Expert Therapy That Gives You Your Life Back
Our licensed, compassionate, and highly skilled clinicians offer therapy that restores hope, empowers growth, and puts you back in control.
When life feels overwhelming and you’re not sure what else to try, our experienced therapists help you reconnect with yourself so that you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.
At SWPA, you don't just get paired with a therapist; you gain the support of a dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who have devoted their careers to helping individuals thrive.
No Diagnosis Reported
Fast, Compassionate Onboarding
LGBTQIA+ Therapy & QTAP-Certified
110+ Years Combined Experience
Virtual or In-Person Sessions
Out-of-Network Insurance Options
We See the Person, Not Just the Pain.
SWPA offers expert and supportive therapy, guided by experienced professionals and free from insurance constraints. This enables individuals to achieve meaningful and lasting transformation.
We serve psychotherapy clients across Texas and offer coaching and consultation services outside of the state. Sessions are available in person at our Houston office or virtually via telehealth.
Our specialties include:
Anxiety and stress treatment for professionals, parents, and creatives
LGBTQIA+ compassionate care, including Queer and Trans Advocacy Practice (QTAP)-certified clinicians
Therapy for trauma, life transitions, and burnout
Discernment and collaborative divorce counseling and services
Support for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent experiences
Statewide teletherapy as well as coaching and consultation, is available outside of Texas
Flexible communication and HIPAA-compliant text follow-ups
No insurance-related complexities and delays
No diagnosis reported unless requested for out-of-network insurance reimbursement
Who We Support
We serve clients motivated to grow and ready to reclaim their peace of mind. Our practice supports:
LGBTQIA+ adults and couples
Healthcare professionals and caregivers
High-achieving professionals facing burnout
Individuals navigating identity exploration
Couples and families in transition
Adults seeking trauma recovery
Texans statewide seeking expert care
Why Southwest Psychotherapy Associates
Southwest Psychotherapy Associates is a dedicated team of experienced clinicians brought together by a shared mission: to ensure that individuals feel acknowledged, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
We specialize in multiple mental health areas and don’t subscribe to a one-size-fits-all approach. Our therapists possess advanced certifications in trauma, sex therapy, LGBTQIA+ care, and more. With over 110 years of combined experience, we provide our services to clients throughout Texas, delivering the empathy, expertise, and professionalism that private pay facilitates.
Our approach prioritizes you over administrative tasks, diagnoses, or bureaucratic limitations. This focus allows for deeper exploration, quicker progress, and therapy that truly aligns with your life’s needs.
The Right Therapy Can Give You Your Life Back
You’ve already put in all your hard work. Now it's time to seek expert support that’s warm and encouraging and customized just for you.
FAQs
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We are a private-pay practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. However, many clients use out-of-network (OON) benefits to receive reimbursement. We simplify this process and can provide superbills or walk you through how to submit them.
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Insurance often requires therapists to give clients a formal diagnosis and limits the number of sessions. By working privately, we can offer confidential, customized care, without the red tape or forced labels.
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If you have OON benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a significant portion of your session cost.
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Session rates vary by therapist and specialization, typically from $175 to $250 per session. Some clinicians offer reduced-fee slots on a limited basis.
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We currently have immediate openings for new clients. Many people are able to book their first session within a few days, sometimes even the same week.
We respond quickly to every inquiry because we know that when you're ready, waiting shouldn't be the hardest part.
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Our therapists specialize in working with professionals, couples, and LGBTQIA+ clients around trauma, anxiety, burnout, identity issues, and relationship challenges. Every clinician at SWPA has certifications in their area of expertise and several years of experience.
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As a private pay practice, we are not required to report diagnoses to insurance companies unless you request a superbill to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. However, like all licensed practices, we may document a general diagnosis in your clinical record as part of ethical and legal standards. This is confidential and not used to label or limit you.
Our focus is on understanding your experience, not defining you by a code. We practice human-first therapy, not diagnosis-first therapy.