Hi, my name is Sarah Hoffman, and I’m a licensed counselor in Houston, TX. I help anxious and overwhelmed students struggling with the stress of school and daily life find ways to take control of their lives and feel better. I help my clients better understand themselves and their minds, harness their strengths, and embrace their full selves so they can live the life they want. I’m an affirming therapist and have extensive experience supporting students who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA...
Hello and welcome. Looking for therapy is often hard work. Trying to find a good therapist can feel overwhelming, hopeless, or exhausting. If you are reading this, you or someone close to you is probably hurting. I can help. I wonder what brought you here and what’s going on in your life. What’s coming up for you now as you sift through listings and look at pictures of therapists? Are you skimming them or going through them with a fine-toothed comb? What physical sensations are in your bo...
Many people start thinking about therapy because, emotionally, they don’t feel good. Maybe your emotions end up taking you for a ride and you feel helpless to stop it. Emotions come and go, but they can sometimes feel endless, especially if they are intense. Or maybe you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions and you find it difficult to connect. Either way, what ends up making it worse is the power struggle we get into with our own emotions. We want to push away the ones that fe...
I’m ecstatic that you’re making this brave move to seek assistance in transitioning to improving and perhaps healing. Transitioning from child to teen, teen to adult and adulting is hard! It can be difficult to balance school, work, relationships, and all the other stressors life may throw your way. Therapy is a great way to process your emotions, become a better problem solver, gain confidence, and learn coping skills that help you live a happier and healthier life. I love truly getting to know...
Hello! My name is Ashley Maynard, and I am an LPC in the state of Texas. College is one of the most transitional experiences in a person's life, and I am here to help you navigate it all. Whether you're starting out at a new campus and finding your footing away from the comfort of home, facing graduation with the world ahead of you but unsure where to go, or dealing with any of the many experiences in between, it can be overwhelming and confusing. The great part is: you don’t have to do it alone...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Foresight. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work, with an emphasis in Children and Youth, and a certificate in Animal-Assisted Social Work (AASW) from the University of Denver. I have experience working with high-risk youth and their families in Residential, Community-Based, Outpatient and Child Welfare settings. I have a passion for helping young people increase their resiliency and improve their relationships by gaining insight into their...
My name is Yara Castillo. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and an MEd in Counseling from the University of Houston. I practice from a client-centered approach. I feel like clients come to therapy to feel understood, listened to, and form a connection with another person. I also understand that people have strengths and can be empowered to make their own decisions for themselves. I feel as if people are in control of their lives and can make the best decisions for themselves, but much of that ...
I work with young adults who feel disconnected from themselves and others, struggling with feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, or the sense that something is missing in their lives. If you’re struggling to understand who you are or how to connect with the people and things that matter most to you, I’m here to help. Many of my clients have experienced childhood trauma or challenging family dynamics, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation. Together, we’ll explore your pas...
My goal is to understand your internal experience, and support you through challenges. I utilize approaches that aim to change maladaptive thinking and behavioral patterns, identify strengths and values, establish healthy daily routines, and increase self acceptance. I specialize in working with people who feel stressed or overwhelmed with life circumstances, and need help with structure, boundaries, communication skills, and healthy coping. I help clients take control of their life by focusing...
Welcome to The Jewel Box Counseling, where we strive to build a safe space for you to explore your past and build your future. Here, everyone is welcome as they are. Lauren Johnson, LCSW, is the founder of The Jewel Box Counseling, PLLC. She has experience treating mental health disorders, with expertise in anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She is also certified to provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Lauren’s goal is to help you along this journey called life in a ...
Finding Balance and Support in College College can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Between managing classes, relationships, future plans, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to feel stressed, anxious, or emotionally drained. Maybe you’re struggling with focus, motivation, or perfectionism. Maybe you’re dealing with self-doubt, past experiences, or mental health challenges that make it hard to keep up. At Cura Meadows, I specialize in helping college students who feel stuck,...
Are you constantly thinking about food and worried about what it might do to your body? Do you find yourself caught in a never-ending dieting cycle? Maybe you've chalked it up to a "lack of willpower." Irrespective of what your struggle looks like, I want you to know that healing your relationship with food is possible. The diet industry profits billions of dollars off our insecurities day in and day out and they don't deserve another penny. Imagine a life where you eat what you want when you wa...
I practice an integrative approach depending on the needs of the client with an emphasis on the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach to therapy. My approach depends on the needs of the client. The goal is to assist clients in creating a comprehensive plan for setting and achieving goals; helping to facilitate behavioral change; assisting in helping clients to establish and maintain relationships; and assisting in enhancing client's effectiveness and coping. EMDR and trauma-focused thera...
I’m glad you’ve taken the first step toward seeking support, and I want to introduce myself and explain how I can help you. My name is Haley, and I specialize in working with young adults and college-aged students who are navigating the complexities of life, identity, and self-discovery. Whether you’re facing uncertainty about your future, challenges with relationships, or struggling with personal identity, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. As a pers...
I am a queer trans non-binary therapist and expressive arts therapist. My focus is providing individual therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults, women, and non-monogamous and polyamorous people. I specialize in working with trans and non-binary folks and people navigating relationships, building confidence, or wanting to engage the arts as part of therapy. I strive to create an environment where you can be yourself, feel comfortable exploring your experience and taking risks, and take steps towards what’s i...
Do you feel like there’s a better version of yourself waiting to reveal itself or that there must be a better way of life beyond your symptoms? If your answer to either question is “yes,” then I am the therapist for you! My goal is to help you discover your best you and live your best life at home, school/work, amongst peers, or any place else where you frequent. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Columbia University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, experience as ...
Are you navigating an ‘it’s complicated’ relationship? Do you feel crazy, like you can’t trust yourself? Have you found out your partner has betrayed you? Are you ready to process through childhood trauma to end generational curses? It is my passion and honor to focus on women’s issues, relationship issues, and trauma. I believe in tracing symptoms to their roots. My approach to counseling is about creating a space of trust and rapport to collect dots, to connect dots, to ultimately, correct ...
Vada Counseling is therapy for and by queer Texans. Our licensed therapists provide safe, supportive, in-person and virtual therapy via individual, couples, family, and group counseling. All our therapists are queer, intersectional feminists, and use liberation-based (anti-oppression) therapy approaches. Whether you’re wanting to explore your queer identity, thinking about coming out, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling the impact of all the anti-LGBTQ+ bullsh*t legislation, we...
I have availability for clients over the age of 20, and offer video sessions for residents of Texas and in person in my Houston, Texas office. I love helping people who struggle with setting boundaries, fearing disappointing others, and navigating their own authentic path in life. I particularly enjoy working with people who have experienced religious trauma from a high control or highly conservative religion, who are choosing not to have children, or who are questioning diet culture and worki...
Victoria Duru is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine who started her career as a young staff nurse over 15 years ago and worked her way up. She received her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota, Minneapolis. After graduating she worked at a Correctional facility in Houston, TX. Her experience demonstrated the gap between medical and psychiatric care, and how the mind/body connection is often overlooked. The gap in care motivated Vi...