Therapists in The Woodlands, TX
Enrica Gonzalez Malone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Not accepting new clients
For over fifteen years I’ve been helping individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am experienced in helping clients overcome and manage anxiety, depression, current life transitions, conflict in relationships, or disconnection through loss. I am trained in CBT, EFT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I believe in everyone’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges and thrive, with the right tools and support. I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to develop skills and strategies (that) they can use to grow happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
For over fifteen years I’ve been helping individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am experienced in helping clients overcome and manage anxiety, depression, current life transitions, conflict in relationships, or disconnection through loss. I am trained in CBT, EFT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I believe in everyone’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges and thrive, with the right tools and support. I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to develop skills and strategies (that) they can use to grow happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
Heart of Mind Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
At Heart of Mind Therapy, we specialize in unraveling the intricacies of your emotional world, offering a sanctuary for healing, growth, and renewal, struggles with anxiety, relationship challenges, or the weight of life’s uncertainties. We’re here to guide you. Our therapists, led by the empathetic Kietha Adams, specialize in connecting with the core of your emotions. We’re not just here to listen; we’re here to understand, validate, and navigate the complexities of your feelings. Whether romantic, familial, or platonic, our therapists are skilled in fostering understanding and communication.
At Heart of Mind Therapy, we specialize in unraveling the intricacies of your emotional world, offering a sanctuary for healing, growth, and renewal, struggles with anxiety, relationship challenges, or the weight of life’s uncertainties. We’re here to guide you. Our therapists, led by the empathetic Kietha Adams, specialize in connecting with the core of your emotions. We’re not just here to listen; we’re here to understand, validate, and navigate the complexities of your feelings. Whether romantic, familial, or platonic, our therapists are skilled in fostering understanding and communication.
Helix Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families utilizing evidenced based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We are trained in treating depression, anxiety, and healing from traumatic experiences. Our team is committed to creating an individual treatment plan and helping you achieve your specific goals.
We offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families utilizing evidenced based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We are trained in treating depression, anxiety, and healing from traumatic experiences. Our team is committed to creating an individual treatment plan and helping you achieve your specific goals.
Betsy Lamb
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Are you feeling alone, hopeless, or unheard in your marriage/relationship? Are you longing for improved communication, deeper connection, and/or more intimacy? As a couple or individual, are you tired of constantly arguing all the time or shutting the other person out? Are you feeling like you have exhausted all of your options trying to make your marriage or relationship work and you don't know where else to turn? If this sounds familiar, then I would love the opportunity to work with you. I am extremely passionate about couples work and am eager to help others build and recreate the relationship they long for.
Are you feeling alone, hopeless, or unheard in your marriage/relationship? Are you longing for improved communication, deeper connection, and/or more intimacy? As a couple or individual, are you tired of constantly arguing all the time or shutting the other person out? Are you feeling like you have exhausted all of your options trying to make your marriage or relationship work and you don't know where else to turn? If this sounds familiar, then I would love the opportunity to work with you. I am extremely passionate about couples work and am eager to help others build and recreate the relationship they long for.
Crystal Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances and challenges that your life may have caused. I work with both couples and individuals. 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, I look forward to working with you!
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances and challenges that your life may have caused. I work with both couples and individuals. 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, I look forward to working with you!
Diane Smedley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77384 (Online Only)
Whether uncertainty lies in your relationships, work life, or within your own self-identity, therapy provides clients with a safe and supportive environment to freely explore their own solutions. The world can often feel like a place not quite built for you to be yourself. My hope is clients will emerge from session with a sense of empowerment over their circumstances.
Whether uncertainty lies in your relationships, work life, or within your own self-identity, therapy provides clients with a safe and supportive environment to freely explore their own solutions. The world can often feel like a place not quite built for you to be yourself. My hope is clients will emerge from session with a sense of empowerment over their circumstances.
