Forensic Psychology Therapists in Missouri City, TX
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Miranda DiBenedetto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
"All you need is twenty seconds of insane courage and I promise you, something great will come of it.” Here you are embracing that terrifying moment of courage. That's all it takes to completely change your life around. I have worked in every field of mental health, from inpatient hospitalization, to prison and jail settings, to community outreach. I have seen and heard it all. With my wide range of experience, knowledge in multiple theories and modalities, and being a trained EMDR clinician, I will help guide you through any challenge or obstacle that you are facing.
"All you need is twenty seconds of insane courage and I promise you, something great will come of it.” Here you are embracing that terrifying moment of courage. That's all it takes to completely change your life around. I have worked in every field of mental health, from inpatient hospitalization, to prison and jail settings, to community outreach. I have seen and heard it all. With my wide range of experience, knowledge in multiple theories and modalities, and being a trained EMDR clinician, I will help guide you through any challenge or obstacle that you are facing.
![Photo of John Vincent, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c19d99d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed, board certified clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. In addition to my clinical practice with adults, couples and families, I am a professor in a doctoral level clinical psychology program. When working with individuals and couples, I begin with a thorough assessment of problem areas and strengths and then formulate a plan to address those issues using the latest, evidence-based treatment methods. Based on a thorough understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and actions. The people I work with learn to replace self-defeating strategies with constructive alternatives.
I am a licensed, board certified clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. In addition to my clinical practice with adults, couples and families, I am a professor in a doctoral level clinical psychology program. When working with individuals and couples, I begin with a thorough assessment of problem areas and strengths and then formulate a plan to address those issues using the latest, evidence-based treatment methods. Based on a thorough understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and actions. The people I work with learn to replace self-defeating strategies with constructive alternatives.
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I have been helping children, teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent-child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.
I have been helping children, teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent-child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.
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Lynn Nwosu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
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.
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.
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Wilson Psychological Forensic Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (Online Only)
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
Wilson Psychological & Forensic Services, PLLC is a full-service mental health, forensics, and substance abuse practice servicing all counties in the Washington State, Houston, and Sugarland, Texas areas. We offer dual diagnosis/co-occurring mental health services for individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, mood, and substance abuse issues. We are approved examiners for the Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). We also provide DUI, court-ordered alcohol and substance abuse assessments, DOT SAP, immigration, and domestic violence (VAWA) evaluations and assessments.
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The clients I have seen in my practice typically live in a stressful and ever-changing world where life can be demanding, confusing, and overwhelming. You do your best to cope but nothing seems to work out. Maybe what you need is a break from the vicious cycle so you can think more clearly. Maybe having someone to listen and validate your experience is what you need. Maybe you are looking for new ideas. What ever it is, you don’t have to journey alone – as your therapist, I am here to support you in your most difficult and overwhelming moments. Together we can find a solution. ..
The clients I have seen in my practice typically live in a stressful and ever-changing world where life can be demanding, confusing, and overwhelming. You do your best to cope but nothing seems to work out. Maybe what you need is a break from the vicious cycle so you can think more clearly. Maybe having someone to listen and validate your experience is what you need. Maybe you are looking for new ideas. What ever it is, you don’t have to journey alone – as your therapist, I am here to support you in your most difficult and overwhelming moments. Together we can find a solution. ..
![Photo of Leah Newlove Clionsky - Thriving Child Center, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40136388-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
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Sugar Land Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
As a group of psychologists, we help kids, teens, adults, and seniors who’ve lost touch with what makes them happy or what really matters to them, often feeling pretty swamped by their emotions. We assist those struggling with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We have a special place in our hearts for working with the LGBTQI+ community, and we're dedicated to helping military and law enforcement personnel. Together, we find ways to get our patients' lives back in balance and reconnect them with the people and activities that truly define who they are.
