Depression
Depression Therapy in Houston, TX
People use the word "Depression" loosely, for many states: numbness, quiet, loss of wanting, heavy mornings, moving without interest. We do not ask you to fit a list. We look at when this began, what keeps it in place, and how it shapes your days and ties to others.
How We Usually Work
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Weekly or biweekly 30–50 minute sessions.
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Online anywhere in Texas. In person in Houston.
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We look for patterns in how you relate, avoid, hope, and choose.
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If medication is part of your care, we coordinate with your prescriber.
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Insurance accepted (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Oscar).
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Sessions available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi.
Getting Better Feels Like...
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More room inside the day
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Energy for what matters
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Words for what was mute
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Less apology for needs
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Interest that returns in small ways
Depression May Also Feel Like...
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Sleep too little or too much
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Low appetite or overeating
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Slow thinking or fog
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Withdrawing from people
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Guilt or self-criticism
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Body heaviness
Therapists Who Treat Depression
Adriane Barroso, Ph.D.
Dr. Adriane is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who helps adults experiencing grief, trauma, and crisis. She takes a thoughtful, non-pathologizing approach and offers online sessions in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Availability: Waitlist
Ivette Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Ivette offers therapy for couples, teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-doubt, and trauma. She provides a compassionate space, with online sessions available in English and Spanish.
Availability: Waitlist
Rebecca Boren, Ph.D.
Dr. Rebecca helps adults with anxiety, stress, health issues, depression, and grief. Her therapy style is grounded and approachable, fostering a safe space for exploration and trust. She offers online sessions.
Availability: Waitlist
Brenda Padilla, Psy.D.
Dr. Brenda helps adults with stress, life changes, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. She offers a culturally sensitive approach to therapy in both English and Spanish, providing online sessions.
Availability: Waitlist
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D.
Dr. Kristen offers in-person and online therapy for teens and adults. She helps them navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma with compassion, and creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where lasting change can begin.
Availability: Immediate
Rose Signorello, Ph.D.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Rose helps adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and school or college stress. Compassionate and grounded in trust, she sees clients in person and online.
Availability: Immediate
David Latini, Ph.D
Dr. David affirms LGBTQIA+ and CNM identities and sees adults with depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. He often works with men navigating life changes and sexual concerns. Sessions are both in person and online.
Availability: Waitlist
Lorena Davis, M.S., M.Ed.
Lorena is a counselor and psychoanalyst who sees children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She provides culturally-aware care in English and Spanish, online and in person.
Availability: Waitlist
Shirin Rahgozar, Ph.D.
Dr. Shirin provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples, online and in person, in English and Farsi. She specializes in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues.
Availability: Immediate
Dennis Santana, Ph.D.
Dr. Dennis works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and the transitions that come with aging. His style is curious and relational. He offers online sessions, in English and Spanish.
Availability: Immediate
Nayda Lamberty, Psy.D.
Dr. Nayda sees adults and couples online, in English and Spanish. Born in Puerto Rico, she brings sensitivity to family issues, migration, anxiety, and depression. Trained in Brainspotting.
Availability: Waitlist
Tasneem Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Tas offers online therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational issues. She has a worm presence and works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including people of color.
Availability: Waitlist
Reading For Deeper Thinking
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Shon Faye. Depression Is a Haunting. Vogue, 2024. Read here.
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Susanna Schrobsdorff. Depression Is a Pandemic. Time, 2021. Read here.
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John Welwood. Depression As A Loss Of Heart. The Sun, 1988. Read here.
From Our Journal
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What I Have Learned From Being Quiet in a Loud Room. Read Here.
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The Pressure to Be Happy: It Wasn't Meant To Be a Job. Read Here.
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The Glory of Psychiatry and The Overpathologization of Emotions. Read Here.
Questions People Ask
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Insurance needs a code, but we handle it and the work stays human.
Is this the same as burnout or grief?
They can overlap. We look at how this lives in you.
How long does therapy take?
Long enough to matter. We check pace and fit together.