What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I started personal talk therapy with Mia Houtermans during a period of acute and complex grief in my life.
Mia listened to me with complete presence, thoughtfulness and deep empathy. There were several times when Mia held space for me as I released complex emotions. She totally met me where I was at. After she helped peel up the edges of the grief that was covering me and I was able to surrender to healing, she drew upon the breadth in her intellectual, spiritual, and socio-political-economic consciousness to offer thought-provoking tools and she held me accountable to use them (sometimes gently, sometimes more firmly). Over time, I gained skills that I could intuitively and creatively deploy to work on parts of myself. Overall, I felt that Mia was a strategic collaborator on my continuing mental and emotional health journey. I am so grateful for Mia!”
ARMore than 1 year ago
“I have been seeing Mia for about 9 months. I have seen many therapists over the years and she stands out as a therapist who has a true ability to connect with and help her patients.
She brings her full focus to our sessions and offers thoughtful insights that show that she is really listening to and thinking about what I am telling her and her approach facilitates introspection on my part. She keeps me accountable for working towards my therapeutic goals and I am making progress towards those goals through working with Mia. I recommend working with her and I hope she can help you like she is helping me!”
MCMore than 1 year ago
About Mia Houtermans
Focus areas
Anxiety
Life Transition
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Depression
Perinatal Mental Health
Women's Mental Health Issues
Intergenerational Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Mia Houtermans
My approach is warm, inviting, direct and attuned. I meet my clients with interest, non-judgment, and respect.
I am driven by a profound sense that individual care and community care are interwoven, and that healing is a process of mourning and meaning-making.
My background
Before I became a therapist, I explored different passions: political activism, cultural anthropology, public health research, and studying herbal medicine as part of my own healing work.
In the past, I actually never really believed in therapy. I thought (and still mostly do) that the majority of mental health problems arise from living in this world - rife with inequality, isolation, community trauma, and chronic stress.
When I look back on my path now, I laugh at the recognition that despite my cynicism about therapy - I kind of always was a therapist.
I was that friend, family member, and colleague that people came to for support. Connecting with others on an emotional level, and wading into the difficult parts of life has always been what makes me feel alive and present.
I began to find my professional home when I started volunteering as a community grief support facilitator at an organization serving children and families. This work fed my soul, and I wanted to learn more. So I returned to school to study social work - a clear choice for me as it centers the socio-political environments of one’s life as integral to all psychological expression.
At the foundation of my therapeutic approach is the person-in-environment ethos of social work and the art of ethnography. I, therefore, pay close attention to the social and cultural ecosystems of one’s life, and to the stories that shape one’s identity formation
About me
I grew up in Berkeley, California, and I live there now - with my two cats and my dear son.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Through the formation of a safe, authentic, and reflective therapeutic relationship, I support clients in feeling and releasing pains from the past, developing a sense of presence to what is and what they dream can be and moving towards trust in their own inner knowing. This can be a deeply personal process and a collective and collaborative one.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The therapeutic modalities I have prioritized are cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, narrative, existential, and relational psychodynamic modalities.
My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and shows a commitment to exploration and innovation - one where I strive to continue to learn with and alongside the clients in my care.
Mia Houtermans, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $195 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1649817974
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I started personal talk therapy with Mia Houtermans during a period of acute and complex grief in my life.
Mia listened to me with complete presence, thoughtfulness and deep empathy. There were several times when Mia held space for me as I released complex emotions. She totally met me where I was at. After she helped peel up the edges of the grief that was covering me and I was able to surrender to healing, she drew upon the breadth in her intellectual, spiritual, and socio-political-economic consciousness to offer thought-provoking tools and she held me accountable to use them (sometimes gently, sometimes more firmly). Over time, I gained skills that I could intuitively and creatively deploy to work on parts of myself. Overall, I felt that Mia was a strategic collaborator on my continuing mental and emotional health journey. I am so grateful for Mia!
More than 1 year agoAR
I have been seeing Mia for about 9 months. I have seen many therapists over the years and she stands out as a therapist who has a true ability to connect with and help her patients.
She brings her full focus to our sessions and offers thoughtful insights that show that she is really listening to and thinking about what I am telling her and her approach facilitates introspection on my part. She keeps me accountable for working towards my therapeutic goals and I am making progress towards those goals through working with Mia. I recommend working with her and I hope she can help you like she is helping me!
More than 1 year agoMC
Mia Houtermans is a superb therapist. She was extremely friendly, empathetic, and kind. She listened to my issues and concerns carefully, understood them, and took them very seriously. I found her very perceptive and insightful. I felt that working with her was very helpful.
More than 1 year agoKM
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What practice does Mia Houtermans work with?
Mia Houtermans works with Mia Houtermans.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mia Houtermans?
Mia Houtermans frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mia Houtermans on their profile.
What languages does Mia Houtermans speak?
Mia Houtermans speaks English.
How do patients rate Mia Houtermans in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Mia Houtermans. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.