OCD Therapists in Houston

Dennis Alvarez, PsyD, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing outpatient mental health treatment to adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He holds a Doctorate in Psychology and post-graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. His clinical background includes work in inpatient hospital and emergency department settings, where he conducted psychological evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic clarification for individuals presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms. He has also provided ongoing outpatient psychotherapy in private practice, allowing for continuity of care following stabilization. Dr. Alvarez is the author of When Heaven Was Silent: Integrating Psychology and Theology in the Garden of Gethsemane. His doctoral dissertation, The Psychological Impact of Piracy: Incidence of Physical Symptoms Suggestive of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Seafarers, examined trauma exposure and PTSD-related symptom patterns, informing his trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to treatment. His clinical work emphasizes assessment-driven care, symptom stabilization, functional improvement, and longer-term psychological adaptation

Katherine came to be a therapist after she could not get enough of learning about psychology and philosophy in her undergraduate studies at Quinnipiac University. It was during her undergraduate years that she learned of dance/movement therapy and realized that there was a profession that incorporated her long-term love of dance with her new found love of psychology. It was not a surprise to anyone near to her that she landed on this path, and it felt natural to pursue mental health counseling and how movement can be incorporated into healing. Katherine furthered her studies through graduate school at Lesley University where she received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy. Katherine has a diverse background in mental health care that includes emergency psychiatric care, residential treatment at a center for eating disorders, and outpatient therapy clinics. It is through her education and experience that she is able to provide her clients with comprehensive mental health care.

Welcome—I'm glad you're here. If you’ve been feeling like you’re holding your breath—just getting by, waiting for things to settle—you’re not alone. Sometimes, life after stress or trauma can feel like you’ve stopped fully breathing it in. This may be the moment to begin again—with intention, with support, and at your own pace. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist offering secure virtual and in-person therapy for children, teens, and adults. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to support you in a way that fits your life. I have a strong clinical focus in working with trauma survivors, including those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also offer EMDR therapy, a powerful, research-backed approach to healing trauma, distressing memories, and emotional overwhelm. I believe every person—no matter their age—has the capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive. When working with children and teens, I recognize the importance of family dynamics and often involve parents in the therapeutic process to support lasting change. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you're navigating anxiety, past trauma, depression, relationship stress, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s begin—gently, virtually, and with room to breathe again.