Bilingual Anxiety Psychologist in Katy, TX
Hello and welcome. I’m Dr. Lourdes Valdés, a licensed psychologist serving children, adolescents, adults, and families in Katy and the surrounding communities.
Many of the families who find their way here are navigating anxiety, ADHD, giftedness, or the complexities of being twice-exceptional. Others are dealing with social challenges, family stress, or major life transitions. My approach combines warmth, curiosity, and evidence-based treatment — with a focus on meaningful, lasting change.
I offer care in both English and Spanish, serving families in Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Cypress, and the greater West Houston area.
Families often come to my practice when:
- A child or teen is struggling with anxiety, worries, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm.
- A gifted or twice-exceptional student is experiencing stress, social difficulties, or uneven development.
- Attention, executive functioning, or social challenges are creating difficulties at home or school.
- Parents are seeking thoughtful guidance grounded in science and compassion.
- Family stress or major life transitions are creating challenges at home.
- An adult is looking for practical tools to navigate anxiety, stress, or life transitions.
Areas of Focus
My practice combines evidence-based therapy with several specialized programs designed to support children, teens, adults, and families. Explore the areas below to learn more about the services and programs offered through my practice.
✦ Core Specialty: Anxiety, Resilience, and Wellbeing
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it is highly treatable. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders in both children and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—the gold standard of evidence-based psychological treatment. Together, we will identify anxious thought patterns, build concrete coping strategies, and safely face fears so you or your child can reclaim a sense of calm and confidence.
⚙︎ Evidence-Based Programs
In addition to traditional therapy, I offer several internationally recognized modalities to help families and individuals overcome distinct hurdles.
SPACE Treatment (For Parents of Anxious Kids)
Through the Yale-developed SPACE program, I work directly with you—the parents—to shift family accommodations and support your child toward lasting independence.
UCLA PEERS® (Social Skills for Teens)
As a certified provider of the PEERS® curriculum, I offer structured environments where teens learn real-world social skills while parents learn to act as social coaches.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART for Trauma)
If you are an adult or teen feeling stuck in the painful aftermath of trauma, heavy stress, or difficult life events, ART is a gentle, innovative approach.
🗣 Culturally Sensitive Bilingual Care
Terapia en Español
As a bilingual psychologist fluent in English and Spanish, I firmly believe that the deepest emotional healing happens when you can express yourself in the language closest to your heart. I offer fully bilingual mental health care that honors the unique values and experiences of Latino individuals and families.
If you would like to learn more about treatment or discuss whether my practice is a good fit for your needs, I welcome you to contact me.