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Therapists for college students near Rice University

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Lilia Macon
Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin, TX

My first career was in education-I worked with pre-k through college, and my educational background provides me with insight and perspective. I am also a mother, a grandmother, and a first gen professional women of color. I am culturally informed.

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Tere "Pam" Ortega
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lufkin, TX

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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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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Tabitha DeLeon
Licensed Professional Counselor
San Antonio, TX

In my practice, I find that the most valuable part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between a counselor and a client. I strive to create an environment that feels authentic, warm and supportive and believe it is privilege to be part of an individual's journey through healing, growth and self-discovery. I have experience helping adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, past trauma history, bullying, self-harm, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, & suicidal thoughts among a variety of other concerns. I also enjoy working in perinatal mental health and am currently enrolled in training through Postpartum Support International.

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Wild Meadow Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX

Hello, my name is Abby, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker based in Texas. I bring experience from a variety of settings—including residential programs, community-based services, and school-based mental health care. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the lasting impacts of trauma. My goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to move toward healing and growth. My approach to my work is simple: meet you where you are, as you are. I firmly believe in creating a safe and inclusive space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. I strive to help you navigate the things that are serving as barriers to you achieving your goals. No issue is too big or too small; if you are needing a place to process, I'm here! I bring warmth and curiosity to sessions, and when working with me, clients will be met with authenticity and honesty. You are the expert of your own experience, and will be treated as such as we collaborate towards helping you reach your goals. You've taken the first step in the healing process already: reach out to explore if I would be a good fit for you!

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Abby Wilson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX

As a modern therapist, I take an active and collaborative approach. I’m not just going to focus on the symptoms being presented - I want to understand the root cause behind your struggles and genuinely get to know you as a human. I love working with women who are motivated to grow and have a desire to understand themselves on a deeper level. Through our work together, we’ll unpack your story to understand your barriers and help you cultivate a new level of self-awareness. We’ll explore how you can implement new tools to better navigate your emotions, address relationship challenges, and gain confidence within. I’ll maintain a balance of supporting you and gently challenging you so that you can begin living an intentional and fulfilling life - whatever that looks like to you. My commitment is to not judge you, and to provide a space where you can show up as your authentic self.

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Ashlei Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dallas, TX

Welcome to your healing journey! Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who currently serves adults throughout the state of Texas. I have a profound passion for mental health and strive to create a safe, therapeutic space where your unique story is valued. Whether you are seeking support for concerns related to work stress, relationships in your life, life transitions, need support managing your emotions, or need assistance processing a troubling event, I am here for you. During sessions I use a variety of trauma informed approaches to therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR aims to help make tough memories less distressing, while promoting healing from difficult experiences. Through personalized strategies, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to explore patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that can lead to a more fulfilled life. I am also a therapist who utilizes holistic approaches, so I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, and somatic practices into our sessions. Some sessions will be tougher than others, but you are the expert of your own healing. In our first session, you take the lead in defining the path forward. We will explore the pressing issue that brought you to seek support and will create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to the goals and changes that you are looking for. I do require a 15-minute consultation call before the first session is scheduled.

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Natalie Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rowlett, TX

With both the high and on-going demands of college, you may have noticed your body is struggling with things like headaches, knots in your back or shoulders and/or GI disteess. Behavioral medicine counseling can help with these types of pain, as well as chronic medical issues. My practice offers highly effective techniques in a supportive and compassionate style.

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CHAD STARRAK
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kyle, TX

You aren't broken or damaged, you're a hero who needs help on their quest. I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, grief, chronic pain, and performance challenges. I help by integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems, narrative, and strength-based therapies into a collaborative roadmap. In our first sessions, you can expect a thorough assessment, introduction to trauma-focused techniques like EMDR, and co-creation of a safe, strengths-focused environment. My practice is unique because I frame therapy as your hero’s journey, empowering you to harness resilience with evidence-based interventions. I’m Chad Starrak, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Questline Counseling. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and unresolved trauma. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, therapy offers a space to rediscover your inner clarity and direction. Each session opens a doorway—an invitation to journey inward, where forgotten truths and hidden strength reside. This isn’t a path to fix what’s broken, but to remember what’s sacred. Together, we’ll listen beneath the surface and follow the threads that lead you home to yourself.

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Tonia Helton
Counselor
Pilot Point, TX

Whether you are struggling with concerns from the past 10 years, 10 months, or even 10 hours, the past does not have to define your future. Change IS possible! Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

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Janessa Butts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
San Antonio, TX

If you feel that this is your season for change, I would be honored to collaborate with you on your journey. I believe in providing trauma-informed, person-centered care and specialize in working with clients who deal with ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic physical health problems, life transitions, relational stress, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and mood disorders. A bit about my approach to therapy: Because there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy, I use an Eclectic approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). This allows me to tailor each session to meet your individual needs and preferences. What you can expect from our first session: During our initial session, we will explore what led you to begin therapy and collaborate on how we can meet your goal. In-between sessions, you will have skill-building strategies to use and check-ins during the following sessions to determine effectiveness. We will tailor your journey to promote symptom relief and sustained improvement using emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring.

