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All of our clinicians offer both in-person services at our beautiful offices in Montrose and virtual telehealth services across Texas. Our Psychologists are able to see clients in all 42 PsyPact approved states.

The Following Clinicians only have daytime availability, please do not book a consultation call with them unless you are able to book your appointments during the day:

Allison Leibman, LPC-A

The following clinicians have a waitlist for new clients and initial appointments cannot be booked online:

Dr. Ivy Ruths, Ph.D.

Dr. Alyssa Hertz, PsyD

Catherine Urso, B.S.

If you would like to get on the waitlist for the either of these clinicians please contact our Client Care Specialists at info@houstonanxiety.com or 832.205.8120.

New Client Consult

If you have some questions you would like answered prior to booking your initial evaluation, all of our clinicians offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.


Intake Evaluation with a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

An intake appointment is the first session your have with your licensed professional counselor associate. During this session your LPC-A will review consent and confidentiality, gather background information, assess what is bringing you to therapy, and review goals for treatment. An LPC-A is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has completed a master’s degree in counseling and is ... Read More

An intake appointment is the first session your have with your licensed professional counselor associate. During this session your LPC-A will review consent and confidentiality, gather background information, assess what is bringing you to therapy, and review goals for treatment.

An LPC-A is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has completed a master’s degree in counseling and is gaining supervised experience toward full licensure. They are trained to provide effective, evidence-based therapy and work under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor.


Intake Evaluation with a Doctoral Clinician

An intake appointment is the first session your have with your therapist. During this session your therapist will review consent and confidentiality, gather background information, assess what is bringing you to therapy, and review goals for treatment. A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school ... Read More

An intake appointment is the first session your have with your therapist. During this session your therapist will review consent and confidentiality, gather background information, assess what is bringing you to therapy, and review goals for treatment.

A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. They are supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and meet weekly to review cases and treatment plans. Doctoral Clinicians in our practice are chosen based on their level of expertise and experience. They are excellently trained and working towards completing the necessary face-to-face hours to complete their program's requirements for graduation. Doctoral Clinicians are able to offer reduced rates and sliding scale fees.


Individual Therapy with a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

An LPC-A is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has completed a master’s degree in counseling and is gaining supervised experience toward full licensure. They are trained to provide effective, evidence-based therapy and work under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor. Prior to scheduling individual therapy with an LPC-A, you must schedule an intake evaluation with an... Read More

An LPC-A is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has completed a master’s degree in counseling and is gaining supervised experience toward full licensure. They are trained to provide effective, evidence-based therapy and work under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor.

Prior to scheduling individual therapy with an LPC-A, you must schedule an intake evaluation with an LPC-A.


Individual Therapy with a Doctoral Clinician

A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. They are supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and meet weekly to review cases and treatment plans. Doctoral Clinicians in our practice are chosen based on their level of expertise and experience. They are excellently trained and working toward... Read More

A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. They are supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and meet weekly to review cases and treatment plans. Doctoral Clinicians in our practice are chosen based on their level of expertise and experience. They are excellently trained and working towards completing the necessary face-to-face hours to complete their program's requirements for graduation. Doctoral Clinicians are able to offer reduced rates and sliding scale fees.

Prior to booking individual therapy with a doctoral clinician, you must complete an intake evaluation.


Doctoral Clinician

A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. They are supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and meet weekly to review cases and treatment plans. Doctoral Clinicians in our practice are chosen based on their level of expertise and experience. They are excellently trained and working toward... Read More

A Doctoral Clinician is an advanced graduate student earning their PhD, PsyD, or ED in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. They are supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and meet weekly to review cases and treatment plans. Doctoral Clinicians in our practice are chosen based on their level of expertise and experience. They are excellently trained and working towards completing the necessary face-to-face hours to complete their program's requirements for graduation. Doctoral Clinicians are able to offer reduced rates and sliding scale fees.

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

Supervised by: Lesli Rowell, PhD, LPC-S

Areas of Speciality: Anxiety, relationship management, conflict resolution, parenting challenges

Allison brings a compassionate and solution-focused approach to therapy. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, and parenting challenges, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other proven methods. Her goal is to create a safe space for clients, drawing on her personal experience as a mother of three to understand each unique situation.

Witnessing such transformations as a child overcoming contamination OCD and regaining control of their life, reaffirms her commitment to supporting clients. Seeing individuals overcome anxiety, develop coping strategies, and make positive changes is truly fulfilling.

Creating a non-judgmental, empathetic environment is essential. She believes seeking help is a sign of strength, and aims to make clients feel seen, heard, and valued.

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by: Lesli Rowell, PhD, LPC-S A... Read More

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

Supervised by: Samantha Coy-Pham, LPC-S

Areas of Speciality: anxiety, depression, life transitions, family and peer difficulties, and self-esteem.

Bailey views counseling as a collaborative process, working alongside clients to build coping strategies and goals that foster healing, growth, and overall well being. She works with children, teens, young adults, and parents, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop deeper self-awareness and create meaningful change.

Bailey works with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, family and peer difficulties, and life transitions. She meets clients where they are to find what works best for each individual navigating their unique challenges.

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by: Samantha Coy-Pham, LPC-S A... Read More

Position: Doctoral Clinician, B.S.

Supervised by: Drs. Ivy Ruths and Alyssa Hertz, Licensed Psychologists

Areas of Speciality: Individuals, adolescents, children (starting at 6+), behavioral therapy, CBT, mentalization-based therapy (MBT), ADHD, ASD, disruptive behavior, anxiety

Matthew is a doctoral clinician and current 3rd year Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. student at the University of Houston.

Matthew utilizes a collaborative, client-centered approach to develop therapeutic goals that are tailored to the individual, and strives to create an environment that motivates and challenges clients while maintaining a warm and open space where they can gain confidence and self-efficacy.

Position: Doctoral Clinician, B.S. Supervised by: Drs. Ivy Ruths and Alyssa Hertz, Licensed Psyc... Read More

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

Supervised by: Saharah Shrout, LPC-S

Carla Wall completed her Counseling Internship at Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center this summer. She has a M. Ed. in School Counseling. Over the past 20 years she has worked with diverse groups of children, teens and adults teaching visual art at KIPP schools, Artmix and St. John’s School in Houston, Tx. Passionately teaching art for more than 20 years has equipped her with a unique perspective on the complexities of human emotions, expression and behavior. Her classrooms have served as safe spaces on each campus and her goal is to continue to help people in even more meaningful ways.

She works with children, teens, and families and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Carla specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodiversity focusing on helping clients with parenting difficulties, grief, boundary setting, behavior issues, self-awareness, resilience, stress management, art therapy, and play therapy.

Position: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate Supervised by: Saharah Shrout, LPC-S Carl... Read More

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