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315 verified Therapists/Counselors in Afton Oaks/ River Oaks, Houston, TX
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Tyler Sanders, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.88
·8 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time ·
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Tyler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is currently accepting new clients. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Tyler has an extensive backg...Click to read more
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Genniffer Williams, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.89
·9 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
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Hi, I'm Genniffer with a G. I hold a Master's in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, mental health, or trying to get your life together? I have experience working with different people facing many challenges and helping them find solutions an...Click to read more
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Satara Marie Smith, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna + 4 more
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I am a therapist who shows up with both professional expertise and lived experience. As a mom and wife, I understand firsthand how demanding, beautiful, overwhelming, and transformative life can be. I know what it feels like to juggle responsibilities, care for others, and still try to make space fo...Click to read more
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Clarissa Bourgeois, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna + 1 more
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Hi, I’m Clarissa; I know that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. So I focus on creating a space where you can truly be yourself. I specialize in helping people work through life’s 'messy' moments—whether that’s navigating a major life change, managing deep-seated stress, or healing f...Click to read more
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Amanda Boone, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 45 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Nobody comes to therapy because they need someone to tell them to “think positive.” They come because they’re tired. Tired of anxiety calling the shots. Tired of repeating the same relationship patterns. Tired of carrying things they were never meant to carry alone. Life is complicated enough. Unde...Click to read more
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Sparkle Hamilton, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
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I have been a licensed professional counselor for 15 years and focus on clients struggling with anxiety and depression or serious mental illnesses. Many of my clients struggle with work/life balance or transitioning into a new career or relationship status. In my practice, I feel like self-care is s...Click to read more
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Kirstie Holbrook, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.80
·5 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 9 more
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HI! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and am daily excited to work with my clients. It truly is the best position I can dream of! I can help you see the path in front of you. I specialize in helping my clients feel wanted without judgement. Together we can work on finding your goals achievabl...Click to read more
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Michael Braxton, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 55 more
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Michael Braxton is an Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds an MBA, and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). His organization Providing Justice LLC offers a variety of social services including mental health treatment, Addiction Treatment and Peer Support services. Othe...Click to read more
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Malihe Salari (Mali), LMFT

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
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Hi, I'm Mali. Do you feel something needs to change? Maybe because you have hit rock bottom? Is change necessary to avoid consequences? Do you simply need someone to process things with? No matter what your situation, if you're motivated and think we could work well together, I'd be happy to as...Click to read more
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Guillermina ('Gui') Walas Mateo, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 9 more
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Hola/Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Houston TX. I received my MS from University of Houston Clear Lake, and I have been practicing for 6+ years. I work with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and need help transitioning into adult life. I also hav...Click to read more
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Shelly Hendley, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 8 more
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Don Bentley, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·12 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) with a Master’s in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University. My general approach to therapy includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Additionally, I am a Certified Cli...Click to read more
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Keriomi Timpson-Bey, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·20 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 55 more
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I am a dedicated Licensed Therapist with nearly forty years of mental health experience. My seasoned expertise lies in helping adults and couples navigate through complex emotional life challenges while creating a safe space to develop coping strategies in stress management, depression, anxiety, int...Click to read more
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Frank Coulson, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
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Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I earned my MEd in Counseling from the University of Texas, Brownsville, and my PhD in Philosophy of Psychology from Capella University, where my research focused on Positive Psychology. I have been helping people move from problems to new p...Click to read more
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Paola Garcia, LMFT

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
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My background and experience working with diverse clients-including children, parents, survivors of abuse and trauma, and previously incarcerated individuals-have helped me become flexible and adaptive to each client's unique needs. I collaborate with clients in a way that honors their current needs...Click to read more
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Ciarys Jung, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.88
·17 reviews
Houston, TX
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Hello, I’m Ciarys, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Texas. As a therapist, I believe that a kind and supportive, client-focused approach is crucial in helping navigate the many challenges that life can bring. I create a warm, nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space where we can ...Click to read more
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Misty Annette Diaz, LMFT

