Clinical Psychology Houston, Texas
Psychological care through every stage of life.
Children. Individuals. Couples. Families.
Welcome! My name is Judith Norwood Andrews and I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Houston, Texas. I was born in Houston and have lived in Houston most of my life.
I was educated in public schools in Houston, received my B.S. in Elementary Education from UT Austin, my Masters in Special Education from University of Houston, and my Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Houston.
As a Clinical Psychologist with a general private practice since 1994, I am additionally a specialist in child psychology, school psychology, and disaster response.
More than thirty years of clinical experience helping people understand emotional and behavioral difficulties, navigate change, and move toward healthier ways of living.
Special expertise in child and family therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with in person appointments in central Houston and teletherapy available.
The Practice
Different stages of life bring different kinds of challenges.
Dr. Andrews works across the lifespan, treating individuals from childhood through later adulthood. Her practice includes psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families, with particular expertise in children and family relationships.
Experience
A career built across psychology, education and family care.
Private practice in Houston since 1994.
Education
- Ph.D. in Psychology University of Houston
- Master’s in Special Education University of Houston
- B.S. in Elementary Education The University of Texas at Austin
Licensure and Specialization
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Approach to Therapy
Therapy is more than being heard.
As a clinical psychologist, I offer psychotherapy to children, families, adolescents, and individual adults addressing a variety of psychological and behavioral issues.
My philosophy of psychotherapy is that most human beings seek “therapy” every day in their lives. By that I mean everyone seeks to find relief from stress or pain and to find a more “balanced” state of being. They do so in a variety of ways, some healthy, some not.
The difference between self-therapy and psychotherapy is that the Psychologist is well-trained in analyzing human behavior and in guiding with professional wisdom in a non-judgmental way. Psychologists are experts at listening, analyzing, and guiding emotional and behavioral change.
Understanding is important. Productive change is the goal.
As a Licensed Psychologist and psychotherapist, I endeavor to dispel the “myth” that persons who engage in psychotherapy are abnormal. On the contrary, the vast majority of my patients are very “normal” people who are trying to learn more about themselves or their family members and are trying to make positive changes in their emotional and behavioral health.
The focus of psychotherapy may be one or more conditions such as anxiety problems, mood problems, grief, crisis, relationship problems, ADHD, academic or career under- achievement, to name a few.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
While I use many different methods in working with my patients, the type of psychotherapy I primarily employ is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This means analyzing patterns of thinking and feeling and identifying the behaviors that seem tied to those patterns. Once patterns are identified and made known to patients, together we work toward gradual and positive changes that ultimately lead to improved well-being. In addition to CBT, I draw on various other psychological approaches according to the problem that is being treated and according to my assessment of what will best benefit the patient. These approaches include behavioral, psychodynamic, system/family, developmental (adult, child, family), or psycho-educational.
As a Licensed Psychologist, I am well-trained in analyzing human behavior and in guiding patients toward productive change according to the best practices known to the field of psychology. While successful psychotherapy involves establishing a trusting, impartial, and non-judgmental rapport with patients, the relationship is collaborative and assumes responsibility and effort belong to both Psychologist and patient. Behavioral and emotional change resulting from psychotherapy will sometimes be easy and swift, but often it will be slow and even frustrating. There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. However, results of psychotherapy are highly correlated with the patient’s own intent and goals and with the amount of time and energy committed.
The usual course of therapy involves weekly appointments initially and less frequent sessions after a few weeks or months. There is no obligation to commit to any preset number of sessions although I will advise you on the best course of therapy for your needs. Termination of therapy is a mutual decision between the patient (or parent of the minor patient) and the Psychologist.
Often it is a crisis of some proportion that propels a person to seek therapy. I remind patients that an emotional or behavioral crisis, while disturbing and often very painful, is a sign that it is time to make significant changes in one’s life. In that respect, when a person feels very upset, that is an opportune time to engage in therapy. Seeking an initial appointment for therapy takes courage and resolve and is, in itself, a sign of mental health. The relative intensity of the problem presented is actually irrelevant. What matters is that the patient is concerned enough to seek professional help.
Children Age 3 and Older
Children do not always have the words for what they are experiencing.
Changes in behavior, mood, relationships, attention, or school performance can sometimes be the first signs that a child is having difficulty.
Dr. Andrews has particular expertise in child psychology and school psychology, supported by her background in elementary education, special education and clinical psychology. She works with children and their families to understand what may be contributing to a difficulty and what can help.
Her experience includes treating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, and academic challenges.
When appropriate, work with a child also involves helping parents understand what they are seeing and how they can respond constructively.
- Child Psychology
- Special area of practice
- School Psychology
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Individual Therapy
A place to understand what is happening and decide what needs to change.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Sometimes there is a clear crisis or transition. Sometimes a pattern has become difficult to manage. And sometimes there is simply a growing recognition that something is not working as it should.
