Therapists for college students near Houston, TX
Steven Sheffield
You deserve to feel empowered while reaching your potential - without losing yourself along the way. You don't need to walk this path alone. My goal is to help you reclaim hope and inner peace of mind. Let's connect to explore how counseling can support your growth toward becoming your best self. This is your life. You deserve to feel empowered each day. Together, we can overcome obstacles while bringing balance back into your life. You need not carry the weight of self-doubt nor drain your reserves trying to keep up false appearances. Help is available to honor your multidimensional self. If you yearn to perform at your peak while cultivating authenticity and soul-nourishment. The first step is showing up for yourself. I'm here to listen and guide you the rest of the way.
Rise Up Therapy, PLLC
Hi, my name is Katie and I started Rise Up Therapy seven years ago to create a safe space for clients to explore all the different parts of themselves. I love working with college students where life can get overwhelming fast. College is a powerful time for self-growth, and my approach is warm, relational, and practical, creating a safe space where you feel seen and supported. I use a gospel-centered framework when desired, while respecting where you are in your faith, and focus on building self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and coping tools for daily life. I’m trained in EMDR and support students processing trauma, chronic stress, and life transitions so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Abena Apraku
Dr. Apraku is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, she specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Apraku also gives guidance for mental health concerns related to life transitions, mood swings, anger and traumatic events. As a holistic provider, her focus is on medication management (including for patients wishing to decrease reliance on medication) in combination with extensive psycho-education and referral to a trusted therapist where appropriate. Effective psychiatry requires a relationship between patient and provider founded on trust and mutual understanding. Dr. Apraku's goal is to build such long-lasting relationships to get your mental health as good as it can be. She has a particular interest in treating young adults with non-traditional backgrounds, including racial minorities. Through secure video, Dr. Apraku can treat anyone located in state. The practice does not bill insurance carriers directly but instead provides a superbill which patients may use to claim out-of-network benefits. New patients are welcome to self-schedule their first appointment directly at apraku.com/book. We look forward to working with you!
Ashlyn Bellamy, MA, LMFT
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself or others, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure how to navigate significant societal changes? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to hold it all together, to keep showing up for others while putting your own needs on the back burner? Do you wonder if it’s possible to feel more grounded, connected, and alive? Right now, LGBTQIA2S+ folks and highly sensitive people are feeling exhausted and uncertain about how to move through life with authenticity and connection to our values, especially in a world that doesn’t always make space for who we are. With gentleness, compassion, and intention, I provide a space to reconnect with your most authentic self. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and intuitive. I offer somatic and relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Texas. Helping queer people and sensitive people reclaim their aliveness is my calling. I support you in finding emotional safety, building self-trust, and co-creating relationships that are mutual and fulfilling. Are you ready to deepen your intuition and to build more meaningful connection to yourself and others? Reach out for a free intro call today!
CHAD STARRAK
You aren't broken or damaged, you're a hero who needs help on their quest. I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, grief, chronic pain, and performance challenges. I help by integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems, narrative, and strength-based therapies into a collaborative roadmap. In our first sessions, you can expect a thorough assessment, introduction to trauma-focused techniques like EMDR, and co-creation of a safe, strengths-focused environment. My practice is unique because I frame therapy as your hero’s journey, empowering you to harness resilience with evidence-based interventions. I’m Chad Starrak, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Questline Counseling. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and unresolved trauma. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, therapy offers a space to rediscover your inner clarity and direction. Each session opens a doorway—an invitation to journey inward, where forgotten truths and hidden strength reside. This isn’t a path to fix what’s broken, but to remember what’s sacred. Together, we’ll listen beneath the surface and follow the threads that lead you home to yourself.
Tonyia Fleming
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 my clients and supporting them in achieving the goals they bring to therapy. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. I integrate evidence-based techniques with a person-centered approach, empowering clients to explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs through compassion and connection. Transitioning through life’s stages, can feel overwhelming. Balancing school, work, relationships, and life’s many stressors isn’t easy. In our sessions, you can expect a supportive space to process your emotions, enhance problem-solving skills, build confidence, and develop effective coping strategies.
Flourish Therapy
Non-Profit Clinic for the LGBTQ+ Community: Mental health services for individuals, couples, and families at the intersection of LDS and LGBTQ+ issues. We provide evidence-based and trauma-focused treatment, including EMDR. We have 35 therapists with different backgrounds who are all passionate about clients' self-determination. We offer teletherapy and in-person options.
LiveWell Psychological and Consulting Services, PLLC
Do you feel safe, validated, heard and valued? Do you feel ostracized by friends and family because you are too much of a perfectionist? Are you afraid to be vulnerable and transparent in your relationships? Has life just become overwhelming? Do you gatekeep your emotions to yourself? I would love to work with you to embrace and empower you to become your most authentic self. I establish a judgement free therapeutic environment where you can feel empowered to self-reflect on your past and present. It is in therapy, you can laugh, cry or rejoice as you gain a new perspective. Our goal is simple start living at LiveWell.
