Finding a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in Houston

Houston frequently ranks as a great place to live due to the lower cost of living compared to other cities. Houstonians will often state how one of their favorite things about living in this big city is the diversity of so many different cultures, you can find food from all areas of the world, a great medical center, and friendly people.

Just because there are so many great things about Houston, doesn’t mean it can’t get stressful sometimes, and that means you might need some support. If you’re looking for a therapist, counselor, or psychologist, I’d like to help you find someone who can help.

I want to help you find a therapist in Houston

With so many options out there, where do you start?  You may ask yourself, do I need to see a counselor, a psychologist, or a therapist, what is the difference?  Oftentimes, these terms can be synonymous. Therapist, counselor, psychotherapist are usually interchangeable terms, these can be licensed professional counselors or social workers that work in the field of mental health and require licenses to practice. Many have master's degrees in counseling psychology or social work and often utilize some form of talk therapy, psycho-education, and teach coping skills to help manage certain life circumstances.  Psychologists also have additional education such as a doctorate and can perform specific psychological testing.

Asking friends or family for referrals, if you see your doctor regularly, asking if they work directly with any therapists, checking out therapist directories, looking into your local mental health organizations, checking with your school or places of worship, can be good ways to start looking for a therapist near you.  Also, many counselors offer free consultations to help answer your questions, so don’t be afraid to ask!

A free therapy consultation in Houston 

I hope this clarifies some of the questions you may have about finding the right therapist in Houston.  If you are still unsure or feeling stuck, feel free to call me for a free 15-minute phone consultation.  Even if I can’t help, I’ll try my best to point you in the direction that can. Click here to learn more about how I can help.