Do you accept insurance?

Yes. Con Cariño Psychotherapy accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare (UHC), and Medicaid. Insurance coverage varies by plan, so we recommend verifying your specific benefits before your first session. If you are unsure what your plan covers or how to check, bring it up during your free 15-minute consultation. We are happy to help you navigate it.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes. All sessions are available via secure telehealth. Telehealth is available for clients located in Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, and New Mexico. In-person sessions are available in the Katy and Houston, TX area.

What is a free 15-minute consultation, and what happens on that call?

It is a no-pressure phone call of about 15 minutes where you and Valerie can get a sense of each other before committing to anything. You can share a little about what is going on, ask any questions you have about the process or insurance, and feel out whether this is the right fit. There is no intake paperwork, no clinical assessment, and no obligation. It is just a conversation. If it feels right for both of us, you will schedule a first session from there.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

If you are asking this question, that is usually a sign you are already ready to explore it. Therapy is not only for people in crisis. It is for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, work through something that has been weighing on them, or build a more grounded and connected life. You do not need a diagnosis. You do not need to have it all figured out. If something in you is saying you need more support, you are probably ready.

What areas do you serve?

Con Cariño Psychotherapy serves clients in the Houston and Katy, TX area for in-person sessions. Telehealth sessions are available for clients located anywhere in Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, or New Mexico. If you are not sure whether your location is covered, reach out and we will let you know.

Healing that honors your whole story.

You deserve a space that meets you where you are.

Con Cariño Psychotherapy is a culturally grounded practice serving adolescents and adults in Houston, Katy, and across Texas. I'm Valerie Medina Hurst, LCSW-S, a Latina therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and identity. If you are tired of carrying it alone, this is a good place to start.

You are welcome here, exactly as you are.

Aquí tienes un espacio que te recibe tal como eres.

Meet Valerie

You might be here because…

You wake up already exhausted and you are not sure how much longer you can keep going like this.
You are the one everyone else leans on, and no one asks if you are okay.
Something happened, maybe a long time ago, and it still lives in your body, your relationships, your sleep.
You have spent your whole life trying to prove you belong, and it is wearing you down.
The way you were raised taught you to push through but pushing through is not working anymore.
You love your family, and they also exhaust you. You are not sure how to hold both.
You are a first responder, a caregiver, a helper and somewhere along the way, you stopped taking care of yourself.
You do not feel like yourself. You are not sure when that changed, or who you are right now.

Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This is a space built for you.

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Warm, light-filled therapy office space — representing the welcoming environment at Con Cariño Psychotherapy in Houston and Katy, TX

I’m Valerie, LCSW-S, the person in the room who won’t let you minimize yourself.

With over fifteen years of experience in trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship stress, I specialize in working with Latine individuals, first-generation professionals, and first responders. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, and somatic approaches, and I use what fits the person in front of me.

In-person and online, wherever you are.

I see clients in person in Katy and Houston, TX and offer telehealth for clients in Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, and New Mexico.

How we can work together

Individual Therapy

One-on-one support for anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more.
Couples & Family Therapy

Strengthening relationships and improving communication for couples and families.
Parent Coaching

Practical guidance for parents navigating big emotions, behavior, and connection.
Clinical Supervision

LCSW-S supervision for licensed master-level social workers pursuing full licensure.
Workshops & Trainings

Psychoeducation and skill-building for individuals, groups, and organizations.
Therapeutic Products

Coming soon: Therapeutic tools and resources to support your healing.