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·10 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Welcome to M.A.D. Therapy, LLC! I am Misty Annette Diaz, PhD (abd), and we’re all M.A.D. here. Together we’ll move from survival mode into a life guided by confidence, connection, and change. As an LMFT and PhD (abd), helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. Lasting change begins with the r...Click to read more
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Paul Bailey, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
He made me feel comfortable talking with him - Mar 21, 2025 by Darius H.Click to read more
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 9 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Hello, My name is Paul Bailey and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and Connecticut. I graduated from Henderson State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I have been a licensed therapist for 12 years which I have wor...Click to read more
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Sandy Crisp, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Hi, I’m Sandy Crisp. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I help adults and teens who are facing challenges like complex trauma, PTSD, addiction and recovery, chronic health issues, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Before I became a trauma therapist, I went through...Click to read more
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Candice Exon, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 55 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Hi, I'm Candice! Life can be complicated, relationships can be confusing, and sometimes our brains refuse to cooperate. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can be a place to slow down, gain insight, an...Click to read more
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Katherine Lickteig, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·10 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 12 more
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Hi, I’m Katerine Lickteig, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with over 15 years of experience. I hold a Master’s degree from Prairie View University and specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. As a certified EMDR therap...Click to read more
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Likedra Smith, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna + 4 more
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I am a Louisiana native and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Texas and Georgia. I bring over a decade of honorable military service and more than six years of clinical experience across partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, mental health group facilitati...Click to read more
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Kari Conyers-Brink, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Texas in San Antonio. Go Roadrunners!!! I have been practicing counseling for over 23 years. I help people of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger and Autism and...Click to read more
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Ben Miller, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·10 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
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I'm Ben Miller, Licensed Professional Counselor. I'm here you help you find a reason to hope again, to not give up. No matter what your previous experience in therapy has been, I believe that you can get better. My job is to help you transform your life into one that is worth living, one that aligns...Click to read more
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Britney Aguilar, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·5 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 51 more
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Texas at Arlington (Go Mavs!) and have been practicing for 2 years. I help adolescents, teens and young adults navigate the challenging terrain of anxiety and depression to discover the best...Click to read more
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Carla Cage, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from the University of Texas San Antonio and have been practicing for 12 years. With cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy as well as solution focused brief therapy, the change ...Click to read more
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Cheryl Rushing, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 58 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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I have over 20 years experience as a mental health counselor , guidance counselor and career counselor. I like to work with individuals experiencing life changes that may need someone to help them with transitions or focusing on problem resolution. I enjoy working with clients that are able to ident...Click to read more
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Francis Daniels, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 54 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University and have been practicing for 2 years. I help children, teens, and adults with a variety of issues. I specialize in supporting bariatric patients before and after weight...Click to read more
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Marla Scott, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 12 more
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I am a licensed professional counselor living in the great state of Texas. I engage daily in reading, exercise, and quality time with my husband and children. I enjoy hearing the life stories of others and addressing the wounds and toxic thinking that keep us bound in unhealthy choices and behaviors...Click to read more
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Madeleine Carlson-Widolff, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.81
·36 reviews
I felt safe to talk.Click to read more
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 61 more
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DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, I CANNOT prescribe controlled medications/substances in Texas. However, I CAN still see patients there, offer alternative treatment plans, and prescribe NON-CONTROLLED medications. To me, therapy is about meeting you where you are. We can "sit in the suck" and commiserate...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

Kiandris Allen, MEd, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Kiandris Allen helps patients build clarity, resilience, and practical coping skills to navigate life's most challenging seasons. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults acros...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Sep 18

Marlisha Thomas, NP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 39 more
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I’m your guide to calmer thoughts, better focus, happier moods, and a more balanced life. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide medication management, supportive therapy, and a touch of humor to help your mental health thrive.Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Sep 11

Delisa Brooks, NP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended ·
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Delisa Brooks, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a mental health certified nurse practitioner. She has extensive experience with outpatient psychiatric clinic practice, managing a variety of mental health conditions across the lifespan. My approach Being a dual-certified educated nurse practitioner, I utili...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Sep 11

LaQuondra Patterson, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
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Are you overwhelmed with balancing it all? Anxious about what's to come? Counseling can help you identify and pursue your goals, let go of some stuff holding you back, and learn to relax. No more settling or pretending to be ok. Maximize your potential and love the life you live!Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

Shaniqua Baker, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas, with a Master�s in Social Work from the University of Houston. My diverse background of education and mental health services has given me a well-rounded perspective, allowing me to effectively support individuals through various li...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Sep 9

Kim Williams, LCSW

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.91
·46 reviews
First appointement went well. Looking forward to getting deeper into the issues which I am working to address and appreciate Kims input and guidance. by William P.Click to read more
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 39 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Hi there, I'm Kim! Hi, I'm Kim! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy & counseling for highly-motivated adults in Texas. It is my pleasure to support clients in overcoming obstacles getting in their way of living happier and more satisfying lives. My approach My approach to ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

Scarlett Black, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.56
·9 reviews
She was very professional! A great listener and very easy to speak too. - Aug 18, 2026 by Mia H.Click to read more
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 39 more
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Hi there, I'm Scarlett! I am Scarlett Black, and I obtained my PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology with a specialization in Child Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. My approach The most common theoretical approa...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

TIffany Alexander, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 39 more
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I help adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of overthinking and people-pleasing understand themselves more deeply and build healthier relationships. My approach is warm, collaborative, and attachment- and trauma-informed, blending insight with practical tools to support lasting...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

Angela Henson, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 19 more
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I support children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating mood and personality disorders, trauma, and grief. My work is grounded in inclusive, compassionate care, offering a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8

Madison Habet, LPC

Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 39 more
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Hi there, I'm Madison! Hello! My name is Madison Habet, and I'm a licensed professional counselor based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I hold a Master’s in Counseling from St. Mary’s University. I work with clients ranging from teens and young adults to older adults on g...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Sep 8
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