Lori Morton
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
With a genuine passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of mental and emotional well-being, I bring a wealth of experience and a warm, non-judgmental approach to my counseling. I firmly believe that each person is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship. Whether you're navigating life transitions, facing challenges in relationships, coping with anxiety, managing stress, or seeking personal development, my goal is to create a safe and empowering space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
With a genuine passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of mental and emotional well-being, I bring a wealth of experience and a warm, non-judgmental approach to my counseling. I firmly believe that each person is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship. Whether you're navigating life transitions, facing challenges in relationships, coping with anxiety, managing stress, or seeking personal development, my goal is to create a safe and empowering space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
Kristin Kenny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients to help them heal and cope with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. I have experience treating adult and adolescent clients with diverse cultural backgrounds who deal with grief, conflict in relationships, and work/school stressors, among other challenges. I believe the most effective growth of an individual happens during self-exploration, and my job is to be the guide.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients to help them heal and cope with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. I have experience treating adult and adolescent clients with diverse cultural backgrounds who deal with grief, conflict in relationships, and work/school stressors, among other challenges. I believe the most effective growth of an individual happens during self-exploration, and my job is to be the guide.
McKenna Lee Benson
LPC Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Before you read on, take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly, breathing in through your nose, filling your chest with air. Notice your chest rise, expanding until it feels tight. Now hold that breath; hold it for just a few beats… And release. Release all that air in one long slow breath out through your mouth. Notice your shoulders droop and your mind clear, ever so slightly. This might the first full breath you’ve taken in a long time. And it’s no wonder why: life can overwhelm us with so much worry, anger, doubt, shame, and sadness that we feel breathless.
Before you read on, take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly, breathing in through your nose, filling your chest with air. Notice your chest rise, expanding until it feels tight. Now hold that breath; hold it for just a few beats… And release. Release all that air in one long slow breath out through your mouth. Notice your shoulders droop and your mind clear, ever so slightly. This might the first full breath you’ve taken in a long time. And it’s no wonder why: life can overwhelm us with so much worry, anger, doubt, shame, and sadness that we feel breathless.
Catherine Prestigiovanni
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Online Only)
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 23 years of experience providing supportive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and veterans seeking to develop a healthier and more productive life. Catherine specializes in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues.
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 23 years of experience providing supportive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and veterans seeking to develop a healthier and more productive life. Catherine specializes in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues.
Vital Growth Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
At Vital Growth Counseling & Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. We may help you cope with major life changes, stress due to work, grief, chronic illness, and trauma from physical or sexual abuse. We also offer couples therapy as healthy relationships take intentional awareness and initiative, it's easy to slip into a roommate role and neglect the romance we once had.
At Vital Growth Counseling & Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. We may help you cope with major life changes, stress due to work, grief, chronic illness, and trauma from physical or sexual abuse. We also offer couples therapy as healthy relationships take intentional awareness and initiative, it's easy to slip into a roommate role and neglect the romance we once had.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I am your OCD and anxiety specialist in The Woodlands, Texas. I work with individuals who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and general anxiety. Our fears and subsequent behaviors, begin with distressing and intrusive thoughts. In order to feel safe and find relief, we do we what we can to make the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings go away. You may find yourself engaging in ritualistic behaviors such as avoidance, reassurance seeking, overt behaviors, and even mental compulsions. But many times, our solutions do not break the cycle and our anxiety worsens.
I am your OCD and anxiety specialist in The Woodlands, Texas. I work with individuals who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and general anxiety. Our fears and subsequent behaviors, begin with distressing and intrusive thoughts. In order to feel safe and find relief, we do we what we can to make the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings go away. You may find yourself engaging in ritualistic behaviors such as avoidance, reassurance seeking, overt behaviors, and even mental compulsions. But many times, our solutions do not break the cycle and our anxiety worsens.
Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77382
I offer In-Office and Online therapy. Both are equally effective, easy to access and greatly appreciated by my clients. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I offer In-Office and Online therapy. Both are equally effective, easy to access and greatly appreciated by my clients. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
Michael Clark
LPC Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Having to be strong, tough, and on all the time can be draining. Compound all of that with having to do it while hiding your emotions can be doubly stressful. Black men are raised to be resilient and silent, to take what life throws at you without complaining “Just Man Up!”. Being raised to be strong was the message. Weakness is not to be shown or felt. Now when you’re upset or overwhelmed you have nowhere to turn for help.
Having to be strong, tough, and on all the time can be draining. Compound all of that with having to do it while hiding your emotions can be doubly stressful. Black men are raised to be resilient and silent, to take what life throws at you without complaining “Just Man Up!”. Being raised to be strong was the message. Weakness is not to be shown or felt. Now when you’re upset or overwhelmed you have nowhere to turn for help.
