Expert Therapy That Gives You Your Life Back

Our licensed, affirming therapists 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.

75+ Years Combined Experience

Virtual or In-Person Sessions

Fast, Compassionate Onboarding

Trauma-Informed

Out-of-Network Insurance Options

LGBTQIA+ Affirming & QTAP-Certified

No Diagnosis Required for Care

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’re a private-pay practice serving clients across Texas. From our Houston office, we offer both telehealth and in-person sessions. 


Our specialties include:

  • Therapy for trauma, life transitions, and burnout

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming care, including QTAP-certified clinicians

  • Anxiety and stress treatment for professionals, parents, and creatives

  • Statewide teletherapy in Texas

  • Flexible communication and HIPAA-compliant text follow-ups

  • No insurance-related complexities and delays

  • No diagnosis required unless requested for insurance

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 75 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • If you have OON benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a significant portion of your session cost. 

  • Session rates vary by therapist and specialization, typically from $175 to $250 per session. Some clinicians offer reduced-fee slots on a limited basis.

  • New clients are scheduled quickly, sometimes as soon as the same week. We respond promptly and offer virtual or in-person sessions based on your needs.

  • 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.

  • Only if you request insurance documentation. Otherwise, we focus on helping you feel seen, not diagnosed. Therapy with us is human first, not diagnosis first.