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Therapists for college students near Rice University

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Jessica Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Whitehouse, TX

It has been a privilege to have worked in the social work field for over 13 years in the state of Texas in various settings that have included long-term care, hospital settings, inpatient hospice, home health, foster and adoption, Alzheimer's and dementia care, private practice and now clinical supervision.  I received my bachelor's in social work from Texas Woman's University and my master's in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I spent my post-graduate 2-year clinicals preparing to work in private practice and specialize in trauma and serving our veteran population.  I am a native Texan who loves being a wife and mother, and I'm an avid nature lover with a passion for animals and for reading! ​​​​​ I take the upmost care to provide a warm, caring and judgement-free approach in my treatment. It's daunting to sit with a stranger and discuss painful and sometimes traumatic details, and I strive to provide a safe and comfortable space to every client. I am trained and practiced in using many therapeutic modalities and approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and many more. I place great importance on getting to know you with a comprehensive intake and assessment and appropriate diagnosis. A diagnosis isn't meant to be a label, but it is vital to ensuring that you receive the right therapy modality for your needs. There is no one size fits all approach in therapy!

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Judi Yapias, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin, TX

Welcome! I am a Judi Yapias board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in intergenerational trauma and understanding how trauma and stress affect the body. To better understand what your body is signaling, I integrate modalities in my practice such as mindfulness-based therapy, somatic techniques, and trauma-conscious approaches. This is an impactful approach to better understanding big and uncomfortable emotions, what the body is communicating, and those teeny, tiny voices of intuition telling us something is off. My goal is to help you begin the process of understanding and connecting with yourself on a deeper level. We’ll work on building trust between your head and heart and explore all the things about your life - cultural identity, relationships, behaviors, values, feelings, and belief systems. Together, we’ll create a foundation that empowers you to feel more integrated and aligned. Specialties Mental Health Conditions treated Relationship issues Trauma Anxiety ADHD Depression Treatment philosophy Whether you may be experiencing BIG feelings, interpersonal struggles, or wanting to better understand yourself, I am here to support you using a collaborative approach. Through a guided process and integration of mindfulness-based and trauma-conscious approaches, you and I will talk through your lived experiences. Some of these discussions will give you a sense of joy, sadness, frustration, anxiousness, pride, and excitement. As we dig and uncover these stories in a safe space, we often begin a discovery of your strengths and wisdom - from a present you and intergenerational standpoint. This experience is almost like when your body constricts and caves into a discomfort and, once ready to release, it expands and grows. Treatment approach Culturally Sensitive Trauma-Focused Emotionally Focused Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) Practice description As we get curious about your goals, your story, your values, and your beliefs systems, we process through patterns about how you have survived & protected yourself up until this point and how these patterns affect you and your relationships (familial, platonic, and/or romantic) - looking within ourselves and connecting it to finding our space and belonging in the collective. Throughout this journey, my role is to support you in feeling safe, in a space that prioritizes inclusivity, open-mindedness, and authenticity. Insurance Aetna Cigna Optum UnitedHealthcare Oscar Health Service Initial Visit:- Duration- 60 Min Price- $160.00 Follow-up Visit Duration- 50Min Price- $160.00 Free Consultation Duration- 15Min Price- $0.00 Patient type Adolescents, Adults, Seniors

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Tumi Therapy
Group practice
Frisco, TX

Tumi Therapy is doing virtual PEERS® (The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) throughout the state of Texas. PEERS® is a globally recognized evidence-based social skills training program designed for individuals with autism or social challenges. Our groups are 10 weeks and covers topis such as: using appropriate conversational skills, humor, entering and exiting a conversation, being a good host, handling arguments and disagreements and rejection, teasing and bullying. Check out our website for more information.

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D2Counseling
Group practice
Dallas, TX

At D2 Counseling, we provide relationship counseling for individuals, families, couples and groups, as well as relationship workshops, training and speaking worldwide. Therapy sessions take place in our North Dallas metro-area offices, convenient to Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney and Richardson. Our highly-trained therapists are known for helping people learn to connect in healthy ways that create satisfying and meaningful relationships.

