Brent Armour
he/himLicensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
Gender Identity / Transgender, LGBTQIA+, Body Dysmorphia, Relationships, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem
Self pay costs
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
I am an LPC Associate in Houston, Texas with a Master’s of Education in Clinical Counseling. If you are a member of a queer or gender-diverse community, or are considering that you may be, and need a therapeutic relationship that is affirming and supportive, I can help. If you are an individual with questions about identity, self-esteem, and self-actualization, I can help. If you are seeking therapy to foster growth, change, and spontaneity in your sex life, I can help. My approach emphasizes a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
As a humanistic and person-centered therapist, I help guide clients toward aligning their identities with their inner desires and potential, so they receive the greatest possible fulfillment from their lives. They are the true experts on their own happiness, and therapy helps them tap into that expertise every day, not only within the therapy hour.
A brilliant, positive, powerful person lives within every one of us. It takes support, focus, and confidence to allow that person to manifest. Therapy can help nurture that support, refine that focus, and guide you toward that confidence, at your own pace and leaving judgments at the door. If you are ready, reach out, and we can take the next steps together.
"As a gender identity affirming, sex positive therapist, the part I play in your therapeutic process is to use supportive and person-centered approaches to help you work through negative thinking, manage difficult feelings, expand your self-awareness and improve your self-esteem."
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I became a counselor because I wanted to do work where people can show up as they actually are and be met with understanding instead of judgment. Therapy is one of the few spaces where someone can say the truest things out loud, and I wanted to be the person on the other side of that. It's also what draws me to gender affirming care. Everyone needs a space where they can just be who they are.
What types of clients do you work best with?
I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and genderdiverse clients, as well as anyone who has felt misunderstood or judged in their lives. I'm at my best when clients are open to a collaborative process, where we figure out together what they need and go at a pace that works for them.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
Progress usually happens in small shifts, and you don't have to start therapy with the right words or a clear goal. Showing up is enough.
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
In the first session, we'll get to know each other. I'll go over things like confidentiality and how therapy works, then ask about what brought you in, what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and what's been going on in your life. You don't need to tell me everything right away. We go at your pace. As sessions continue, we'll work on building trust and figuring out goals together.
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
My practice is shaped by the belief that people deserve to be understood without having to justify who they are. I value authenticity, dignity, and meeting people where they are.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
I start by listening to you, not by picking a method. I pay attention to your goals, your pace, and what has or hasn't helped before. Clients know their own lives best, so I treat them as the expert on their experience and adjust as we go.
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- Our Lady of the Lake University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
