Depression Therapists in Humble, TX
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LaToscha Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77338 (Online Only)
I specialize in resolving issues with anxiety, depression, self esteem, and couples counseling.
Self Awareness, Self Advocacy, Self Care...you deserve all three! It is my desire to help you journey to a place of health and wellness that serves you in a manner that will produce positivity and light. I specialize in creating space for you to freely explore and address the components that make you... YOU. That exploration in and of itself can empower change in ways that still fascinate me! I would love to work with you to identify areas of change, celebrate your strengths, and build the mental skills to live life better. Life can be hard, life can be difficult, life can be unfair, BUT life is WORTH living.
I specialize in resolving issues with anxiety, depression, self esteem, and couples counseling.
Self Awareness, Self Advocacy, Self Care...you deserve all three! It is my desire to help you journey to a place of health and wellness that serves you in a manner that will produce positivity and light. I specialize in creating space for you to freely explore and address the components that make you... YOU. That exploration in and of itself can empower change in ways that still fascinate me! I would love to work with you to identify areas of change, celebrate your strengths, and build the mental skills to live life better. Life can be hard, life can be difficult, life can be unfair, BUT life is WORTH living.
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Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am Brenda Nash, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCM, with a decade of experience. I enjoy working with clients motivated to change their circumstances, whether depression, poor confidence, anxiety, or relationship issues. I specialize in Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, and Relationship Issues. However, cognitive behavior therapy is my preferred approach. I tend to utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, and Integrative or Integral Psychotherapy. I believe that a therapeutic environment is conducive to positive change.
Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am Brenda Nash, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCM, with a decade of experience. I enjoy working with clients motivated to change their circumstances, whether depression, poor confidence, anxiety, or relationship issues. I specialize in Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, and Relationship Issues. However, cognitive behavior therapy is my preferred approach. I tend to utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, and Integrative or Integral Psychotherapy. I believe that a therapeutic environment is conducive to positive change.
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My name is Elaine Brandon, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in San Antonio, Texas and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have been practicing for over 25 years. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Elaine Brandon, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in San Antonio, Texas and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have been practicing for over 25 years. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
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I have worked with children and adults for 25+ years. In my practice, I provide an individualized written treatment plan to meet the client's needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. It has been proven to be highly effective in many areas such as anxiety and depression. DBT is a modified form of CBT where clients are taught mindfulness (living in the moment), how to tolerate and cope with stress, regulate emotions and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.
I have worked with children and adults for 25+ years. In my practice, I provide an individualized written treatment plan to meet the client's needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. It has been proven to be highly effective in many areas such as anxiety and depression. DBT is a modified form of CBT where clients are taught mindfulness (living in the moment), how to tolerate and cope with stress, regulate emotions and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.
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Laurina Sellu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults work through anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues.
One of the terrible things about mental health related issues is the darkness that tries to silence your voice. It may feel like a hand tightening around you; you can’t breathe, you can’t speak, and if you do not loosen its grip and fight it off you, you may even lose your life to it. It does not want you to reach out for help. It wants you to suffer in silence because the more you try to fight it off alone, the more exhausted you will become. That is where I come in. If you have been silently suffering alone, be it depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief, let me help you. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults work through anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues.
One of the terrible things about mental health related issues is the darkness that tries to silence your voice. It may feel like a hand tightening around you; you can’t breathe, you can’t speak, and if you do not loosen its grip and fight it off you, you may even lose your life to it. It does not want you to reach out for help. It wants you to suffer in silence because the more you try to fight it off alone, the more exhausted you will become. That is where I come in. If you have been silently suffering alone, be it depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief, let me help you. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help.
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Brandi Sturrock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor with over 20 years of experience combined in the medical and mental health fields. She is passionate about helping others address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Brandi specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, major life transitions, and navigating chronic illnesses.
Brandi Sturrock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor with over 20 years of experience combined in the medical and mental health fields. She is passionate about helping others address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Brandi specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, major life transitions, and navigating chronic illnesses.
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Sometimes, despite your best efforts, life's challenges can leave your child, your family, or yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and/or uncertain. We all experience times when extra support is needed. Finding the right counselor is an important step on the journey to emotional wellness and personal growth. My role is to help you or your loved one find strength and solutions by creating a safe, accepting environment where we work together to explore problems, identify skills, and gain new insight. Together, we work to restore balance in your life and gain tools that you will continue to use throughout your life.
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, life's challenges can leave your child, your family, or yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and/or uncertain. We all experience times when extra support is needed. Finding the right counselor is an important step on the journey to emotional wellness and personal growth. My role is to help you or your loved one find strength and solutions by creating a safe, accepting environment where we work together to explore problems, identify skills, and gain new insight. Together, we work to restore balance in your life and gain tools that you will continue to use throughout your life.
