Therapists in Friendswood, TX
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Jake Toler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS/MFCT, LMFT-S, SPED
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
Not accepting new clients
Springtime is the season of love. You can feel it as the dark and cold turns to warmth and light. Birds sing, flowers bloom, and love is in the air, or so they say. The month of February is often a time where the expectations and the realities clash with many a heart paying the dearest of prices for the loneliness and isolation that follows. Anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation take a front seat to your life rather than hope, healing, love, and laughter. Perhaps this year, it is time to address the true meaning and purpose of love before the darkness takes its toll on a weary and troubled heart. Time to discover real love
Springtime is the season of love. You can feel it as the dark and cold turns to warmth and light. Birds sing, flowers bloom, and love is in the air, or so they say. The month of February is often a time where the expectations and the realities clash with many a heart paying the dearest of prices for the loneliness and isolation that follows. Anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation take a front seat to your life rather than hope, healing, love, and laughter. Perhaps this year, it is time to address the true meaning and purpose of love before the darkness takes its toll on a weary and troubled heart. Time to discover real love
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I seek to understand each Child or Adolescent as a unique individual with different ways they may view and react to their world. Accurate assessment of their issues and psychological needs is important. I devise a treatment plan for the best therapeutic approach to rapidly and successfully address their issues. I work to empower people including families with the skills and techniques for personal and behavioral success.
I seek to understand each Child or Adolescent as a unique individual with different ways they may view and react to their world. Accurate assessment of their issues and psychological needs is important. I devise a treatment plan for the best therapeutic approach to rapidly and successfully address their issues. I work to empower people including families with the skills and techniques for personal and behavioral success.
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Aimee Bentley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
**Accepting Aetna** Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! It is my passion to come alongside people to hear their life stories and helping them navigate their path to find healing and hope. It is my passion to give my clients a safe place to share and to give my clients understanding and resources on how to bridge the gap with where they are and where they want to be. It is my aim to meet you where you are emotionally and spiritually to guide you in the healing process. I believe our true identity and hope is found in Jesus Christ and it would be my privilege to help you be restored.
**Accepting Aetna** Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! It is my passion to come alongside people to hear their life stories and helping them navigate their path to find healing and hope. It is my passion to give my clients a safe place to share and to give my clients understanding and resources on how to bridge the gap with where they are and where they want to be. It is my aim to meet you where you are emotionally and spiritually to guide you in the healing process. I believe our true identity and hope is found in Jesus Christ and it would be my privilege to help you be restored.
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Now accepting insurance! I see both adults and adolescents for a variety of concerns that include depression, anger issues, anxiety, behavioral issues, and school issues. I work very heavily with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the aftermath of trauma. PTSD, depression, anxiety (especially socially based), anger, identity confusion, and attachment issues are all things that one can experience when trying to get through a difficult time or life event. For some, trauma is not the concern. Their struggling with who they are, where they fit in, and how they connect with others.
Now accepting insurance! I see both adults and adolescents for a variety of concerns that include depression, anger issues, anxiety, behavioral issues, and school issues. I work very heavily with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the aftermath of trauma. PTSD, depression, anxiety (especially socially based), anger, identity confusion, and attachment issues are all things that one can experience when trying to get through a difficult time or life event. For some, trauma is not the concern. Their struggling with who they are, where they fit in, and how they connect with others.
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Dina Abdelrahman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Depressive and anxious thoughts do not have to take over your days and keep you from having a peaceful life. From my personal experience as well as research, I can assure you that people do get better and they are able to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life using some basic cognitive and behavioral tools. I had patients tell me: "this is the most peaceful I've ever been", and "I've always known myself as a depressed person, but now it only feels like a bad ankle that I can ignore and live a fulfilling life with". Basic tools of CBT and ACT have helped thousands of people, you can be one too.
Depressive and anxious thoughts do not have to take over your days and keep you from having a peaceful life. From my personal experience as well as research, I can assure you that people do get better and they are able to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life using some basic cognitive and behavioral tools. I had patients tell me: "this is the most peaceful I've ever been", and "I've always known myself as a depressed person, but now it only feels like a bad ankle that I can ignore and live a fulfilling life with". Basic tools of CBT and ACT have helped thousands of people, you can be one too.
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Andrea R. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
With over twelve years refining her craft as master of the nervous system, Andrea is dedicated to empowering clients to reclaim their authentic, sovereign selves. Through a psychology-backed methodology tailored to the complexity of the striving feminine psyche, Andrea midwives rapid yet organic shifts. Her clients blossom into their regulated, relaxed identity with newfound ease and grace. As an in-demand speaker and pioneering thought leader cultivating extraordinary self-actualization in record time, Andrea and her clients are living proof that conscious personal evolution need not be gradual when you heal subconscious wounds.
