About Dr. DeBrule

Dr. Daniel DeBrule is a licensed psychologist (Texas License #36719) at Houston Therapy in Houston, Texas, with 14 years of private practice experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, with foundational training in the Humanistic and Existential traditions. Early in his career, Dr. DeBrule worked with mentors Calhoun and Tedeschi, pioneering researchers in the field of posttraumatic growth, which shaped his specialty in helping trauma survivors not only process their experiences but identify and enhance opportunities for meaningful growth.

Prior to private practice, Dr. DeBrule served in the VA system as a Wellness Director and Suicide Prevention Lead, and worked for many years as a university professor. He currently serves as faculty at Baylor College of Medicine and the National Suicidology Training Center, where he contributes to the training of clinicians in suicide prevention.

Dr. DeBrule's background as a writer, musician, and athlete informs his clinical work, he regularly draws on these domains as therapeutic tools, including Written Exposure Therapy for anxiety, experiential exercises, and creative expression. He has a focused subspecialty in men's mental health, working with male clients navigating life transitions, relationship difficulty, work performance, identity, and the redefinition of masculinity.

 

My Approach

My approach to psychotherapy is both client-centered and evidence-based. Using a collaborative process, we may review and practice tools and techniques that can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or crisis. I also engage many clients through depth work that speaks to the human experience in profound ways, including existential themes, values, meaning-making, and spirituality.

To begin our work, the initial sessions build a strong foundation of collaboration and understanding of your unique strengths and needs. I tend to work well with legal, STEM, education, and medical professionals, as well as athletes, creatives, and college or graduate students.

I offer a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and determine whether we'd be a good fit. psychotherapy is both client-centered and evidence-based. Using a collaborative processes, we may review and learn a number of tools and techniques  that can help with a variety of issues including depression,

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Areas of Specialty: 

 

• Men's mental health

• Posttraumatic growth and trauma recovery

• PTSD and crisis

• Suicidality and suicide prevention

• Addiction and substance use

• Depression and mood disorders (including bipolar)

• Anxiety disorders

• Written Exposure Therapy

• DBT skills

• Existential and meaning-making work

• Health behavior change

• Life transitions and identity

• Work performance and professional stress

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Faculty and Institutional Roles: 

• Faculty, Baylor College of Medicine

• Faculty, National Suicidology Training Center

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Fees:

Rates: $295 for 50 minute session

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The above rate is the full fee this therapist charges for a standard 50 minute session. However, we do not want cost to be prohibitive of people getting the help they need. All of our therapists provide a portion of their services for a reduced fee to help those who can benefit from psychotherapy but might not be able to afford their full fee. ​