Therapists in Houston, TX

With a wealth of experience in navigating the intricate paths of mental health, I am dedicated to fostering transformative journeys for those grappling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and the complex emotional landscapes of grief and loss. I take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment, where individuals from all walks of life, including members of the queer, transgender, non-binary communities, and those engaged in open, non-monogamous, or sex-positive/kink relationships, feel deeply valued and respected.

I am a neurodivergent, queer therapist that works with other diagnosed or suspecting neurodiverse folks with trauma (including religious). The last several years I found myself attracting clients who had been diagnosed with anxiety and or depression, tried many different therapists and styles of therapy but weren't seeing lasting improvements. This has led me to pursue certification in evaluation of ADHD/ ASD and begin treating through a neurodiverse lens. If you suspect you have one or the other or both, lets work together to help you understand yourself. Trauma treatment with a neurodiverse lens is lifechanging!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I work primarily with teens and adults struggling with trauma, depression, self-harm, ADD, mood disorders, attachment issues, personality disorders, and grief. I am also a late night therapist for individuals with busy schedules.

Who am I? What is my purpose? What does the science say? Where is the evidence? These are some of my favorite questions I hear as a counselor. My name is Ron Saenz and I'm an LPC passionate about exploring the mind-body connection through DBT, mindfulness meditation, flow, yoga and martial arts. I use my love for psychology and behavioral science to teach clients about how the brain works, while helping them integrate research-proven wellness practices into their everyday lives. I believe that therapy should be both fun and fulfilling, and have made it my mission to share this passion with every client I meet.

If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback while setting goals and coming up with a plan. Every single person, child, couple and family is unique; therefore, we design a custom treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires.

Dr. Gonzalez and his associates treat adults, adolescents, children, and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. We have particular interests in eating disorders, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction and addiction, ADHD, LGBT issues, testing and evaluations for INS. We also have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. All services are available in English or Spanish.

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 am very gifted in making authentic connections with any population I work with. I have worked with a diverse group of clientele such as work with foster children suffering from mental health issues. Including bipolar, reactive attachment, anxiety and depression. I also have an extensive history working with adults who suffer from PTSD, complex childhood trauma, and severe anxiety and depression. Furthermore, I love working with the LGBTQ community in addressing issues sensitive to their needs such as increasing gender identity issues, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders.

Welcome! Kudos to you for taking this step! I treat adults and adolescents seeking help with their mental and behavioral health. As a professional, I won't tell you what to do as I believe my clients have the ability to choose how to resolve their own problems and make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator of change. I help to facilitate improved self-awareness and insight for my clients, with an emphasis on healthy coping. This newly acquired insight can lead to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, the capacity to make healthy life changes, and the power to build and maintain healthy relationships.

I look at mental health from an integrative perspective. People are best understood and change is best maintained by taking into account all aspects of a person including physical health, genetic influences, cultural identities, behavioral patterns and past experiences. My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of all of my clients. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions, so that you can better understand yourself and obtain direction on how to grow. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs.

You are powerful. Maybe you don't feel it right now and that's OK. Borrow my faith: you can handle it! You are the expert on you, and I am here to walk with you as you determine what needs to stay & what needs to go. To make a safe place for you to release thoughts, habits or people which are no longer serving you in a positive way. As a self-identifying African- american lesbian, I have had a unique variety of experiences. I work with you to empower your belief and confidence. I believe “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” One step at a time, we are working towards progress over perfection.

The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. -Nelson Mandela Sometimes we really want growth, change and/or to just feel better, but we can be scared to take those first steps to making change. Men, in particular men of color, find seeking help as a sign of weakness. I am here to tell you that this is one of the bravest things you could ever do and the rewards are limitless when you face this challenge. Therapy can be scary new waters, but you reading these words now is proof that you have been brave enough to dip your toe in the waters of change- so jump on in- the water is just fine!

I am currently taking new telehealth clients for sex therapy, couples therapy and trauma therapy. My ideal client wants to heal. With all the trauma from the past few years, self-work has never been more necessary and normalized. Coming out of a global pandemic, with relationships and sex lives suffering, we all need to be intentional about rebuilding emotional, mental and sexual health. Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma, improve communication and intimacy in your relationship(s), explore polyamory or consensual non monogamy, or explore sexual and/or gender identity, I believe I can help you to achieve your personal goals.

It's an act of bravery to seek support and engage in the therapeutic journey. To sit with pain, fear, and discomfort can be challenging, yet it can have a profound impact on our growth, healing and well-being. Your whole self is welcome in our work together. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment while empowering you to reach your goals through developing your strengths and equipping you with practical psychoeducation and tools along the way. Rooted in an ecological systems framework, I integrate various evidence-based techniques, incorporating mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies in particular.

Are you in a relationship that could benefit from better communication, boundary-setting, and deeper emotional and physical intimacy? Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and seek support with coming out or improving your familial and intimate relationships while nurturing self-acceptance? Therapy provides a safe space to gain awareness about yourself and the dynamics of your close relationships, the first step toward meaningful and positive change. Building on these skills helps create relief from anxiety, depression, and stress. Together, we can work on new strategies to increase safety, connection, trust, and love in your relationships.

As an experienced LCSW and LCDC, being a therapist with an honest approach with my clients is important to me. I believe in providing good therapeutic experiences for clients. My experiences include providing services to clients with mood disorders, the LGBTQIA community, clients with gender dysphoria and those affected by addiction issues. I have clinical experience in dealing with clients with trauma history as I am EMDR Certified. I am also Certified by World Professional Assoc. of Transgender Health (WPATH) with the Standards of Care (SOC) 8. I am The Headstrong Project Clinician working with veterans.

My overall goal of therapy is holding you accountable in a nonjudgmental way that supports your goals, validates your efforts, and challenges you in a way that aligns with your worldview. I like to offer feedback in an objective way and suggest skills and perspectives that you choose whether or not to implement. The methodology of my approach is conversation; two people in a room trying to figure things out while utilizing various perspectives, theories, and attempts. An emphasis of my time with you is always you; your goals, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are valuable and I find exploring them in a therapeutic setting helpful.

Life gets hard sometimes; the bad days may feel like it will never end. I am here to help you find the path toward better days. By taking each day as its own, we can work together and discover balance for your life. Working together, we can uncover your past, present, and/or future concerns. I will help educate and walk alongside you in this journey of life. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+, mood and personality disorders, eating disorders, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Welcome, I'm Leigha. I am a seasoned therapist with over 15 years of experience in the social work and mental health field. In addition to my private practice, I have held roles such as school counselor, case manager, in-home therapist, residential treatment clinician, intensive outpatient program director, field instructor for Master’s level students and clinical supervisor. I have a particular interest in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, body image/disordered eating behaviors, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, grief, clients during pregnancy and parenthood and the LGBTQ+ population.