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Calm therapy office with natural light at Real Talk Clinical Psychology in Houston

Real Talk

PhD-Level Psychologists in Houston, TX

Doctoral-level therapy for complex, long-standing concerns.
In person in Houston, online in Texas and other states.
English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi.

It only takes 3 minutes. Same-day response.

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Real Talk Clinical Psychology is a doctoral-level clinic in Houston made up of licensed psychologists and psychology postdoctoral fellows. Founded in 2018, the practice offers depth-oriented psychotherapy for people who need more than coping skills. Our Ph.D. and Psy.D. training prepares us to work with long-standing and complex presentations, including overlapping diagnoses, recovery after hospitalization, care that requires coordination with psychiatrists and other providers, and symptoms that have not responded to previous treatment.

Starting therapy is often prompted by something that cannot wait, so we are structured to offer same-week first appointments. We respond to inquiries within minutes on weekdays and within a few hours on evenings and weekends.

We are in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC/Optum, Tricare, Curative, and Oscar.

We treat these as starting points for deep therapeutic work.
Real Talk Clinical Psychology office interior in Houston

Real Talk is located between the Galleria and Memorial areas, close enough to be central yet removed from the pace of the city. The building sits on a quiet, tree-lined street with no through traffic and ample parking, creating space to arrive before sessions begin.

Inside, the office offers natural light, privacy, and a setting structured for clinical work.

Many people choose in-person therapy because being in the same room creates a particular kind of grounding, making it easier to stay with difficult thoughts, notice subtle shifts, and follow what emerges in real time.

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Real Talk Clinical Psychology

7670 Woodway Dr., Suite 270
Houston, TX 77063

contact@realtalkpsychology.com
832-583-7373
Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm

Immediate Openings

Clinicians With Same-Week Availability

Dennis Santana, Ph.D.

Dennis Santana, Ph.D.

Adults • English, Spanish • Online • Anxiety, attention, aging, life transitions, complex presentations.

Kimberly Smoots, Ph.D.

Kimberly Smoots, Ph.D.

Children, Teens, Adults • English, Spanish • Online, In Person • Trauma, ADHD, autism, identity issues.

Emma Harrison, Psy.D.

Emma Harrison, Psy.D.

Adults • English • Online, In Person • Anxiety, depression, identity questions, complex cases.

Shirin Rahgozar, Ph.D.

Shirin Rahgozar, Ph.D.

Adults • English, Farsi • Online, In Person • Trauma, EMDR, OCD, PTSD, cultural adjustment.

Joann Ly, Psy.D.

Joann Ly, Psy.D.

Adults • English • Online, In Person • Anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural concerns, complex cases.

Sorrel Johnson, Psy.D.

Sorrel Johnson, Psy.D.

Adults • English • Online, In Person • Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships. LGBTQ+-affirming.

FAQ

Questions about our team?

Book Your First Session

Two Ways To Book Your Session

Let us match you (recommended) 

Finding the right psychologist is hard to do on your own. When you submit the form, our clinical director personally reviews what you share and recommends the clinician whose approach best fits what you are looking for. You will be matched by a doctor, not by an algorithm or an administrative coordinator. Careful matching makes a real difference.

It takes 3 minutes.

Book online

If you prefer to schedule your first appointment yourself, you can book online now. The clinician currently available for online booking is Dr. Sorrel Johnson. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions, and offers LGBTQ+-affirming care. She sees patients in English, in person and online, and accepts several major insurance plans.

Let's Get You Started

We'll respond quickly. Prefer to talk? Call 832-583-7373.

Real Talk Clinical Psychology is a Houston-based doctoral-level psychology clinic established in 2018. Our licensed psychologists hold PhD and PsyD degrees and provide in-network individual psychotherapy in person in Houston and online across Texas, with same-week appointments and PSYPACT authorization to provide therapy across states. We work with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, burnout, relationship patterns, identity and culture, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, and complex psychological presentations including bipolar disorder and personality disorders, offering depth-oriented, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and existential psychotherapy, CBT, logotherapy, and EMDR. We accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC/Optum, Tricare, Curative, Oscar, with therapy available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi. Real Talk is also a postdoctoral training site and fellowship program in clinical psychology.

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