Spring Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Are you feeling like you have lost the person you used to be? Having trouble with relationships? Being in relationships can feel overwhelming sometimes. Relationships change as we go through different transitions such as getting married, having a baby, getting a divorce, children going away to college, or caring for elderly parents. All of these life events can make relationships move together or become more distant. Talking about your concerns can help clarify what you want and need in your life. Finding choices helps us to grow and change personally and emotionally.
Are you feeling like you have lost the person you used to be? Having trouble with relationships? Being in relationships can feel overwhelming sometimes. Relationships change as we go through different transitions such as getting married, having a baby, getting a divorce, children going away to college, or caring for elderly parents. All of these life events can make relationships move together or become more distant. Talking about your concerns can help clarify what you want and need in your life. Finding choices helps us to grow and change personally and emotionally.
Christie Farris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I'm ready to offer a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable. My passion is to connect with others and genuinely "see" them for who they are and meet them where they are in life. If you are struggling with the relationships in your life, such as your spouse, parents, children, in-laws, siblings, or friendships, we can work together toward more safety, boundaries, reconnection or better communication in these relationships.
I'm ready to offer a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable. My passion is to connect with others and genuinely "see" them for who they are and meet them where they are in life. If you are struggling with the relationships in your life, such as your spouse, parents, children, in-laws, siblings, or friendships, we can work together toward more safety, boundaries, reconnection or better communication in these relationships.
Joel Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Whether you are struggling with Grief, Depression, Anxiety, or normal life changes, we could all use a compass to navigate our way. It would be my honor to be that part of your journey and together overcome the difficulties that life can present. To achieve this, I believe that therapy works best when it is tailored to the personality and the individual needs of each client. Rather than relying on just one modality of psychotherapy,
Whether you are struggling with Grief, Depression, Anxiety, or normal life changes, we could all use a compass to navigate our way. It would be my honor to be that part of your journey and together overcome the difficulties that life can present. To achieve this, I believe that therapy works best when it is tailored to the personality and the individual needs of each client. Rather than relying on just one modality of psychotherapy,
Adrienne LaRoe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I see myself as a guide who walks alongside my clients during their therapeutic journey. On your journey, we are a team and will draw from your strengths to forge a new path toward your new life story. I feel that everyone has their own unique story that can be re-written. I have found that looking at our lives from a different perspective can offer valuable insight and clarity. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I approach therapy holistically, meaning people are “whole”—made up of mind, body and spirit.
I see myself as a guide who walks alongside my clients during their therapeutic journey. On your journey, we are a team and will draw from your strengths to forge a new path toward your new life story. I feel that everyone has their own unique story that can be re-written. I have found that looking at our lives from a different perspective can offer valuable insight and clarity. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I approach therapy holistically, meaning people are “whole”—made up of mind, body and spirit.
Kathy Plascencia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Waitlist for new clients
Living life on life’s terms with our own unique experiences can bring on different levels of stress at any given time. If it has come to a point where the quality of your relationships, school and/or work performance has suffered or declined it might be time to get some outside help. Sometimes it’s a matter of not understanding how our past experiences have affected us, not being able to define what ‘safe’ is, or what a healthy relationship even looks like. This can certainly contribute to our unhealthy habits and behaviors and leave us feeling hopeless and helpless.
Living life on life’s terms with our own unique experiences can bring on different levels of stress at any given time. If it has come to a point where the quality of your relationships, school and/or work performance has suffered or declined it might be time to get some outside help. Sometimes it’s a matter of not understanding how our past experiences have affected us, not being able to define what ‘safe’ is, or what a healthy relationship even looks like. This can certainly contribute to our unhealthy habits and behaviors and leave us feeling hopeless and helpless.
New Beginning Mind Spa & Therapy, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77382 (Online Only)
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
My name is Iesha Anderson. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. I also attended Texas Southern University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Academics were a very important part of my life. I realized at an early age that education was vital to my future success in life and the life of others. I have always had a passion for counseling and helping since the first day I sat in my psychology course during my journey in undergraduate school. My experience in Real Estate, taxes, customer service, and mental health has equipped me with the ability to relate and understand where others are coming from. I have always had a passion for special populations and was blessed to find a career that combined my love for both, families and individuals.
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Number of Therapists in The Woodlands, TX
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in The Woodlands, TX who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Aetna |
78% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
73% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in The Woodlands, TX see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.