Postpartum 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

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Houston and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and various other modalities to provide a custom treatment plan for each client. While using evidence-based approaches is key, I believe that healing happens within a supportive, genuine therapeutic relationship.

Life can feel overwhelming, like you’re carrying more than you were meant to hold. You may be navigating change, anxiety, relationship stress, or a season of life that doesn’t feel like what you expected. I’m Hannah Smith, and I help people create a space to pause, reflect, and rebuild — without judgment, without quick fixes, and without adding more to your plate.