Empowered Healing
Relationship Issues, Neurodivergence, LGTQIA+,
Personality Disorders, and Trauma
Are you feeling weighed down by the lasting impact of trauma, painful past experiences, or relationship struggles? I provide a safe and affirming space to help you heal and build a life of purpose and peace. The LGBTQIA+ community is more than just a check box for me. I welcome people of all identities and would love to work with you.
I offer online appointments to anyone in Texas.
Jennifer Pratts
Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About Me
As a clinical social worker and therapist, I specialize in helping adults and the LGBTQ+ community navigate and overcome the complexities of trauma, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in empathy and evidence-based methods, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT, to provide you with a compassionate and effective path toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe space where you can process your experiences and build a more peaceful future.
Fees and Insurance
I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate your needs.
My fee for individual therapy sessions is $125 per session without insurance.
Insurance rates may vary. Apply for a sliding scale if you think you qualify.
I am an in-network provider with the following insurance companies:
Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna / Evernorth
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Ascension (Smarthealth)
Optum
Payment Methods
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Health Savings Account
Therapeutic Approaches
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EMDR is a type of therapy that helps you process and heal from difficult or traumatic experiences. It uses a series of guided eye movements to help your brain reprocess painful memories, reducing their emotional impact. This can help you feel less overwhelmed by your past and more present in your life. It's a way to help your mind and body move forward from trauma, allowing for a new perspective and lasting relief.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs. By examining the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, CBT equips people with practical skills to change unhelpful reactions and improve their emotional well-being.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching people skills to manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve their relationships. It combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts of mindfulness and acceptance, helping individuals find a balance between change and self-acceptance.
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Trauma-focused therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help people process and recover from the emotional and psychological effects of a traumatic experience. This type of therapy aims to help individuals understand how the trauma has impacted their well-being and develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms.
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Ketamine-Assisted
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Somatic
Strength-Based
Feminist
Humanistic
Attachment Based
Expertise
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The emotional response to a terrible event that can lead to long-term distress and symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
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Any non-consensual sexual act forced upon a person, which can result in profound and lasting psychological, emotional, and physical harm.
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Persistent conflicts or difficulties within personal relationships that can create stress, emotional pain, and communication breakdowns.
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Unique challenges and stressors faced by individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other diverse gender and sexual identities.
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Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which can include frightening beliefs and seeing or hearing things that aren't there, as well as disorganized thoughts and speech.
Schizoaffective Disorder is a mental health condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia (like delusions and hallucinations) with symptoms of a major mood disorder, such as bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder.
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A neurodevelopmental disorder is a condition that affects the development of the brain and nervous system, impacting a person's emotions, learning ability, self-control, and memory. They typically appear early in childhood and can last throughout a person's life.
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A pervasive and excessive feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about future events or situations that can interfere with daily life.
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A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
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A persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and affect how a person thinks, feels, and acts.
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The deep sorrow and emotional response to a significant loss, often a death, but also other major life changes.
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Significant changes in a person's life—such as moving, starting a new job, or having a child—that can cause stress and emotional upheaval.
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A person's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth or value, which can be influenced by self-image, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.
My practice is a welcoming and safe space for adults and elders (65+). I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, including individuals who identify as bisexual, gay, intersex, lesbian, non-binary, queer, transgender, asexual, pansexual, or any other identifier.
Contact & Location
Ready to begin your healing journey? I offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit. Please reach out to schedule your session.
Jennifer Pratts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Location: Houston Heights, TX 77018 (Specific address provided upon scheduling)
Email: jpratts@lifeincolortherapy.net
Phone: (832) 937-9971
Scheduling: I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate your needs. Telehealth appointments are available to the entire state of Texas. In person appointments available in the Houston Heights.
Get in touch.
Taking the first step toward healing is a courageous one. This form is a simple, confidential way to get in touch and schedule a brief, no-pressure consultation. You can use whatever name you are comfortable with—your chosen name, a nickname, or your legal name—so we can use this time to discuss what you're looking for and see if my approach is a good fit for you.