United Healthcare Life Insurance Therapists in Texas

Hello, I am a retired educator who served for 30 years, with over 17 years as a school counselor, working with families and individual students from 4 years of age to 18 years old. I worked with students setting goals, problem solving, as well as, working to manage anger and grief. I also assisted many parents in finding more effective tools in behavior management systems at home and was able to help parents and adolescents find better tools to communicate with each other throughout my career as a school counselor. As retirement drew near, I received my LPC and went into the private sector and began working mainly with individuals who experienced trauma, through a non-profit organization. I have a passion working with individuals and families and assisting them in finding their way through difficult situations in life. I especially love assisting parents with difficulties with children in the school setting and then later assisting trauma victims in regaining their power and strength through some of the darkest days. I understand what it is like to grieve and hurt when people you trust the most in the world, break your trust and finding your way out of that dark tunnel is difficult, but possible. My goal as a therapist is always to assist my clients in becoming a stronger individual and knowing that they are always stronger and better because of and In-spite of what they have been through, because they are Survivors!

At the Child & Adult Behavior Center, we help both adults and children, as well as parents. For adults, we help you find ways to cope with stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Not only talking through and understanding, but also concrete "what to do about it" coping skills, lead to calmer, more stable emotions and relationships. We find cognitive behavioral therapy very useful, and within that, learning the skills of mindfulness, a form of in-the-moment meditative thinking, to calm and focus the mind when emotions overtake. This fosters a new way of viewing and handling stressful situations as they arise. For children's therapy, we work with you, and with your child. Parents' feedback is a critical part of helping children feel and do better. We help you with parent-child interactions to find your way as you navigate the seas of child behavior. Our specializations are the treatment for Aspergers/autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, emotional self regulation, the behavioral and emotional aspects of sensory issues, anxiety and depression. Our special programs also treat a wide range of neuroatypical, developmentally challenged children. Neuro-typical parent-child relationships, family relations, and parenting issues for all children and teens are also our focus. We help - you help your child - with ideas and techniques to put into action. Ideas that can greatly reduce the stress and storm of being a parent in the trenches. Peace in the home is possible!

My name is Omar Sandoval and I could have been a statistic. The persistent financial, social, and inter- and intrapersonal adversity I experienced coming from a low socioeconomic status single parent home could have defined me were it not for hope, discipline, education, luck, and my hobbies. Instead, I am a Mexican-American English/Spanish speaking Licensed Professional Counselor practicing since 2017. I was inspired to work in this field due to many hardships growing up. Though difficult to overcome, such significant obstacles ignited my curiosity for understanding the human condition and improving upon it when and where possible, a lifelong pursuit which still guides me personally and professionally. Me llamo Omar Sandoval y soy un consejero acreditado bilingue ejerciendo desde el 2017 de descendencia Mexicana. Por que me crie pobre, desde joven aprendi la importancia de el aprendizaje, luchando y chambeando, y la sinceridad interna y externamente. Tambien aprendi que la vida no es nada facil y, para sobrevivir y sobresalir, hay que hacerse duro y valiente. Solo fue asi que aprendi no temerle a las problemas ni a los crisis ya que en esta vida hay muchos y tambien aprendi como comunicar esta capacidad para superar los obstaculos interna y externamente en mi vida personal y en mi profesion.

I am an experienced LCSW with whose been working with clients for 28 years. This experience has led me to meet and work with thousands of clients throughout the country and world to expand my understanding of the complexities and struggles which are part of the growth process. I've learned through active engagement, demonstrating consistency, and applying effective techniques and tools those I work with experience effective and sustainable growth. My experiences have taught me the power of change and what occurs when clients choose to actively engage in their lives and the process it takes to work through many of the hurdles we all face. I've had multiple roles throughout my career which has given me great insight into the treatment process. I've served as a clinician, clinical director, consultant, program owner, and CEO. I've had a great deal of experience working with addiction, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and dual-diagnosis issues. My depth of experience has given me great insight and allows me to effectively engage and address and provide positive outcomes for clinically complex issues.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Texas and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado I have made the commitment to help others as they face adversity so as to develop a loving and compassionate relationship with themselves. I bring a wealth of experience and specialized training in addictions and mental health to my practice and there is one common theme I have noticed throughout my career, which is our self-talk. We are our own worst enemies, and this wreaks havoc on our self-esteem.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Texas with 6 years of experience. I help individuals, couples, and families learn to love and relate to one another in a more healthy and secure way based on a deeper understanding of each other’s experience and application of new skills. My clients seek me out when they've been experiencing relational distress and are unable to improve it on their own. You might consider me if you've tolerated your situation for years and the thought of continuing is so painful that you're on the brink of ending or cutting off the relationship unless things change.

