Female Therapists in West Columbia, TX
Hello, my name is Sharron Lewis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. During this time my practice has evolved to include approaches that utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. I like to begin therapy with some common language around attachment styles and personality. How we attach impacts every interpersonal relationship. I infuse our sessions with knowledge from Polyvagal theory and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Hello, my name is Sharron Lewis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. During this time my practice has evolved to include approaches that utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. I like to begin therapy with some common language around attachment styles and personality. How we attach impacts every interpersonal relationship. I infuse our sessions with knowledge from Polyvagal theory and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Having served children and families through the child welfare system for nearly 20 years, I am very interested in the impact trauma has on the brain and enjoy my work with children and adolescents as well as adults who have experienced chronic or significant trauma including victims of sex trafficking. We all deserve to feel safe with minimal anxiety in our day-to-day lives. By helping promote a positive sense of self and self-esteem, feelings of anxiety and worry can be reduced while increasing clients' sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Having served children and families through the child welfare system for nearly 20 years, I am very interested in the impact trauma has on the brain and enjoy my work with children and adolescents as well as adults who have experienced chronic or significant trauma including victims of sex trafficking. We all deserve to feel safe with minimal anxiety in our day-to-day lives. By helping promote a positive sense of self and self-esteem, feelings of anxiety and worry can be reduced while increasing clients' sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Heather Ann Schlitzkus
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Columbia, TX 77486
Working with individuals, couples, or families who need help navigating life's most challenging moments is my passion and privilege, as we journey together to find the authentic self and turn the turbulence into tranquility.
Working with individuals, couples, or families who need help navigating life's most challenging moments is my passion and privilege, as we journey together to find the authentic self and turn the turbulence into tranquility.
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Hi, my name is Lori Bachman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years of experience delivering counseling services to people seeking support and guidance through difficult times in their lives. I utilize a variety of theoretic styles that best suit a person individually. Using a client-centered approach, I combine a soft and direct approach and use models such as trauma informed somatic experience, rational emotive, cognitive and dialectical therapies to explore the past and present to aid in the development of coping skills to improve one's emotional and overall wellbeing.
Hi, my name is Lori Bachman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years of experience delivering counseling services to people seeking support and guidance through difficult times in their lives. I utilize a variety of theoretic styles that best suit a person individually. Using a client-centered approach, I combine a soft and direct approach and use models such as trauma informed somatic experience, rational emotive, cognitive and dialectical therapies to explore the past and present to aid in the development of coping skills to improve one's emotional and overall wellbeing.
Are you in a relatively healthy and committed relationship but want to handle conflict better or deepen your emotional intimacy? I can help. Are you in a relationship with someone with whom your reasonable expectations and explanations are met with rage, character assassinations, and blame that leave you in a fog and feeling crazy? I can help. Have past or current relationships left you traumatized and doubting your worth? I can help.
Are you in a relatively healthy and committed relationship but want to handle conflict better or deepen your emotional intimacy? I can help. Are you in a relationship with someone with whom your reasonable expectations and explanations are met with rage, character assassinations, and blame that leave you in a fog and feeling crazy? I can help. Have past or current relationships left you traumatized and doubting your worth? I can help.
Maritza Linebaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sweeny, TX 77480 (Online Only)
Maritza Linebaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves working with children, teens, families, and individuals. Maritza believes everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. Clients I am comfortable treating are individuals which include children, adolescents, and adults. To create a safe and peaceful setting my communication approach is non-judgmental, welcoming, clear and considerate, empathetic, and client-centered.
Maritza Linebaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves working with children, teens, families, and individuals. Maritza believes everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. Clients I am comfortable treating are individuals which include children, adolescents, and adults. To create a safe and peaceful setting my communication approach is non-judgmental, welcoming, clear and considerate, empathetic, and client-centered.
Heather Melass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brazoria, TX 77422
As someone with a Clinical Mental Health background and Family Systems Orientation, I understand that when one person in the family is struggling, it can be a struggle for everyone. I approach mental health and healing from a biological, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual approach. Healing looks different for each person.
As someone with a Clinical Mental Health background and Family Systems Orientation, I understand that when one person in the family is struggling, it can be a struggle for everyone. I approach mental health and healing from a biological, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual approach. Healing looks different for each person.
Online Therapists
Angela Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77077 (Online Only)
I am Angela Farmer, a licensed psychologist with five years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults going into adulthood or early into adulthood. My therapeutic goals focus on people who are facing Anger Management, Coping Skills, Codependency, Depression, and Anxiety. The modalities I enjoy using are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Reality Therapy. My life has not been the easiest, and I feel that helps me to help my clients where they are at that moment.
I am Angela Farmer, a licensed psychologist with five years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults going into adulthood or early into adulthood. My therapeutic goals focus on people who are facing Anger Management, Coping Skills, Codependency, Depression, and Anxiety. The modalities I enjoy using are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Reality Therapy. My life has not been the easiest, and I feel that helps me to help my clients where they are at that moment.
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.
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.
My priority is to create a safe therapeutic relationship where you feel heard and your unique identity is honored. I approach therapy collaboratively, with a philosophy that every individual has inherent strengths and goodness. My hope is to be one resource for healing and growth, and to help you achieve more meaning in life.
