Daniel Katz, Psy.D.
Psychologist & Founder of Houston Therapy
About Dr. Katz
Dr. Daniel Katz is a licensed psychologist (Texas License #36815) and Founder of Houston Therapy in Houston, Texas. He holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, and completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship at Pennsylvania State University's Counseling and Psychological Services.
Dr. Katz has 19 years of experience in the mental health field, including 12 years as a licensed psychologist. He has worked across a wide range of settings including private practice, college counseling, forensics, crisis, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, community mental health, psychiatric hospitalization, career counseling, and psychological assessment.
He is currently training as a Psychoanalytic Candidate at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston, one of the most rigorous postgraduate clinical training pathways available to psychologists. Dr. Katz is authorized for the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through PSYPACT, allowing him to provide telepsychology services in all PSYPACT participating states.
Dr. Katz co-founded two specialized programs alongside Adam Brownstein. The first is Approach IOP, a six-week intensive outpatient program designed specifically for individuals struggling with social anxiety disorder, avoidant personality traits, withdrawal, and isolation. The second is the Launch Comprehensive Program, developed for young adults who are having difficulty transitioning into adulthood and independent living. Both programs reflect Dr. Katz's commitment to creating specialized, structured care for populations that are often underserved by traditional therapy formats.
Dr. Katz is on the Board the Houston Psychological Association (Board Member), and is an active member in the American Psychological Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the Houston
Psychoanalytic Society.
My Approach
My therapeutic approach emphasizes an appreciation for the complexity and uniqueness of each person I work with. I provide a safe space for us to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions so that you can more fully understand yourself and find direction on how and where to grow.
I look at mental health and well-being from an integrative perspective. People are best understood, and change is best maintained, by taking into account all aspects of a person including physical health, genetic influences, cultural identities, and past experiences. Using my professional experience and training, I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs.
If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you are ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Areas of Specialty
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Social anxiety disorder and avoidant personality
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High Achieving Professionals
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LGBTQ+
Professional Memberships
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Houston Psychological Association — Board Member
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American Psychological Association
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American Psychoanalytic Association
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Houston Psychoanalytic Society
Education and Training
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology — The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
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APA-accredited Doctoral Internship — Pennsylvania State University, Counseling and Psychological Services
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Psychoanalytic Candidate — Center for Psychoanalytic Studies, Houston, TX
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PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
Licensure
Licensed Psychologist, Texas — License #36815
PSYPACT APIT authorized — telepsychology available in all participating states
Fees
Individual therapy (50 minutes): $325
Reduced-fee slots available for qualifying clients
Houston Therapy does not accept insurance. In-person sessions available in Houston; telehealth available in Texas and all PSYPACT participating states.