Juliana Glaser
The clients I work best with are: 🌱 Overwhelmed high-functioning perfectionists who like bad jokes. 🌱People who are done with dieting because they know it doesn't work even though they wish it did. 🌱Spiritual weirdos who like tarot, manifestations, energy work, and finding balance with the universe 🌱 People who care about everyone else, leaving themselves for last and wanting someone to call them out when it's not working 🌱 People who make jokes about or completely ignore their trauma in order to deal
Kirsten Bonaventura
I work frequently with young adults as they manage increasing independence, college and work. I understand the challenges involved with balancing academic requirements, personal stressors and self care. Additionally, I am experienced in helping clients who are wanting to change their relationship patterns and behaviors, and those struggling to find effective ways to deal with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and codependency. As a clinical psychologist, I assist my clients in meeting their goals and improving their relationships. Therapy is used to improve communication, coping skills and problem solving. One of my areas of expertise is in helping clients who are working through a particularly challenging time in their lives, and having difficulty moving forward from their experience. By encouraging self expression, increased insight and problem solving in therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate positive changes. Improving self esteem through greater understanding and acceptance of oneself is part of that work.
Therapy-Tree Counseling
At Therapy-Tree, I specialize in helping people navigate the messy & complicated parts of life—and for college students, that often means balancing independence, relationships, academics, and figuring out who you are meant to be. Many of the students I work with share a common thread: they feel the weight of expectations. Sometimes it shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety about the future, or being hard on themselves when things don’t go perfectly. Others are feeling stuck and frozen, untangling relationship patterns, healing from past hurts, or learning how to trust themselves and set boundaries. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I meet you where you are and follow your lead—you’ll get tools, honest conversations, and a safe space where all parts of your story are welcome. Whether we’re exploring stress, identity, relationships, or healing from trauma, my focus is on helping you feel grounded, supported, and more connected to yourself. If you’re a student who wants to be more emotionally regulated, feel more confident, and grow in ways that matter to you, Therapy-Tree might be a good fit.
Tauriah Stubblefield
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Rachel Gerbosi
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Merry Mindset Outpatient Psychiatry
Merry Mindset is an outpatient psychiatric service conducted through telemedicine offering Texan college students help with mental health issues like anxiety, depression and ADHD. Merry Mindset takes an integrative mind, body and soul approach to mental health. We are interested in helping our patients do better, feel better, cope better and live strong, healthy lives. We seek to connect with our patients to understand where they are in the current moment, where they would like to be in the future and figure out a plan customized for each unique individual. We believe in screening for underlying health issues that may contribute to psychiatric symptoms, helping our patients identify/treat vitamin deficiencies that can manifest or worsen psychiatric symptoms and in prescribing psychotrophic medications in an evidence-based, safe manner. If you are passionate about changing things for the better, contact us. We would love to help you on your journey to optimal mental health!
Madison Holloway
Do you struggle with depressive moods or negative thoughts you wish you could just change or simply make go away? Wanting those dark thoughts to change, or hoping to run away from them, is completely normal. But avoiding those thoughts can leave us even more stressed, irritable, and disconnected from our loved ones. I promote compassion, honesty, and empowerment while working with clients who struggle with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about helping students, young adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with mood, personality, and eating disorders. Above all else, I’m focused on building a strong relationship with my clients, and I feel deeply privileged to be allowed into their lives. I make therapy a judgment-free zone where humor and warmth are a regular part of the process. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and allows each individual to guide their own recovery process. I can help you build upon the strengths you already have and develop even more coping skills for the various obstacles you may face. Ultimately, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore even the thorniest areas of your mental health journey. If you’re ready to make a change, give me a call today!
Dr. Pamela A. Malone, LCSW-S, Fellow in Thanatology
I work with people who are self-introspective and who want to learn more about who they and who they are becoming. I focus on grief and loss, life transition, anxiety, depression, and past or current trauma.
Bridges Counseling Services
Courage isn’t about having no fear—it’s about feeling it and walking straight toward it. And let’s be honest, some days courage is just answering the phone, replying to that text, or—YIKES—opening the front door. Maybe you’ve mastered looking “fine” on the outside, while on the inside you’re desperately hoping no one gets close enough to see the real you. I get it. We all want life to be easy, but counseling? Yeah, it’s not always easy. It’s work. It’s showing up. It’s sticking with it when it feels uncomfortable. If you’re still reading this, I’m guessing something in your life feels heavy and you wish it could just magically change. I can’t promise magic—but I can promise to walk beside you every step of the way, helping you find your footing and your balance again.
Oksana Panchenko
I’m a trauma-informed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps adults heal from the inside out. I specialize in working with those impacted by trauma, childhood abuse, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients arrive feeling disconnected from themselves—exhausted by survival mode, unsure how to feel safe, or burdened by past experiences they were never given space to process. I provide a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to explain everything or be “strong” all the time. Together, we’ll explore what your nervous system has been holding and begin building the safety, clarity, and emotional regulation you need to feel more grounded and whole. My approach supports the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and physical responses—because healing isn't just in the mind; it happens through the body, too. I tailor each session to you. Whether you’re navigating trauma responses, managing daily anxiety, or trying to reconnect with who you are beneath the coping strategies, we will move at your pace—not the pace of pressure or performance. My work integrates evidence-based practices with deep compassion and curiosity. I offer therapy online only, serving adults in Texas and Hawai‘i, with appointments available Monday through Thursday.
Lina Barbenes, LCSW
Hello! I'm Lina, a compassionate psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and self-esteem. As an immigrant myself, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, combining professional expertise with personal understanding. I believe in strength-based, culturally sensitive therapy. By integrating family therapy, attachment theory, and psychodynamic components, I help my clients explore their thought patterns and root conflicts. I also incorporate critical race theory, queer theory, and feminist perspectives to contextualize experiences and empower change.
Honeybee Wellness and Consulting
With compassion and understanding, I specialize in working with clients through emotional issues and times of transition and help them cultivate their own inner wisdom and inherent strength towards personal growth. I strive to make therapy as accessible as possible through providing affordable, flexible, and convenient counseling sessions online.