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Elizabeth Kleeman, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Humble, TX

With over 15 years of experience as a clinician, I provide a supportive and evidence-based approach to therapy for adults. I recognize that many different circumstances bring someone to therapy, and there’s no one single intervention that works for each person. With that in mind, I value understanding each person‘s history and collaboratively developing a “road map” for meaningful change. Holding a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas, I have treated a variety of mental health conditions and assisted clients with complex life changes and “seasons”. My approach integrates psychoeducation, skill-building, and validation to empower clients with practical tools for growth. Whether you’re facing emotional struggles, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where healing and progress can occur.

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Victoria Zhang
Pre-Licensed Professional
Wylie, TX

Perhaps one of the hardest decisions in life is to seek help. You are used to handling everything yourself, but you don’t have to do this alone. We all encounter challenges and/or disadvantages at one point in life, and it is easy to feel discouraged and criticize yourself in this process. Although these difficulties can affect you in profound and painful ways, I believe that they are also opportunities to learn about yourself—acknowledge what is not working and find what will work. This journey is quite exhausting for one person, so I aim to become a part of your support system. As a counselor, I hope to empower each individual to make personal choices that will allow them to discover confidence, direction, happiness, peace, and healing. My role as a therapist is to, first and foremost, create a safe space for your stories to be heard and understood. I will listen to your experiences with compassion, warmth, curiosity, hope, respect, and trust. I believe in genuineness and transparency in the therapeutic relationship, so I will communicate directly yet gently. I offer a collaborative and individualized therapeutic process that allows you to accomplish your goals. In other words, my approach to counseling varies based on what is the best fit for each client. I use creative methods to increase self-awareness and self-reflection (e.g. mindfulness, writing, drawing, music, poetry, activities) because I believe each person has a unique medium of expression. Your commitment to change is also monumental in this process because you are the expert on your life. I will be there as a guide to help you uncover your true potential. I hold a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I work with older adolescent and adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal/relationship issues, OCD, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+ related issues, transition and change, anger management, stress management and self-care, social justice issues, and low self-confidence. As an Asian American woman, I celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.

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Full Intentions
Group practice
Austin, TX

Full Intentions is a therapy and movement practice that works at the intersection of mental health, identity, and the body. Most of the people who find us are carrying more than they talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional numbness, impulsive patterns, or the pressure to keep it together for everyone else. We don’t rush your healing or ask you to “just think differently.” We help you slow down, understand what your nervous system is holding, and learn how to move with your emotions instead of against them. We work with trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship patterns, life transitions, self-worth, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of our clients are athletes and high performers who were taught to be strong before they were taught to be supported. No matter where you are starting from, you don’t have to do this alone. We’ll help you reconnect to yourself with intention, presence, and care. Reach out and we’ll match you with a clinician who best fits your needs.

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Gaynell Lewis-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Houston, TX

Do you sometimes feel stressed, overwhelmed, or do you have trouble figuring out who you are, or just being able to allow others to see your best self? It can be difficult to navigate these waters yourself. I am here to help you find tools and solutions to create the life that you desire. I value each client's uniqueness, build and acknowledge his or her own struggles and strengths as I work to facilitate the client to find answers that will yield positive change through healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach includes a mix of counseling modalities to include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Eclectic Therapy.

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Bent Branch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Allen, TX

As a counselor, I am committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for students to explore and address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, career choices, and relationship issues. I have experience working in a college counseling center and am familiar with the unique challenges that college students face. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques. By tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, I aim to empower my clients to develop coping skills, enhance self-awareness, and foster resilience in navigating academic, personal, and social stressors. Whether you're struggling with managing emotions, navigating transitions, or facing interpersonal challenges, our sessions will focus on fostering growth, self-compassion, and meaningful connections. I'm pretty shock-proof, I've worked with clients from all walks of life, and I'm human too.

