DEPRESSION
Depression & Low Mood in Houston & Texas
Therapy can be a way to cope with being human. If you're stuck in a story that you feel like you didn't choose, we can help.
What We Mean by “Depression”
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, and Portuguese.
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What Getting Better Often 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
Therapists Who See Depression
Adriane Barroso, Ph.D.
Dr. Adriane is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who helps adults and adolescents with grief, life transitions, and emotional challenges. She takes a thoughtful, non-pathologizing approach and offers online sessions in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Waitlist
Erika Phelan, Psy.D.
Dr. Erika is a psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, grief, codependency, aging, and illness-related issues. For more than a decade, she has been offering collaborative therapy and online sessions in English and Spanish.
Immediate
Rebecca Boren, Ph.D.
Dr. Rebecca helps adults with anxiety, stress, health issues, depression, grief, sleep issues, and life transitions. Her therapy style is grounded, approachable and relational, fostering a safe space for exploration and trust. She offers online sessions.
Waitlist
Brenda Padilla, Psy.D.
Dr. Brenda is a psychologist who helps adults with stress, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. She offers a relational and culturally sensitive approach to therapy in both English and Spanish, providing online sessions.
Waitlist
Ivette Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Ivette offers therapy for couples, teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-doubt, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. She provides a compassionate space, with online sessions available in English and Spanish.
Immediate
Rose Signorello, Ph.D.
With 25+ years of experience, Dr. Rose helps adults and young people navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and school or college stress. Compassionate, and grounded in trust, Rose sees clients in person and online.
Immediate
David Latini, Ph.D
Dr. David is a psychologist affirming LGBTQIA+ and CNM identities, supporting adults with depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. He focuses on men navigating changes and sexual concerns. His thoughtful, nonjudgmental therapy is available in-person and online.
Waitlist
Lorena Davis, LPC
Lorena is a counselor and psychoanalyst who sees children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, learning differences, depression, trauma, and grief. She addresses cultural complexity, providing therapy in English, Spanish, and French, online and in person.
Immediate
Tasneem Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Tas offers online therapy for adults and teens in Texas dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and complex relational issues. She has a grounded, warm presence and works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including people of color.
Waitlist
Dennis Santana, Ph.D.
Dr. Dennis is supports adults and teenagers with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and aging. His curious, relational approach offers insights across different life stages. He provides online therapy in English and Spanish.
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Nayda Lamberty, Psy.D.
Dr. Nayda sees adults and couples online, in English and Spanish. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she brings sensitivity to trauma, migration, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Trained in the Gottman Method, certified in Brainspotting.
Immediate
What It 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
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.
Crisis Notice
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call 988 or text HOME to 741741.
You can find other community resources on our Community Resources page.