Therapists for college students near Rice University

Relationships are the most rewarding and often the most difficult parts of our lives. If you're struggling in your romantic relationship, friendships, family or even in your relationship with yourself...you're not alone. Negative thoughts and feelings can keep you from the life you want with the people you love. Counseling can give you the support and encouragement you need to help move forward and find new, better ways to communicate and connect. It can be difficult to know who to trust with the things you're going through. Therapy offers you a confidential, comfortable place to talk about the things in your life that are hard to share with others. Together, we can uncover your strengths and use them to create a plan to give you relief from the uncomfortable place you're in today.

Hi, I'm Michelle Gorden, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am currently training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Gottman Method for couples. I specialize in treating mood disorders, trauma, and PTSD. My background is diverse and supports my ability to help my clients reach their highest potential. I have worked in criminal justice, crisis stabilization, case management, and residential treatment. I am skilled in facilitating psycho-educational groups and providing intensive outpatient therapy. I strive to work collaboratively with each client in a non-judgmental space to improve overall happiness and well-being. Counseling can help you with many stressors in life such as anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, family conflict, and self-exploration. Counseling provides a safe place to take risks, be vulnerable, gain support, and become empowered to change your life. I have a laid-back style and focus on creating a safe space. My approach is pretty eclectic and my philosophy is that therapy can’t be one-size-fits-all. Treatments should be customized to each individual client, couple, or family. If you are ready to start your journey, please fill out our intake form and request to work with me.

Hi, I’m Regina (she/her), a queer, neurodivergent therapist who believes healing happens in spaces where you’re truly seen and affirmed. I bring compassion, curiosity, and a healthy dose of irreverence into the therapy room, and I deeply value the trust it takes to show up authentically—especially when the world hasn’t always made space for who you are. I primarily work with women and nonbinary adults—especially those who are late-diagnosed neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or navigating non-traditional relationships (like ENM or kink). If you're untangling trauma, questioning your place in a society that often feels hostile or broken, or working to rebuild self-worth in a neurotypical, cis-hetero world—you’re in the right place. My approach is eclectic and collaborative. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs, rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all mold. This work isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about reconnecting with your values, making meaning, and feeling more at home in your own mind and body. If you’re looking for a therapist who affirms your identity, respects your complexity, and understands what it means to feel like an outsider—I’d be honored to walk with you. Schedule a free consultation so we can chat about whether I’d be a good fit.

Many of the students I work with are thoughtful, hardworking, and care deeply about doing well — but inside, they often feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected. Some are managing big life changes like moving away from home, starting new relationships, or facing academic pressure. Others are dealing with past losses, identity questions, or mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or self-criticism. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I help students untangle complicated emotions, learn practical tools to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with what truly matters to them. Therapy with me is collaborative, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you build a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and meaningful.

It’s normal to experience feelings of fear, loneliness, and sadness as we navigate life’s challenges. Acknowledging the need for support is both brave and deeply human. By seeking therapy, you’re showing kindness to yourself and those you care about, opening the door to more meaningful relationships. I work with individuals and couples, and I’m particularly passionate about working with college-aged adults, young professionals, and couples preparing for marriage. Whether you're building self-confidence, navigating relational anxiety, or feeling isolated, I offer a supportive environment where you can be understood and seen. If this sounds like what you need, email me to start the journey!

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!

The clients I see are sometimes in college experiencing feelings of overwhelm or feeling low. These clients describe their challenges as feeling, “como con miedo,” and also, “no se que tengo.” Other clients I see are future counselors who are at the beginning of their careers and facing imposter syndrome ( “I must’ve slipped through the cracks to get to where I am now”), self-criticism (“Why can’t I get my life together!"), or burnout (feeling fatigued and like you can never catch up). These clients are usually part of activist movements or workplaces and I believe in helping the healers that are out in the world making a positive impact on society. I benefited greatly from my own experiences with counseling when I was in grad school (still do) and I hope to provide the same non-judgmental opportunities to cry or laugh or both to future clients. In my work I value humility, curiosity, self-compassion and humor. I believe these are needed to provide authenticity and support at a time when people starting out in their fields of work are taking in new information that is stretching/challenging perspectives and care for the self is a necessity to continue doing challenging work.

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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.

You found my page, so you must be looking for someone to help you navigate the stormy seas of life. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or an event in your life you just can't seem to 'get over.' Perhaps you feel ashamed, depressed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. My passion is to help people just like you - people who want to move forward in their journey toward hope and healing. You have courageously taken the first step, and I would be honored to walk along side you as you progress in your journey.

Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image? Do you over eat only to feel super guilty later? Are you constantly on a diet to 'make up for' the way you have been eating? Or are you struggling to properly nourish your body with the food it deserves because you feel you will never be thin enough? I specialize in helping adolescents and women repair their relationship with food, and overcome their eating disorders, and finally find peace with food and body.

Hello, I am Angel Smith a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I attended The University of Texas-at Arlington where I received my master’s degree in social work, and I am licensed in the state of Texas to practice. I have experience working with severe mental illness, children and families, autism, adolescents, at risk youth, LGBTQIA+, homelessness and substance use. I have compassion for working with individuals and families facing life adversities, I’m here to educated and provide support while validating feelings and help you reach the higher version of yourself. When engaging you will be welcomed into a non-judgmental environment where you are not only seen but heard. With assuring confidentiality, I will meet where you at on your journey making the environment comfortable to engage and speak open and honestly. I look forward to working with you as we navigate ways to problem solving solutions and lifelong skill developing tools and techniques to overcome life challenges. I look forward to working together within the therapeutic relationship to assist you on the journey to better self, with healing and meeting emotional goals while improving overall health and well-being.

