Who are the Best Executive Therapists in Texas?
If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or high-level professional in Texas, you may have already discovered how challenging it is to find a therapist who truly understands the pressures you face. Executive therapy requires a unique blend of clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and an appreciation for the challenges of leadership, decision-making, responsibility, and life at the top. When you’re leading, building, or achieving at a high level, finding a therapist who understands your world can make all the difference.
At Annia Raja PhD Therapy, we specialize in working with high-performing professionals across Texas—including business leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, and other top leaders—who are navigating the complex demands of success. Our clients are bright, driven, and deeply committed to their work, but many find themselves struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, chronic stress, or the loneliness that can come with high-responsibility roles.
Our approach to executive therapy is grounded in warmth, depth, insight, and pragmatism. We provide personalized care that honors both your drive and your humanity. We offer a thoughtful space to explore what’s beneath the surface, while also helping you develop tools for balance, clarity, and emotional resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making, stuck in perfectionism, craving more meaning in life beyond achievement, or simply ready to explore a more grounded version of life beyond professional success, therapy can support you in building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on paper.
If you’re interested in exploring this work together, feel free to learn more or reach out here.
That said, I also recognize how important to find a good fit is when it comes to therapy. Everyone’s needs and preferences are different, and there are many excellent clinicians across Texas doing meaningful work with executives and high-achievers. To help make your search easier, I’ve put together a list of therapists I’d feel confident recommending to those seeking executive therapy in Texas.
6 of the Best Executive Therapists in Texas
Here’s a concise, curated list of therapists that I would personally recommend, their credentials, and what stands out about their practice. Each of these therapists has unique skills and personalities that may draw you to their therapeutic approach and fit with your needs.
1. Chris Lambert, ALMFT
I often recommend Chris to executives and high-achieving professionals who are navigating difficult personal struggles behind the scenes of their success. Chris works particularly well with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—whether that’s in relationships, career dynamics, or their inner emotional lives. I especially think that his background in music therapy and extensive work with diverse populations give him a rare blend of creativity, empathy, and clinical insight.
He’s particularly skilled at helping clients explore the tension between outer success and inner fulfillment, and guiding them through complex emotional terrain with warmth, honesty, and clarity. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, his approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational principles, offering clients a space to not just manage symptoms, but to genuinely understand themselves and grow. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, substance use, or simply asking deeper questions about meaning and purpose, Chris creates a grounded, thoughtful space for reflection and real change.
Chris’s Credentials:
Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Supervised by: Annia Raja, PhD
Education: California State University at Fullerton, New York University
Specialty Area(s):
Executive Therapy & Professional/Personal Identity
Relationship & Family Conflict
Addiction, Recovery, and 12-Step Integration
Men’s Issues & Emotional Insight
Creativity & Expansiveness
Existential Exploration & Life Transitions
Years in Practice: 10+ years
2. Chaim Rochester, PsyD
I frequently recommend Chaim to high-achieving professionals who find themselves running on empty: people who are grappling with burnout, navigating leadership transitions, or quietly struggling with substance use or relationship issues behind the scenes. With an extensive background in corporate consulting and executive coaching, Chaim brings a deep understanding of the unique emotional challenges that come with ambition, pressure, and performance.
What sets his work apart is the calm, grounded presence he brings to therapy, along with his ability to help clients unpack the unconscious patterns driving stress, dissatisfaction, or self-sabotaging behaviors. He’s particularly skilled at helping clients make sense of complex relationship dynamics—both personally, and especially in the workplace when personality differences, unspoken expectations, or leadership demands are taking a toll. Rooted in psychodynamic and relational theory, Chaim’s approach invites clients to slow down, reflect more deeply, and reconnect with a clearer sense of purpose, emotional freedom, and authentic leadership. I highly recommend Chaim for anyone looking for a thoughtful, emotionally attuned therapist who truly understands both achievement and what it can sometimes cost.
Chaim’s Credentials:
Registered Psychological Associate | #PSB 94027730
Supervised by: Annia Raja, PhDAmerican Psychological Association Division 39, Section IX Psychoanalysis for Social Responsibility: | Board of directors - Member at large
Education: Pacifica Graduate Institute, PsyD candidate
Specialty Area(s):
Executive Therapy & Leadership Stress
Trauma & Emotional Insight
Addiction Recovery
Burnout, Anxiety, Stress
Creativity, Identity, and Purpose
Years in Practice: 5+ years
3. Mary Ann Little, PhD
I highly recommend Dr. Mary Ann Little for professionals who are looking for more than just surface-level coping strategies. With over four decades of experience, she brings a rare blend of clinical depth and real-world wisdom to her work. What makes Dr. Little’s approach especially valuable is her ability to help high-achieving clients untangle the emotional complexities of success—navigating high-stakes decisions, managing the strain of responsibility, or exploring deeper questions of identity and fulfillment. Grounded in psychodynamic theory and years of practical experience, she’s particularly gifted at helping clients build emotional resilience while also reconnecting with the more human, personal parts of themselves that can get lost in the drive for achievement.
