Therapists in Houston, TX
Phil Ginsburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, CSAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77065
I believe that while you are the expert in your own life, that I can help you to expand your view of a problem and to find new possibilities for change.
Whether the sessions are with an individual, couple or family, I view you, the client, as being embedded in various relationships.
I believe that a person grows in relationships and it is my mission to help you resolve conflict, establish resources and improve relating skills needed to enhance the overall health of your life and your relationships.
"To bring anything into your life, imagine that it's already there."
I believe that while you are the expert in your own life, that I can help you to expand your view of a problem and to find new possibilities for change.
Whether the sessions are with an individual, couple or family, I view you, the client, as being embedded in various relationships.
I believe that a person grows in relationships and it is my mission to help you resolve conflict, establish resources and improve relating skills needed to enhance the overall health of your life and your relationships.
"To bring anything into your life, imagine that it's already there."
Charmaine L. Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
I believe all people, adults and children alike reach their maximized potential when provided with a safe, therapeutic environment. My approach to counseling is guided by person-centered counseling. I focus on providing a therapeutic environment for client to share concerns and facilitate growth. Most importantly I seek to develop a strong therapeutic relationship by providing genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Overall, my goal is helping clients become aware of their ability to grow and heal.
I believe all people, adults and children alike reach their maximized potential when provided with a safe, therapeutic environment. My approach to counseling is guided by person-centered counseling. I focus on providing a therapeutic environment for client to share concerns and facilitate growth. Most importantly I seek to develop a strong therapeutic relationship by providing genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Overall, my goal is helping clients become aware of their ability to grow and heal.
Life is a Song Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
My name is Christy Song. I am licensed as an LMFT in the State of Texas. Congratulate yourself on taking this move towards finding the support you need. This is the first step of your journey towards healing and growth. Therapy is for everyone to help you achieve your next goals in a safe, supportive, and healthy manner. In this practice, clients are affirmed in their lived experience, drawing on their strengths and wisdom to help them achieve positive goals and outcomes for themselves and their contexts.
My name is Christy Song. I am licensed as an LMFT in the State of Texas. Congratulate yourself on taking this move towards finding the support you need. This is the first step of your journey towards healing and growth. Therapy is for everyone to help you achieve your next goals in a safe, supportive, and healthy manner. In this practice, clients are affirmed in their lived experience, drawing on their strengths and wisdom to help them achieve positive goals and outcomes for themselves and their contexts.
Dr. Ty David Lerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CST, QTAP, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77042
I hold a PhD in Clinical Sexology, dual certification as a Sex Therapist (AASECT & IICS), and certification as a Queer and Transgender Affirming Professional.
Finding the right therapist is sometimes the hardest part of the counseling process. The challenge of matching a therapist's personality and approach to counseling with a client's needs can sometimes feel like trial and error, but is a vital part of the process. I believe that the start of any new relationship, therapeutic or otherwise, begins with building rapport and simply becoming comfortable with each other. Once established, the real work can begin.
I hold a PhD in Clinical Sexology, dual certification as a Sex Therapist (AASECT & IICS), and certification as a Queer and Transgender Affirming Professional.
Finding the right therapist is sometimes the hardest part of the counseling process. The challenge of matching a therapist's personality and approach to counseling with a client's needs can sometimes feel like trial and error, but is a vital part of the process. I believe that the start of any new relationship, therapeutic or otherwise, begins with building rapport and simply becoming comfortable with each other. Once established, the real work can begin.
Kerri Heintz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77001 (Online Only)
If you are feeling anxious, isolated, and stressed-out right now, you are not alone. There is so much going on in the world that might be taking a toll on your mental health. Even if you have never been to therapy before, you might find that talking to someone helps you during these challenging times. Change can be hard and overwhelming, but it can be easier with a supportive guide. I’ve helped clients sort out the change needed in their relationships, with careers, and in their methods of coping with life and complex emotions.
If you are feeling anxious, isolated, and stressed-out right now, you are not alone. There is so much going on in the world that might be taking a toll on your mental health. Even if you have never been to therapy before, you might find that talking to someone helps you during these challenging times. Change can be hard and overwhelming, but it can be easier with a supportive guide. I’ve helped clients sort out the change needed in their relationships, with careers, and in their methods of coping with life and complex emotions.
Ceejay Blake
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
You may be grappling with a history of trauma or PTSD, experiencing high levels of anxiety, struggling with managing ADHD symptoms, or facing substance use or addiction issues. You could also be dealing with identity-related challenges, particularly if they are part of the LGBTQAI+ communities. Family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and career-related stressors might also be contributing factors to your concerns.
You may be grappling with a history of trauma or PTSD, experiencing high levels of anxiety, struggling with managing ADHD symptoms, or facing substance use or addiction issues. You could also be dealing with identity-related challenges, particularly if they are part of the LGBTQAI+ communities. Family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and career-related stressors might also be contributing factors to your concerns.