Dr. Andrews works with individuals treating anxiety, crisis, trauma, depression, anger management, ADHD, and challenges involving academic or career progress.
Her approach draws on extensive clinical experience and particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The seriousness of a concern is not determined by whether somebody else would consider it serious. What matters is that it is affecting you enough to seek professional help.
Couples
When the difficulty exists between two people, understanding both sides matters.
Relationships can become strained through recurring conflict, difficult transitions, changes in circumstances, communication problems or patterns that become increasingly hard to resolve without outside perspective.
Dr. Andrews works with couples as part of her general clinical practice, helping identify the emotional and behavioral patterns influencing the relationship and creating space for more productive understanding and change.
Families
One person’s difficulty can affect an entire family.
Families are systems. A change affecting a child, parent or relationship can influence how everyone communicates, responds and functions together.
Dr. Andrews’ specialization in child and family therapy allows her to consider an individual concern within the relationships surrounding it.
Depending on the circumstances, that may mean working with a family together, helping parents understand and respond to a child’s needs, or identifying patterns that are making a difficult situation harder to resolve.
Beyond the Practice
Psychological care when circumstances change suddenly.
Dr. Andrews’ professional experience has also included disaster mental health response.
Dr. Andrews has previously served many years as the Chair of Texas Psychological Association’s Disaster Response Network. She has also previously served many years as the Chair of the Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region’s Disaster Mental Health response.
She has served as a disaster mental health volunteer with the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross and participated in Houston’s psychological response following Tropical Storm Allison, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Ike, and many other disasters.
During Disasters, Dr. Andrews has been involved in coordinating mental health responses in Houston and throughout the country.
Clinical experience extends beyond the consulting room.
Professional Community
Connected to psychology in Houston and across Texas.
Dr. Andrews is affiliated with professional psychology organizations supporting the field and the communities psychologists serve.
- Texas Psychological Association
- Houston Psychological Association
Questions people often have before beginning therapy
What is a Licensed Psychologist? Is every psychotherapist called a Psychologist?
Licensed Psychologists are Ph.D. (Doctoral level licensed) mental health practitioners. There are many Master’s level licensed mental health practitioners, (LPC, MSW, LMFT, to name a few). Only Licensed Psychologists may refer to themselves as “Psychologists” in the state of Texas and in most states. When you are treated by a Licensed Psychologist you are being treated by mental health professional who has the highest level of training in their specialty.
What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Physicians (M.D.s) who specialize in psychotropic medications are called Psychiatrists and people often confuse the names Psychologist and Psychiatrist. While Psychiatrists also do psychotherapy with patients, they spend the majority of their practice managing medication with patients in short visits.
Unlike Psychiatrists, Psychologists do not prescribe medication except in a few states in the United States where Psychologists with special training can prescribe psychotropic medications. However, Psychologists frequently collaborate with Psychiatrists and other physicians who are prescribing for our patients as we often see the patients more frequently, for longer sessions, and are also able to follow a patient’s symptomatic response to psychotropic medications.
Do Licensed Psychologists have specialties?
Yes, like physicians, Psychologists have various specialties.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I see patients of all ages (age 3 and older). I conduct psychotherapy with children, families, adolescents, and individual adults addressing a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Because I also hold a Masters in Special Education and am additionally a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, I am particularly focused on children and families.
The focus of psychotherapy in my practice may be one or more conditions such as anxiety problems, mood problems, grief, crisis, relationship problems, ADHD, academic or career under- achievement, to name a few. I do not treat patients who (first and foremost) need substance abuse treatment. Once that treatment is established and patients are recovering from substance abuse, I do admit them to my practice.
When should someone seek psychotherapy?
Remember that mental health is part of general health. More and more research suggests that if people sought and received mental health more often, that physical health would generally be better for most people. We do not completely understand the mind-body connection but we do know that mental health and physical health are highly related. In Texas, mental health parity was passed into law recently. This means that insurance companies may not exclude mental health coverage in the health policies they provide.
Often it is a crisis of some proportion that propels a person to seek therapy. I remind patients that an emotional or behavioral crisis, while disturbing and often very painful, is a sign that it is time to make significant changes in one’s life. When a person feels very upset, that is an opportune time to engage in therapy. Seeking an initial appointment for therapy takes courage and resolve and is, in itself, a sign of mental health. The relative intensity of the problem presented is actually irrelevant. What matters is that the patient is concerned enough to seek professional help.
Are appointments available in person or by teletherapy?
Both.
Dr. Andrews provides in person appointments from her office in central Houston as well as teletherapy appointments.
How do I ask about becoming a patient?
Email is Dr. Andrews’ preferred first point of contact.
Use the contact section below to email her directly about current availability.
Please avoid including detailed or sensitive health information in ordinary email.