I am a licensed clinical social work board approved supervisor in the state of Texas. Originally from the evergreen state, Seattle Washington. I graduated top of my class from the university of Washington school of social work, advanced standing program. Endorsed by child welfare training and advancement program (CWTAP) my primary concentration was in children youth and families. After relocating to Houston Texas I began my journey into mental health. I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your inner self, confront challenges, and cultivate resilience. I am dedicated to guiding clients on a transformative journey that fosters self-discovery and lasting fulfillment, by embracing their unique paths clients are able to cultivate a deeper sense of welI-being.

After graduating in 2013 from the University of Houston - Clear Lake from the Marriage and Family Therapy program, I worked in the non-profit sector offering therapy services to both children and adults in the Houston area. I also have experience working in a school setting, and have a passion for working with teens and young adults. I am fully bilingual in both English and Spanish, and I am trained in different treatment modalities to help tackle problems with trauma, anxiety, and adjustment.

Hi there! My name is Zaineb and I am a child and adolescent mental health counselor and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas. I have the honor of having over seven years experience working with children and adolescents and their families. Along with providing adolescent individual counseling, I also provide adult individual counseling and support parents and children through Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. Connecting and working with children, adolescents, individuals, parents, and families and creating a therapeutic relationship and alliance is my goal and where lasting and healing outcomes are created.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages. I have found that online therapy for adults is effective, convenient and the post pandemic way to obtain therapy. I am solution focused, and I practice the client centered approach theory. My background is in secondary education and school counseling, for 27 years. I have had my counseling license for 12 years. I am currently a part-time, private counselor, using online with adult clients and in person, for youth, through non-profit, school programs. I earned an A.A. in Historical Studies from San Jacinto College, Central Campus, La Porte, Texas, June of 1991. I earned my B.A. in Secondary Social Studies from the University of Houston, Clearlake Campus, in Houston, Texas in June of 1994. And I earned my M.Ed. from University of Texas State in San Marcos, in December of 2010. I later added my license in Professional Counseling, in April of 2011. I am interested in the ways trauma impacts the individual and plan to be trained in EMDR, within the year. I am empathetic to the challenge that real life experiences bring and the need to heal and evolve from the times in our lives when we have lived predominately in our shadow side. I am a non-judgmental listener; I help my clients process their hurt and I inspire them to move towards best version of themselves. I find the key components to a therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is the foundation of trust, honesty, transparency and non-judgmental listening and reflection. I believe that everyone has a purpose, life lessons that they work through and opportunities to heal, transform and evolve emotionally, spiritually and mentally.

Hello, I'm Michael Do you experience daily stressors from your current environment, work, or family? Do you find yourself struggling with work/life balance and you pour into others, but seldom have enough time to practice appropriate self-care? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about utilizing a holistic approach to assist my clients. The holistic approach allows me to use multiple theories and techniques to engage individuals in their current exploration of life. I believe in providing education on the importance of wellness and the benefits of mental and physical preparedness. I will provide a professional calming environment where you will feel safe from judgment and criticism.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and have worked for over 10 years with people who suffer from diverse, life-challenging mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, sexual or physical abuse, social phobia, drug/alcohol abuse, parenting, relationship issues, etc. I take each client’s situation seriously and do my best to make productive and positive progress with my clients in order to reach our counseling goals. I believe that each one of us is not only the most important existence in this world, but also is the world itself. We will work together as a team and we can make our world better together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with three years of independent clinical experience and over ten years of experience in human services, case management, vocational rehabilitation services, and working at inpatient and outpatient clinical therapy offices. I have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University, a masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a bachelors of science degree in psychology from North Carolina State University. I chose to get a PhD in counseling because of my desire to help others, and my continuous drive to learn and grow. Therapy was essential to me as a teenager, then as a young adult, and now as a middle-aged adult. I have always found it to be a powerful tool in allowing me to process my thoughts and feelings, both about my past and my future. As a result, I chose to become a therapist, to provide the same support and guidance to the people I work with!

Ivy Ickes is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Houston, Texas with extensive experience in mental health treatment across diverse populations, especially ethnicity, gender, age, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status. Her journey in the mental health field began during her undergraduate studies, where she first became involved in victim advocacy. This experience deepened her understanding of social dynamics and human behavior, leading her to earn dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Women’s Studies. While pursuing her graduate degree, Ivy worked at the National Domestic Violence Hotline, further honing her skills in crisis intervention and support. After earning a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin, she completed a post-graduate fellowship focused on psychiatric rehabilitation of veterans with severe mental illness. Ivy’s career further clinical advanced as she joined The Menninger Clinic staff, where she spent five years specializing in the treatment of business professionals facing mental health crises, young adults navigating the transition into adulthood, and clients experiencing severe mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ivy recognized the urgent need for increased access to mental health care and established her private practice, Therapy by Ivy, PLLC. She has since offered individual telehealth sessions to adult clients seeking to improve their mental health and enhance their lives. In 2023, she expanded her practice to include in-person sessions while continuing to provide virtual telehealth. Based in the Houston Heights area, Ivy is proud to offer flexible session options—virtually or in person—and accepts most major insurance plans, as well as self-pay options for the uninsured or underinsured.