With over twelve years refining her craft as master of the nervous system, Andrea is dedicated to empowering clients to reclaim their authentic, sovereign selves. Through a psychology-backed methodology tailored to the complexity of the striving feminine psyche, Andrea midwives rapid yet organic shifts. Her clients blossom into their regulated, relaxed identity with newfound ease and grace. As an in-demand speaker and pioneering thought leader cultivating extraordinary self-actualization in record time, Andrea and her clients are living proof that conscious personal evolution need not be gradual when you heal subconscious wounds.
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Do you have a hard time expressing your feelings that results in feeling anxious or sad? Do you feel unheard or misunderstood? I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results. Email is best to contact me!
Do you have a hard time expressing your feelings that results in feeling anxious or sad? Do you feel unheard or misunderstood? I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results. Email is best to contact me!
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Graciela Perarnau de Loukanis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Navigating this world is not easy. We often face pressure from society, work, family, friends, and there never seems to be one, clear answer to our problems. Sometimes, even when we do get advice, it seems contradictory or impossible to follow. We are constantly trying to do better, reach out, and take care of others, but we often forget ourselves in the process. That is where therapy comes in! The best moments, for me, is watching my clients gain insight into their lives, thoughts, and emotions, and help make sense of their experience in a way they have never done before.
Navigating this world is not easy. We often face pressure from society, work, family, friends, and there never seems to be one, clear answer to our problems. Sometimes, even when we do get advice, it seems contradictory or impossible to follow. We are constantly trying to do better, reach out, and take care of others, but we often forget ourselves in the process. That is where therapy comes in! The best moments, for me, is watching my clients gain insight into their lives, thoughts, and emotions, and help make sense of their experience in a way they have never done before.
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Cebrina Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Life in general can be challenging. We are all human and as humans, we will all go through times where we need help. Whether those difficulties include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, refocusing our thoughts, trauma, or just the everyday encounters of life, I am here to support you in overcoming life’s struggles and assist you in cultivating resilience. My hope is to help people face the challenges of life, find healthy ways to cope, and positively manage life. I would love to meet with you in person or online.
Life in general can be challenging. We are all human and as humans, we will all go through times where we need help. Whether those difficulties include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, refocusing our thoughts, trauma, or just the everyday encounters of life, I am here to support you in overcoming life’s struggles and assist you in cultivating resilience. My hope is to help people face the challenges of life, find healthy ways to cope, and positively manage life. I would love to meet with you in person or online.
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Tami Dinh
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Waitlist for new clients
I love to work with queer, neurodivergent people of color and otherwise marginalized adolescents and adults, because of my interest in our collective liberation. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and that clients are the experts in their own lives. They have the ability to choose how to resolve their problems. Of course, many issues are systemic, but what choices can we make of the things within our control? I use experiential awareness and expressive arts to create a space to develop insight in order to grow and heal.
I love to work with queer, neurodivergent people of color and otherwise marginalized adolescents and adults, because of my interest in our collective liberation. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and that clients are the experts in their own lives. They have the ability to choose how to resolve their problems. Of course, many issues are systemic, but what choices can we make of the things within our control? I use experiential awareness and expressive arts to create a space to develop insight in order to grow and heal.
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Cynthia Pratt Pena
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Is it difficult to manage your distress, anxiety and other intense emotions? Are you reading self-help and mental health Facebook/Instagram posts that you identify with? Don't know where to go from there? Therapy can help. Having someone support and guide you in understanding how you respond to the pressures of life, can have a tremendous relief in your stress, anxiety or how you feel and think about yourself. Relief and growth comes from learning what served you in the past is no longer working for you in the present. Together we can begin this journey and help you make changes to get to where you want to be.
Is it difficult to manage your distress, anxiety and other intense emotions? Are you reading self-help and mental health Facebook/Instagram posts that you identify with? Don't know where to go from there? Therapy can help. Having someone support and guide you in understanding how you respond to the pressures of life, can have a tremendous relief in your stress, anxiety or how you feel and think about yourself. Relief and growth comes from learning what served you in the past is no longer working for you in the present. Together we can begin this journey and help you make changes to get to where you want to be.
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Fatima Mohiuddin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
I support individuals that would like to reclaim their lives, I specialize in setting boundaries, restoring self-esteem, and building communication skills. Whether you need someone to share your inner thoughts with, are adjusting to change or struggling with life's challenges, reaching out for support can be daunting. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space allowing for vulnerability without judgement. Each client is the expert on their story. By utilizing a collaborative therapeutic approach and building a trusting relationship, I strive to provide those I work with the tools needed as they navigate through life.
I support individuals that would like to reclaim their lives, I specialize in setting boundaries, restoring self-esteem, and building communication skills. Whether you need someone to share your inner thoughts with, are adjusting to change or struggling with life's challenges, reaching out for support can be daunting. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space allowing for vulnerability without judgement. Each client is the expert on their story. By utilizing a collaborative therapeutic approach and building a trusting relationship, I strive to provide those I work with the tools needed as they navigate through life.
