Therapists in Houston, TX

Life can be really hard. We can help. Serving the Houston area and the State of Texas since 1981 with clinical excellence, we provide a warm, therapeutic, and inviting atmosphere. We see children 2 and up, teens, and adults. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Meeting clients where they are, we walk alongside in order to hear and help in a way that brings about lasting change. Our doors are open to clients from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. We meet in person and virtually.

I work with men. Men that are dealing with the realities of being a husband, father, boss, caretaker, provider, etc. Men that are high achieving. Men that are Christian. Men wanting an honest, solution-focused path to living a healthier life. I'm not here to "therapize" you, or spend hours digging into your past. Though parts of your past may come up during our sessions, my focus is on the present and future. We focus on real change and personal accountability/responsibility.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

I have spent 25 years working in the mental health field, and during this time, I have gained expertise in helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma.

Sometimes we're looking for a safe place where we can be seen, heard, and validated. We want someone to hold space for us without judgment or blame. We also may want a road map. Someone who can guide us based on their lived experiences or professional expertise.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.

Essential Counseling Group (ECG) is a collective of mental health professionals whose goal is to heal clients through a psychodynamic framework. Our diverse experiences allow us to offer effective individual, family, and couples treatment. We treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. ECG is here to help you be the best version of yourself.

I am passionate about helping people overcome life’s difficult challenges and assisting individuals with developing new insights. I utilize evidenced-based therapeutic practices such as: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I support a safe and confidential environment for sharing, exercising excellent active listening skills during client-therapist interactions. I believe it is possible to work through obstacles and develop new coping skills that allow you to move forward in a healthy, happy manner.

Dr. Fay approaches therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. Additionally, Dr. Fay can help address adjustment to new health diagnoses or chronic medical conditions, such as: sleep problems, weight concerns, and assistance making difficult behavior and healthy lifestyle changes.

I earned my B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle and my master’s degree in Social Work from New York University in Manhattan, New York. My background prior to private practice comprised diverse settings such as hospital social work, community mental health, and working within the New York City Public Schools. For 5 years I was a family and individual therapist on the Compass Unit for Young Adults at The Menninger Clinic. For 4+ years I was the Director of Eating Disorder Services at The Menninger Clinic.

Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands the nuances of unconventional lifestyles and relationships? I'm here to offer not only affirmation but also invaluable insight, having experienced the challenges firsthand. As an easy-going, friendly, non-judgmental, and entirely open-minded therapist, you can trust me with any aspect of your journey.

I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.

I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds and with various mental health needs. I provide evidence-based therapeutic practices in sessions to assist clients with reaching their therapy goals. Therapy goals are established collaboratively. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, women's issues, racial issues, job stress, daily stressors, life transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+, etc. are clients who I have had the benefit to work with over the past several years. I am passionate about helping you improve your mental health and overall health.

I support busy professionals and their families by providing a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. Featured in The New York Times, Parents, Forbes and more, I help kids, teens, and adults move from surviving to thriving. As a professional with a family of my own, I understand how difficult it can be to balance all aspects of your life. Whether you hope to address a specific issue, or you just want to improve the quality of your family’s lives, you're in the right place.

Dixon Psychological Services is a multifaceted psychology practice offering a wide range of psychological services. From therapy to evaluations, Dr. Dixon’s philosophy is simple; it is her belief that all emotions and feelings are valid. Not only are all emotions and feelings valid, they alert you to your inner well-being. Her interpersonal approach and innovative use of the therapeutic environment as a microcosm for your worldview will help you or your loved one explore their patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that can often lead to distress, frustration, or disregulation. depression, or anxiety.

Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!

I have experience working with individual's and families dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, dual diagnosis, child and adolescent behavioral issues and health and lifestyle issues. I also provide parenting, anger management, decisions making skills and domestic violence recovery for victims group and individual therapy.