My priority is to create a safe therapeutic relationship where you feel heard and your unique identity is honored. I approach therapy collaboratively, with a philosophy that every individual has inherent strengths and goodness. My hope is to be one resource for healing and growth, and to help you achieve more meaning in life.
Hello, I'm Kanisha (Kuh-ne-shuh), a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in supporting people of color through life transitions, stress management, boundary setting, and addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Hello, I'm Kanisha (Kuh-ne-shuh), a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in supporting people of color through life transitions, stress management, boundary setting, and addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Kim Saltzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CEDS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Along side of my professional credentials, I too have traveled down a road of recovery and healing that enables me to share valuable insight and perspective with my clients. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, PTSD/Complex trauma, and Sex Addiction. I support a holistic counseling approach that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of a person. By integrating various counseling techniques and philosophies, I offer my clients the most current and effective methods of treatment.
Along side of my professional credentials, I too have traveled down a road of recovery and healing that enables me to share valuable insight and perspective with my clients. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, PTSD/Complex trauma, and Sex Addiction. I support a holistic counseling approach that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of a person. By integrating various counseling techniques and philosophies, I offer my clients the most current and effective methods of treatment.
Before I go any further, stop and give yourself a “pat on the back” for taking this first step! This takes courage, and I see you! I'm so happy that you are contemplating getting the help you need. I am Jacquenlyn Amerson. Let’s try to get through this challenging time in your life, together! I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I can not wait to embark on this journey of healing discovery with you!
Before I go any further, stop and give yourself a “pat on the back” for taking this first step! This takes courage, and I see you! I'm so happy that you are contemplating getting the help you need. I am Jacquenlyn Amerson. Let’s try to get through this challenging time in your life, together! I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I can not wait to embark on this journey of healing discovery with you!
Rabia Ilahi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellaire, TX 77401
'And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom' (Anais Nin). It is scary for many of us to risk initiating change in our lives, whether it's in ourselves, professionally, or in our intimate or family relationships. Having come to this site is a courageous first step, and I would like to help you in fulfilling your journey. I offer collaborative counseling/therapy for individuals, couples, and families who want to live more fulfilling lives.
'And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom' (Anais Nin). It is scary for many of us to risk initiating change in our lives, whether it's in ourselves, professionally, or in our intimate or family relationships. Having come to this site is a courageous first step, and I would like to help you in fulfilling your journey. I offer collaborative counseling/therapy for individuals, couples, and families who want to live more fulfilling lives.
I’ve worked alongside clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma of many forms, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concern, mood swings, to those looking for someone to help explore their thoughts and feelings on a deeper, more meaningful level. I enjoy spending time getting to help my clients know their true, authentic selves through the therapeutic relationship and personalizing treatment based on their needs.
I’ve worked alongside clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma of many forms, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concern, mood swings, to those looking for someone to help explore their thoughts and feelings on a deeper, more meaningful level. I enjoy spending time getting to help my clients know their true, authentic selves through the therapeutic relationship and personalizing treatment based on their needs.
Do you feel like your life is passing you by? Do you feel trapped in a career or in relationships that drain the life out of you? Do you feel it is impossible to make the changes you need to move forward? It would be my privilege to support you in getting in touch with the person you want to be and taking the steps to express that personality in your career, your life and your relationships. Don't wait to begin building the life you aspire to. Your time to move forward is now!
Do you feel like your life is passing you by? Do you feel trapped in a career or in relationships that drain the life out of you? Do you feel it is impossible to make the changes you need to move forward? It would be my privilege to support you in getting in touch with the person you want to be and taking the steps to express that personality in your career, your life and your relationships. Don't wait to begin building the life you aspire to. Your time to move forward is now!
Maryanne Nnake
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, CST-C, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated, and alone. Therapy, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you. I welcome all clients regardless of their sexual orientations, preferences, practices, identities, and relationship styles. I work with couples, adolescents, individuals, and families looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings.
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated, and alone. Therapy, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you. I welcome all clients regardless of their sexual orientations, preferences, practices, identities, and relationship styles. I work with couples, adolescents, individuals, and families looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings.
Melissa Ibanez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, specializing in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I hold an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, supplemented by an MBA from the University of Houston Downtown. With six years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I have developed expertise in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and DBT, working with individuals affected by trauma, grief, legal issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I am a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, specializing in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I hold an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, supplemented by an MBA from the University of Houston Downtown. With six years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I have developed expertise in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and DBT, working with individuals affected by trauma, grief, legal issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Do you or your loved ones struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma? Have you ever said, "I can't find relief," "My child can't focus," "My teen feels lost," or "Our family is falling apart"? These are common experiences among our clients. Whether it's you, your child, or your teen facing these challenges, there's still hope. Our mission is to provide quality care that truly changes lives, helping people rediscover joy and vitality. We take a holistic approach, using comprehensive assessments and advanced interventions to deeply understand and address the root causes of your concerns. Call us today!
Do you or your loved ones struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma? Have you ever said, "I can't find relief," "My child can't focus," "My teen feels lost," or "Our family is falling apart"? These are common experiences among our clients. Whether it's you, your child, or your teen facing these challenges, there's still hope. Our mission is to provide quality care that truly changes lives, helping people rediscover joy and vitality. We take a holistic approach, using comprehensive assessments and advanced interventions to deeply understand and address the root causes of your concerns. Call us today!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.