Young Adult Therapy In Houston

With Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC

 And Gabriela Treviño, LCSW

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We both bring years of specialized experience in emerging adulthood. Our backgrounds in school settings and intensive treatment programs mean we understand the high-pressure environments you’re coming from—and the tools you need to move forward.

Do you feel stuck between who you were and who you’re supposed to be?
Does "adulting" feel more like a performance than a reality?
Are you struggling to find your footing in your career, your relationships, or your own skin?

Your 20s are a massive identity shift. It’s the season of high-stakes decisions and the pressure to have it all "figured out." We hear from young adults who feel isolated by their own independence and exhausted by the need to be "fine." You want to be the lead in your own life, but you still need a solid home base. We’re here to be that person in your corner—someone who isn't your parent, your boss, or your professors—helping you build a life that actually feels like yours.

Young Adults Come To Us When They Experience

  • Feeling stuck in comparison

  • Social Isolation

  • Quarter -Life Stress

  • Struggling to “Adult”

  • Boundary Burnout

  • Uncertainty about Identity

  • Feeling Lost

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Social Anxiety

  • Loneliness

  • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

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How Young Adult Therapy With Us Works

We start by building a foundation of mutual respect. You don’t need another person telling you what to do or judging your choices. We show up as strategic partners—a neutral, professional sounding board in your corner. We aren't here to act as a third parent; we’re here to help you navigate the transition into the person you want to be.

Sessions are collaborative and direct. We help you untangle complex emotions, manage the pressure of high-stakes decisions, and develop the communication skills needed to advocate for yourself—whether that’s in your career, your relationships, or with your family.

Modalities We Use

  • DBT provides a practical toolkit for managing the high-stakes stress of "adulting." We focus on building emotional resilience, distress tolerance for life’s transitions, and mindfulness to help you stay grounded when the future feels overwhelming.

  • This work explores how your early experiences influence your current adult relationships. We help you break old cycles, move toward "secure attachment," and redefine your relationship with your family of origin as you move into independence.

  • Learn the art of "asking and saying no." We help you master the communication skills needed to navigate complex adult dynamics—from setting healthy boundaries with parents to negotiating needs with partners, roommates, or supervisors.

  • Move from reacting to understanding. We help you decode the "why" behind your emotions so you can express yourself clearly and stop feeling hijacked by anxiety, burnout, or frustration.

  • This is the work of defining who you are outside of your family’s expectations or your academic/career labels. We explore your core values, personal goals, and the vision you have for a life that actually feels authentic to you.

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Master the messy middle of becoming exactly who you want to be.

After Therapy, Our Clients Report:

  • Increased confidence

  • Feeling in control of their emotions

  • Clarity of academic and career goals

  • Using healthy coping skills

  • Authentic relationships

  • Assertive self-advocacy

  • Emotional resilience under pressure

  • Increased joy

  • Deeper understanding of self

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About Us 

Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
And Gabriela Treviño, LCSW

Our style is relational and direct. We build a real connection with you. We give feedback, help you notice patterns in the moment, and teach you how to regulate your body, brain, and emotions. We believe healing happens inside a consistent, honest relationship.

Therapist Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC
more about me

👋🏼 Hi, I’m Mary

Before joining this practice, I spent years deepening my training in attachment-based theory and therapy. My work focuses on helping clients understand how early relationships shape the patterns they experience in adulthood, especially in the way they connect, communicate, and respond to stress.

Outside of the therapy room, I have practiced yoga for over a decade and find movement essential for calming a fast-moving mind. I live in Houston with my spouse and our two small dogs.

Therapist Gabriela Treviño, LCSW
more about me

👋🏼 Hi, I’m Gabriela,

Before joining this practice, I worked exclusively in trauma therapy, supporting clients as they processed and recovered from difficult and overwhelming experiences.

I was raised in Houston and feel deeply connected to the community here. In my free time, I enjoy getting lost in a good book, gardening, and spending time with my partner and our three dogs.

Availability: We work with clients in-person in Houston. Telehealth sessions available across Texas, Colorado, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Education, Credentials,
& Trainings

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas

  • Specialized Training In Young Adult Mental Health

  • Training In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Attachment-Based Therapy Training

  • Experience In School And Intensive Treatment Settings, including The Menninger Clinic

3 Steps To Get Started

  • Fill out the contact form and share a few details about your teen and your concerns.

  • We will schedule a short call to discuss fit, answer questions, and explain how confidentiality works with teens.

  • We meet with your teen to begin building trust, understand their world, and set goals together.

Adulting doesn’t come with a manual, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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