Therapist in The Woodlands, Texas Betty Maldonado Suarez, Therapist

Betty Maldonado-Suarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health who supports individuals and families across Texas through a range of life’s emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. With over four decades of experience, she brings warmth, deep clinical knowledge, and a culturally responsive approach to her work with children, teens, adults, and seniors. Betty offers therapy in both English and Spanish, and she is especially committed to serving diverse populations throughout Texas. Betty is particularly passionate about supporting individuals impacted by trauma, substance use, and sleep disorders. Her clinical work is rooted in understanding the complex relationship between mental health and behavioral patterns, helping clients gain control over their emotional and physical wellbeing. Whether addressing long-standing trauma, guiding clients through recovery from alcohol or drug use, or helping individuals manage insomnia and chronic sleep difficulties, Betty brings both compassion and clinically sound strategies to each session. She treats a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, and specializes in working with populations such as the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those with adoption or foster care backgrounds. Her therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family therapy. Betty also offers psychological testing and parent-child interventions, tailoring each approach to her client’s unique needs and goals. When she’s not working, Betty enjoys photography, reading, writing, gardening, and traveling. She treasures time with her grandkids and loves learning something new every day. Through her compassionate presence and seasoned expertise, she remains a trusted guide for clients across Texas.