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Renee Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Middletown Township, NJ

Hello! My name is Renee and I have been a therapist for 17 years. I meet my clients with empathy, compassion, and the greatest respect for having the courage to look at oneself with honesty and embrace change. We all have the innate capacity to heal ourselves and the natural desire to grow and be the best version of ourselves. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients understand themselves better, uncover their own capacity to heal from pain, and ultimately find more meaning, authenticity, and joy in their life. I am experienced in helping adults and adolescents to recover from traumatic events and manage Anxiety. My approach emphasizes the mind body connection utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, and Somatic Awareness. I am certified in EMDR, a research based treatment for PTSD. I especially enjoy working with college students as they navigate the stresses of university life and transitioning to adulthood. As a first generation college student myself, I recall the self doubts, anxiety, and identity shifts that can accompany the college experience.

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Fatima Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Haslet, TX

I’m a dedicated mental health professional with over 17 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. I’ve supported children and families in the child protection system, worked with those struggling with substance abuse, and assisted older adults facing grief and age-related challenges. With experience in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), I help clients manage workplace stress, major life transitions, and personal struggles. Together, we focus on building resilience, healing, and creating positive change. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. I help clients build essential coping skills, manage anger, modify behaviors, enhance parenting strategies, and heal from trauma. My approach is tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and recovery. I understand that life may feel uncertain right now, with challenges at work, personal struggles, or ongoing crises. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure, I’m here to help. Whether you need a service screening or an assessment, I invite you to book a session with me through my website. You're not alone in this journey.

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Lisa Epstein
Group practice
Garland, TX

Counseling should be affordable and accessible to everyone. We all need an ally to lean on at times. Struggles and hardships can be a natural part of life. We all need support as we navigate through stressful times. I see my role as a therapist as one of a caregiver, a provider of strength, and a collaborative problem-solver. I have experience with a wide variety of people, including individuals without a diagnosis to those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety and depression. My practice is LGBT safe and affirming. I also have extensive experience helping people throughout the processes of both voluntary and involuntary termination of pregnancy. I enjoy providing support to my clients in an open-minded, encouraging, relaxed, non-judgmental way. It is important to me that my clients know that I support them, and that I do not judge. Life can be tough and overwhelming at times. Seeking counseling is a brave step toward a new outlook, I applaud you for that decision, and I am here to help. I pride myself on being accepting, easygoing, discreet, and affordable. I am currently accepting new clients, and I have a flexible schedule, so if you’re considering counseling, please call me. I’m happy to answer questions, provide information, and see if we’re a good fit. Supervised by Beck A Munsey, PhD, LPC-S

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Rising Perspective Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
El Paso, TX

Hello! My name is Victoria Reyna. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Great State of Texas. I provide counseling for adults struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety and low self esteem. My goal is to help individuals manage life struggles and get them on the path they hope to be. Whether it is working on understanding relational issues, managing difficult life transitions or simply diving deep to really understand who you are, what you want, and what makes you, magnificently you! Maybe you are struggling with life choices and looking for a better way. Searching for some self-compassion or trying to understand past hurt. Maybe you are struggling to managing everyday life due to executive functioning deficits. I am here to help :0)

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Cade Dopp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX

You’re constantly overthinking, overwhelmed, or on edge—and you're tired of it. Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t let you rest, relationship tension that feels unfixable, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with who you really are. You want to feel grounded, confident, and clear about your direction in life. Most of all, you want real relief and lasting change, not just to cope, but to truly heal and move forward. I specialize in treating anxiety, relationship issues, depression, identity issues, parenting, and life transitions. My approach is holistic—together we’ll connect emotional health with things like sleep, nutrition, and movement to support healing from the inside out. I use evidence-based practices like CBT and ACT. It takes courage to ask for help. You don’t have to navigate this alone. In our work together, you’ll be heard and respected. I’ll meet you where you are and walk with you toward meaningful change. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, I’d love to be part of that journey. Let's meet for a free 15 minute consultation to make sure we're a good fit.