Andrew Tessmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you unhappy about where you are in life and fear others won't accept you for who you are? Do you feel as though you have to hide facets of yourself? Do you feel stuck and want to change? If so, you may find it helpful to connect with someone who has been through these feelings and understands the challenge in managing feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation, insecurity, and even depression. I understand the struggles with exploring one's identity and finding the confidence to love and value your unique self.
Are you unhappy about where you are in life and fear others won't accept you for who you are? Do you feel as though you have to hide facets of yourself? Do you feel stuck and want to change? If so, you may find it helpful to connect with someone who has been through these feelings and understands the challenge in managing feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation, insecurity, and even depression. I understand the struggles with exploring one's identity and finding the confidence to love and value your unique self.
Matt Trietsch
LPC-Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77007
Hi there, I'm Matt. I work with adults across Texas using individual psychotherapy and I also offer group counseling. In person counseling is offered in Houston. Working with me, I want to help you not only to discover and understand what’s going on, but to most importantly equip you with a new set of tools, coping skills, and a new perspective to live with more ease and less distress. Are you ready to tackle that journey? I am; let’s go!
Hi there, I'm Matt. I work with adults across Texas using individual psychotherapy and I also offer group counseling. In person counseling is offered in Houston. Working with me, I want to help you not only to discover and understand what’s going on, but to most importantly equip you with a new set of tools, coping skills, and a new perspective to live with more ease and less distress. Are you ready to tackle that journey? I am; let’s go!
Lisa L. VanVleet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker and psychodynamic psychotherapist, I often hear, "I know what I need to do to feel better, but I just can't seem to make myself do what I should." Change isn't always straightforward. Knowing on an intellectual level doesn't mean that it makes sense emotionally. I support your exploration, without judgment, to illuminate stepping stones through the bog that once seemed impassable. At your pace, on your terms, I can help you to cultivate greater insight and navigate through the pain and suffering.
As a clinical social worker and psychodynamic psychotherapist, I often hear, "I know what I need to do to feel better, but I just can't seem to make myself do what I should." Change isn't always straightforward. Knowing on an intellectual level doesn't mean that it makes sense emotionally. I support your exploration, without judgment, to illuminate stepping stones through the bog that once seemed impassable. At your pace, on your terms, I can help you to cultivate greater insight and navigate through the pain and suffering.
Taylor N Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, TCTSY-F, RYT 500
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
Not accepting new clients
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” – Bessel van der Kolk Over my 8 years of practice, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings providing therapy to both adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating interpersonal trauma along with a wide range of mental health issues including but not limited to PTSD/C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” – Bessel van der Kolk Over my 8 years of practice, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings providing therapy to both adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating interpersonal trauma along with a wide range of mental health issues including but not limited to PTSD/C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Tori Velez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a veteran and EMDR therapist, I am committed to guiding my clients through a transformative healing journey that helps individuals rediscover their strength and inner balance. I don't believe in the "one size fits all" and make it a priority to create a plan that meet my client’s holistic and multicultural needs. I trust the organic process of allowing my client to present what their needs are and honoring them as they emerge. My approach in treatment is collaborative, honest, understanding, encouraging, and engaging from start to finish.
As a veteran and EMDR therapist, I am committed to guiding my clients through a transformative healing journey that helps individuals rediscover their strength and inner balance. I don't believe in the "one size fits all" and make it a priority to create a plan that meet my client’s holistic and multicultural needs. I trust the organic process of allowing my client to present what their needs are and honoring them as they emerge. My approach in treatment is collaborative, honest, understanding, encouraging, and engaging from start to finish.
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Brian Schulz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPHA, LPC, LCDC, CCPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
If you are not at your best right now, feeling bored, sad, anxious, unmotivated, or even helpless, please give me a call. We can set up a free phone consultation and if you're interested, a first appointment. Counseling can help individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult times and behavioral challenges. Call now to set up your first appointment. You can make a change and counseling can help. Your goals are my goals! Happiness is something we create. No one can make you happy. You create your happiness. There is hope. Hopeful Texas, PLLC
If you are not at your best right now, feeling bored, sad, anxious, unmotivated, or even helpless, please give me a call. We can set up a free phone consultation and if you're interested, a first appointment. Counseling can help individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult times and behavioral challenges. Call now to set up your first appointment. You can make a change and counseling can help. Your goals are my goals! Happiness is something we create. No one can make you happy. You create your happiness. There is hope. Hopeful Texas, PLLC
Shahrzad Afshin Yekta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007
Connor McInerney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
Do you struggle with your inner critic? Have you felt lonely or rejected? Maybe you've tried to avoid anxiety, depression, or traumatic memories, seeking a way out of a rollercoaster of emotions. Have you experienced difficulty with life transitions; career/school stress; relationship issues including polyamory and CNM; bigotry; grief; addiction; sex/drug linked behavior; sexual assault/abuse; self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Are you somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and feel like no one in your life understands you? If you answered yes to any of these issues, when was the last time you had a space to talk that was just for you?
