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Family therapy and counseling in Houston, TX
Top family therapists in Houston, TX
Houston families benefit from accessible mental health support through Headway's network of warm, solution-oriented therapists. Whether in Midtown, the Heights, or beyond, find providers ready to help with family dynamics and connection.
I am genuine, compassionate, and dedicated to meeting you where you are on your journey. I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free environment where your voice matters. I honor your unique experiences and am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and encouragement. My approach is collaborative and personalized, drawing on my expertise and lived experience as a Black female clinician and veteran. I am here to support you, advocate for you, and help you discover your strengths as we work together toward your goals.
Welcome to a Journey of Healing and Growth
Are you seeking a path to inner peace and lasting resilience? Hi, I'm Kim, and for nearly two decades, I've guided individuals just like you toward a stronger, more authentic self. In a world saturated with external pressures and the constant search for validation in others or technology, my deepest passion is to help you cultivate a compassionate and unwavering friendship with yourself – an inner sanctuary you can always rely on. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying the weight of depression, or navigating the lasting impact of trauma. My goal is to create a safe,
non-judgmental space where you can explore these challenges and discover your innate capacity for healing and finding peace.
Karen Vargas, M.Ed., NCC, LPC
Karen Vargas is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Texas Tech University. She is also a National Certified Counselor with over 13 years of experience in education and school counseling, working closely with adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds.
Karen believes that every individual has the strength and potential to grow through life’s challenges. She strives to provide a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel safe to share their stories and begin their mental health journey. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate- focused on helping clients recognize their inner strengths and build healthy patterns of thinking and behavior.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, Karen helps clients manage and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, past trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, and pre-/postpartum transitions. Her goal is to help each client improve their overall quality of life by developing balance between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Karen values connection and cultural sensitivity in her work, allowing her to reach and support a broader range of individuals and families.
Outside of counseling, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband of 14 years and their three boys. She loves running, being outdoors, and staying involved in her community. Her years working with at-risk youth and families-including those experiencing homelessness, foster care, and economic hardship- have strengthened her passion for helping others find hope, healing, and resilience.
Hello!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's of Education in Counseling and Development, focusing on Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy. Therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. I am passionate about helping a broad spectrum of individuals and couples build healthier relationships, navigate life's many challenges, and building a connection with yourself through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I am a board certified Psychiatric MentalHealth Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing holistic,compassionate and empathetic care to kids, adolescents, adults and families who are facing mental health challenges. I have over 20 years of experience in diverse setting, including high acuity out patient psychiatric care, crisis intervention and relapse prevention as well as family centered psychiatric care. I combine evidence based practice with patient approach to treatment. My focus is on MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND ADHD and offer medication management as well as supportive psychotherapy and pychoeducation. I help to empowre individual on their recovery journey in a stigma free environment. I am committed to accessible quality mental health to all.
Frequently asked questions
Find the right counselor for your family
Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Houston
Finding the right family therapist in Houston starts with identifying what your family needs support with. Family therapy can address a range of concerns — from communication patterns and unresolved conflict to parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and major life transitions like divorce or relocation. A licensed family therapist (such as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW) is trained to work with multiple family members together, helping each person feel heard while building stronger relationships.
Houston is home to 2809 mental health providers, which can make the search feel overwhelming. Consider what matters most to your family — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific concern, offers evening or weekend availability, or sees families both virtually and in person. Reading a provider's bio before booking can give you a sense of their style and approach, so you can feel more confident about the fit.
Family therapy in Houston can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many families pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a family therapist who matches your needs and is covered by your plan.
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