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Best Anxiety And OCD Therapists in South Houston, TX (2026)

7 anxiety and OCD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in South Houston: Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Houston, RP Score 61/100; 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

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    Most-reviewed: OCD Institute | Texas, 56 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 South Houston anxiety and OCD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 7 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Anxiety and OCD therapists in Houston ranking. See Anxiety and OCD therapists in Houston

Top 7 anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 7 anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Houston613.9★ (8)Houston, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Houston593.8★ (5)Houston, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center584.5★ (8)Houston, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4OCD Institute | Texas574.8★ (56)Houston, 13 mi away—Most reviews
5Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic574.4★ (7)Houston, 8 mi away——
6OCD and Anxiety Recovery | Houston - Joseph Harwerth, LCSW565.0★ (3)Houston, 13 mi awaySat—
7Heights Anxiety and Depression Center553.2★ (17)Houston, 10 mi away——

The 7 best anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 OCD Institute | Texas

    Based in Houston, 13 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    708 E 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
    View profile for OCD Institute | Texas(713) 526-5055

  5. #5 Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    126 Fred J. Heyne Building, Suite 104, University of Houston, Department of Psychology, Houston, TX 77204
    View profile for Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic(713) 743-8056

How we ranked South Houston anxiety and OCD therapists

We scored 7 South Houston anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Houston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an anxiety and OCD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure anxiety and OCD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If OCD is the concern, ask whether they offer exposure and response prevention (ERP) and how they were trained in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an anxiety and OCD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is anxiety and OCD therapy?
  • Which approach do you use for anxiety or OCD, and why?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best anxiety and OCD therapist in South Houston?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked anxiety and OCD therapist in South Houston, TX is Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Houston with an RP Score of 61/100. It has 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Houston (#2) and Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center (#3) follow. We ranked 7 anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many anxiety and OCD therapists are there in South Houston?

RankedPsychologists ranks 7 anxiety and OCD therapists serving South Houston, TX. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston work on weekends?

4 of 7 ranked anxiety and OCD therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Houston (#1), Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Houston (#2) and Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Houston anxiety and OCD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. OCD Institute | Texas has the most, 56 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank anxiety and OCD therapists?

Each anxiety and OCD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do anxiety and OCD therapists outside South Houston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Houston city center, our service radius for anxiety and OCD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can anxiety and OCD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are anxiety and OCD therapists in South Houston ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on anxiety and OCD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What kinds of therapy are used for anxiety and OCD?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely used for anxiety disorders. For OCD, a form of CBT called exposure and response prevention (ERP) is commonly recommended. Ask a therapist which approach they use and what training they have in it.

Can I see an anxiety and OCD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for South Houston

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 7 anxiety and OCD therapists serving South Houston.

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