You look successful. Your nervous system disagrees.

Therapy for high-functioning professionals who are running on survival mode and calling it ambition. Goal-oriented, solution-focused, and built to go beyond traditional talk therapy. In Houston, or online anywhere in Texas.

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Is it stress,
or is it your nervous system?

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Real talk. No worksheets. No fake "you've got this."

What we help with

High-functioning on the outside.
Survival mode on the inside.

A dysregulated nervous system.

Your body is on alert in meetings, in traffic, and at 2am. You can't remember the last time you felt truly settled.

Burnout.

You're still producing. You're also empty, irritable, and running on caffeine and deadlines.

High stress that never shuts off.

The pressure isn't a season anymore. It's your baseline.

Success that feels hollow.

You hit the number, the title, the milestone. The satisfaction lasts about a day before you're chasing the next metric.

Busyness and restlessness.

You don't know how to rest. When you try, it feels unproductive, so you fill the space again.

High-performance cycles.

Sprint, crash, recover just enough, repeat. You know the pattern. You can't seem to break it.

You're not the only one

A lot of us are
carrying a lot.

76%

of adults report at least one symptom of stress in the past month, such as headaches, fatigue, or feeling nervous or anxious.

APA · Stress in America 2022
Beyond talk therapy

When insight
isn't enough.

You already understand your patterns. You can explain them better than most people. We use approaches that work with the body and brain, not just the conversation.

Other ways we help

Meet the people

The people behind
the practice.

Texas-licensed. Trauma-informed. A small, growing team that works with the people who hold a lot quietly, and the ones who hold it for everyone else.

Fees & sessions

Clear pricing.
No surprises.

We're a private-pay practice. We can give you a monthly bill to send to your insurance for out-of-network coverage.

One-on-One
$200
50 minutes

For adults, teens, and kids age 5 and up. Online across Texas or in person in Houston.

Couples
$250
90 minutes

Longer sessions for couples, so we have time to slow down and really work through things.

Families
$280
Family session

Family therapy that looks at the whole system. Some sessions include everyone, others focus on parents or a parent and child.

FAQ

Questions, answered honestly.

Therapy or coaching?

You want results. So do we.

Many of our clients first looked for a coach. Coaching can be great for strategy and accountability. Therapy does that too, and adds what coaching isn't designed to do: getting to the root of why you keep hitting the same wall.

FeatureCoachingTherapy at Poplar Belief
Goal-setting and action plansYesYes
Solution-focused sessionsYesYes
Licensed and regulated by a state boardNoYes, Texas-licensed LPC
Graduate-level clinical trainingVariesRequired (master's degree + supervised hours)
Assesses and treats anxiety, depression, traumaNoYes
Works with the nervous system and root causesNot the focusCore of our work
Confidentiality protected by lawNot by lawYes

Goals give you direction. Healing is what makes them sustainable.

I'm not in crisis. Is therapy still for me?

Yes. Most of our clients aren't in crisis. They're just tired of carrying a lot. You don't need a "big" reason to start.

What does "trauma-informed" mean?

Trauma doesn't just affect memories. It can shape the beliefs you carry about yourself, other people, and the world. A trauma-informed approach considers the whole picture, helping you understand those patterns and build new beliefs that support healing, safety, and lasting change.

Do you take insurance?

We don't bill insurance directly. We can give you a monthly bill (called a superbill) to send in for out-of-network coverage.

Do you do virtual sessions?

Yes. Online sessions across Texas, or in person in Houston.

How often will we meet?

Most clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum and create meaningful progress. As your goals are met, we may transition to every other week or monthly sessions based on your needs and progress. We'll decide together what makes the most sense for you.

How long will I be in therapy?

There's no set timeline. Some clients come with one specific goal, while others choose longer-term support as they continue to grow. We'll regularly review your progress and adjust your treatment plan based on your needs, not an arbitrary timeline.

Is everything I share private?

Yes, with a few legal exceptions (like risk of serious harm). We'll go over it all in your first session.

Do you see kids and teens?

Yes, ages 5 and up. See Kids & Teens →

Take your turn

You've built a life that works on paper.
Let's make it work for you.

A free 15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation.

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12337 Jones Rd, Ste 302 · Houston, TX 77070
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