Affordable Therapy Program

Affordable Therapy in Houston, With the Same Care and Depth

Good therapy should be within reach. Our student counselors offer warm, attentive care at a reduced rate of $60 per session, always guided by the licensed clinicians of Therapy Center of Houston.

How the Affordable Therapy Program Works

You'll meet with a graduate-level student counselor completing advanced clinical training. Each counselor is carefully selected and closely supervised by a licensed Therapy Center of Houston clinician.

1

Reach out

Send us a quick note or call the office. Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll help you get matched.

2

Meet your counselor

Sessions are 50 minutes, in person at our Montrose office or virtually anywhere in Texas. Same warm, holistic approach as the rest of our team.

3

Supported every step

Your counselor consults regularly with their supervisor, so your care stays thoughtful, grounded, and aligned with the standards of our practice.

$60per session

Our student counselors offer the same modalities you'll find across our practice, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based work, at a rate that makes consistent weekly therapy possible.

Meet Our Student Counselors

Each counselor brings their own interests, strengths, and style, all within the supportive structure of licensed supervision.

Kate Gordon, LPC Intern

Kate Gordon

LPC Intern
Supervised by Sharon McLendon, LPC-S

Supports anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, and life transitions with a warm, grounded, mindfulness-informed approach. A great fit if you feel stuck and want therapy that is both practical and deep.

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Eskender Kidane-Mariam, MSSW Clinical Intern

Eskender "Kidane" Kidane-Mariam

MSSW Clinical Intern
Supervised by Sharon McLendon, LPC-S & Ranjana Varghese, LMSW

Works with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. A former U.S. Army officer with a special understanding of veterans and military families.

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Not sure who feels like the right fit?

We're happy to thoughtfully match you with a student counselor based on your preferences, goals, and availability.

Student counselors are graduate students completing supervised clinical training under Texas licensing rules. If you would prefer to work with a fully licensed clinician, visit Our Rates to see the full team.