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.
Brentom Jackson
Brentom Jackson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a Master’s degree in counseling. He is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor, registered yoga instructor and award-winning performance artist in the North Texas area. His unique educational background equips him to take a creative, collaborative and eclectic approach to therapy. He combines techniques from CBT, Mindfulness, Sports/Performance Psychology, and Expressive Arts Therapy to help clients approach mental health and wellness holistically. Brentom’s employment experience as a school social worker, a community college counselor, and a private practice clinician prepares him to work with clients of various ages and presenting concerns. Whether you’re a teen struggling with self-esteem, a young adult trying to assert yourself in college or your career, an artist overcoming creative blocks, a service professional dealing with compassion fatigue, or if you have the everyday struggles of anxiety, depression and difficult relationships; Brentom ensures that each client develops the tools, techniques and knowledge to be successful in the classroom of life. Brentom works best with clients that are serious about the therapeutic process and currently seeking change. If you know there is more to you and life than your current mental health struggles and are eager for an opportunity to grow past them and into the new you in a mindful, creative and innovative way, Brentom’s calming personality, light humor and personal commitment to each client as an individual can help you on the path to transformation.
Holly Mitchell
My name is Holly Mitchell and I have worked as a counselor for 11 years. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping clients succeed when faced with difficulties. Inspired by each individual's potential to strengthen resiliency and healing, I provide quality counseling in a relaxed and comfortable setting. I have worked extensively with clients that present with: anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, relationship success, adjustments, and depression. Regardless of what we will face, we must trust that we will emerge triumphant. My personal compassion and motivation leads me to pursue ongoing training opportunities to remain up to date on the most effective treatments to help my clients achieve their goals. I look forward to working with you soon!
Dr. Zvonka Jakopovic
"Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life." - Deborah Day Hello! Welcome to the Better Help community! I congratulate you for reaching out for help, as this is the first step in taking control of your life. My name is Zvonka Jakopovic. My colleagues and clients usually call me Dr. J. I am a mental health professional with almost 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in various settings. I earned my masters and my doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, but I have an extensive experience providing individual and group counseling as well. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My goal is to aid clients in developing the psychological tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations. I look forward to seeing you overcome obstacles and sharing your journey with you! ________________________________________ SPECIALTIES • Stress, Anxiety • Trauma • Grief and loss • Depression • Self-esteem • Family/couple issues • Dealing with chronic/terminal health issues Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gottman Method, Family Systems Therapy. Years of Experience: 29 Also experienced in: Relationship issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Communication problems, Mood Disorders, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress, End of life issues.
Bena Glasscock
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 24 years of experience working with students and families in the school setting. I have helped numerous students with relationship issues (both peer and family), school success and motivation issues, and with personal planning and preparing for life after high school. I have helped parents with relationship and discipline issues regarding their school-aged children. I utilize cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients examine their situation and work toward desired outcomes. I work collaboratively with clients by listening and accepting in a non-judgemental and accepting way. Change is hard and I look forward to walking alongside you through the process.
Katrina Lane
Katrina Lane's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. She uses a trauma informed practice and try to work with your cultural background and lifestyle choices. She will tailor your dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Katrina Lane is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (12026) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (4517) in Texas. She graduated from Texas A & M Commerce with an MS in Psychology and have 144 graduate hours in the field. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, day treatment centers, a residential treatment center, a substance abuse center, a rape crisis center, and school districts (as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), as well as in private practice. Katrina has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, personality disorders, PTSD, Dissociation, OCD, Autism, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step Katrina is here to support and empower you.
Cassandra Barnes
Greetings. I am Cassandra and I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve you as your Trusted Professional Therapist/ Counselor. I am Board Certified in Neuropsychotherapy. I am both a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Psychotherapist and I completed my undergraduate degree from Prairie View A and M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1988 and a Masters in Professional Counseling in 2015 from Liberty University. I have more than three decades of comprehensive Healthcare experience. My desire is to use my comprehensive Healthcare background to provide a unique and beneficial counseling experience for my clients. My primary Therapeutic style is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as Mindfulness and Spirituality, per client request. Other proven therapeutic modalities may be integrated per specific client request or needs. I approach my clients with dignity, compassion, and respect and am accepting of them wherever they are in their cycle of life. It would be my honor and privilege to serve as your Therapist and to assist you to identify and address the challenges you may be facing in life. I encourage you to allow me assist you and to schedule an appointment today.
Chris Fischer
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in San Antonio, TX. with more than 10 years’ experience of practice in Texas. I also worked as a counselor in other states for over 10 years. Altogether, I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked extensively with folks dealing with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, post-traumatic stress, crisis, victims of crime, family relationship issues, sports performance, and other issues. My approach to counseling is client-centered, where you are highly valued, respected and honored. I understand the issues you want to resolve are extremely important to you, your family, and others close to you. The counseling process will be specifically designed around you and your needs to motivate and empower you. Therefore, I utilize the most effective techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and others that produce positive results, that change lives. Seeking out counseling and taking that first step in the process can be scary, but let your heart not be troubled. It will be one of the best decisions made in getting back to a healthier you and life. I would be honored to come along side you and help you reach those goals. Blessings.
Dr. Gloria Fenceroy
I am licensed in Texas with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anger, relationships, marriage, stress and anxiety & family conflicts. 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.
Mary Guillory
I believe successful therapy depends on clients honestly sharing their experiences and behavior. Yet many clients struggle to articulate their feelings, sharing these feelings with a stranger, even a therapist, can be difficult. It takes time for a therapist to earn a client’s trust. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enhance a safer and supportive therapeutic environment. I believe in providing personalized service. I specialize in various therapeutic techniques including, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I work with individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I believe therapy should reflect a mutual partnership ensuring acceptance & compassion.
José Alvarado
I am licensed to practice as a counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience. My goal is to be caring, respectful, sensitive, and compassionate with you, recognizing that seeking help may be difficult for some people. I make it my mission to help my clients feel fulfilled and also gain the skills they need to make positive changes in their lives. I work with people who experience stress, anxiety, lack of motivation, low self-esteem and who lack self-confidence. My approach is relational and narrative, where the relationship with your friends and family is considered central to the life you are storying for yourself. We will carry out a treatment plan that will be focused on you and the plans you make to lead a fulfilling life.
Binoy Thannikkodan Kuriakose
I am licensed in Texas with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. 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!
Laurel Clement
Are you feeling overwhelmed, affected by stress, anxiety, or relationship conflicts? Is depression getting in the way of enjoying your everyday life? Together, we can work toward solutions to get you unstuck and living a more peaceful, enjoyable life. If past trauma or limiting beliefs and behaviors keep you in distress, I will empower you to reframe the negative narrative to a place of well-being. You're in the right place to be heard, to start feeling better, more grounded and reconnected with your life. I enjoy working with individuals - from young adults to seniors. My work targets trauma recovery, limiting beliefs, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, life adjustments and relationship issues. We will collaborate on treatment goals that are easy to understand and easy to apply to your everyday life, including optional practice exercises to try in-between sessions. My experience in trauma-informed counseling has included combat veterans, adult children of childhood abuse, and those suffering from immediate stress such as mass shootings or natural disasters, and ongoing stressors from adverse experiences. If you're seeking faith-based counseling along with your clinical counseling, I am Catholic and offer Christian-based assistance. Take the first step toward help. Contact me for more information through your betterhelp portal or https://www.betterhelp.com/laurel-clement/ I look forward to meeting you. Laurel HOURS: Includes late evenings on weekdays and early afternoons on Saturdays. M-F: 9am to 8pm, Sat: 11am to 4pm CREDENTIALS Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas, #64252 NPI #1194083741 CAQH #12455217
Alexis Walker
Greetings! My name is Alexis, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have 3+ years of experience in the mental health field including community, correctional, inpatient, and residential settings. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas and currently pursuing my doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Texas A&M University at Commerce. As a mental health therapist, I primarily work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges, seeking a therapeutic space to address life transitions as they come. I'm committed to serving the BIPOC community, queer individuals, and men and women of color with the use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy. My therapeutic specialties include addressing experiences with anxiety, depression, divorce (life during and after), family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, racial identity/disparities, relationship issues, and stress management. As your assigned BetterHelp therapist, I'm committed to providing a healthy, interactive therapeutic space with a sense of compassion, empathy, and reassurance. My focus is working with clients in individual settings to cultivate the desire to improve oneself.
Liana Howard
I am licensed in Texas with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, 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. 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.
Amelia George
I congratulate you on deciding to make a change somewhere in your life! It is not easy to admit that something is a problem, but once you do change can begin to happen. Change happens when you acknowledge there is something that needs to change. You can become the person you want to be and I am here to help you build that bridge to a better you in a brighter future. We are all going to get sad, happy, angry, hurt, excited, anxious and everything else between every now and then…..it is how we handle it that we can control. Are you ready to take that control back? Done feeling the way that you do? Lets build your bridge to cross over to the better life you want and get through it together! My name is Amelia Laurent-Julien, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CPDPE, CDVS-I. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a Certified Domestic Violence Specialist (Level I). I specializes in working with adults with specific issues such as anxiety, trauma, anger management, and life transitions through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person- Centered Therapy. I work with adults ages 18 and over on resolving issues such as post-partum depression, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, life adjustment/transitions, and grief. I utilize different styles and theoretical approaches, as I tailor therapy to the individual needs. Although I am an eclectic therapist, I concentrate more on behaviors and how to eliminate those we do not like! I assist you with building the bridge to a brighter future that you want and desire. It starts here! A few personal about me things: I love to write, spend time with my family and friends, craft - I love making personalized items when I have spare time such as tee shirts, tumblers, mousepads, keychains..ect. I love anything DIY! I am also a photographer and love creating memories with my camera. I love to travel, physically and mentally! I love to learn anything new that I do not have any prior knowledge of. I have a few kids, including a dog named Jaxson. I was born and raised in the river parishes of Louisiana where I still reside with my family. I am an active member in these professional organizations: Positive Discipline Association Louisiana Counseling Association National Anger Management Association American Psychological Association American Counseling Association Chi Sigma Iota
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:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line:Text HOME to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line<:Call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1) or text 838255. For support for the deaf and hard of hearing community, please use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
- Trevor Lifeline(LGBTQ Lifeline): (866)488-7386
- SAMHSA National Helpline: (Substance Use): (800)662-4357
- National Eating Disorder Association Helpline:1-800-931-2237 (M-Th: 9 AM-9 PM EST, Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST
- Child Help Hotline Call 1-800-422-4453 or use the online chat featur
- National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293)
- Physician Crisis Support Line: Call 1-888-409-0141 if you are a first responder or medical provider experiencing crises related to Covid-1
- Sexual Assault Hotline: Call RAINN at 1-800-656-4673
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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