As a group of psychologists, we help kids, teens, adults, and seniors who’ve lost touch with what makes them happy or what really matters to them, often feeling pretty swamped by their emotions. We assist those struggling with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We have a special place in our hearts for working with the LGBTQI+ community, and we're dedicated to helping military and law enforcement personnel. Together, we find ways to get our patients' lives back in balance and reconnect them with the people and activities that truly define who they are.
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Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
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Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
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Samiyah Hossain
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77402 (Online Only)
We strive to make therapy as accessible as possible through providing affordable, flexible and convenient counseling sessions online through secure video conferencing on evenings and weekends. We look forward to partnering with you to move toward positive changes in all areas of your life. Prepare to leave our virtual space feeling empowered!
We strive to make therapy as accessible as possible through providing affordable, flexible and convenient counseling sessions online through secure video conferencing on evenings and weekends. We look forward to partnering with you to move toward positive changes in all areas of your life. Prepare to leave our virtual space feeling empowered!
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I provide psychological assessment services for immigration cases in the states of Hawaii, Texas, and Vermont. Due to recent natural and political disasters, there are migration crises across the globe. Experiences of immigration, exile, and displacement can be overwhelming and bring on many emotional and social challenges. I can help you with your case.
I provide psychological assessment services for immigration cases in the states of Hawaii, Texas, and Vermont. Due to recent natural and political disasters, there are migration crises across the globe. Experiences of immigration, exile, and displacement can be overwhelming and bring on many emotional and social challenges. I can help you with your case.
![Photo of Tamara Denise Peña, LCDC, LPC-S, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48b52248-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tamara Denise Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77054
I am certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors to treat anxiety and depression. Together, we will work on symptom relief to achieve positive outcomes. We will design a unique and individualized plan (new tools for your toolbox!) to assist in relapse prevention.
I am certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors to treat anxiety and depression. Together, we will work on symptom relief to achieve positive outcomes. We will design a unique and individualized plan (new tools for your toolbox!) to assist in relapse prevention.
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I specialize in working with couples and individuals with relationship problems. I also conduct forensic evaluations for cases involving intimate partner violence. As a relationship researcher for the past 25 years, I am applying research to help couples and individuals with communication, sexual, or other problems by offering couples' assessments, therapy, & forensic evaluations. Combining the work of my Ph.D. mentors, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Neil Jacobson, my scientifically-based couples therapy combines Gottman Couples Therapy and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. My approach is direct, short-term and effective.
I specialize in working with couples and individuals with relationship problems. I also conduct forensic evaluations for cases involving intimate partner violence. As a relationship researcher for the past 25 years, I am applying research to help couples and individuals with communication, sexual, or other problems by offering couples' assessments, therapy, & forensic evaluations. Combining the work of my Ph.D. mentors, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Neil Jacobson, my scientifically-based couples therapy combines Gottman Couples Therapy and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. My approach is direct, short-term and effective.
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Hello and welcome. I believe that when someone is searching for a therapist, they want to find someone who will listen, not judge, and who is warm and supportive. One of my goals is to create a working environment together, where you feel comfortable revealing what topics bring you in, and where I can help you by listening, not judging, and using my training and years of experience to be the therapist you are looking for. Some subjects are hard to talk about. I realize this, and will make the process as easy and comfortable as possible for you.
Hello and welcome. I believe that when someone is searching for a therapist, they want to find someone who will listen, not judge, and who is warm and supportive. One of my goals is to create a working environment together, where you feel comfortable revealing what topics bring you in, and where I can help you by listening, not judging, and using my training and years of experience to be the therapist you are looking for. Some subjects are hard to talk about. I realize this, and will make the process as easy and comfortable as possible for you.
