Find a licensed online therapist in River Oaks, TX

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology (1971) and a master’s degree in Psychology (2005). I went back to school after many years during which I raised three sons and worked mostly at Baylor College of Medicine in the departments of Surgery and later Psychiatry. I attended school while working fulltime for three years to complete my master’s and had great support and encouragement from the Psychiatry department. During my practicum, I worked in the psychiatric ward of a county hospital which was an eye opening experience! We also worked with people in the Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina. During my internship, I worked with clients with eating disorders and gained an understanding of the great difficulties that they face. For 15 years, I worked in neuropsychological testing which involved a thorough evaluation of the mental, cognitive, and emotional condition of the client. I spent most of a day with a client and developed insight into their emotional problems which included PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to a traumatic injury or experience and the necessity of adjusting to life changing events such as accidents or illnesses. I have also worked with clients who were attempting to get disability benefits for chronic illnesses and with clients with disabilities who were trying to return to work. I have learned to meet diverse clients where they are, and I always find ways to connect and feel empathy for them in their struggles. I believe that a good therapeutic relationship is integral to the success of any counseling experience. Humor is good too! I have also experienced counseling myself, and I led an online Panic Disorder Support Group on AOL for six years before I went back to school. My treatment approach is focused on emotional support, education, helping you gain insight into yourself and others, and giving you the tools to help yourself. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles as well as other appropriate methods in order to help you meet your therapeutic goals. I am ready to help you with whatever you are experiencing and look forward to talking to you!

I am licensed in Texas with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Laura Sparkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Education with a Minor in Spanish in 2005. She later earned a Master of Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2012. Laura has spent the last 18 years working across the medical, educational, and non-profit sectors with all demographics. She has served various roles as a teacher, learning specialist, guidance counselor and administrative / faculty adviser in both private and public schools in the greater Dallas area. Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Laura’s passion and specialty is working with the learning different population who often struggle with co-morbid social-emotional challenges. As a hybrid professional, she blends the worlds of education & therapy offering her clients a myriad of practical strategies and tools. Additionally, Laura enjoys empowering parents & the larger family system to foster healing, strength, perseverance, and optimism through challenging times. She encourages her clients on their journey to better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She uses a combination of therapy orientations tailored to the individual including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy to instill hope by reframing maladaptive, distorted thought patterns and foster positive coping skills. Laura supports adults going through a wide variety of struggles and transitions. Life is a roller coaster with many unexpected ups and downs. While we can’t control our environment, we can control our actions and behaviors. We can learn healthier coping skills to deal with problems. An overwhelming mountain may become a more manageable mole hill. Laura provides a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be your true, authentic, vulnerable self. It can be difficult to focus on yourself when you have a lot of other responsibilities and roles. It’s important to take the time to get your own needs met, so that you can be calm, clear, present and intentional each day. Everyone deserves to have proper balance between their personal and work life. During the course of therapy, Laura will create a climate of acceptance and understanding so that you may feel free to share all of your experiences, perceptions, and emotions. Confronting distorted and denied patterns through a close therapeutic relationship allows many people to develop healthier ways of coping with life. Your brain will begin to re-wire itself and move towards optimal neural integration. This will allow for improved emotional regulation, mood enhancement and the ability to buffer daily stress. You will no longer be stuck or held back. Laura's job is to hold a mirror up and help remove the walls and obstacles so that you can become more attuned to your inner voice guiding you to whom you are meant to be.

Brian J Williams Clinical Social Work/Therapist, I SPECIALIZE in COUPLES: married, engaged, separated, living together... fighting, not talking, unhappy or hopeless. I use tested methods & A SENSE OF HUMOR. 1/2 of what I know is training. The rest from being married over 30 years & working with couples just like you. I studied with John Gottman you've seen on Oprah. My wife & I have been in counseling, more than once. Calling a couples counselor is hard. "What good is it talking to a stranger?!" You've tried everything maybe even counseling—nothing works.. You're stuck. That's where I can help. Believe it or not there are ways to make it better. Your partner may be afraid or doesn't want to come. I don't criticize. I don't take sides. I don't judge. Don't kid yourself: it can be hard work but it also can be fun. How do you pick a counselor? Someone you both like and trust? First, find someone that specializes in couples. My website BrianWilliamsTherapist.net explains how I work, tips to make things better quickly & some resources if you decide not to do counseling now.

