Anxiety Therapists in Houston, TX
We have years of specialized experience treating anxiety in high-intensity clinical settings. We bring a direct, human understanding to the nonstop racing mind and the tools needed to find your way back to calm.
Does your brain feel like it’s constantly playing a worst-case scenario movie?
Are you exhausted from overthinking every conversation long after it’s over?
Does calming down feel like an impossible task that your body just won’t do?
Anxiety is often a quiet, internal static that makes you feel like you’re constantly bracing for impact. You’re over-preparing and over-analyzing everything on the outside while feeling like a wreck on the inside. This isn't a character flaw, it’s your nervous system trying to protect you from things that haven't even happened yet. We help you turn down the volume so you can actually be present in your own life.
People Come To Us When They Experience
Constant racing thoughts
Overthinking conversations
Struggling to relax
Always expecting the worst
Disrupted sleep
Overwhelming self-doubt
Struggling to be present in daily life
Striving for perfection and feeling burnt out
Relying on maladaptive coping skills
How Therapy for Anxiety With Us Works
We start by turning down the volume and helping you calm your nervous system. You don’t need another person telling you to just calm down or minimizing how terrifying a simple choice can feel when your brain is screaming at you. We show up as strategic partners, a neutral sounding board to help you find solid ground. We aren't here to manage you; we’re here to help you quiet the internal noise and find the stability you’ve been looking for.
Sessions are collaborative and proactive. We help you untangle the knots of overthinking, quiet the physical buzz that keeps your body on high alert, and build the practical tools needed to reclaim your focus. Our goal is to help you stop living in the what-ifs of the future and move back into the driver’s seat of your own life today.
Modalities We Use
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DBT provides a practical toolkit to manage the high-stakes stress and big emotions that trigger anxiety, focusing on distress tolerance so you stay grounded when life feels overwhelming.
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We explore how your early relationships shaped your need for control, helping you heal the deep-seated insecurity that often fuels chronic worry and find a secure foundation within yourself.
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We work to identify and quiet the "catastrophizing" voice that keeps you stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios, giving you the clarity to see things as they actually are.
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Master the art of taking the driver's seat. Anxiety often lives in the body as a racing heart or a constant buzz, trying to dictate your every move. We use ACT to help you notice these sensations as just "passengers," giving you the clarity to stay in control and move toward what truly matters to you.
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We work to turn down the volume on the harsh internal critic that blames you for being anxious, treating compassion as a strategic tool to help you stop fighting yourself and start moving forward.
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Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps your brain finally “unstick” and file away the experiences that keep your anxiety on high alert, stopping the physical sting of the past so you can feel steady now.
Learn how to quiet your constantly moving brain and feel confident in your skin.
After Therapy, Our Clients Report:
Calmness
Confidence in social settings
Improved sleep
Ability to quiet the internal chatter
Less physical tension
Presence in daily life
Less worst-case scenario thinking
Enjoyment in life
Reconnected to others
Ability to make decisions
Meet the Team of Anxiety Specialists
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![Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC - Houston therapist specializing in borderline personality disorder]()
Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
OWNER | PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I specialize in treating the constant 'what-ifs' and perfectionism that often stem from deep-seated relational patterns. I provide a steady space to untangle the roots of your anxiety, helping you move from a state of hyper-vigilance into a place of genuine internal stability and quiet.
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![Gabriela Trevino, LCSW - Houston therapist specializing in borderline personality disorder]()
Gabriela Treviño, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space to quiet a racing mind and ease the feeling of being on constant high alert. My focus is on helping you understand the roots of your worry, providing a safe environment to calm your nervous system and move back into a sense of safety and ease.
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![Meghan Zeien, LCSW - Houston therapist specializing in borderline personality disorder]()
Meghan Zeien, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I provide an intentional, active space to navigate the racing thoughts and pressure that often follow major life transitions. As an advocate in your growth, I help you move from a state of constant worry toward a more focused, purposeful way of living where you feel back in control of your own narrative.
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![Tayler Duden, LCSW - Houston therapist specializing in teens, young adults, and parents]()
Tayler Duden, LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I bring a creative and relational approach to those feeling overwhelmed by a racing mind and the heavy weight of worry. I act as your teammate to help you untangle yourself from anxious thoughts, rediscover your strengths, and build a life where you feel more grounded and present in your everyday moments.
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![Niole Duarte, LCSW, CCTP, NATC - individual therapist in Houston, TX specializing in treating anxiety]()
Nicole Duarte, LCSW, CCTP, NATC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I help people look beneath the overthinking, perfectionism, and pressure to keep it together that so often come with anxiety. Using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness in a trauma-informed, emotionally safe space, we work to quiet the worry and build calming skills you can use in the moment. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
Education, Credentials,
& Trainings
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
Specialized Training in Anxiety Disorders
Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Training in Self-Compassion techniques
Attachment-Based Therapy Training
Experience In Intensive Treatment Settings, including The Menninger Clinic, J. Flowers Health Institute, & UT Health
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form. We will personally respond and answer your questions.
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We will schedule a short call to see if it feels like a good fit and talk through next steps.
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We begin building trust, understanding your current struggles, and creating a clear plan for our work together.