Appointments and Fees
Judith Andrews, Ph.D. Clinical Licensed Psychologist 2408 Kipling, Houston, Texas, 77098 Cell: (281)788 7820 Email: judithphdjudith@gmail.comScheduling an Appointment
The best way to reach Dr. Andrews for scheduling an initial and subsequent appointment is via email at judithphdjudith@gmail.com.
To schedule by phone call or text 2817887820.
If you are canceling an appointment with less than 24 hours notice or are running late, please be advised you will be billed for that appointment.
If you are calling or texting to leave a message just prior to your appointment, please be aware that Dr. Andrews may be in session and unable to respond to your call at that time.
If you are running late, please call or text Dr. Andrews and be aware that Dr. Andrews may not be able to offer you the entire length of your session if you are arriving late. Dr. Andrews will accommodate you to the best of her ability.
Please remember that while circumstances (emergency or otherwise) do arise that prevent patients from keeping a scheduled appointment, Dr. Andrews cannot absorb the financial cost of all of her patients’ missed appointments. Since scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time specifically for you, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for re-scheduling or canceling an appointment. Appointments not cancelled by voice mail, text, or email with 24 hours notice will be billed in full regardless of the circumstances.
Fees
Therapy sessions are billed at $225.00 for 50 minutes and payment by check, Venmo, Zelle, or cash is required at the time of the session. Dr. Andrews does not accept credit cards or Pay Pal.
Consultations, telephone conversations in excess of ten minutes, consultation time with other professionals who have knowledge of the patient, site visits, review of records submitted, report writing, and travel time, etc. will be charged at the same rate of $225.00 per each 50 minutes.
Patients who carry health insurance should remember that professional services rendered are charged to the patient at the time of the service and not to the insurance companies. Dr. Andrews will provide you with a copy of your receipt for each session at the time of the session. The receipt can then be submitted by you to your insurance company for reimbursement if you so choose.
Because Dr. Andrews is not a provider for any insurance companies, be sure to verify your coverage stating that you are using an “out of network” provider. Many insurance companies do partially reimburse policy holders for “out of network” charges related to mental health. Check with your insurance company as to the amount they will reimburse you for when you use an “out of network” Psychologist. Remember to factor in that there is no co-pay on your part when you use an “out of network” provider.
The insurance claims CPT code number used by insurance companies for processing claims for individual psychotherapy is 90806. Dr. Andrews will provide you with a receipt for your psychotherapy billed under this code. Again, it is your responsibility to verify the specifics of your coverage and to seek reimbursement from your insurance company. Dr. Andrews is not a party to any financial settlement between patients (policy holders) and insurance companies.
Patient Forms
Forms for your appointment
Dr. Andrews may ask you to review or complete one or more of these forms before your appointment.
You can view a form in your browser or download a copy for completion.
Completed forms may be emailed directly to Dr. Andrews at judithphdjudith@gmail.com.
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Consent to Treat 2026
Office policies and agreement for psychotherapy services.
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Parent Information 2026
Background, developmental and family information for parents or guardians of a child receiving services.
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Teacher Information 2026
Student and classroom information provided by a teacher.
Houston In Person Teletherapy
Care from a psychologist rooted in Houston.
Dr. Andrews sees patients in person from her office in central Houston and also provides teletherapy appointments.
Illustrative view of the office duplex. Please use the address and directions below to identify the correct entrance.
- Office
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Central Houston
2408 Kipling
Houston, TX 77098 (opens map in a new tab) - Appointment format
- In personCentral Houston office
- Appointment format
- TeletherapyRemote appointments available
Location
The office is located one block south of Kirby and Westheimer and one block East of Kirby (just behind the Whole Foods Market on Kirby). Look for the stoplight at Kipling one block south of Westheimer.
If you are coming from Westheimer on Kirby turn left at the stoplight on Kipling.
Coming from 59 turn right on Kipling. Follow Kipling one and a half blocks and the duplex is on the left.
The office is in a duplex built in the 1950s. The duplex is reddish/orange brick with two doors side by side with the numbers 2410 and 2408 on the doors. I am located downstairs in 2408. There is off street parking just in front of the doors. There is also parking available in the empty lot just next door. Look for the two potted plants in the pull up area in front of the doors. Watch for the numbers on the doors as there are other duplexes on the street that resemble our office.
There is no need to ring the doorbell. Come in and have a seat in the waiting room. I will greet you if I’m not in session.
Contact
Considering working with Dr. Andrews?
Dr. Andrews maintains a focused private practice and is available to a limited number of new patients.
If you would like to ask about current availability or whether her practice may be appropriate for what you are looking for, email is the best place to begin.
Judith Andrews, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
2408 KiplingHouston, Texas 77098 281 788 7820 judithphdjudith@gmail.com
A note about email
Please avoid including detailed or sensitive health information in ordinary email. Initial email is best used to ask about availability and arrange further communication.
If you are experiencing an emergency or believe that you or someone else may be in immediate danger, do not rely on email or this website for urgent assistance. Contact appropriate emergency services.