Therapists for college students near Rice University
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, identity questions, or anger that feels hard to control—I’m here to help. My style is warm, honest, and down-to-earth. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you and build practical tools to create lasting change, one step at a time.
Welcome! I'm Martha K. Motari, a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional. With Zion Healthcare Services, you can find support to live your desired life in a safe and accepting environment. My expertise lies in conducting thorough mental health assessments for children and adults, identifying their needs, and developing personalized care plans. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, ensuring that each patient receives the most effective treatments available. My experience spans across various settings, from Brave Health to Metro Care Child, Teen and Adult Mental Health Clinic, where I've honed my skills in medication management and patient education. At John Peter Smith Hospital, I further developed my ability to educate patients and families on health matters while adeptly managing critical situations. I understand how hard it can be dealing with any illness. During our first appointment, we will work together to explore the cause root of your struggles, then we will come up with the treatment plan that will best work for you. We will then have follow up appointments to assess the effectiveness of the treatment plan, we will make adjustment if need be. I will listen to your opinions without being judgmental, I strive to help you improve your quality of life.
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.
Healing is a journey and the first step in your journey is here, looking for someone to help you on your path. I believe that healing often begins in a safe therapeutic relationship. This place is where we encounter empathy and understanding, steps toward feeling whole and finding lasting fulfillment. My sessions are tailored to your individual needs. Using a person-centered approach, we’ll blend talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We will take a holistic approach to your healing, bringing a faith based approach for those that it’s important to. We’ll reflect on early experiences, examine present challenges, and work together on this path of healing. You can find a warm, genuine space where we can share moments of laughter amid the emotions. If you’re ready to cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself so that you can enjoy life and a more fulfilling connections with others, I’m here to help guide you on that journey. Let’s work together to transform pain into healing. Take the next step in your journey, call or email today.
Hello! As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, & adults. Life can be really hard & so can seeking help, I would be honored to work with you in navigating both! I see each person as being unique, therefore there is no cookie cutter, one size fits all, approach! I use a combination of trauma counseling methods (TFCBT & EMDR), evaluating our thoughts (CBT), making meaning (Existential Therapy), & other proven counseling methods individually tailored & fitting for each client I am working with. I also am a Christian counselor, I will work with & honor everyone's personal religious views, & so see the value of incorporating one's faith & professional counseling together!
Hello! I’m Dr. Ryne Pulido. I’m a husband, father, and psychologist in Texas. I’m so excited to help folks build lives experienced as worth living and sharing. I started out as a therapist for children, adolescents, and young adults. Initially, “young adult” referred to college students. Then “young adult” expanded to include medical and law school students. And then it expanded to include early career professionals. Now, it has expanded to early career professionals struggling to #adult. Your struggle is real. Many of my clients struggle with intense emotional pain stemming from feelings of unlovability and fear of rejection. Their pain acts like an emotional dictator that commands them to withdraw from friends, family, work, school, hobbies, passions, interests, and other activities that make life worth living. Increasingly distant from their values (who they want to be deep inside their hearts) and goals (what they want to accomplish), they feel directionless and unsure of their best life because they’re so focused on protecting themselves from emotional pain. If this sounds like you, know it doesn’t have to be this way. You deserve a life worth living and sharing. Imagine what it would be like to control your actions (the things you do and say) amidst an emotional storm. What if you could be the person you want to be and move toward your goals just 20% more often? What would your relationships be like? Where would your career be? How much better would your sleep be?! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I utilize a modern form of the tried-and-true Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Although ACT involves a radically new approach to happiness, over 1,000 clinical trials have been published in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating its effectiveness with diverse populations struggling with a wide range of psychological problems. ACT is focused on creating richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives rather than solely symptom reduction. When your life is bigger, the pain is smaller by comparison. ACT is a very active form of therapy. It’s not just talking about your problems and feelings (although there is always space for that). You will learn practical skills to move from struggling to flourishing. We will move through the program step-by-step, learning skills that build on each other. The good news is the skills are easy to learn and effective. You are headed into the unknown. Unfortunately, counseling and therapy is not 100% effective. Although I accept commercial insurance (if you go through Alma) and the Lotus Fund, the risk of committing time, money, effort, and heart to something that doesn’t work out is very real. I also can’t promise that you won’t feel uncomfortable, judged, and misunderstood, but you will have permission to express yourself and stop anything that is uncomfortable. I’ll listen with an open mind and you’re in the driver’s seat. But you are not alone. It’s your journey, but we’re a team—working together to help you become the person you want to be and build the life you want to live and share. All brains matter. I’ve spent my entire professional career working with neurodivergent folks and their families. I have a special place in my heart for ADHDers, autistics, and people with strong personalities. Are you in Texas, prefer virtual care, and ready to get to work? You can contact me by email (admin@rynepulidophd.com) or by calling or texting 512-537-4743. (Note it can take up to 72 hours for me to return a call, email, or text. If you are in a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest ER). …and if you’re sort of ready that’s cool too. Reach out to me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation! Need financial help? I offer sliding-scale fee slots via Open Path Collective. These slots are extremely limited, so please get in touch with me before signing up to work with me. I also accept the Lotus Fund via the Asian Mental Health Collective.
I offer both medication management and counseling. Problems that I treat include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and sleep issues. Please note that I do not prescribe controlled substances for ADHD nor anxiety.