I am licensed in Texas with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. Also, I will assist you with anxiety and distress related to your job and will help you with job seeking techniques and motivation. I can be of help with those dealing with disabilities with themselves and as care takers who are experiencing burnout related to care taking ie. Cancer Diagnosis; Dementia and or Alzheimer’s of a love one or their disability. If you have recently sustained accident and or disability ;I am here to help you cope with your anxiety and or depression related to this issue as well. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.. *** In addition I can help you if you have anxiety related to dissatisfaction with present day to day pressures and or political outcomes and or current events that causes fear. I can also help you if you prefer in Spanish. (Estoy aquí para ayudarle)!

I am licensed in Texas with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with anger and mood dysregulation. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I am available Monday-Friday with numerous openings for live sessions on. I do not provide or initiate any disability, leave of absence or family leave recommendations, paperwork or requests and no return to work recommendations. I also do not compose letters for employers, courts or any other entity. I also do not do any type of court advocacy or courtroom appearances.

My name is Stephen Clifton, LPC., M.A.C., I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC #75647, I am currently located in Austin, Texas. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University, in Austin, Texas in August 2013. You should know I assist people going through difficult life changes that need to talk through any troubling emotions or feelings that may be causing them distress. I assist people that may be struggling with depression/anxiety, substance use and trauma. I help people realize their power in various environments they may be having a difficult time in (Work, Home, Relationships, etc). My typical client is an adult or adolescent, male or female (LGBTQIA+ friendly) that wants to work on understanding and conquering their fears and difficult situations impeding their life and gaining a better understanding of themselves. I am a person centered therapist that helps cultivate my client's abilities to process and work through their life struggles. I have experience working with people that suffer from depression, anxiety and have difficulty in social situations. Therapy with me is all about helping us find your inner strength in life's difficult moments.

I am licensed in Arkansas, Arizona and Texas. I have 8 years of professional work experience. I am experienced in assisting clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & anger management. I also have experience working with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Dr. Olufolake Ike, ThD, LMFT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, faith-integrated therapist, and creator of Faith-Powered Relationship Therapy (FPRT). She specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional pain, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, and life transitions through a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based therapy with biblical principles. Dr. Ike combines CBT, EFT, and Solution-Focused Therapy with practical faith-based strategies to help clients experience healing, restoration, emotional growth, and purposeful living. She is passionate about helping clients build healthier relationships, renew their minds, strengthen communication, and discover lasting transformation in their spirit, soul, and body. Her counseling style is compassionate, empowering, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented. She works with individuals, couples, families, Christians seeking faith-based counseling, and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Dr. Ike believes healing is possible, growth is intentional, and transformation begins with renewed thinking and authentic connection.

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and career transitions. I'm deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals overcome isolation, build self-love, improve communication, and work through challenging life transitions. My professional experience spans diverse areas including social anxiety, workplace dynamics, women's issues, and supporting individuals through significant life changes. I draw from evidence-based practices to provide personalized, empathetic guidance that honors each client's individual strengths and experiences. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking greater personal understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional support. Together, we can explore pathways toward healing, resilience, and personal empowerment.

I am licensed in Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with issues in motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I will work alongside you zoning in on your strengths and encouraging you to identify possible solutions to arrive at hope. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Making human connections and watching others grow and thrive brings me joy. It is what led me to this work 10 years ago and why I still enjoy it. I work with individuals to treat stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation issues and relationship issues. My goal is always to create a safe non-judgmental space for my clients to feel comfortable, be heard and to be able to give feedback. I draw from my work in Psychodynamic therapy, Client Centered therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I look forward to meeting you and getting started.

I am so glad you’re here! I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults overcome life’s difficult challenges. I am deeply committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care to my patients through Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT). I also utilize a holistic approach to treat the “whole person” to improve overall well-being, teach coping skills, and build resilience to stress, while empowering you to take control of your journey!

As a licensed therapist serving clients in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping people develop deeper self-understanding, heal from past challenges, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. I have extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts. My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in compassionate, culturally responsive care. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop stronger communication skills, and work through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help individuals reconnect with their sense of purpose and build resilience. I'm particularly passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, social challenges, and personal healing journeys. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, processing trauma, or seeking greater emotional clarity, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.