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I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationships, family conflict, grief, shame, self-esteem, forgiveness, parenting, PTSD, trauma, emotional disturbances, sexual identity, school related issues and ADHD.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relationships, family conflict, grief, shame, self-esteem, forgiveness, parenting, PTSD, trauma, emotional disturbances, sexual identity, school related issues and ADHD.
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Scot has 17 years experience and he understands what if feels like to be stuck; believe us, he’s been there himself. He started his career working at the VA in Houston in trauma recovery with Vietnam, Korean War, and WW2 era veterans. After leaving the VA, Scot worked as a counselor in all levels of care including psychiatric inpatient, residential treatment centers, intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse and mental health, and again with Michael E. Debakey Veteran's Hospital in supported employment and vocational rehabilitation. He can help if you’re tired of being stuck and are ready to dig in and work on your stuff.
Scot has 17 years experience and he understands what if feels like to be stuck; believe us, he’s been there himself. He started his career working at the VA in Houston in trauma recovery with Vietnam, Korean War, and WW2 era veterans. After leaving the VA, Scot worked as a counselor in all levels of care including psychiatric inpatient, residential treatment centers, intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse and mental health, and again with Michael E. Debakey Veteran's Hospital in supported employment and vocational rehabilitation. He can help if you’re tired of being stuck and are ready to dig in and work on your stuff.
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Welcome! My name is Tatiana and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have spent over the last ten years helping my clients navigate feelings of anxiety, loneliness, grief, and depression. I'm here to help you address heavy subjects, such as trauma, mortality, abuse, and neglect. Through our therapeutic relationship, I want to help you reach your goals. Whether your goal is to overcome trauma, navigate complex relationships, or take time to explore how you want to shape your life-I am here to create a healing, nurturing partnership to achieve these goals.
Welcome! My name is Tatiana and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have spent over the last ten years helping my clients navigate feelings of anxiety, loneliness, grief, and depression. I'm here to help you address heavy subjects, such as trauma, mortality, abuse, and neglect. Through our therapeutic relationship, I want to help you reach your goals. Whether your goal is to overcome trauma, navigate complex relationships, or take time to explore how you want to shape your life-I am here to create a healing, nurturing partnership to achieve these goals.
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Emotions seem giant and overwhelming? Social situations confusing, anxiety provoking, and exhausting? Feel like you or your child are just different from the norm? These are some of the experiences of neurodiverse individuals. There is a desire to connect with others, yet challenges interfere.
Emotions seem giant and overwhelming? Social situations confusing, anxiety provoking, and exhausting? Feel like you or your child are just different from the norm? These are some of the experiences of neurodiverse individuals. There is a desire to connect with others, yet challenges interfere.
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Kerry Bohannon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I am a counselor for couples and individuals and career counselor for teens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
I am a counselor for couples and individuals and career counselor for teens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Danielle Fyffe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Hi! As a clinically-trained therapist, I want you to know that the struggles you face and the traumas you have experienced do not have to define you. You have the ability to create a new path for yourself, to live the life you really want to live. I would love to help you create that life. As a Christian counselor, I believe God created perfection and placed it all in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, sin entered the picture and people have been struggling with the effects of sin ever since. Sometimes that struggle is beyond our resources and understanding. We need to have someone help us through life's troubles.
Hi! As a clinically-trained therapist, I want you to know that the struggles you face and the traumas you have experienced do not have to define you. You have the ability to create a new path for yourself, to live the life you really want to live. I would love to help you create that life. As a Christian counselor, I believe God created perfection and placed it all in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, sin entered the picture and people have been struggling with the effects of sin ever since. Sometimes that struggle is beyond our resources and understanding. We need to have someone help us through life's troubles.
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Kelli Toler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a fully licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified clinical trauma professional. I work with individuals (ages 6 and up), couples, and families to address issues that are keeping them from feeling fully present in their life. If you are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma related symptoms; depression; anxiety; relationship issues; parenting or family conflicts or something else, please reach out.
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a fully licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified clinical trauma professional. I work with individuals (ages 6 and up), couples, and families to address issues that are keeping them from feeling fully present in their life. If you are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma related symptoms; depression; anxiety; relationship issues; parenting or family conflicts or something else, please reach out.
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Number of Therapists in Friendswood, TX
300+
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in Friendswood, TX who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
83% | Depression |
72% | Coping Skills |
72% | Self Esteem |
64% | Grief |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
52% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | Aetna |
88% | Cigna and Evernorth |
88% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Friendswood, TX see their clients
52% | In Person and Online | |
48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Friendswood?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.