Therapists in Houston, TX

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.

We often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles of dysfunction in our lives. We allow emotions to choose our day and give away our power to unhelpful thinking. Therapy offers us a safe place of refuge, validation, and hope apart from our uncertain circumstances. The therapist and client develop a mutually respectful and healthy relationship built from developed trust and compassion. Within this domain, my goal is to deepen your insight, self-awareness, and help you practice kindness accepting that which is truly you. Together we will consider healthy perspectives and identify patterns that perpetuate unhelpful cycles.

The value of serving others has been evident throughout my life. Having many years of work experience, including the armed forces, has helped me become a more flexible and well-rounded individual. My experience is across a variety of behavior health settings including various levels of education, structured outpatient and inpatient psychiatric facilities, outreach and community mental health, managed care, and private practice promoting Emotional Support Animals as an accommodation. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), additional credentials are Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) and CIMHP.

No one deserves to suffer alone and it takes great courage to ask for help when one is struggling. I am truly honored when someone allows me to be part of their journey towards becoming their best, healthiest self. I use an integrated, strength-based approach in my therapeutic practice to help clients gain insight and feel empowered to make changes because they are worth the effort it takes to truly stretch and grow.

Welcome! My name is Bethany Kulp and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas with over 26 years of experience. Though I have worked with a variety of issues throughout my career, my primary focus is working with adult clients who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a trauma specialist, and I have a great deal of experience working with survivors of childhood abuse/neglect, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Along with mindfulness and cognitive approaches, I use somatic therapies that help you access your body's intrinsic healing capabilities.

Feeling overwhelmed dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, marriage, or life changes? As an affirming, culturally competent, and sex-positive expat therapist, I get it. Our sessions will be a safe place where you are accepted, validated, and treated with respect. This way, you can process, practice, learn, and grow. We will mix and match different interventions, to create a personalized action plan that best fits your own needs, preferences, and goals for therapy.

Are you a young adult or teen who's been struggling with anxiety, stress, or overwhelm? Perhaps you're going through a major life transition, dealing with relationship issues, or struggling to find your sense of identity and personal development. Maybe you've been finding it hard to regulate your emotions or feel passionate and joyful about life. On top of that, you may be trying to navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, childhood trauma, time management, and organization skills, or obsessive and anxious thoughts. If any of these challenges resonate with you, I'm Holly, and I'd love to help.

I am a relationship counselor who specializes in working with high-conflict couples. We believe that our behavior patterns in relationships are often shaped by experiences from childhood. For instance, a couple that is excited to get married may find themselves constantly arguing and feeling rejected. I can help track the cycle of conflict (Emotional Family Therapy by Sue Johnson) connecting/contrasting the secondary and primary emotions and noting the attachment impact of the couple.

In these uncertain times of the post-pandemic era, it's completely understandable that you might be feeling overwhelmed and scared by the numerous stressors and uncertainties you're facing. You may find yourself wondering how to navigate through it all. It's common to seek understanding and comfort from friends and family, but sometimes it feels like they may not fully grasp what you're going through or how to provide the support you truly need. You may also find yourself getting caught up in social media images and struggling to move forward with the things you want to achieve.

Navigating life and today’s society can feel overwhelming and we may find ourselves feeling stagnant or confused. My goal is to meet you where you are and explore the core issues that are impacting your life so that we can develop an individualized approach to meet your needs. My therapeutic approach consists of openness, empathy, a sense of humor, and utilizing a holistic perspective that considers all aspects of the individual's experience. I am currently a tele-health only clinician.

I incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices such as brainspotting, as well as solution-focused techniques into my work with clients to make sure that the root of each therapeutic issue is addressed and you can track your own progress in therapy over time via goal-setting. I also have formal training in Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Samira Pizaro is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to motivating change, creating healthier habits, and building a safe space for clients. You can trust Samira will be purpose-driven and practical around your care needs and treatment planning. Her approach toward accessible, well-rounded mental health care includes challenging negative thinking with insightful questioning and value-oriented goal setting so you can maintain the healthiest version of yourself. Samira works with patients ages 18-65.

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.

My use of the phrase “Top of the Morning” greeting began in my days in the operating rooms of the Houston Medical Center some twenty years ago. It was a break away from the traditional greetings. This gave birth to the idea we can begin every day over if we are willing to change. "Top of the Morning" greets you with a sense of hope. My practice invites you to an holistic, mind, body and spirit approach to therapy. Together, we can build a safe, confidential, and responsible client therapist relationship.

My mission as a counselor is to help my clients confront and address their struggles concerning substance use and other related issues. Along with that is helping them create a recovering lifestyle that they can be proud of. I serve those that struggle with an addiction and have the readiness to work through the issues addiction brings and promote self-improvement in their life of recovery.

We live in a challenging and quite complicated world. As we struggle with our hardships, it is important to remember that we don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy is a big commitment, but it can also be a space where you have the opportunity to heal, grow, and embrace your authentic self. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is extremely passionate about working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, emotion regulation, divorce, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, addiction, suicidal ideation, ADHD, as well as school or work-related issues.

A goal of therapy is to achieve hope, happiness, and to have an optimistic outlook on the future as well as practicing self-love/care. Life can be unfair at times, and can include family disagreements, work problems and feelings of “I can’t do all this anymore” or “I am so overwhelmed.” I hope to help clients strengthen your coping skills, mindfulness, ways to move through life struggles and navigate relationships. Clients will enter into a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and full of hope. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI).

I have been practicing in this field for 10 years. I have experienced a vast range of cultures in different countries and society and I pride myself in multicultural practicing. I am grateful for my experiences good and bad that have led me to be the best husband, father, son, brother, relative, and friend I could possibly strive to be. I would love to be given the chance to do the same for you in a safe, non-judgmental space.

If you are reading this, that means that you have taken the first step. The first step is always the hardest. The good news is you do not have to do it alone and together we will make your journey a little easier. My name is Amy Acevedo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I offer a warm, energetic, relaxed approach to therapy with focus on anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma. I provide an uplifting perspective which is supportive, challenging, flexible, and multifaceted to uniquely fit your needs and includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Person-Centered and Mindfulness based theoretical approaches.