Hello!! I am glad you are taking the time to read by introduction. I was a special education teacher for 11 years. I am a Oklahoma licensed School Psychologist and School Counselor. I have been a fully licensed therapist since July 2010. I owned an outpatient behavioral health clinic for 10 years. I have worked with kids from age 3 to adults that were 85. I have worked with clients with every day problems to those with long, consuming issues. I do not tell you what to do. Do not let anyone tell you what you should do. True counseling is asking the client questions, then helping the client analyze the anwers, their feelings, and determine the possible ways to resolve whatever the conflict or problem is. I can provide information about various services available for needs that you may need. I will lead you to making choices about your direction.

The number one complaint I hear from my clients about past experiences with therapy is how impersonal and detached their experience felt. They craved more warmth, and a vested interest from their therapist in their growth — an ideal mixture of sincerity, kindness, advocacy, and accountability. Tailor-made for women, my approach weaves together all of these elements, creating a container that provides powerful and life-changing results. A sense of feeling safe, seen, and understood takes precedence over “fixing things,” since I don’t buy into the belief that any of us are broken to begin with. So, if you’re struggling with things like high anxiety, low-self worth, or simply feeling lost, then you’ve come to the right place. Together, we will work to break past your limiting behaviors and create space for self-compassion, deep emotional healing, and enriching relationships.

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Are you high achieving but underneath feel self-critical, anxious, lonely, or depressed? Is it hard to trust people and show up as your true self? Do you feel uncertainty about your true self? Does anxiety run your day to day life no matter how much you try to keep it all together? Has self-doubt has been embedded in you through past experiences such as trauma? Have you kept yourself protected from pain throughout the years, but want more for yourself? If you feel drawn to the version of you that is happy and satisfied, has healthy relationships, and a solid sense of who they are and what they want - You're in the right place. Are you high achieving but underneath feel self-critical, anxious, lonely, or depressed? Is it hard to trust people and show up as your true self? Do you feel uncertainty about your true self? Does anxiety run your day to day life no matter how much you try to keep it all together? Has self-doubt has been embedded in you through past experiences such as trauma? Have you kept yourself protected from pain throughout the years, but want more for yourself? If you feel drawn to the version of you that is happy and satisfied, has healthy relationships, and a solid sense of who they are and what they want - You're in the right place. If you are a teen or adult who struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem, I am here to help. My work is informed by my training & lived experiences of being a woman, first-generation Indian-American, and Muslim. My background has provided me with the ability to connect with others through empathy, introspection, and understanding. I am a South Asian therapist based in Dallas, TX, serving teen and adult clients online all throughout Texas. In therapy, I'll help you gain insight into how your past and lived experiences have impacted you and how we can move forward with intention and set clear goals. If you are interested, please reach out for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

The process of therapy can be a place to explore patterns that can keep us stuck or create suffering in our lives.Life is worth living and it requires action steps. I have training in DBT and CBT.I have experience working with individuals who may be dealing with a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, relationship problems, self-criticism, life transitions, and family of origin issues. I work from a holistic and relational framework informed by mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, approaches. As a therapist, I am kind, non-judgmental, and direct. We will work together to create an action plan to practice change or acceptance. Together we can work on understanding your vulnerability factors while learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can build a life worth living.

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You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—but deep down, you know there's more to life than just "getting by." At Inner Compass, I help individuals like you reconnect with your inner wisdom and rediscover the clarity and confidence needed to thrive. Whether you're navigating a life transition, healing from past wounds, or seeking greater purpose, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and uncover your natural resilience—so you can live more fully and authentically. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where curiosity and compassion lead the way. My approach is collaborative and empowering, rooted in helping you reconnect with your strengths and sense of direction. In each session, you can expect thoughtful guidance, deep listening, and a focus on what truly matters to you. Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect. Visit my website to learn more and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Your path to healing and growth begins with a single, courageous step—and I’d be honored to walk it with you. Click through now to explore availability and begin your journey toward meaningful change.

Hi, I am Dani Manetta, LCSW—a Marine Corps veteran, therapist, and mom. I work with teens (13+), adults, and families navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges, including co-parenting and blended family dynamics. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I offer structure when it’s needed and space when it’s time to process. Whether you’re a parent worried about your teen or an individual feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I’m here to help you build insight, confidence, and meaningful change. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I bring a mix of evidence-based tools, real-life perspective, and a strong belief that growth happens when we feel truly seen and supported. Whether you’re looking to process past pain, set boundaries, or just find your footing again, I’m here to help you feel more confident, capable, and connected. Whether you’re a teen, an adult, or a parent seeking support, the first session is all about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what’s been on your mind or weighing you down, and what you hope to change or better understand. I’ll ask questions to get a fuller picture of your life, relationships, and experiences—but there’s no pressure to share everything at once. I know the first session can feel a little awkward or nerve-wracking, especially if therapy is new. That’s okay. My job is to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and judgment-free. We’ll move at your pace, explore what matters most to you, and begin to build a plan together. You won’t leave with all the answers, but you will leave with a sense of clarity, direction, and—hopefully—relief that you’ve taken the first step