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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Amanda Scardino

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MS,LPC
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues
25 years of experience

Let me begin by applauding you for reaching out for support in a time that must be presenting a life challenge. Reaching out can be the most difficult step and I am here to help, listen , look at options and assist in seeking a more balanced quality of life. My job is not to give you the answers but to help you find the right questions. I have been a licensed Professional counselor in the state of Texas for over 25 years and have experience in private practice, education and within a treatment network. I pride myself on my diversity and my ability to help people overcome life challenges to be the best they can be. I will do all I can to be responsive, understanding, and compassionate as we work together in successfully making it through this tough time in your life. I practice client centered, Reality therapy, Brief, and Solution-focused therapy. I put strong focus on the idea that our thoughts and feelings drive our behavior which is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT is a goal-oriented, evidence-based treatment that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve their quality of life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower.

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Iris Bilan

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LCDC, LPC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
8 years of experience

Hello, my name is Iris Bilan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling with over nine years’ experience. I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as well as EMDR Trauma Therapy. I work with adult men and women. I practice with the belief that understanding mental health wellness is critical to total physical, emotional and spiritual health, so I am available to help you achieve that goal. I prefer to assist you on phone or video sessions only. I help people who experience depression/anxiety, addiction problems, couples therapy, relationship issues, family conflict, PTSD, and problems with life stage transitions. Most times these difficulties come with additional problems and challenges so I can assist you with strategies/solutions to your immediate stressors. Recognizing mindfulness as the primary source of peace and serenity I can support you staying in the moment without fear of the future or dread over the past.

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Laci Unruh

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MAC,LPC
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years of experience

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience in a wide range of areas in my 11 years of practice. My gifts in counseling fall in the areas of anxiety, stress, anger, emotional abuse, physical trauma, and grief counseling. My counseling style is to create a safe place for you to be your most authentic self. A place for self-care, and a place to grow and work through life struggles, with no judgment. I believe in using a humanist approach that is client centered. I will work to individualize each session to meet each of your individual needs. Life likes to throw us curve balls and it takes courage to ask for help. It is ok not to be ok, and I am here to support you and to help you move forward with confidence.

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Sharon Esters

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA,NCC,LPC
Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
6 years of experience

Hello- I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the helping profession for 8 years. When I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in 1996, I worked as a worker’s compensation adjuster for 12 years. The money was great, but I hated working in that field. Eventually, the company I was working for downsized, so I was laid off. From there, I was lost and didn’t know what to do. Should I continue to stay in the same line of work for the next 12 years, dreading to get out of the bed every day for the money, or should I find a career that will help me utilize my own personal experiences and education to make a difference in the lives of others? I chose to follow my heart. When I took my first counseling class, I knew being a counselor was my calling in life. This is what I was born to do. I realized the most important thing in the world is not how much money you make; it’s about enjoying the work you do. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying I don’t enjoy making money, but I know I wasn’t happy. Being a counselor makes me feel alive, full of hope, and purpose. Educating clients on how to manage their mood disorders, stressors, or providing guidance to some of the most difficult challenges in a person’s life is what I live for. I want you to know that I am here for you. We can face life’s challenges together. Sincerely, Sharon Esters

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Rod Boyer

Offering therapy in Texas
License: M.Ed.,LPC
Grief
25 years of experience

I have been a licensed counselor for over 25 years and have worked with a variety of wonderful people over that time. My focus is helping you to make decisions to move you to the place you want to be while reviewing what has and has not worked in the past. My counseling method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has been used for years to changes lives! Look forward to meeting you, Rod Boyer I use messaging exclusively for counseling. You can message me anytime day or night and I will message back within a few hours if not sooner. Messaging is very productive and efficient. Please use the messaging part of this app to record your thoughts and feelings daily as I will be reviewing them. Shall we begin ?

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Janet Lee

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemDepression
12 years of experience

I am licensed in California and Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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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Lisa Meotti

Offering therapy in Texas
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
17 years of experience

I am a licensed clinical therapist in Florida, Texas, and Utah with over 15+ years of professional work experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with experience in helping clients with PTSD, C-PTSD, coping with addictions, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, and family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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 toward change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

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Marquita Tolbert

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

I am licensed in Oklahoma and Texas with 6 plus years of professional mental health work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship 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 rewarding life takes courage. I am here to support you through that process.

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Jason Mills

Offering therapy in Texas
AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, anger management, & 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. 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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Jia Wong

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionADHD
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & depression. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I truly believe in the healing power of participating in your self-exploration. I welcome adolescents, adults, parents, and couples whom are seeking support in a variety of reasons. Through this journey of exploration, I provide empathy, compassion, and mindful curiosity when working with clients you. Feeling understood and cared for are important pieces in any helping relationship. I am passionate in working with you through your challenges, concerns, and celebrations together as a team. I approach therapy with a focus on enhancing awareness and connection in the present moment. I believe that working on our obstacles and concerns can help unravel your creativity to be able to live life consciously and fully. I work with clients experiencing loss and grief, unresolved childhood issues, family & relationship dynamics anxiety, and identity. I make it a priority to affirm and empower you for your bravery through difficult times. No one is more of an expert on your life and experiences than you are. My aim is to create a space in which, through our work together, your unique strengths and gifts emerge and are more apparent and accessible to you. I am here to support you in that process.

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Christanne Brunner

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of therapy experience and 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & depression. I am experienced with solution focused, cognitive behavior therapy, and cognitive processing therapy. I have found Gottman therapy techniques to create additional communication pathways with couples therapy. 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. I believe that all people have the ability to work through the barriers that they encounter. Everyone has the potential within to grow, to learn, to teach, and to find the meaning in their life. My profile includes additional information about me.

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Ken Carona

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
6 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, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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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Laura Tellez

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
12 years of experience

I am licensed bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist in the state of Texas, with over 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, 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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Meghan Carroll

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
6 years of experience

I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in California, Texas, and Alabama and I have been practicing Social Work for seven years. I currently live in Alabama so I am in Central Time for scheduling purposes. I have worked in various settings, including residential psychiatric treatment facilities, in-home therapy, as well as providing therapy in an office setting and through telehealth services. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the older adult population. I have a large amount of experience working with anxiety, depression (including intense training on post-partum mood disorders), trauma, family conflicts, grief/loss, and parenting issues. My approach to therapy is to first and foremost build a strong and positive therapeutic relationship with my clients. As a therapist, I focus on each person's specific individual needs, meeting the client where they are at in the present moment, and adjusting my style to meet their needs. I am a solution focused, strengths based therapist but I also utilize components of cognitive therapy and trauma-informed therapy as needed. My ultimate purpose as a therapist is to provide positive support and a safe space for someone to open up and process any thoughts, feelings, and emotions that they find would be helpful for them. I look forward to working with you!

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Dr. LaShonya Williams

Offering therapy in Texas
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger management
22 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with many years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with anger management. 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 takes courage and I am happy that you are getting started!

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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