Dr. Little’s Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD)
License #: 22389
Education: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Specialty Areas:
Executive Therapy & Leadership Development
Work-Life Balance
Parenting & Family Dynamics
Emotional Resilience & Personal Growth
Years in Practice: 40+ years
4. Kavita Murthy, PhD
What makes Dr. Kavita Murthy’s approach stand out is her ability to bridge emotional insight with practical strategies for leadership and success. I often recommend her to executives who are not just looking to manage anxiety or trauma, but who also want to understand how these challenges shape their relationships, decision-making, and sense of self. With a counseling psychology background, Dr. Murthy brings a calm, collaborative presence to the therapeutic space. She incorporates personality testing to help clients uncover blind spots and chart better paths forward. Her work is especially impactful for those navigating team dynamics, conflict resolution, and the toll of sustained high performance.
Dr. Murthy’s Credentials: Licensed Counseling Psychologist (PhD)
License #: 30572
Education: Texas A&M University
Specialty Areas:
Executive Coaching & Team Development
Team Building & Workplace Communication
Personality Testing
Resilience & Recovery
Years in Practice: 20+ years
5. Zane Dodd, PhD
I often recommend Dr. Zane Dodd to high performers who feel caught in the cycle of pushing hard but never quite feeling fulfilled. What sets his work apart is the way he integrates performance psychology with deeper emotional insight—helping clients strengthen their mindset while also addressing the personal/relational patterns that quietly impact success. With over 15 years of experience working with athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives, Dr. Dodd brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to therapy. His approach is ideal for those who want to excel without losing sight of emotional well-being or connections that matter.
Dr. Dodd’s Credentials: Licensed Counseling Psychologist (PhD)
License #: 36201
Education: University of North Texas
Specialty Areas:
Sports Psychology
Work-Life Integration & Relationship Health
Mindset & Motivation Coaching
Collaborative Insight-Oriented Approach
Years in Practice: 15+ years
6. Jennifer Unterberg, PhD
I often refer clients to Dr. Jennifer Unterberg when they’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and dive deeper into the undercurrents shaping their lives. What makes her work especially powerful is her ability to hold space for high-achieving professionals to explore internal conflicts that often stay hidden beneath the surface. With over two decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Unterberg brings a steady, reflective presence that helps examine the unconscious patterns affecting how clients relate to themselves and others. Her depth-oriented approach is particularly well-suited for those navigating the demands of leadership, ambition, and major life transitions.
Dr. Unterberg’s Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD)
License #: 32563
Education: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Specialty Areas:
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions
Creative Blocks & Inhibitions
Gender, Sexuality, & Identity
Years in Practice: 20+ years
FAQs about Executive Therapy in Texas
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Executive therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that addresses the unique emotional, relational, and professional challenges faced by high-level professionals, such as CEOs, entrepreneurs, physicians, and leaders. It often focuses on stress management, decision-making, identity, relationships, and the psychological toll of leadership.
Executive therapy is not just about managing stress or boosting productivity. It's a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with parts of yourself that often get pushed aside in high-stakes environments. It’s designed for those who lead, build, and hold a lot (both professionally and personally) and who are ready to explore the internal cost of success, power, and responsibility. It’s where ambition meets introspection.
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Executive coaching tends to focus on performance, skill-building, and leadership strategy. Executive therapy goes deeper. It seeks to help untangle the unconscious patterns that shape how you move through the world. It helps you explore the parts of yourself that influence how you handle pressure, relate to others, and experience success. It’s not necessarily just about becoming more efficient — it’s about becoming more whole as a person.
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This kind of therapy is for those who are often the go-to person—the founder, the CEO, the physician, the executive—but feel increasingly disconnected, exhausted, or uncertain beneath the surface. It’s for people who are navigating transitions, carrying invisible burdens, or wrestling with questions like: Is this all there is? What part of myself have I left behind? If you’re longing for clarity, depth, or simply a place to not have to “hold it all together,” this work is for you.
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Yes, many of the therapists listed offer virtual sessions to accommodate busy schedules or clients located outside of their immediate geographic area. Please refer to each therapist’s website or contact them directly to confirm availability and format.
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Yes, all therapists featured here are credentialed to see clients based in Texas. However, some may hold additional licensure or offer telehealth in other states. If you’re outside of Texas, don’t hesitate to reach out directly to check with the therapist about telehealth availability.
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The right therapist isn’t just someone who looks good on paper—it’s someone who helps you feel safe, seen, and gently challenged. Start by reading each therapist’s description and noticing whose language speaks to something real in you. All of these therapists offer consultation calls, which can be helpful to give you a sense of their style, approach, and whether it feels like a space where you can be honest, real, and supported.
Take the first step to feeling whole by starting executive therapy today
Reaching out for support as a high-performing executive isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a powerful act of self-leadership.
When you're used to being the one others rely on, it can feel disorienting to admit that you're struggling. You may be carrying stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion quietly, while still showing up, performing, and leading. Therapy can be a space to take off the mask, slow down, and listen to what your mind and body are really telling you.
Working with an executive therapist means partnering with someone who truly understands the demands of high-stakes roles and can help you explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Whether you're navigating burnout, longing for deeper purpose, or trying to repair relationships impacted by your work, executive therapy offers a safe, attuned space to do that work. Together, you can build the emotional resilience, clarity, and self-connection needed not just to keep going, but to live and lead in a more grounded, meaningful way.
When you’re ready, any one of the experienced clinicians on this list can help guide you. Taking that first step toward support could be the most important leadership decision you make: for yourself, your relationships, and your future.