Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Houston, TX (Buffalo Bayou Park)

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. "

Raymond Obiajulu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his master’s degree program at Walden University. After his introduction to the key areas of nursing, he found that psychiatry comprised the exact sort of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that he wished to practice. Raymond has experience treating a wide range of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He incorporates an evidence-based approach in his practice with a focus on holistic mental health treatment.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he serves as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care, managing total care, and attending to issues that affected his patients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Raymond looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues and other healthcare team members to provide the best patient care possible to our community, while they teach, learn, and build lifelong relationships with their patients and each other. He is passionate about serving mankind, as it has also been a part of his life's journey.

Raymond loves to extend the motto of helping his patients fulfill their needs, as it helps him fulfill his own. After all, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." He strives to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each unique individual and their life goals. His goal is for his patients to feel confident with their plan of care and know that together they will work together to achieve their goals.

"I create a space where adolescents and adults feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover their inner resilience."

Katrease Matthews, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a background in criminal justice and clinical mental health counseling, she brings 2 years of experience and a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to help clients feel seen and supported. Katrease has worked in outpatient mental health settings, schools, and child welfare systems, offering individual, group, and family therapy. She specializes in issues related to self-esteem, identity, and unresolved trauma.

Katrease holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. She meets clients with empathy and curiosity, helping them explore emotions, reduce distress, and build confidence. Using evidence-based practices, she fosters clarity, emotional balance, and resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental space.

Clients often seek Katrease for her calm, grounded presence and ability to create a space of trust and care. She offers a healing environment where individuals feel heard and supported as they move through emotional pain toward greater self-awareness and hope. Schedule your first appointment today!

"As a South Asian American, I understand the importance of providing culturally competent care."

Shazar Khan is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of experience in mental health. He specializes in treating adults and seniors with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. Shazar provides compassionate medication management rooted in evidence-based psychiatric care.

Shazar earned his Master’s in Nursing from Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and his Bachelor’s from Houston Christian University. His approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, holistic care, and psychoeducation, focusing on symptom relief, positive health behaviors, and brief, effective psychotherapy.

Shazar believes trust and compassion are the foundation of effective care. He works to create a safe, respectful space from the very first session, helping clients identify barriers, build on their strengths, and work toward meaningful symptom improvement and personal growth.

"As a counselor, I strive to provide a space where my clients feel heard and supported."

Caroline Byrd is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and trauma. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Caroline is trained in EMDR therapy to help individuals heal from traumatic events.  She also uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help clients think and behave in adaptive ways and live a meaningful life. She values the therapeutic relationship with each client and honors their voice and needs in the therapy space.

If you are struggling with anxious thoughts, intense emotions, or overcoming a painful or traumatic experience, Caroline is here to support you. You deserve to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

"I am a down to earth, bare bones counselor. I have a straight forward, no nonsense approach to therapy."

Deanna Ball is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as addiction issues. She is a Sex Therapist as well as an Anger Resolution Therapist. Deanna specializes in depression, grief, sexual health, LGBTQ+ issues, and substance abuse (addiction) issues.

Deanna had two Master's degrees from Grand Canyon University, one in Professional Counseling and the other in Addiction Counseling. She is currently attending the University of Metaphysical Science and has achieved her Bachelor's in Metaphysics and has recently submitted her Master's Thesis and will soon be awarded her Master of Metaphysical Science degree. After that, she will pursue her Ph.D. in Metaphysical Science.

Deanna's background in addiction has molded her to be more direct & assertive in her approach. She doesn't hold back when giving feedback. Many clients say they appreciate the fact she's direct and tell it as she sees it. She won't hold your hand, but she will walk beside you. Many counselors do not have the addiction counseling specialty, several clients do not realize the effects addiction has had in their life; as they may have been raised in that environment & have no issues with drugs/alcohol personally. If you have been affected by addiction please reach out.

Adedamola "Ade" Adefioye is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has over 8 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field. She manages and treats adolescents and adults with various mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, Post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders.

Ade completed her Master's degree in nursing at Walden University, where she graduated with honors. Ade possesses strong clinical skills, excellent communication skills, highly empathetic and compassionate. In addition to medication management, she incorporates brief psychotherapeutic interventions, culturally sensitive (CST) and emotionally-focused (EFT) techniques into treatment. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Ade brings empathy, an easy communication style, compassion, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to talk to patients and family members. She believes in creating an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with Ade today!