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Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
What I most want to impress upon you all is that I myself, have over 210 hours on the couch. I have been engaged in my own inner work since 2013. I continue and plan to always dig deeper within to extract every inch of meaning that is possible to obtain on this journey of life to leave this world a little better than I found it.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Musifat Akanji-Newton
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away
1315 Saint Joseph Parkway, Houston, TXAnxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD. These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. But you don’t have to go through it alone. I bring not only my professional expertise but also my own personal experience of healing. I know firsthand how intimidating and overwhelming the journey can be. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you as a compassionate guide offering tools, empathy, and a safe space for you to explore your past, present, and the future you want to create.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
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If you are inevitably experiencing a life transition and/or any associated grief, loss, anxiety and depression there is no need to continue to suffer. I'm an affirming companion that provides a safe space to help you increase openness to the experience of life, and confront barriers to develop insight-driven movement. We will work to delve into those thoughts and feelings that vex you, identify a diverse understanding and coping skill acquisition that serves you beyond the therapy office.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working inpatient and outpatient setting with adults and teens. I focus on life transitions we experience at all stages of life, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression and all other problems that can be related. My approach is client-centered that puts your unique experience at the center and makes our work very collaborative. I also utilize complimentary tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and many others based on what best suits your own unique experience. I am also Board Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C). This specialization helps me to assist people in working through the 4 tasks of the mourning process as well as helping people navigate the mediators and barriers that lead to complicated mourning. This necessary process works to help alleviate suffering, make meaning in life and to reinvest in life while maintaining connection with who or what you may have lost.
Many symptoms we experience come from our way of perceiving the world and have been learned through any number of good and bad experiences. I believe exploring everyone's unique journey with them has always been one that speaks to my inner sense of purpose. By going down your unique inner world, my role is to be that objective accepting reflection pool that welcomes you to really examine all aspects of yourself and how you exist in your world. To work with someone as they explore any loss of purpose or a sense of isolation from themselves or others and be there to foster their way to meaning making and mastery over their suffering is one of the most uplifting experiences in my personal and professional life.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Providence Health Plan
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
You've been called too much, or not enough. Maybe both, depending on the room. I work with individuals and couples in affirming, culturally responsive therapy. POC, LGBTQIA+ folks, people in ENM and nontraditional relationships, and anyone who's spent a lifetime translating themselves to be understood. Clients come in carrying grief, people-pleasing patterns, identity questions, the weight of being misread, or a relationship that's drifted, gone quiet, or is trying to find a new shape that actually fits. I'll challenge you and stay warm doing it. I don't ask you to shrink or perform to be met. This is a space to be known in full.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I’m Emily, owner of Alive and Whole Wellness and a Houston-based therapist. I specialize in therapy for lasting change by helping my clients heal at the root of their anxiety and move forward in life alive in purpose, whole in identity, and free from fear.
What to expect through therapy
Imagine a space where...
- You have a safe, trusting relationship where you freely and securely share your story.
- You identify the roots of your struggles and experience healing in mind, body, and spirit.
- You learn to reconnect with your sense of self and step back into life alive, whole, and free.
- Your past no longer keeps you feeling stuck, but becomes a part of your testimony as you move forward.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
My specialties are helping individuals grappling with bereavement, trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, caregiver stress, chronic illnesses and depression. Guided by compassionate and collaborative methodology, clients can embark on the next, healthier chapter of their lives without judgement.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan
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Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Hi, I’m a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Transformed Therapy in Houston, TX. Since 2008, I’ve been walking alongside individuals, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, spiritual concerns, and major life transitions. While I work with men and women, as well as children and teens, a large part of my work is focused on helping men who are facing internal battles—feeling stuck, burned out, disconnected, or unsure of how to lead well in their families, careers, and personal lives.
Whether you're carrying stress silently, dealing with anger or shame, questioning your purpose, or struggling to be the individual you want to be, I provide a place where you can be honest, real, and heard. My approach is practical, faith-centered, and grounded in personal accountability, growth, and grace.
Before launching Transformed Therapy, I served as Director at Memorial Christian Counseling Center and CEO at Integrative Mental Health Solutions, leading crisis response teams across Houston. I also spent 11 years in full-time ministry as a youth and outreach minister, which deeply shaped my commitment to soul care and spiritual restoration.
I hold a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a BA in Philosophy from UT Arlington. When I’m not in session, I’m spending time outdoors with my wife and our five kids—camping, fishing, gardening, or simply enjoying God's creation.
If you're ready to step into change—whether it’s for your mental health, your marriage, your faith, or your identity—I’d be honored to walk with you.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
As a faith-based holistic therapist in Texas, I focus on aiding you navigate life’s challenges and heal from past experiences. I consider the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to help you discover your strengths and build resilience. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, or trauma, I’m here to support your growth. If you're open to it, I can incorporate faith into our sessions, but I respect all belief systems. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for positive change.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
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