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As a counselor in the USAF for 20 years, I have engaged with individuals, couples, and families as they have worked to address such things as anxiety, depression, shame, vulnerability, phase of life issues, grief and loss, relationship concerns, communication and anger management.
"We cannot be taught wisdom, we have to discover for ourselves by a journey which no one can undertake for us, and effort which no one can spare us," M. Proust. I provide counseling for those who are seeking a journey of discovery. Often we find ourselves in a place where we do not want to be and we are not sure where we can turn for help. It is at these troubling times that we seek guidance and assistance. If you would like to start down a road of personal discovery and make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin a new chapter in your life.
As a counselor in the USAF for 20 years, I have engaged with individuals, couples, and families as they have worked to address such things as anxiety, depression, shame, vulnerability, phase of life issues, grief and loss, relationship concerns, communication and anger management.
"We cannot be taught wisdom, we have to discover for ourselves by a journey which no one can undertake for us, and effort which no one can spare us," M. Proust. I provide counseling for those who are seeking a journey of discovery. Often we find ourselves in a place where we do not want to be and we are not sure where we can turn for help. It is at these troubling times that we seek guidance and assistance. If you would like to start down a road of personal discovery and make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin a new chapter in your life.
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Life, huh? It's like trying to untangle a box of Christmas lights without losing your sanity. Life can be a roller coaster ride, filled with twists, turns, and loop-de-loops. Anxiety can be overwhelming, depression can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, and trauma can have long-lasting effects. Or maybe you struggle with health relationships, substance use, anger management, impulse control, or feel like a mischievous gremlin lives inside you controlling your life. Here's the good news - you don't have to face these challenges alone. I firmly believe in the power of a collaborative, non-judgmental approach.
Life, huh? It's like trying to untangle a box of Christmas lights without losing your sanity. Life can be a roller coaster ride, filled with twists, turns, and loop-de-loops. Anxiety can be overwhelming, depression can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, and trauma can have long-lasting effects. Or maybe you struggle with health relationships, substance use, anger management, impulse control, or feel like a mischievous gremlin lives inside you controlling your life. Here's the good news - you don't have to face these challenges alone. I firmly believe in the power of a collaborative, non-judgmental approach.
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Tara R McCullough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people who are navigating life transitions, such as career changes, relationship shifts, or major life events. I have extensive experience helping individuals who are coping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Additionally, I have a deep understanding of trauma and its impact on mental health, and I offer specialized support to those who have experienced traumatic events. I also have expertise in working with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence issues, as well as those who are looking to enhance their personal growth and develop a more positive self-image.
I specialize in working with people who are navigating life transitions, such as career changes, relationship shifts, or major life events. I have extensive experience helping individuals who are coping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Additionally, I have a deep understanding of trauma and its impact on mental health, and I offer specialized support to those who have experienced traumatic events. I also have expertise in working with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence issues, as well as those who are looking to enhance their personal growth and develop a more positive self-image.
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Clients that I work with may deal with adjustment disorder which is considered a life change, mild to moderate depressive disorders and anxiety concerns. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing life stressors including finding meaning and purpose in life, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and frustration. The people that I work with would like to return to their previous level of functioning or obtain some form of normalcy for their life for the foreseeable future and I am there to work with them to help them obtain their life goals.
Clients that I work with may deal with adjustment disorder which is considered a life change, mild to moderate depressive disorders and anxiety concerns. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing life stressors including finding meaning and purpose in life, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and frustration. The people that I work with would like to return to their previous level of functioning or obtain some form of normalcy for their life for the foreseeable future and I am there to work with them to help them obtain their life goals.
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Akilah Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
I have years of experience with families, trauma, abuse, children/adolescents, and depression and anxiety.
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
I have years of experience with families, trauma, abuse, children/adolescents, and depression and anxiety.
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
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Integrative Psychotherapy Center, LLC (Lisa Nunn)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77339
We offer Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) for the treatment of PTSD, treatment resistant depression and anxiety in adults; traditional psychotherapy is also available for anxiety, depression, substance use and relational issues. At this time, all appointments (KAP and psychotherapy) are available only with our KAP Therapist, Chelsea Dalton Pedersen, LMSW-; her fee is $100/hour. KAP sessions begin at $200/session.
We offer Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) for the treatment of PTSD, treatment resistant depression and anxiety in adults; traditional psychotherapy is also available for anxiety, depression, substance use and relational issues. At this time, all appointments (KAP and psychotherapy) are available only with our KAP Therapist, Chelsea Dalton Pedersen, LMSW-; her fee is $100/hour. KAP sessions begin at $200/session.
