Working with a therapist can help you develop the coping skills to overcome many of life’s difficulties, such as family conflict, low self-esteem, or the symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. If you want to start treatment, consider an online platform like BetterHelp.

With BetterHelp, you can develop a therapeutic relationship with a licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, or other mental health professional from the comfort of your home at a time that suits your schedule. 

While BetterHelp does not offer group therapy or treatment in the school setting, the providers on the platform have extensive experience and can provide an individual counseling experience using a holistic approach to help you on your path of self-discovery.

If you’re looking for an online therapist, TX has many options. The Texas therapists below are licensed to provide teletherapy to people across the Lone Star State. Contact a licensed therapist on the following list to take a step toward a positive change. If you’re interested in couples counseling, consider BetterHelp’s sister site, ReGain, to work through relationship challenges with your partner.

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Sharon Carroll

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LPC,MA,MBA
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
18 years of experience

You look at your life and find it’s not what you hoped for and dreamed of. The do anything and be anyone attitude you once had has either diminished or disappeared altogether. The relationship you believed would enrich your life and even complete you hasn’t been what you expected. At least a part of you has disappeared and you want to get the lost parts back. You long to be seen, heard, understood and valued. I have helped individuals and couples reimagine their lives and create a more authentic and full life. That can be you, too. I will create a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can share, explore and heal. I want to get to know you; help you discover and clarify your goals for counseling; and collaborate with you to heal hurts, reveal strengths, and find a more meaningful life. I will vary my approach to meet your needs, what resonates with you, and what will help you reach your unique goals. I work with male and female clients both individually and as couples. My clients are of varying ages, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds. I have also facilitated a number of groups with varied focuses, including grief, careers-in-transition groups, and the Daring Way™. (The Daring Way™ is based on the work of Brene Brown, PhD, in the areas of wholehearted living, vulnerability and shame resilience.) My greatest joy comes from helping clients work through or overcome relationship difficulties, walk through grief and loss in its varying forms, move through various life transitions, and build the resilience that will aid them in meeting future challenges. My formal education includes an MA in Psychology from Houston Christian University, an MBA from Rice University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. In addition to the various counselor trainings that are listed in my profile, I am also a Certified Life Coach. I look forward to having the opportunity of getting to know you and sharing a piece of life’s journey!

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Julie Elliott

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LCSW,LMFT
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
32 years of experience

Greetings, I am Julie Elliott a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Currently living and working in my home state of Texas, I have international experience having worked in both Canada and the South Pacific. I received my Masters of Social Work from the University of Houston in 1990 and since earned the most advanced clinical social work license and was one of the first licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas. I have expertise in numerous specialties including the following: Crisis Intervention, Addictions, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Family and Marriage Therapy, Sexual Trauma, and PTSD. I look forward to joining you on a new therapeutic journey.

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Dr. Janeisha Anderson-LaBranch

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LMFT
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
12 years of experience

Hi there! Janeisha believes that every person is capable of discovering solutions in their life for a more positive and blissful future. She wants you to be at your best and feel happy with your life choices. Janeisha seeks to help you to get back on track with your life. Often times, people struggle in silence when facing their fears, struggles, emotions, physical, mental and spiritual health. Janeisha is here to help you to fulfill your wholistic goals. She uses a strength-building, resource oriented process with you. She would love to assist you in rediscovering and relearning the essential tools needed that have helped you to be resilient in other areas of your life. Janeisha will also assist you with building a bridge of possibilities and a fulfilling future. What this means is, there is NO goal or life circumstance that is too big or too small for any one person. Janeisha is here to help you to accomplish your goals, face your life's struggles head on. Janeisha Anderson-LaBranch, PhD, LMFT practices in the state of Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She has served as a Board Member of Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy ( TAMFT ), is a founding member at TAMFT, and a clinical fellow member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and is a level 3 trained Gottman trained therapist. She has also been affiliated with several other national and local organizations. Janeisha has always wanted to help people live a more fulfilling and happy life. On her way to achieving her purpose, she decided to obtain a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree. While pursuing her doctorate degree, she has been blessed with the opportunity to facilitate workshops, provide consultations to professionals in the community, and facilitate skills groups. In addition to her works in the community, she has presented on various research topics about diverse and ethnic families, extended families, and social justice issues. Not only has she presented on diverse issues, but she also provides therapy to a wide array of common and diverse issues with individuals, couples, families, and groups. From a strength-based and collaborative perspective, Janeisha incorporates the personal, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health into your treatment. She wholeheartedly believes that each person should live life at their best and happiest. Her primary goal is in aiming to achieve this goal in each person she encounters.

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Dr. Nichole Nava

Offering therapy in Texas
License: PhD,LPC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
12 years of experience

Hello there, my name is Dr. Nichole Guadiano Nava. I am a Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I have my Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology. I have two certifications, one in Violence Prevention and Intervention and the other in Criminal Justice. I have over 20 years experience in social services and education working with both children and families. I spent 8 years as a supervisor for Child Protective Services specializing in child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. I worked in education as an elementary teacher and school counselor for 11 years. I spent several years in private practice specializing in marital conflict, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, panic disorder, grief, and addiction. In today's society we are experiencing so much change, chaos, crises, and illnesses. It is absolutely common to feel fear, anxiety, confusion, and anger. It is also very common for these changes to cause challenges in communication with others. My passion is to help provide you with guidance, encouragement, and the tools for empowerment to find your own sense of normalcy and lead you down the road of growth and change.

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Rosalyn West

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Nimrat Bindra

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse
7 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Nicole Harder

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
15 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Carolina Rodriguez

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
7 years of experience

I am an Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, trauma, lack of motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. My therapy style is warm and interactive. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR therapy and client-centered therapy . I look forward to working with you!

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Mark Wallman

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefDepression
32 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Hallie Behrens

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
14 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Robyn Johnson

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionADHD
30 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. To me it is important that both client and therapist take an active role in this process. I typically use multiple types of therapy but overall I am most comfortable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Short Term Solution Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I believe it is crucial to understand how we came to be the way we are before we can make lasting changes. Once we have this information about ourselves change can be more easily accomplished. I look forward to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can make changes that will lead to a more fulfilling life,

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Cara Goodman

Offering therapy in Texas
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression
9 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Makebia Rorie

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina, Texas, and Ohio with 5 years of post graduate experience providing clinical assessments and counseling services. Collectively, I have 18 years of combined work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My experience include helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Hector Soto

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes
9 years of experience

Dynamic Bilingual Social Work Therapist with LMSW, LCSW in Direct Practice with Child and Family. A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution-oriented Social Worker dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective counseling for children and families, with a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with an inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. Innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, and interact with and relate to individuals on all levels—interpersonal solid, organizational, and analytical skills. I have a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. I am licensed in Texas and have nine years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Patricia Hernandez

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
5 years of experience

Find your peace and purpose on the path to healing. I am licensed in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with compassion and understanding, free from judgment. As a sole practitioner, I am deeply committed to offering personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating challenges or seeking guidance on your journey to personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll work towards cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness and inner peace, helping you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life. Let's take the first step towards a happier, healthier you. Join me at Mindfully Me Counseling today and start your journey towards healing. All sessions are held virtually. Feel free to bring your fur baby, a cozy blanket, and your favorite beverage to our sessions.

How can therapists in Texas support you?

Therapists in Texas can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 20,557,050 people live in Texas, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Texas may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Texas working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in Texas, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Texas support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Texas can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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