At Dallas Therapy Associates (DTA) we can take care of all your mental health care needs including psychotherapy and medication management. Our philosophy is to help each individual and family maximize their strengths and thrive in pursuit and maintenance of quality mental health. DTA takes pride in offering a non-judgmental, relaxed, compassionate, and safe environment. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, adjustments issues, we are here for you.
I work with adults who may be struggling with adjustment issues, stress, anxiety, and depression. My approach to therapy is being open, empowering and meeting you where you are. The environment that I create is one of trust and peace. I want you to be yourself. My job is to create a safe space for you to communicate openly and freely in a trusting, nonjudgmental environment. I believe that you are the expert on all things you. Collaboration is key in our work together so that you can develop goals that are attainable, reflect your needs and strengths and enhance your life in a positive way.
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College life is a time of incredible growth and opportunity, but it can also bring unique challenges like managing stress, balancing responsibilities, and prioritizing mental well-being. Empowering Wellness supports you every step of the way through our in person or telehealth platform, making mental health and wellness care more accessible and flexible than ever. With just a click, you can connect to a team of experienced professionals who understand the pressures of college life. Whether you’re seeking medication management, therapy for anxiety, guidance for managing stress, or strategies for building better habits, our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform ensures you can access high-quality, personalized care from wherever you are—your dorm, the library, or even back home during breaks. Our services are tailored to your needs. We offer virtual sessions and holistic wellness programs like mindfulness coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—all designed to help you stay balanced, focused, and resilient. At Empowering Wellness, we’re committed to empowering you to prioritize your mental health while navigating your college journey. With care that’s as mobile and dynamic as you are, we make it easy to put your well-being first. Start your journey to balance and success—schedule your first telehealth session with Empowering Wellness today.
Courage isn’t about having no fear—it’s about feeling it and walking straight toward it. And let’s be honest, some days courage is just answering the phone, replying to that text, or—YIKES—opening the front door. Maybe you’ve mastered looking “fine” on the outside, while on the inside you’re desperately hoping no one gets close enough to see the real you. I get it. We all want life to be easy, but counseling? Yeah, it’s not always easy. It’s work. It’s showing up. It’s sticking with it when it feels uncomfortable. If you’re still reading this, I’m guessing something in your life feels heavy and you wish it could just magically change. I can’t promise magic—but I can promise to walk beside you every step of the way, helping you find your footing and your balance again.
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My personal passion is connecting with those who feel like no one really understands them. I can empathize, as several times in my life I have had those very same feelings. My goal is to help and inspire those who feel disconnected and struggling in life. I aspire to help my clients feel satisfaction, comfort, and joy. With years of experience providing therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community, clients struggling with spirituality, sexuality, or addiction(s); these topics are my passion and where I have been able to help others navigate. I have real-life experiences such as serving in the military, some trauma, and chronic illness and pain. I have over 20 years’ experience with both civilian and government positions in the fields of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Advocacy, Chronic Illness and Counseling/Educational program delivery to the community. My focus is to help you through growth, change and resolution. Your journey is as distinctive as you are.
My name is Dr. Aparna Atluru, and I am a Stanford trained psychiatrist, am on faculty at UCSF, and specialize in seeing young adults (18-35). I further subspecialize in treating young up and comers in high stress roles: graduate &professional students, residents/physicians and start-up founders/tech employees. I am many things professionally: academic physician, double boarded psychiatrist, skilled psychotherapist, and Harvard MBA. Given my diverse educational, training, and teaching experiences, I am able to understand high achieving young adults from a unique perspective. I feel I am the best fit for young adults who are multi-dimensional, high achieving, and are motivated to make a change. I have a very limited private practice, and only take on patients who are interested in working on their whole self from a mental health perspective. I provide both psychotherapy and medication management (if needed). As a double boarded physician specializing in psychiatry, I have extensive training in both pediatric and adult psychopharmacology. From a psychotherapy perspective, I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and existential psychotherapy. On the personal side, I am originally from Texas, am Indian- American, and enjoy being outdoors, writing fiction and sipping on a good boba tea. My patients tell me I have a witty sense of humor, so if you can handle that, please reach out and lets see if we can work together!
My name is Ashley. I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner working with Mindful Healing Group LLC. We are accepting new North Carolina and New York patients. We treat a wide range of mental health disorders. We are now accepting patients for Addiction Disorders, including opioid and alcohol use disorders.
My name is Jill Turner and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and with those who are having a hard time adjusting to or coping with a situation they feel stuck in. I help by getting to know you and your situation, tools, and resources. You are the expert in your life, and I am an expert at helping you maximize your strengths and identifying other things that can help. I view my clients as partners in this journey and use a holistic and system-based approach to get us to the goal line together. I have been practicing for over 20 years primarily with veterans, service members, and their families and I have been an Army wife who dealt with deployment and transitions. I am experienced working with women's health issues to include infertility and pregnancy loss. Change and lack of control in situations is hard. I have a passion for helping people manage life's curve balls and challenges and I hope you give me the opportunity to help you!
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Do you sometimes feel stressed, overwhelmed, or do you have trouble figuring out who you are, or just being able to allow others to see your best self? It can be difficult to navigate these waters yourself. I am here to help you find tools and solutions to create the life that you desire. I value each client's uniqueness, build and acknowledge his or her own struggles and strengths as I work to facilitate the client to find answers that will yield positive change through healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach includes a mix of counseling modalities to include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Eclectic Therapy.