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I am an LPC-S, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a wide range of experience. I have many years of experience working with those with mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. I will help you to understand your diagnosis and how to build coping skills. I also work with individuals experiencing relationship problems, struggling to reach goals, or seeking behavioral changes. I enjoy working with diverse populations and have a non-judgmental approach. It is essential that you feel safe and free to express yourself.
I am an LPC-S, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a wide range of experience. I have many years of experience working with those with mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. I will help you to understand your diagnosis and how to build coping skills. I also work with individuals experiencing relationship problems, struggling to reach goals, or seeking behavioral changes. I enjoy working with diverse populations and have a non-judgmental approach. It is essential that you feel safe and free to express yourself.
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Hello! My name is Heidi Reddin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Braunfels, TX, and I see clients all throughout Texas via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and major life transitions. I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy as modalities to explore client concerns.
Hello! My name is Heidi Reddin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Braunfels, TX, and I see clients all throughout Texas via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and major life transitions. I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy as modalities to explore client concerns.
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Dr. Heather Goltz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77396 (Online Only)
I am a LCSW whose approach creates compassionate "safe zones" in which clients resolve psychosocial/intimacy challenges and improve life satisfaction/relationships. My work combines Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy to help clients find new thinking patterns and build positive coping skills. I also trained in Sex Therapy, Gottman, and Emotion Focused Therapy. My clients come to therapy with different challenges including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, Veteran/post-deployment, and medical conditions such as cancer, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and HIV/AIDS.
I am a LCSW whose approach creates compassionate "safe zones" in which clients resolve psychosocial/intimacy challenges and improve life satisfaction/relationships. My work combines Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy to help clients find new thinking patterns and build positive coping skills. I also trained in Sex Therapy, Gottman, and Emotion Focused Therapy. My clients come to therapy with different challenges including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, Veteran/post-deployment, and medical conditions such as cancer, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and HIV/AIDS.
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Her focus on providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and goals is essential for fostering trust and facilitating meaningful progress. Additionally, her experience working with a diverse range of clients, including those on the Autism Spectrum, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and those dealing with anxiety, depression, and emotional disturbance, showcases her versatility and compassion.
Her focus on providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and goals is essential for fostering trust and facilitating meaningful progress. Additionally, her experience working with a diverse range of clients, including those on the Autism Spectrum, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and those dealing with anxiety, depression, and emotional disturbance, showcases her versatility and compassion.
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Jewel has experience working in a wide range of areas that include but are not limited to alternative lifestyle and ethical non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQAI+, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, caregivers, chronic illness, and health issues.
Jewel Ratcliff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. Jewel provides an accepting and non-judgmental space that helps clients grow by uncovering strengths and learning new skills that help them navigate through the challenges and struggles that they are currently facing. She recognizes the strength, wisdom, and resiliency each of her clients has within themselves.
Jewel has experience working in a wide range of areas that include but are not limited to alternative lifestyle and ethical non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQAI+, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, caregivers, chronic illness, and health issues.
Jewel Ratcliff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. Jewel provides an accepting and non-judgmental space that helps clients grow by uncovering strengths and learning new skills that help them navigate through the challenges and struggles that they are currently facing. She recognizes the strength, wisdom, and resiliency each of her clients has within themselves.
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Danyel Gipson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77396 (Online Only)
Feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or self-esteem issues? Perhaps stress and life's daily struggles seem overwhelming, or addiction has become a relentless battle. You’re not alone in wanting to break free and rediscover joy, peace, and fulfillment. My ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a path forward. You aim to navigate the complexities of your emotions and experiences, regaining control and relief for a balanced life. Together, we’ll explore root causes, develop coping strategies, and create a personalized plan. Let’s turn your goals into reality, one step at a time.
Feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or self-esteem issues? Perhaps stress and life's daily struggles seem overwhelming, or addiction has become a relentless battle. You’re not alone in wanting to break free and rediscover joy, peace, and fulfillment. My ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a path forward. You aim to navigate the complexities of your emotions and experiences, regaining control and relief for a balanced life. Together, we’ll explore root causes, develop coping strategies, and create a personalized plan. Let’s turn your goals into reality, one step at a time.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor licensed in Texas with over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Therapist, Clinical Director and Executive Director. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and chronic mental illnesses to include bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have also served survivors of trauma including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and human trafficking.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor licensed in Texas with over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Therapist, Clinical Director and Executive Director. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and chronic mental illnesses to include bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have also served survivors of trauma including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and human trafficking.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.