Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
FOUNDER / INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY THERAPIST
Locations:
Houston, TX
Online in Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Maryland, D.C., Maine, & Indiana
Specialties:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Substance Use Disorders
Men’s mental health
Anxiety
Depression
Attachment
Life transitions
Low self-esteem
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 9am - 5pm
Contact Info:
Email: mary@healinglanetherapy.com
Phone: 713-909-0887
Rates:
$250 / 60-minute initial intake
$200 / 45-minute session
$230 / 60-minute session
$250 / 50-minute family/couples session
Hey there,
I’m Mary Duran.
My journey into mental health didn't begin in a classroom; it began in my own home. I often say I was "raised in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous," growing up supporting a loved one in long-term recovery and later walking alongside a sibling through their own mental health and substance use struggles. I know the weight of these challenges not just as a clinician, but as a family member. I understand the complexity of addiction, the nuance of recovery, and the courage it takes to ask for help.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist who can help you find a clear path toward recovery, I’m here to help. My approach is warm, empathetic, and client-centered, while also being firm and direct. I believe in challenging you to step beyond your comfort zone to find real growth.
I specialize in working with young adults and teens (14+) navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem challenges, as well as individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. I also have deep expertise in supporting those living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or complex mental health conditions, and men seeking a space to strengthen their ability to identify and express emotions.
My goal as a therapist is to go beyond symptom management. I want to help you uncover the underlying factors contributing to your struggles—whether that is substance use, anxiety, or relational patterns—and support you on a path to true recovery. Together, we will explore root causes while developing effective coping skills for long-term healing. I integrate evidence-based practices to guide this work, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Mentalization-Based Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Self-Compassion techniques.
I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from St. Edward's University and a Master of Social Work from The University of Houston. With over 10 years in the mental health and substance use field, my clinical training has taken place in some of the most respected settings in the industry. My experience includes The Council on Recovery’s Choices Program at Episcopal High School, The Menninger Clinic, and later at the J. Flowers Health Institute. These diverse roles, ranging from school-based prevention to high-acuity residential treatment, have shaped my ability to handle complex cases with steady, grounded expertise.