Therapists for college students near Rice University

Hello! As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, & adults. Life can be really hard & so can seeking help, I would be honored to work with you in navigating both! I see each person as being unique, therefore there is no cookie cutter, one size fits all, approach! I use a combination of trauma counseling methods (TFCBT & EMDR), evaluating our thoughts (CBT), making meaning (Existential Therapy), & other proven counseling methods individually tailored & fitting for each client I am working with. I also am a Christian counselor, I will work with & honor everyone's personal religious views, & so see the value of incorporating one's faith & professional counseling together!

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Anxiety, depression, and overwhelming feelings can weigh you down. Quite frankly, it can feel like a real B-Word sometimes! I hear you. Many times, overwhelming feelings can pull you away from living your best life and living to your potential.  Hello, I am Alexann Masiko-Meyer, I am an eclectic counselor that would be filled with gratitude to support you.  I am an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) providing services in North Carolina, New Jersey, Canada, England, United Arab Emirates, Japan, China, New Zealand.... and growing ​ Lets get back to living life unapologetically! SPECIALTIES Stress, Anxiety Depression Self esteem Adjustments / Life Changes Military Transitions Teens & Young Adults ​ I also have experience in LGBTQ, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes Years of Experience: 5 I expect nothing less than being held to professional standards.  However, in full disclosure, I don't take myself too seriously, and I wholeheartedly feel that being a bit goofy, and being quirky, and maybe a bid different is okay!  Many times, it is more than ok, and what makes us more of an individual, helps on the journey to wellness, being unapologetically yourself, putting a laugh out there to the universe and finding the good things in life along the way. Humor and levity may be evident and incorporated into the therapeutic process.   I feel that everyone should have the ability to access mental wellness support and counseling.  As a military spouse, and moving all over the country for 18 years, allthewhile working in the helping profession, I have grown to recognize the cultural apprehension, inability to access and equity issues that surround access to counseling.   ​ Summer Sessions Counseling is founded on the belief that mental wellness support should be accessible by everyone without stigma, physical access and transportation barriers, without requiring a diagnosis, to access one's best self. What is therapy like?  What can I expect from my first session? ​ The first session is typically a review of information you supplied on your intake form and address concerns that you may have. As you progress in your therapeutic journey, you will get into the real nitty gritty, strategies & processing activities, psychotherapy, counseling activities, art therapy, journaling and carving a new path to your ultimate goal.

Rise Counseling Services offers mental health therapy to individuals of all ages that want to grow, heal, and thrive. Dana Martinez loves working with all populations and specializes in trauma and anxiety and many other difficult issues. Her heart is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where each person feels heard and understood.

Hi, I’m Dr. Beverly Benoit, and I’m dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and break cycles of generational trauma. With experience supporting individuals from age 4 through adulthood, I offer a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive space where young clients can explore their emotions, strengthen their sense of self, and thrive. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the understanding that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and intergenerational trauma shape both the emotional and relational landscapes of our lives. Healing begins with attunement—whether that means helping a child make sense of big feelings, guiding a teen through identity and self-worth challenges, or supporting families in rebuilding trust and emotional safety. In addition to child and adolescent therapy, I offer family therapy and marriage counseling. I view the health of the family system as foundational to a child's well-being, and I help caregivers and couples improve communication, navigate transitions, and create secure attachments. As a clinician certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), I tailor evidence-based interventions to each client’s developmental stage and emotional needs. I also incorporate insights from my doctoral research, including the development of Socio-Motivational Systems Theory, a framework designed to address the specific needs of children experiencing racialized trauma by integrating trauma-informed care with motivational and systemic strategies. At Kinder Mind, I strive to meet every client exactly where they are—with empathy, creativity, and cultural humility—empowering them to grow into confident, emotionally healthy individuals. Areas of Expertise: Child Therapy (Ages 4–18) Trauma and PTSD Family Therapy and Parenting Support Marriage Counseling Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, and Depression Grief, Bereavement, and Hospice Family Support Behavioral Issues in Children and Teens I’d be honored to support your family on its path toward healing and connection. We’ll build the skills and strategies needed for a healthier, more empowered future. Now accepting clients in Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

I am passionate about helping young adults navigate the transitions, questions, and challenges that come with becoming who they are, on their own. Whether you’re facing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, or simply feeling lost in the process of change, therapy can be a place to reconnect with your inner compass. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in mindfulness and self-awareness. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and cultivate tools to help you feel more balanced, resilient, and at home within yourself and the world around you.

