurofeedback practitioner and is passionate about understanding neuroscience and the brain-body connection.
(346) 550-9794 View (346) 550-9794
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Back On The Road Again LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
I believe in beginning therapy with a client by starting where they are at and partnering with them to set goals that are right for them. I am passionate about helping couples reconnect using Imago Relationship Therapy. I also have a passion for persons struggling with addiction or abusive relationships. For direct scheduling use this link: https://headway.co/providers/cherry-weaver
I believe in beginning therapy with a client by starting where they are at and partnering with them to set goals that are right for them. I am passionate about helping couples reconnect using Imago Relationship Therapy. I also have a passion for persons struggling with addiction or abusive relationships. For direct scheduling use this link: https://headway.co/providers/cherry-weaver
(281) 214-6510 View (281) 214-6510
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James Flowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
(346) 770-1738 View (346) 770-1738
J. Flowers Health Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD,
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
J. Flowers Health Institute delivers unparalleled concierge integrative medical and mental health services to executives, high-profile individuals, young adults, adolescents, and those with complex conditions. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program uncovers the true source of any health issue and illuminates the most effective path to optimal wellness. The timeliness of our reports and diagnostic impressions allows the next appropriate level of care to begin promptly with a broad and deep understanding of the individual’s health and wellness.
(346) 423-3294 View (346) 423-3294
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Jessica M Gifford
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
Hi, my name is Jessica Gifford. I am a therapist at Capstone Connect, PLLC. Many individuals encounter trauma throughout their lives, and its lingering effects can be challenging to overcome alone. Coping with trauma and mental health concerns often creates a sense of overwhelming distress, making it difficult to discern where to begin seeking support or whom to trust.
Hi, my name is Jessica Gifford. I am a therapist at Capstone Connect, PLLC. Many individuals encounter trauma throughout their lives, and its lingering effects can be challenging to overcome alone. Coping with trauma and mental health concerns often creates a sense of overwhelming distress, making it difficult to discern where to begin seeking support or whom to trust.
(346) 550-8227 View (346) 550-8227
Clearhope Counseling Center, 501 C3
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77059
Clearhope exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. If it is bothering you, we want to help. We deliver trauma-informed, client-centered services to help you friend the strength and hope for healing and wellness.
Clearhope exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. If it is bothering you, we want to help. We deliver trauma-informed, client-centered services to help you friend the strength and hope for healing and wellness.
(281) 886-0438 View (281) 886-0438
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Marisela Padilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77094  (Online Only)
I believe that every individual possesses the innate capacity for healing and growth. My work focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, allowing them to tap into their unique strengths and resources. Often, our emotional distress stems from a sense of disconnection—both from ourselves and from others. Through therapy, we can foster connection and personal growth by nurturing healthy relationships, enhancing self-awareness, embracing difficult emotions, and cultivating hope. Together, we can transform negative experiences into opportunities for positive change and find deeper meaning and purpose in our lives.
I believe that every individual possesses the innate capacity for healing and growth. My work focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, allowing them to tap into their unique strengths and resources. Often, our emotional distress stems from a sense of disconnection—both from ourselves and from others. Through therapy, we can foster connection and personal growth by nurturing healthy relationships, enhancing self-awareness, embracing difficult emotions, and cultivating hope. Together, we can transform negative experiences into opportunities for positive change and find deeper meaning and purpose in our lives.
(915) 900-6546 View (915) 900-6546

Online Therapists

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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Sugarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
(346) 567-6687 View (346) 567-6687
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Cherish Marie Brooks
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, IP
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346  (Online Only)
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
(346) 207-2621 View (346) 207-2621
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Sara Tanner
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
I enjoy working and partnering with individuals who seek to enhance their well-being. Dealing with life's many trials can create a confusing environment for us and processing through those emotions can be difficult. I am here to walk with you and assist you through your journey. I am considered a trauma therapist through the life span and particularly work with adults and children struggling with complex PTSD and the effects of trauma. The specific traumas I work with are sexual trauma and childhood trauma. I also have a strong passion for individuals walking through the painful valley of infertility/reproductive trauma.
I enjoy working and partnering with individuals who seek to enhance their well-being. Dealing with life's many trials can create a confusing environment for us and processing through those emotions can be difficult. I am here to walk with you and assist you through your journey. I am considered a trauma therapist through the life span and particularly work with adults and children struggling with complex PTSD and the effects of trauma. The specific traumas I work with are sexual trauma and childhood trauma. I also have a strong passion for individuals walking through the painful valley of infertility/reproductive trauma.
(832) 219-6823 View (832) 219-6823
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Joel Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Whether you are struggling with Grief, Depression, Anxiety, or normal life changes, we could all use a compass to navigate our way. It would be my honor to be that part of your journey and together overcome the difficulties that life can present. To achieve this, I believe that therapy works best when it is tailored to the personality and the individual needs of each client. Rather than relying on just one modality of psychotherapy,
Whether you are struggling with Grief, Depression, Anxiety, or normal life changes, we could all use a compass to navigate our way. It would be my honor to be that part of your journey and together overcome the difficulties that life can present. To achieve this, I believe that therapy works best when it is tailored to the personality and the individual needs of each client. Rather than relying on just one modality of psychotherapy,
(346) 536-5111 View (346) 536-5111
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?

The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?

Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?

Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.