Therapists in Houston, TX

Are you struggling in life? Does anxiety keep you awake at night? Do you feel sad and blue? Is your relationship in trouble? Do you spend too much time worrying about your looks? If you are struggling in life with these issues, you are not alone. Life can be difficult and many people have felt the way you do. Individuals often feel that something needs to be seriously wrong with them in order to seek therapy. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is often helpful to have an objective, nonjudgmental person to help you through life's challenges.

About the Facilitator - Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT is a professional speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, certified sex addiction therapist and trained EMDR therapist with years of experience in the field. She currently has private practices in Houston and Katy, Texas and specializes in helping reduce symptoms of panic attacks, past traumas, PTSD phobia, depression, grief, severe anxiety, substance additions, process addictions and other debilitating mental challenges. Previous experience includes Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC), The Right Step, Fort Bend Council of Alcohol & Drug abuse,

If there is a sense of hopelessness surrounding you about what has passed amidst the fear of what is yet to be; if you find yourself stuck as these challenges show up in your relationships, lingering grief, or a sense of powerlessness - know that you don't have to go through this alone. In this space, we can meet. My training has prepared me to provide tailored counseling to individuals, couples, and children navigate challenges of marriage, divorce, and illness or loss of loved ones. Along with private practice, I have worked at behavioral hospitals helping clients struggling with challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

I would like to help you focus on your inner strengths. In helping you to discover your own strengths and build on them, you start to accomplish small successes as you make your way to feeling better overall. The areas of focus in my practice are helping people face issues of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment to life transitions, Grief/loss, etc... I have worked with children and a wide age range of adults in dealing with life issues successfully. I have also worked with people on an individual level, families, and couples. The goal of therapy will be to increase hope and encouragement to face life issues head on.

Hi there, I'm Melissa! My name is Melissa Switzer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based near Austin, Texas. I work with clients state-wide utilizing telehealth. I work best with adolescents to adults, ranging in age from 10 and up. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, anger management, ADHD, grief, neurodivergence, trauma, and life issues associated with the LGBTQ-plus community as a straight ally. I use psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1994,I have been dedicated to working with children, adolescents and families dealing with life challenges. I believe that we all have the inner strength and resources to improve our lives, but at certain times, may need to seek a counselor to help with life's difficulties or issues from the past. In my practice, I give clients hope and work collaboratively with them to address the issues impacting them. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My practice offers a safe and encouraging environment where growth and change can occur.

Do you wonder how you can take control of your own emotions and reactions? Let me help you achieve emotional balance in your life. I have counseling experience working with clients struggling with divorce, communication problems, depression, grief, parenting issues, and anxiety. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families. I also enjoy working with clients with eating disorders and adolescents that self-harm. I'm a therapist at Hope & Harmony Therapy, where I facilitate individual, family & couples counseling; as well as counseling groups.

I don't know what issue brought you here. I haven't met you. I'm not going to tell you what you need. I only know one thing about you: that you're here. So I will focus on that. The variations in our experience are so extraordinarily complex. I want to listen to yours, because that is where we can start. Then, I want us to work on your garden together, growing to seed the desires for your life that will blossom, even being enriched by the mud, if we nurture them with the right tools.

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.

I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Sexology and am accredited as a certified sex therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Additionally, I am a licensed clinical social worker and possess qualifications as a clinical social work supervisor. I primarily work with adults, although I have experience working with adolescents, couples, and families. I continue to obtain as much knowledge as possible in the areas of mental health and sexual health to offer empathic and effective services to clients who may be seeking therapy.

My name is Shannon Trevino and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I have Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. During my time as a therapist, I have worked with individual adults, adolescents, and children. I have also worked with couples and groups. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, agoraphobia, eating disorders, chronic pain, PTSD, LGBTQ+, relationship issues, family dysfunction, parenting, military life, life and career coaching, and more. I pride myself on being able to tailor treatments to the specific needs of my clients.

I am best suited for working with BIPOC women experiencing life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, work/relationship/motherhood balance, and impacts of trauma. I integrate somatic techniques such as EMDR and yoga practices to strengthen a mind-body connection. I believe BIPOC women can heal wounded parts and deconstruct negative beliefs when we get curious. Together, we can increase your level of self-awareness, learn mind-body practices, increase your capacity to manage life's stressors and create healthy boundaries. Ultimately, allowing you to feel more confident and in control of your life.

My ideal client is navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, or grief, seeking a path to healing and peace. They aim to overcome these challenges, guided by faith and resilience, aspiring to find balance and joy in their life again. They seek understanding, relief from their pain, and strategies to rebuild their strength and hope.

My Name is Velinecia McNair, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a caring a compassionate therapist and I am excited about helping you to become the best version of yourself. My primary areas of focus are working with children and adolescents to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, and stress management. Some of my many approaches to therapy include talk therapy, play therapy, CBT, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based therapy.

The clients I work best with are clients that are seeking a change for their current situation and come into session ready to work on that change. I prefer to see adult clients who have acknowledge they need some assistance with the issues they face and are willing to participate in the therapeutic process.

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.

“The ability to find your true self is one of the most important elements to sound mental health,” thus, the option is yours to start searching. My mission is to help clients understand life is worth living and to redefine their experience while providing a safe space in doing so. I want them to perceive the therapeutic process as a comprehensive endeavor toward success. It is my motivation to guide clients on their journey of healing as they attack issues related to mood, grief, substance abuse, and maladaptive behaviors that do not serve them well.

I, Maritza Martinez-Chinchilla am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas with over 43 years of relevant post-Masters experience. My goal is to help my clients realize success in their personal and professional lives. I have excellent Spanish and English language skills, and extensive cultural diversity and gender identity training. In addition to expertise in trauma resolution, stress management, and anger management. I provide my clients with proven strategies to manage and overcome grief, depression, anxiety, and fear resulting from abuse and loss.

Accepting New Clients! Your healing is a priority. Whether you feel like you lost sight of yourself, decided start over in life after a recent breakup/loss, looking for ways to heal through trauma, or want to learn how to navigate through life changes while prioritizing your mental health my practice is here to meet your mental health needs.