Hello, I am Angel Smith a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I attended The University of Texas-at Arlington where I received my master’s degree in social work, and I am licensed in the state of Texas to practice. I have experience working with severe mental illness, children and families, autism, adolescents, at risk youth, LGBTQIA+, homelessness and substance use. I have compassion for working with individuals and families facing life adversities, I’m here to educated and provide support while validating feelings and help you reach the higher version of yourself. When engaging you will be welcomed into a non-judgmental environment where you are not only seen but heard. With assuring confidentiality, I will meet where you at on your journey making the environment comfortable to engage and speak open and honestly. I look forward to working with you as we navigate ways to problem solving solutions and lifelong skill developing tools and techniques to overcome life challenges. I look forward to working together within the therapeutic relationship to assist you on the journey to better self, with healing and meeting emotional goals while improving overall health and well-being.

Hello! As a recently graduated college student, I understand the everyday stressors that accompany the life of a student, whether it be social, academic, financial, adjustment stressors, etc.. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where we can explore these stressors and challenges and work towards positive change. Should it be anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationships issues, my goal is to assist you in gaining clarity, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. I hope to work together with you to help you feel empowered and find strength in dealing with these challenges.

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Katie works with teens, individuals, couples and families who are experiencing difficulty navigating life transitions, low self-esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety and stress. She utilizes a collaborative approach to co-create goals with her clients and walk alongside her clients during their healing process. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care, which prioritizes her client’s felt safety and support during the treatment process. Katie utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help her clients reach their goals. EFT is a person-centered approach that is based in attachment theory, and utilizes emotion to help identify and change negative patterns of interaction, as well as increase emotional intelligence. Katie is passionate about working with trauma, and is trained in Eye Movement and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help her clients navigate the healing process. EMDR is utilized to help clients process traumatic memories.

We are a concierge practice providing evidence-based behavioral approaches for mental health challenges in students, young professionals, and high performance clientele. Our area of focus is ADHD, depression, anxiety (including social anxiety), OCD, insomnia, and addictions. Dr. Nissen has served as Chief of Student Mental Health and trained in psychiatry at Harvard Medical school. We collaborate with colleges and families to provide patients with academic plans, accommodations, and disability letters when indicated. Most prefer to meet with us virtually, but we offer in-person house calls as well.

I am training to become a Play Therapist, these skills can be used with children or teen, though I also aim to use those skills with adults as well. My space has plenty of toys and items to encourage therapeutic growth. In addition, I use the scientific methods of Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior therapies to assist in the growth of each person. This is my philosophy when it comes to our therapy sessions and my own life; Laughter, play and accountability allow us to create, and live healthy and meaningful lives. No matter your struggles, your child's concerns, or the hurt within your family: I will do my very best to ensure you are heard and you gain the appropriate tools and skills needed.

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I specilize in helping reduce or eliminate anxiety. I have been in practice 18 years and those that work with me best are open and willing to learn.

I offer a welcoming space for individuals, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, relationship stress and break-ups, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, sexual assault, perfectionism, high-achievers, and life transitions, including break-ups, marriage & new parenthood. Starting therapy takes courage, but you don't have to face life alone. My clients struggle to feel "good enough" in life & relationships or are overwhelmed trying to hold it all together. My passion is for those who seem "put together" on the outside but feel anxious, disconnected or stuck beneath, because I've been there. We'll develop tools to calm anxiety and overcome life's challenges so you can gain clarity, healing, & change. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, relationship stress & perfectionism and offer trauma-informed, compassionate therapy across Texas & California including in-person sessions in Austin, TX. I integrate CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, & mindfulness. I'm EMDR trained to support trauma. You’re the expert in your life; I’m here to offer perspective so you can feel more like yourself again. Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, so I understand the pressure to perform, achieve, & “keep it all together.” Being human is hard, and you're not alone. I offer in-person sessions in Austin, plus virtual therapy across Texas. Please reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit!

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.

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Hi! Many of the clients I work with are looking to work through trauma and work towards building and maintaining fulfilling relationships, process trauma from relationships, reduce anxiety and depression, and learn healthy coping skills. In sessions I place high importance on the relationships I build with my clients as this plays the most crucial role in therapy success. I model my values by maintaining an approach that is affirming, trauma-informed, open-minded, and compassionate while also being direct. My approach will honor your unique experience and be focused on your personal needs. I incorporate CBT, RCT, EMDR & narrative therapy into our sessions to help you navigate harmful thinking patterns/behaviors, process trauma, & have healthier relationships with yourself/others.

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