Therapy, Testing, Medication and Hypnosis Under One Roof
Psychologists, counselors, family therapists and medication providers working side by side, in person in Sugar Land and by telehealth anywhere in Texas.
- Texas licensed
- In person and telehealth
- Most major insurance accepted
- Seven days a week
Insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Medicare
- Oscar
- UMR
Coverage depends on the clinician you choose. We are happy to file claims for you.
Insurance and payment detailsPsychological Evaluations Available to Help Inform Your Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
We do testing for ADHD, autism spectrum, learning differences, IQ, personality and mood disorders, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive decline, and more.
A group practice built around one idea
At Sugar Land Counseling Center, we can cover therapy, medication management, and psychological testing all in the same place which not only offers you convenience, but also smooth coordination of care between your providers. Your therapist can ask a psychologist about testing, and your medication provider can talk with your counselor, because they all work here.
We see children, teens, adults, couples and families, seven days a week, including evenings and weekends.
- Serving Sugar Land since
- 2006
- Serving Sugar Land since
- Clinicians on our team
- 18
- Clinicians on our team
- Services under one roof
- 4
- Services under one roof
- Languages spoken
- 5
- Languages spoken
A quiet lakeside office
A free-standing building on the water at the end of Kensington Drive, with a fireplace, quiet rooms and a walking trail by the fountains. The building is tucked away and out of view, so you can come and go privately. Prefer to stay home? Every therapist also offers telehealth.
Meet the team
Eighteen clinicians, each with a profile that lists who they see, the insurance they take and how they work.
Diana Cantu, MA, LPA‑IP
Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice
Bilingual Therapy for All Ages
Ages: All ages
Insurance: Aetna · Private pay
Karisma Amin, M.S.
LPC‑Associate
Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults
Ages: Children, teens and adults
Insurance: Aetna · Private pay
Naim Karabanoff, MS
LPC Associate
Therapy for Kids, Teens and Adults
Ages: Ages 6 and up
Insurance: Aetna · Private pay
Torresy Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy for Teens, Adults and Athletes
Ages: Ages 12 and up
Insurance: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Oscar · Private pay
Maggie Johnson, M.Div., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Ages: Individuals and couples, ages 12 and up
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Cigna, Oscar, Optum · Private pay
Gloria Ntela, MA, LPA‑IP
Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice
Psychological Evaluations
Ages: All ages
Payment: Private pay
Shelby Taylor
Psychometrician
Memory, Dementia and Alzheimer's Testing
Ages: Adults and older adults
Payment: Private pay
Dr. Richard P. Diaz, DNP, PMHNP
Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
Ages: Ages 12 and up
Payment: Private pay
Dr. Kiran Mishra
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy for Adults
Ages: Adults 18 and up
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield · Private pay
Dr. Renata Nero
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy and Consultation
Ages: Individuals 18 and up
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare · Private pay
Dr. Sunetra Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed School Psychologist
Therapy and Clinical Supervision
Ages: Families and individuals, ages 13 and up
Insurance: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Oscar, Optum, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield · Private pay
Accepting new clients with a referral
Michelle Mitchell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Couples, Family and Individual Therapy
Ages: Couples, families and individuals, ages 4 and up
Insurance: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield · Private pay
Dr. Vikram Mehra, MD
Psychiatrist
Collaborating Physician with Dr. Diaz
Ages: Adults
Payment: Private pay
Dr. Sneha Desai
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy
Ages: Individuals ages 8 and up
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield · Private pay
Currently not accepting new clients
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam
Certified Hypnosis Practitioner
Hypnosis
Ages: Adults
Payment: Private pay
Nikki Holmes, MEd
LPC Associate
Therapy for Children, Teens and Families
Ages: Families and individuals, ages 3 and up
Insurance: Aetna · Private pay
Currently not accepting new clients
Kamau Richard, LPC‑S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
Ages: Couples, families and individuals, ages 13 and up
Insurance: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield · Private pay
Currently not accepting new clients
Russel
Practice Manager
How to get started
- 1.
Choose a clinician
Browse the team or use Find a Clinician. Not sure? Call or text 832-876-3232.
- 2.
Request a time
Request an appointment in the client portal and complete your paperwork.
- 3.
Add your insurance
If you are using insurance, enter it in the portal by 7 am on the day of your first session.
Common questions
Do you take my insurance?
Most of our clinicians accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, and some accept Medicare, Oscar and UMR. Each profile lists the plans that clinician takes.
Is psychological testing covered by insurance?
No. Our psychological testing is private pay. Call us for pricing.
How soon can I be seen?
Often within a week, and sometimes the same day.
Ready when you are
Request a first appointment through our client portal, or call or text 832-876-3232 and we will help you find the right clinician.