Do you struggle with your inner critic? Have you felt lonely or rejected? Maybe you've tried to avoid anxiety, depression, or traumatic memories, seeking a way out of a rollercoaster of emotions. Have you experienced difficulty with life transitions; career/school stress; relationship issues including polyamory and CNM; bigotry; grief; addiction; sex/drug linked behavior; sexual assault/abuse; self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Are you somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and feel like no one in your life understands you? If you answered yes to any of these issues, when was the last time you had a space to talk that was just for you?
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.
Chris Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
Are you stressed? Worried? Sad most of the time? Dissatisfied with your life the way it is? Feeling hopeless to change your life the way it is? You are not alone and there is hope for you. If you would like to create a life worth living and even the life you dreamed of having, therapy is one place that can make that happen. I believe we all have the potential to change with the right person to listen and guide us.
Are you stressed? Worried? Sad most of the time? Dissatisfied with your life the way it is? Feeling hopeless to change your life the way it is? You are not alone and there is hope for you. If you would like to create a life worth living and even the life you dreamed of having, therapy is one place that can make that happen. I believe we all have the potential to change with the right person to listen and guide us.
Dr. Marsja Stearnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77091
We all deserve a safe space to sit back and reflect on our lives. Within these safe spaces, we are able to address and explore issues that may be preventing us from living the life we want, free
of expectations and judgement. I am committed to providing safe spaces and highly dedicated to human concerns especially with regard to the emotional and psychological impact of trauma.
We all deserve a safe space to sit back and reflect on our lives. Within these safe spaces, we are able to address and explore issues that may be preventing us from living the life we want, free
of expectations and judgement. I am committed to providing safe spaces and highly dedicated to human concerns especially with regard to the emotional and psychological impact of trauma.
Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77010 (Online Only)
Therapy is a safe place to explore challenges in our lives & find strengths that we never knew we had. It has the potential to lift us out of our rut so that we can finally make the changes we've longed for. Whether you are working to decrease your anxiety, unmasking and living authentically, changing careers, exploring your gender or sexual identity, or trying to change your relationships, therapy can be a great place to get a fresh perspective & face these challenges with a champion by your side. My own identity as a multiracial, queer, gender nonconforming therapist enables me to understand clients who feel like outsiders.
Therapy is a safe place to explore challenges in our lives & find strengths that we never knew we had. It has the potential to lift us out of our rut so that we can finally make the changes we've longed for. Whether you are working to decrease your anxiety, unmasking and living authentically, changing careers, exploring your gender or sexual identity, or trying to change your relationships, therapy can be a great place to get a fresh perspective & face these challenges with a champion by your side. My own identity as a multiracial, queer, gender nonconforming therapist enables me to understand clients who feel like outsiders.
Vannessa Fuentes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77010 (Online Only)
Trying to understand the “standard rules” of behavior was always confusing and overwhelming. When they said, “Don’t cry. Stop acting out. Sit still. Stop being so difficult. You’re too sensitive.”, you heard, “What’s wrong with you?”. You’ve been trying your hardest to figure that answer out ever since. Your focus and attention are precious, so hyper-focusing on something fun and exciting, i.e., TV, Video games, Sports, just made you feel better. It certainly helped tune everything labeled “wrong” or “bad” out, even if it was just for a little while.
Trying to understand the “standard rules” of behavior was always confusing and overwhelming. When they said, “Don’t cry. Stop acting out. Sit still. Stop being so difficult. You’re too sensitive.”, you heard, “What’s wrong with you?”. You’ve been trying your hardest to figure that answer out ever since. Your focus and attention are precious, so hyper-focusing on something fun and exciting, i.e., TV, Video games, Sports, just made you feel better. It certainly helped tune everything labeled “wrong” or “bad” out, even if it was just for a little while.
Raven Wilson
LPC Associate
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I have always believed that healthy interpersonal communication is one of the most dynamic and invaluable resources that we have at our disposal. In counseling, as in life, I aim to cultivate a practice of empathetic wellness intervention in service of creating clear and coherent communication across race, class, gender and sexuality, while also prioritizing community, accessibility, and holistic wellness. I enjoy working with interpersonal relationships, familial trauma, anxiety, guilt/shame, and identity formation, and am especially interested in working with women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ populations.
I have always believed that healthy interpersonal communication is one of the most dynamic and invaluable resources that we have at our disposal. In counseling, as in life, I aim to cultivate a practice of empathetic wellness intervention in service of creating clear and coherent communication across race, class, gender and sexuality, while also prioritizing community, accessibility, and holistic wellness. I enjoy working with interpersonal relationships, familial trauma, anxiety, guilt/shame, and identity formation, and am especially interested in working with women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ populations.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.