![Photo of Daniel Katz - Houston Therapy, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/afa66fef-f037-457d-94fc-cd47e4f19c6e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Our goal is to help people live more meaningful and satisfying lives. We strive to provide individualized, effective care for the greater Houston area. Life can be complicated, but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. We offer counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing and comprehensive assessments. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Our goal is to help people live more meaningful and satisfying lives. We strive to provide individualized, effective care for the greater Houston area. Life can be complicated, but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. We offer counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing and comprehensive assessments. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
![Photo of Ayesha Lakhani, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CART, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cdcab07-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ayesha Lakhani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
Drawing on a desire to help people overcome obstacles in their personal relationships, my professional work involves counseling individuals and families in order to achieve conflict resolution and better communication. As a neutral third party, I am better able to identify the challenges my patients face and facilitate positive change. Working with families, it is essential to foster a high level of trust between the therapist and family members. Mutual respect and open communication are essential to the therapeutic process. Engaging patients at their level, I help people find the change that they desire and the strength within themselves to achieve that change.
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Whether you are seeking a brief, solution-focused consultation or more in-depth psychotherapy for personal growth, resolving past trauma, or breaking unhealthy personal or relationship patterns, my goal is to help you achieve the results you are seeking in a confidential, comfortable, nonjudgmental setting. My practice is a full-service, psychological consulting practice. I offer individual, couples, and other types of relationship therapy, and I have experience helping all ages and backgrounds. I also offer Premarital Counseling and Dating/Relationship Coaching to help you achieve more successful connections.
Whether you are seeking a brief, solution-focused consultation or more in-depth psychotherapy for personal growth, resolving past trauma, or breaking unhealthy personal or relationship patterns, my goal is to help you achieve the results you are seeking in a confidential, comfortable, nonjudgmental setting. My practice is a full-service, psychological consulting practice. I offer individual, couples, and other types of relationship therapy, and I have experience helping all ages and backgrounds. I also offer Premarital Counseling and Dating/Relationship Coaching to help you achieve more successful connections.
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Dr. Barbara Levinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, CNS, LMFT, CSAT-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
Bellaire, TX 77401
Sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors have been a common presenting problem. It can emerge in the form of pornography addiction, infidelity, hook up apps, and illegal behaviors.Clients seek me out, when there has been problematic sexual behavior either with an individual or in a relationship. Most behaviors of a sexual nature have caused damage to the individual, couple and families. Many people suffer from past trauma and the development of healthy sexual behaviors have been interrupted by abuse, both physical , sexual and emotional. Behaviors can become compulsive and eventually secretive and shameful for the person.
Sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors have been a common presenting problem. It can emerge in the form of pornography addiction, infidelity, hook up apps, and illegal behaviors.Clients seek me out, when there has been problematic sexual behavior either with an individual or in a relationship. Most behaviors of a sexual nature have caused damage to the individual, couple and families. Many people suffer from past trauma and the development of healthy sexual behaviors have been interrupted by abuse, both physical , sexual and emotional. Behaviors can become compulsive and eventually secretive and shameful for the person.
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Forensic Psychology Therapists
How does forensic psychology work?
Forensic psychology works by providing those in the legal system with expert information about psychology and behavior that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Forensic psychologists do this through a range of services—conducting psychological assessments for court cases, assisting police officers with investigations, providing expert opinion, helping with mediation, and providing mental health care to victims or perpetrators of crimes.
Can a forensic psychologist help with child custody cases?
Yes. In the event that it’s needed, an attorney or judge may appoint a forensic psychologist to provide an assessment and recommendation. This process involves multiple interviews with the child, the parent (or parents), and sometimes others. The psychologist assesses the parent’s mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and parenting practices to understand what’s in the child’s best interest. They then complete a report with recommendations based on their assessment.
Do forensic psychologists help solve crimes?
In some cases they do. For example, criminal profiling involves collaborating with law enforcement officers to construct a profile of a perpetrator based on psychology, personality, and behavior as suggested by the crime in order to focus the investigation. They may also offer expert input on subjects related to a case such as deception, false confessions, and the reliability of testimony based on eyewitness accounts.
How long do people typically work with a forensic psychologist?
The length of time an individual works with a forensic psychologist depends on the relevant service. For example, if a forensic psychologist is conducting a psychological assessment for a court case, this may take one to two sessions to complete (although they can be more extensive). If the forensic psychologist is providing therapy to someone accused or convicted of a crime, treatment may last for several months or more.