Kimberly Samuels, PhD, PMH-C
- Adult Psychiatry
Reproductive Psychologist -The Women's Place
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
9003 Broadway St
Pearland, TX 77584
Get to know Kimberly Samuels, PhD, PMH-C
Personal Statement
Dr. Samuels is a licensed psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She specializes in providing compassionate psychological services to pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing mood and anxiety symptoms. She also works with women struggling with fertility concerns and women who have experienced pregnancy loss or pregnancy trauma.
Dr. Samuels was trained with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy but also relies heavily on interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) techniques as well as relational-cultural and insight-oriented methods in session. She values strong therapeutic rapport, treatment flexibility, and focusing on client goals and strengths in her practice to facilitate patient growth and cognitive/behavioral changes.
Clinical Interests
Women’s mental health, perinatal/postpartum depression and mood disorders, perinatal/postpartum OCD, anxiety/panic disorders
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology | 2015 |
| Pepperdine University | Masters | Master of Arts in Psychology | 2003 |
| Baylor University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2002 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association | Member |
| Postpartum Support International | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Perinatal/postpartum OCD, perinatal/postpartum depression