Therapist in Houston, Texas Miranda Finken, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Miranda Finken, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW
Specializes In:
Miranda Finken, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to adults and seniors in Texas, helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. She specializes in supporting clients through major life transitions, including grief and later-life adjustments, with a focus on fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Through a personalized approach, Miranda integrates proven therapeutic techniques to empower clients in building healthier coping strategies and improving their overall mental health. With a deep passion for addressing ADHD, substance use concerns, and bipolar disorder, Miranda is committed to helping individuals regain a sense of control and stability in their lives. She understands the complexities of these conditions and tailors her approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to support meaningful progress. Whether working with individuals facing addiction challenges or helping those with mood disorders develop effective coping mechanisms, Miranda provides a non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Miranda serves a diverse population, including first responders, military veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, offering culturally competent care that acknowledges the unique experiences of each client. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy, helping clients strengthen their relationships and navigate interpersonal challenges. Utilizing approaches such as Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she supports clients in overcoming fears, managing distress, and fostering personal growth. Outside of her professional life, Miranda enjoys expressing her creativity through painting and upcycling furniture, as well as exploring thrift stores in search of hidden treasures. As a devoted dog mom to Tootsie and Toffee, she finds joy in training and bonding with her pups. She also cherishes time with her family, creating lasting memories.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Attachment issues
- Caregiving
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Self-injury or cutting
- Video game/internet
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Grief & loss
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Houston
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Miranda Finken. You can also call 832-895-6255 to have someone assist you.
Miranda Finken generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 832-895-6255 to find out Miranda Finken's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Miranda Finken:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 832-895-6255 to see how we can help.
Miranda Finken is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Miranda Finken works at:
Yes, Miranda Finken does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Miranda Finken is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: