Working with Texas therapists 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 in Texas, 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 your home at a time that suits your schedule. 

If you’re looking for online therapists, TX has many options. The therapists below are licensed to provide teletherapy to people across the Lone Star State. Contact a licensed counselor on our list below 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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Pamela Albers

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LCSW,BACS
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
21 years of experience

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Pam Albers, a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults. My specialization is trauma—particularly in areas such as sexual abuse, sexual assault, childhood trauma, domestic violence, and grief and loss. I’ve also worked extensively with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use issues, and relapse prevention. I understand that healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can explore and work through the complex emotions and experiences that so often come with trauma, loss, addiction, or mood-related struggles. Even if you’re not sure whether your challenges “qualify” as serious, please know that your story matters—and together, we can better understand what’s going on and explore meaningful solutions. I bring a strong foundation in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and practical tools for healing. My approach is individualized and flexible, drawing from a range of therapeutic methods including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I). I also incorporate mindfulness, coping strategies, meditation, and problem-solving techniques tailored to your unique needs. My style is down-to-earth, direct when needed, and always compassionate. I believe in your potential for growth and change, and I’ll work alongside you to help you tap into your strengths, build new skills, and move toward the life you want to live. Let’s take the next step together.

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Dr. Cristal Reyna

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 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, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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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LILIANA PALACIOS

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA , LPC, NCC
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
19 years of experience

Hi! I’m Liliana Palacios For the past 19 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life navigate challenges, celebrate victories, and discover their inner strength. I was born and raised in Mexico City, where I earned my BS in Organizational Psychology before moving to the U.S. as a young mother. While raising my two daughters, I pursued my MA in Professional Counseling and volunteered for several years with a local mental health agency and crisis line. Over the years, I’ve worked with survivors of domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, and individuals facing depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting challenges, and adolescent behavioral issues. I have led domestic violence support groups for Hispanic women and parenting classes in Spanish, always to create a safe, understanding space. For the past 15 years, I’ve focused on supporting parents of children on the autism spectrum and guiding caregivers of elderly or ill loved ones through every stage of care and end-of-life concerns. I’m a Nationally Certified Counselor, Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, with extensive training in grief counseling. While credentials matter, I believe the heart of therapy is connection. I bring warmth, honesty, and encouragement to my work—celebrating your progress, but also telling you the truth when something might cause harm. Therapy is about self-discovery, resilience, and learning to live fully and joyfully, both for yourself and those you love. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey to where you want—and deserve—to be. **“It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s how you carry it.” — Lena Thorne** In good health, Liliana

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Deidre Means

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 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, 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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Richard Gibbons

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & 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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Marlo Rangel

Offering therapy in Texas
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years of experience

I have been a licensed therapist in Texas for about 12 years with diverse work experience in community mental health, foster care, and adoption serving children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. My experiences extended to working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with various individual, couple, familial, and parenting challenges. My experience with children and adults extends to diverse mental health diagnoses, such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and PTSD through the implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other modalities. In addition, my therapeutic experience extends to collaboratively working with individuals to find solutions to addressing life challenges that may have stemmed from trauma, abuse, abandonment, violence, and other major life experiences. It is my goal to collaborate with you to find your voice, be heard, and explore potential solutions and tools that are comfortable for you to implement in your everyday life.

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Sarah Mills

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
9 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, 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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Gail Horton

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
14 years of experience

I am a licensed therapist in Texas with over 12 years of professional work experience in counseling. My experience includes helping clients with stress and anxiety, substance use/abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. 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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Laurel Tate

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
40 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & 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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Andrea Lovette

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
12 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, and couples counseling. 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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Maryam Khoshbooii

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

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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. 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 am also bilingual in Farsi (Persian) and English.

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Eled Shkurti

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoaching
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. 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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Rocio Samaniego

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

I am licensed in New Mexico and Texas with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with 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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Carol Gardner

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
30 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, and coping with grief, & loss. I also have experience working with 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 utilize evidenced based approaches, combining cognitive-behavioral with creative approaches addressing the connection between the mind, body and spirit. I am here to support you in achieving balance and harmony in your life..

How can a counselor support you?

Therapists 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 TX, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for local licensed professionals 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 therapists in Texas does not offer diagnostic or medication management services in therapy.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor or therapists?

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, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

The mental health therapists in Texas support clients with varying issues through therapy, working with:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders requiring therapy
  • Anxiety disorders in need of therapeutic support
  • Depression or depressive mental health conditions
  • Adjustment issues in need of therapeutic support
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief therapy
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma therapy
  • Relationship conflicts and mental health concerns

Finding a therapist in Texas 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 to contact in a crisis

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section below.

How much does therapy with a licensed therapist cost?

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

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $65 to $100 per week. 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.

Is it possible to find a therapist, counselor, or psychology practitioner that offers affordable therapy?

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.

When should I get a therapist in Texas?

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.

What can a psychologist help me with in therapy?

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 can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover the cost of in-person or online therapy with a therapist in Texas?

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.

Are online therapy sessions the safe option?

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.

In today's fast-paced society, mental well-being has become a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Amid the daily challenges and stressors that can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals, seeking professional guidance often offers a path to clarity and balance. The journey toward improved emotional health involves understanding personal triggers, embracing self-compassion, and developing effective coping strategies. While self-help books and online resources provide valuable information, nothing compares to the personalized support offered by a qualified mental health professional. One-on-one sessions with experienced experts can help uncover the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, or other emotional hurdles. With a careful and empathetic approach, these professionals tailor their advice to suit individual needs, ensuring that each person receives strategies that work best for their unique circumstances. Whether through cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or other innovative methods, the aim is to foster resilience and empower individuals to take control of their inner lives. For those living in bustling urban centers, engaging in face-to-face sessions in a welcoming environment can be particularly beneficial. Access to a caring clinician provides not only a safe space to explore difficult emotions but also builds a support network essential for long-term recovery. The process encourages self-reflection and greater insight into behavioral patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. While the journey can be challenging at times, the rewards include enhanced emotional stability, improved interpersonal relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth. In one notable case, the guidance provided by a highly trained therapist proved instrumental in navigating a tumultuous period. Through structured sessions and tailored interventions, the individual learned to identify stressors and develop healthier responses to adversity. This experience underscored the transformative impact that dedicated support can have on one's overall quality of life. In a region like Texas, community-based initiatives and accessible mental health programs further reinforce the value of professional help. These efforts emphasize early intervention, preventive care, and continuous support, ensuring that more people are equipped to face life's inevitable challenges. Ultimately, investing in mental well-being is an act of self-care that yields lifelong benefits. By embracing professional support, individuals can unlock new levels of emotional resilience and discover pathways to a brighter, more balanced future. Each step taken toward healing represents a commitment to personal growth, enabling a life filled with renewed optimism and strength. Embracing this transformative journey consistently paves the way for deeper understanding, lasting peace, and meaningful personal progress.
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