Acceptance Path Counseling
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Acceptance Path Counseling

Anxiety counseling for adults

When worry takes up more space than you want it to, it can be hard to know where to begin. You can start by talking about what life feels like right now.

Talk with a therapist about how anxiety shows up for you, what you might work on, and whether to meet at an office or online.

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You can start
where you are.

Offices in Houston-Willowbrook, The Woodlands, and Katy. Online across Texas.

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Counseling here is not an emergency service.

Who you might work with

Licensed counselors, not a waiting list

You are matched with a counselor based on what you need and who is available. These are some of the team.

AJ Huynh

Director · LPC

Works with ACT, CBT and mindfulness-based approaches, with a focus on what matters to you rather than symptoms alone.

Brenda Resendez

Clinical Director · LPC

Blends ACT, CBT and motivational interviewing, adapting the approach to where you are rather than a fixed program.

Ricardo Alvarez

LPC

Draws on mindfulness, IFS and ACT, and offers EMDR at The Woodlands. A gentle, flexible approach that meets you where you are.

See the full team by location

Cost

Know the cost before you begin

For insured sessions, we verify your benefits and share an estimated out-of-pocket cost before your first session. That estimate is separate from the self-pay rates.

Self-pay, per session

Fully licensed clinician
$150
Associate clinician
$100

Coverage, cost, and availability depend on your plan, your eligibility at the time of service, and the clinician you see. Tell us if cost is a concern so we can talk through your options.

Plans we currently work with

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • Horizon BCBS
  • BCBS of Massachusetts
  • Original Medicare
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

Do not see your plan? Ask our team: consultations are free, and a limited number of sliding-scale openings may be available.

Daily life

When worry follows you through the day

You may spend an evening replaying a conversation, lie awake planning for problems that have not happened, or feel tense even when your calendar looks manageable. Sometimes anxiety is obvious.

Sometimes it is hidden behind getting everything done.

Counseling can give you space to notice those patterns and consider what might help. That might mean practicing a different response to worry, making room for rest, or approaching something you have been avoiding.

Understanding anxiety

Different patterns, different starting points

These names describe different ways anxiety can show up. They are starting points for a conversation, not a checklist for deciding whether you have a condition.

01

Generalized

Worry moves between work, relationships, health, or everyday responsibilities. Settling one concern may leave another waiting for your attention.

02

Panic

Sudden waves of fear or intense physical sensations can feel overwhelming. Worry about another episode may begin shaping everyday choices.

03

Social

Conversations, gatherings, or being noticed can bring worry about judgment. You might rehearse beforehand or replay small moments afterward.

04

Health

Concerns about illness can take up a lot of mental space. Checking symptoms or seeking reassurance may offer only brief relief.

05

Performance

Tests, presentations, competitions, or work tasks can feel loaded with pressure. Fear of mistakes may make preparation or participation harder.

06

High-functioning

You may keep meeting expectations while feeling worried or stretched thin inside. This everyday term describes an experience, not a formal diagnosis.

How we work

Acceptance and commitment therapy, CBT, and exposure-based work

Our counselors draw on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and, where it fits, gradual exposure. Which one your therapist uses depends on what you bring and what you want to work on, and you can ask about it in the first session.

  1. Acceptance and commitment therapy

    ACT works on making room for anxious thoughts and sensations instead of fighting them, then on moving toward what matters to you while they are still present.

  2. Cognitive behavioral therapy

    CBT looks at the link between a situation, what you think about it, and what you do next, including the checking, rehearsing, or avoiding that brings brief relief and keeps worry going.

  3. Gradual exposure

    Approaching an avoided situation in steps you agree on, at a pace you set. Used when it fits your goals, never as a surprise.

Getting started

The first weeks: space to understand

You do not need a polished explanation or a goal already worked out. Your first conversations can focus on what brought you here and what you would like to feel different.

  1. Talk about your days

    Bring an example: a difficult morning, a situation you avoid, or a worry that keeps returning. Everyday details can help make the conversation concrete.

  2. Choose a focus together

    You and your therapist can discuss priorities, possible approaches, and what feels manageable to try between sessions. There is room to ask why an approach might fit.

  3. Keep checking in

    Talk about what feels useful, what feels difficult, and whether you feel understood. Your questions and preferences belong in the conversation as the work develops.

Still considering your options? Read our guide to finding the right anxiety treatment in Houston for another place to begin.

See our offices

The Reset Guarantee

If the fit is wrong, tell us and we will match you with a different counselor. Your first session with them is free.

Ways to meet

Find a setting that works for you

Acceptance Path Counseling has three physical offices in the Houston, TX metro plus Texas-wide telehealth. Explore an office for local anxiety care, or learn about meeting online.

Texas-wide telehealth

Prefer to meet online? Explore telehealth counseling.

A few questions

Before you start

Do I need to know what kind of anxiety I have?

No, you can describe what you are noticing without choosing a label. A therapist can help you explore your concerns and consider what kind of support may fit.

What if I am unsure what to say?

You can start with that: a recent difficult moment, a recurring worry, or something you want help understanding is enough to open the conversation. You do not have to share everything at once.

How long does anxiety counseling take?

There is no single timeline: your concerns, goals, preferences, and circumstances shape the work. You and your therapist can discuss how it is going and revisit what you need as you continue.

What kind of therapy do you use for anxiety?

Most often acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and gradual exposure where it fits, chosen with you rather than assigned. Our clinicians are licensed in Texas as professional counselors, clinical social workers or marriage and family therapists, and none of them prescribe medication; if you see a prescriber, counseling runs alongside that.

What if my therapist is not the right fit?

If the fit is wrong, tell us and we will match you with a different counselor. Your first session with them is free.

Can I meet with a therapist online?

Acceptance Path Counseling offers Texas-wide telehealth. If you prefer to meet in person, there are offices in Houston-Willowbrook, The Woodlands, and Katy.

Your next step

Start with what is on your mind

You do not have to sort everything out before reaching out. Tell us what you are looking for, and take the next step toward finding a therapist to talk with.

Get matched

In crisis? Call or text 988 any time.

Counseling here is not an emergency service.

We provide diagnosis, assessment and therapy. Our clinicians are licensed in Texas as professional counselors, clinical social workers or marriage and family therapists, and none of them prescribe medication; if you see a prescriber, counseling runs alongside that.