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Depression Therapists Available in Houston

This page is for people in Houston looking for online therapists who work with depression and are licensed in Texas. Use this directory to compare clinicians by their therapy approaches, areas of focus, and years of experience so you can find someone who fits your needs. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists listed here are available to clients in Houston regardless of the city. Read profiles to check specialties like cognitive behavioral therapy, mood disorders, trauma history, and whether a clinician notes work with adults, teens, or couples.

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  1. 1. Heriberto Oronoz, LPC

    14 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Paula Arizola, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Paula Arizola, LPC - Strengths-based Texas counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  3. 3. Gina Martin, LPC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

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  4. 4. Peggy Wright, LPC

    23 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Texas counselor for life and relationship challenges

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  5. 5. Shelby Wright, LPC

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Grounded counseling for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  6. 6. Lawrence Story, LMFT

    36 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced LMFT focused on practical, goal-driven change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Lawrence Online sessions

  7. 7. Julianne Pyle, LPC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, structured support for anxiety, depression, and grief

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  8. 8. Garrett Craver, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression

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  9. 9. Nikita Taylor-Morrison, LPC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, confidence, and emotional balance

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Nikita Online sessions

  10. 10. Marisa Esparza, LPC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for teens, young adults, and families in transition

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Depression · ADHD

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  11. 11. Lauren Grogman, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  12. 12. Barbara Kirkman, LPC

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Recovery-focused counselor with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Bipolar · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Barbara Online sessions

  13. 13. Lizzet Annoh, LPC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for stress, transitions, and family challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Lizzet Online sessions

  14. 14. Patricia "Patsy" Holden, LPC

    33 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LPC guiding healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Patricia Online sessions

  15. 15. Te'Ron Simmons, LPC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Collaborative support for anxiety, burnout, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Te'Ron Online sessions

About depression therapy for people in Houston

Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Houston can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

2,271 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Houston

Houston has a population of about 2,304,580. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

How do I choose a therapist here if I’m dealing with persistent low mood or major depression?

Look for therapists who list experience treating depression, mood disorders, or depressive episodes. Compare stated approaches such as CBT, behavioral activation, or interpersonal therapy. Check whether they mention work with medication management in collaboration with prescribers, or coordination with psychiatrists. Read each profile to see who notes experience with symptoms similar to yours and who works with your age group.

Can I start online therapy from Houston with a therapist who is licensed anywhere in Texas?

Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so any therapist licensed in Texas can provide online services to clients in Houston. You don’t need a therapist to be physically in Houston. Focus instead on the therapist’s specialties, approach, and comfort with online sessions to decide who might suit your needs.

What questions should I ask a therapist before beginning sessions for depression?

Ask about their experience treating depression, typical treatment goals, and the methods they use. Ask how they monitor progress and handle crises or worsening symptoms. If you have medication, ask about coordination with prescribers. Also ask about session length and whether they work with your age group or any co-occurring issues like anxiety or substance use.

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