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Raymond Gonzales M.D. | Sunlit Mental Health
Psychiatrist
Chicago, IL

Dr. Gonzales takes a personalized, collaborative approach that thoughtfully integrates medication management with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He believes every patient deserves a safe space — one built on trust and open communication — because lasting change requires feeling safe and genuinely heard. He specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD across the lifespan — with a particular focus on the unique challenges facing early career professionals, young adults, college students, transitional aged youth, kids and teens. Whether you're seeking psychiatric care for the first time or you've tried other providers and are looking for a better fit, his goal is always the same: to help you grow, develop coping skills that actually work in real life, and build the kind of emotional foundation that holds. Dr. Gonzales believes that mental health care should be readily accessible — because the easier it is to engage in care, the more likely meaningful progress follows. His practice is primarily telehealth-based, removing barriers like commute time, scheduling conflicts, and the hesitation that can come with walking into an office. He currently sees patients virtually across Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas. In-person appointments are also available in Chicago, IL for those who prefer them.

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Onyx Counseling and Wellness Center
Counselor
Austin, TX

**Current availability! Offering teletherapy and in person sessions!** Helping you break free from trauma and abuse, so you can finally live not just survive. I help adolescents and adults overcome trauma and abuse and find their voice. Are you feeling keyed up, tense and reactive? Feel like you are floating outside of your body or feel like a robot? Not connected to your emotions or the world around you? Does someone in your life make you feel 'crazy' and question your truth? I use CBT and EMDR to help you figure out the root cause to your trauma, worries, stress, or whatever is troubling you at the moment. Negative thoughts shape how we view ourselves and are difficult to change. Memories can be intense, vivid and feel overwhelming. I will help you change your thoughts and move on from negative memories to take your life back! At Onyx Counseling and Wellness Center, the goal is for you to learn how to empower yourself and finally live, not just survive. You will learn how to trust yourself again, find happiness and overcome past trauma to emerge as a healed and confident individual. Complete a contact form, call or send an email to schedule a free 30 minute phone consultation.

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Life Intensity Counseling Services
Treatment program
Frisco, TX

At Life Intensity, our mission is to help individuals rediscover their true selves by providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment and support. Our outpatient facility in Frisco, Texas, offers an extensive range of services to address various addiction-related issues, including substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and trauma. Our dedicated and compassionate team of professionals is committed to guiding patients on the path to lasting recovery and personal growth. We specialize in offering services to young adults ages 18 through 26.

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MERCEDES BROWN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Garland, TX

I'm a genuine and transparent therapist who believes in showing up honestly--without judgement. My goal is to create a counseling experience that feels real, relatable, and supportive—one where you don’t have to pretend to have it all together. I’m not here to fix you, but to walk beside you as you do the hard work of healing and growing. I won’t promise the journey will be easy or pain-free—but I will promise to help you gain the clarity, strength, and resilience you need to face life’s challenges with courage and confidence. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, past trauma, or just feeling stuck—I’m here to support you with compassion and truth. If you're ready to do the work and show up for yourself, we'll make a strong team.

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Peter Wilkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dallas, TX

Hello! My name is Peter Wilkins, and I offer treatment for a variety of life problems, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma recovery, substance abuse, and other life stressors. If you are looking for help, I am ready when you are. I provide therapy both in-person and online. I also offer a free initial consultation!

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Eunique Mind and Mental Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Albuquerque, NM

We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. As a patient at Eunique Mind Wellness, you receive immediate comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances and convenient telemedicine insurance-covered appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home. We’re here for you every step of the way! As a board certified psychiatric NP in Texas and New Mexico , I'm dedicated, compassionate and provide the best care to my clients and help them thrive in life

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Peace Place Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Lewisville, TX

I love helping all people, but I truly have a passion for helping young adults, BIPOC women, perfectionists, overthinkers, and highly self-aware individuals that can't feel their feelings. I truly believe that part of my purpose in life is to help people find their peace. I practice psychotherapy, music therapy, and therapeutic movement. We can develop a plan using all three if you'd like! I also cuss a little bit, there's no evidence behind it - I just feel like it helps. If you're a young adult with any of the issues mentioned above, reach out for a consult. If you don't see your issue listed and my profile resonates with you, please reach out! You know yourself the best. I've worked with individuals throughout the lifespan with varying concerns and disorders.

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Ana Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX

I work with clients who may be struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression and OCD. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. I have worked at hospitals, Intensive Outpatient Programs and private practice as a psychotherapist, clinical social worker and clinical supervisor. I have a relational approach and incorporate trauma and anxiety focused therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Additionally, I have a Postgraduate Certificate Program in Psychoanalytic Social Work Practice from UT Austin. I am also a board approved supervisor for clinical social workers working towards becoming fully licensed LCSWs. I strive to create a safe, supportive and empowering therapeutic space and work with clients collaboratively to help you to heal and grow.

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Alexis Bonsell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX

Hello! I’m Alexis. Life can be tough, and sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain of how to move forward. But what if there’s a way to not only manage life’s challenges but to thrive in spite of them? As a licensed clinical social worker in Texas and Florida, I specialize in helping individuals conquer anxiety, depression, and emotional roadblocks while building stronger, more resilient lives. Therapy is a powerful journey toward self-discovery, and I’m here to guide you through it. Whether you're dealing with stress, navigating a big life change, or simply trying to reconnect with your true self, we’ll work together to create lasting, positive change in a safe and supportive environment. Congratulations for taking the first step and showing up for yourself.

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