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Donati Counseling, Inc.
Group practice
Plympton, MA

*Offering online therapy* We are passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to find and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see a Donati counselor, you will leave feeling empowered, with tools and strategies to help you tackle the challenges in your life. Your therapist will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. We are direct and solution focused and our goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief. We know it is hard to find a therapist today. Currently, we have availability for new clients who wish to pay out of pocket, utilize out of network benefits, or use their health benefits. We also have openings for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients who wish to use ASL to communicate in sessions. We look forward to working with you!

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Aaron Leigh Horton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Granbury, TX

I believe in the power of psychoeducation and personalized mental health care, creating a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals. I use several modalities, including therapeutic breathwork, CBT, and DBT to help clients quickly reduce symptoms while evaluating unhealthy emotional and behavioral patterns. I work with adolescents and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, women’s issues, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, and personality disorders. I also work with couples to improve communication, develop healthy conflict-resolution skills, and create a long-term family vision and mission that restores harmony in everyday life. I believe psychoeducation and a personalized mental health care plan empower clients to make lasting changes quickly. I create a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals. I am licensed as an LPC Associate and supervised by Dr. Bryan C. Duncan, PhD, LPC-S.

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Melodie Malone
Licensed Professional Counselor
Fort Worth, TX

I work with individuals of all ages who may be carrying heavy burdens and aren’t quite sure what to do with them. These challenges might come from childhood trauma, ongoing anxiety, or major life transitions that can gradually wear down self-esteem and confidence. In our work together, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll build a collaborative plan that is tailored to your unique needs. Plus, we make sure this plan is both measurable and achievable, so you can move toward lasting growth, healing, and a renewed sense of well-being/purpose!

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Jason Schrott
Licensed Professional Counselor
Phoenix, AZ

Is something impeding you from reaching your full potential? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Are the ways that you've learned to deal with life no longer working? Life can be challenging but there are solutions. We can work together and empower you to identify goals and remove obstacles that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential and create more fulfilling relationships in your life. Together, we'll build healthier coping strategies, while transforming the impact of past experiences on your present. You will feel more in control, resilient, & empowered to handle life’s challenges. With experience in IFS , Brainspotting, ACT & CBT, Trauma Focused and other therapies I’ll help you heal and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Previously I had a long career in business as a Chief Executive Officer & senior executive. I understand the personal, professional, family & relationship challenges that come with being a professional. I invite you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to discuss your goals, and see if I’m the right fit for your journey. You deserve the support that feels right for you.

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Rebecca Dolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
The Woodlands, TX

Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I am glad you are here looking for help. That is a brave step in and of itself. College can be a difficult time for many students. I specialize in therapy for young adults struggling with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I’m here to help you explore what is holding you back and how you can move forward feeling happier and more at peace. I have personal lived experience dealing with mental health concerns as a college student and therefore strive to be non-judgmental and empathetic. All races, religions, identities, and abilities are welcome in my therapy office. I am EMDR trained and also use techniques like CBT and ACT. We will work together to figure out the best type of therapy for you and your needs! I hope you find a therapist who is a great fit for you. If you think that could be me, I look forward to hearing from you!

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Qiana Oston TruZen Coaching & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dallas, TX

College can be an exciting but challenging time filled with new pressures, uncertainty, and transitions. Many students face anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or questions about their future that can feel overwhelming. Balancing academics, social life, and personal growth often feels like a heavy load to carry alone. I’m here to support you through these challenges with a holistic, whole-person approach that considers your mind, body, and overall well-being. Using evidence-based practices like CBT and Reality Therapy, we’ll work together to identify stressors, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your experiences honestly and create meaningful, lasting change tailored to your unique college journey. Whether you’re managing stress, navigating life transitions, or seeking clarity and balance, I’m here to walk alongside you as you thrive during this important chapter of your life.

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