Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Houston & Washington DC
Our practice is dedicated to empowering individuals through collaborative and interactive psychological care. With over 30 years of experience in Dallas and Washington DC, we specialize in integrating psychotherapy, life coaching, and positive psychology to address emotional, cognitive, and physiological challenges. Our approach emphasizes understanding the root causes of suffering while fostering resilience, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We offer virtual sessions via SimplePractice to accommodate modern lifestyles and prioritize a team-based methodology, collaborating with family members and healthcare providers to deliver holistic care.Our expertise spans treating depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, trauma, and sleep disorders, alongside supporting postpartum mental health and family dynamics. By leveraging neuroplasticity research, we help clients reframe negative patterns and cultivate joy. Our bilingual services in Hebrew and Farsi ensure accessibility for diverse populations. We are committed to ethical, transparent care that combines compassion with evidence-based practices to guide clients toward lasting well-being.
Services
Psychotherapy
Life Coaching
Postpartum Support
Couples Therapy
Addiction Treatment
ADD/ADHD Management
Sleep Disorder Management
Family Therapy
Tele-Psychology Sessions
Positive Psychology
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of clinical expertise with cutting-edge neuroscience research.
- Our virtual sessions offer accessible, flexible mental health care.
- We prioritize collaborative, team-based treatment involving family and physicians.
- Bilingual services in Hebrew and Farsi ensure culturally competent care.
- Specialized focus on postpartum support, trauma recovery, and neuroplasticity.
What people say
Phenomenal expertise
Interactive and supportive
Genuine happiness for progress
Holistic team approach
Effective virtual sessions
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic mental health conditions through evidence-based techniques. We focus on uncovering root causes of emotional distress while developing coping strategies tailored to individual needs. By integrating neuroplasticity research, we help clients reframe negative thought patterns and build resilience. Sessions emphasize collaborative exploration of past experiences and present challenges to foster lasting behavioral change.
Life Coaching
Life coaching focuses on goal-setting and overcoming obstacles to personal and professional success. We help clients identify strengths, clarify values, and develop actionable plans for self-improvement. This service emphasizes future-oriented growth rather than past trauma resolution. Techniques include behavioral experiments, skill-building exercises, and accountability frameworks to sustain progress.
Tele-Psychology Sessions
Secure online therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care using the SimplePractice platform. This service accommodates busy schedules and remote locations while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Virtual sessions maintain confidentiality standards and offer flexibility for clients in Texas and Washington DC. Technical support ensures seamless connectivity for all participants.
Postpartum Support
Specialized care addresses anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges during motherhood. We help parents navigate emotional transitions while fostering healthy child development. Services include individual therapy, family involvement, and connections to community resources. The approach balances empathy with practical strategies for managing sleep deprivation and parenting stress.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy improves communication, resolves conflicts, and strengthens emotional intimacy. Based on Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Institute principles, sessions address relationship patterns affecting personal and professional life. We teach skills for constructive conflict resolution and rebuilding trust through structured exercises and open dialogue.
People
Orna Goldwater
Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist & Life Coach
Dr. Orna Goldwater has practiced psychology for over 30 years, specializing in trauma recovery, positive psychology, and family systems. She integrates neuroscience research with clinical expertise to treat anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. Fluent in Hebrew and Farsi, she offers culturally sensitive care through virtual and in-person sessions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and sleep disorders, alongside life coaching for personal growth and couples therapy for relationship improvement.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we conduct secure tele-psychology sessions via SimplePractice for clients in Texas and Washington DC, ensuring accessible mental health care.
How does your team approach work?
We collaborate with family members, physicians, and specialists to create comprehensive treatment plans addressing biological, emotional, and social factors affecting mental health.
What makes your postpartum support unique?
Our postpartum services combine individual therapy with family involvement and community resources to address maternal mental health while supporting infant development.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider; clients should verify coverage details with their insurance company for potential reimbursement.
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