Hello, my name is Christina and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Killeen, Texas. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Drury University. I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Central Texas. I also have a certificate in Chemical Dependency and Addiction. I grew up as a military dependant (Army Brat) and later became a military spouse. I am familiar with military culture and the stresses that being in the military can put on those individuals who are serving plus their families. Growing up in a diverse military culture has helped me to be an open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, and trauma-informed therapist. I also believe that everyone can benefit from counseling because sometimes life just gets too hard and we need a safe space to retreat, relax and regroup. I have worked with many individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. I would love to help you to navigate through your struggles as well.

Hi! I'm Melissa, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Texas Pan-American and have been practicing for over 8 years now. I help adults and teens struggling with life changes, anxiety, self-harming, stressors and depression become the best versions of themselves. I believe strongly that therapy in itself can foster an individuals drive to life and goals by providing you the space to openly express and develop the mindset and skills to enhance your strengths and reach those goals.

Are you struggling with life and want to gain back some control? Have life's challenges gotten overwhelming for you? Let's work together to set your life back on the trajectory you were meant to be on. Hi! My name is Alfred Crixell Jr. and I'm passionate about helping you become the best possible version of yourself. Let's move together towards that goal. For the past 18 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, behavior, life skills, and anger management; as well as couples and marriage counseling in all relationships. I believe that the past doesn't equal the future. You can begin to change your life by focusing on what's in front of you, and not the past. Let's work together and start to make that change, today!

Hi there! First let me say thank you for taking the first steps to feeling like the best version of yourself! My name is Brittanee’ and I am a Registered Social Worker and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor for the state of Louisiana and a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas. I love everything about mental health and that is why I am here. I believe with proper guidance and a certain amount of knowledge and compassion every person can find their purpose in life. I specialize in trauma, dual diagnosis, postpartum depression, anxiety disorders, depression and a host of other mental health related disorders. I’m an eclectic therapist who will meet you where you are however; I believe CBT is always a great starting point. Looking forward to working with you!

I am dedicated to helping people navigate the complexities of family dynamics, trauma, and personal challenges with compassion and understanding. I specialize in addressing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and self-esteem issues. My aim is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, grow emotionally, and build healthier relationships. If your goals include improving emotional regulation, building stronger relationships, gaining self-awareness, and fostering positive change, don't hesitate to contact me.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas and Florida. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and have been practicing in the mental health field for over fourteen years. My experience encompasses working with clients from diverse life stages and backgrounds and assisting them in achieving their therapeutic goals and attaining mental well-being.

*Now accepting clients on Saturdays!* I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in Texas. I received my Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Social Work from Southwest Texas State University in San Marco, Texas, currently known as Texas State University. I have inpatient, outpatient, emergency room and private practice experience specializing in Crisis Intervention and Acceptance Commitment Therapy all while working with children through the geriatric population. In addition to being a LCSW, I am a Certified Master Life Coach, Certified Happiness Life Coach, Certified Life Purpose Coach, Certified Professional Life Coach and a Certified Goal Life Coach.

Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and a Level-3 trained Gottman Method Couples Therapist. For 10+ years, I’ve guided individuals and couples to process interpersonal challenges to improve communication and connection. I also help couples and individuals process developmental trauma(s) that negatively affect their ability to maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Oklahoma. I have a Master is Counseling Psychology and have been practicing for the last 21 years. I have worked with Active Duty Military and their families, Children, Adolescents, Adults in a variety of settings. I have also been a Director at a two outpatients clinics where I mentored and lead therapeutic services.

When you face painful life circumstances and personal challenges, one of the bravest and wisest things you can do is to reach out for help. My passion is to provide a caring environment focused on helping you to grow and heal. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Minor in Biblical Studies from Lee University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. Before opening New Hope I spent 11 years working as a school counselor and a contract LPC.

I am a relational style therapist who believes relationships and how connected we feel to other people really impact our well-being. I also believe that we all have unique backgrounds that should be taken into consideration especially when discussing concerns in therapy. I have a passion for social justice advocacy and believe clients' identities and the systems we live in can significantly impact their lives. As a therapist, I try my best to make work we do feel empowering for clients.