Business Details
Your Trusted Psychologist for Lasting Change
Better Therapy, founded in Houston, Texas, is a premier psychological practice led by Dr. Rune Moelbak, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Our practice is rooted in evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic and emotion-focused therapies, to address individual and couples' mental health challenges. Dr. Moelbak, a certified EFT couples therapist, brings a unique blend of academic rigor and clinical expertise, having previously served as Clinical Director at the University of Houston and currently working at the Michael E.DeBakey VA Substance Treatment Program. We prioritize deep, lasting change by exploring the emotional roots of distress rather than offering superficial solutions. Our existential and growth-oriented perspective treats individuals holistically, fostering self-awareness, emotional transformation, and authentic living. With evening and weekend appointments, online scheduling, and a commitment to inclusivity, we make therapy accessible and tailored to diverse needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Substance Use Treatment
Highlights and features
- We provide expertise you can trust with a Ph.D.-level psychologist and certified EFT couples therapist.
- We help you achieve deeper change by addressing emotional roots, not just symptoms.
- We treat people, not disorders, with an existential and growth-oriented perspective.
- We offer evening and weekend appointments for your convenience.
- We work with clients of all cultures, races, and sexual orientations.
Associations and certifications
- EFT Couples Therapy Certification
What people say
Changed my life
Exceptional therapist
Achieved deep change
Rekindled our relationship
Profound life transformation
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy at Better Therapy focuses on uncovering the emotional roots of distress through psychodynamic and emotion-focused approaches. Clients explore unconscious patterns, past traumas, and self-limiting beliefs to achieve lasting change. The process emphasizes self-awareness, emotional transformation, and authentic living, tailored to each person's unique history and needs. This service helps individuals break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to rekindle connection and resolve conflicts. This approach addresses communication breakdowns, rebuilds trust, and fosters emotional safety. Sessions help partners understand underlying fears and needs, transforming negative interaction cycles into opportunities for intimacy. Proven effective for 70-75% of distressed couples, it creates a roadmap for lasting relational improvement.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy explores the unique causes behind emotional stagnation, viewing symptoms as signals for needed life changes. Through psychodynamic exploration, clients uncover self-defeating patterns, unresolved traumas, and authenticity barriers. The process fosters self-acceptance and empowers clients to realign their lives with personal values rather than fear-based compromises.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy addresses the root causes of chronic worry and overwhelm through psychodynamic exploration. Clients learn to recognize anxiety as a protective mechanism while confronting avoided emotions or past traumas. The process builds emotional resilience and self-compassion, replacing avoidance patterns with grounded self-awareness and adaptive coping strategies.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy helps clients process unresolved emotional wounds from past experiences. Using emotion-focused techniques, sessions create safe spaces to revisit and transform traumatic memories. This approach reduces the lingering impact of past events on self-perception and relationships, fostering emotional freedom and present-moment grounding.
People
Dr. Rune Moelbak
Psychologist
Dr. Rune Moelbak is a licensed psychologist with 15+ years of experience, specializing in psychodynamic and emotion-focused therapies. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a certified EFT couples therapist. Dr. Moelbak has published research in international journals and previously served as Clinical Director at the University of Houston Counseling Center.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy and emotion-focused therapy (EFT), with EFT certification for couples. These approaches explore emotional roots of distress and foster authentic self-expression.
How long does therapy typically last?
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes, while couples therapy sessions run 80 minutes. Duration varies based on client needs, with some seeing progress in months and others continuing for years.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive superbill documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but payment is made directly to the practice.
What are your availability hours?
I offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate working professionals, along with weekday sessions for flexible scheduling options.
How do online therapy sessions work?
Telehealth sessions use secure video conferencing through our online booking system, allowing convenient access to therapy from any private location with internet connectivity.
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