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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Henry "Jay" Swedlaw

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MS/Ed.S,LMHC,LPC
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
19 years of experience

With eight years of experience on the BetterHelp platform, six state licenses, and thousands of clients served, I know that it is not always easy to come to therapy and talk about difficult issues. While virtual/messaging based therapy may be a bit unfamiliar, I have extensive experience on this platform. Over the past eight years I have developed a very high degree of comfort and confidence in my ability to deliver high quality clinical services to my clients. I am here to help you with whatever life has thrown your way, and I am in this journey to self-improvement with you. Additionally, I want to teach you the skills I use to work through these problems so that you will come away from therapy with a better understanding of yourself, and how to independently work through your issues in the future. I am direct, goal driven, and results oriented. I specialize in relationship issues, couples, stress and anxiety management, anger/aggression management, depression and bipolar, and LBGT issues. For any new client wishing to have their intake session, I can accommodate that within 48 hours. My passion is helping people, and I would be happy to help you. https://www.facebook.com/Jay-Swedlaw-MSEdS-LPC-LMHC-971275126239636/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-swedlaw-b61618bb/

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Ingrid Johnson

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA, LPC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionADHD
21 years of experience

Greetings and thank you for reading about me! I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified school counselor. I have 17 years of counseling experience. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment. I work with you to to sort out the details of your life and provide appropriate resources to empower you. I have extensive training on stress and anxiety alleviation techniques. My counseling approach is embedded in person-center therapy. I believe the client knows him/herself best. My role is to help you achieve successful outcomes and work towards positive resolutions. Additionally, I incorporate cognitive behavior therapy. This approach allows me to guide clients in reducing stress and learning to focus on day-to day challenges, thoughts and behaviors. I look forward to helping you uncover the tools you already posses to improve and manage your life. Generally, I respond to messages during the evening hours as quickly as I can. However, on the rare occasion it takes me longer, I may be attending to other clients and or professional/personal responsibilities. I sincerely appreciate your patience. We are in this together; our therapy relationship would be a partnership. You have taken the first step by seeking therapy, let's begin our work on the journey to your healing process. You deserve to have the life you envision. In my spare time, I love to jog and walk my dog. I am married with two daughters.

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Janice Burnham

Offering therapy in Texas
License: M.A., L.P.C.
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
29 years of experience

Life can be a fascinating and at times challenging journey. Sometimes one just needs a little extra help navigating those challenges. My name is Janice Burnham. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. For my 27 years as a counselor it has been my goal to help clients navigate those challenges through individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I have also been involved in speaking and presenting workshops on topics such as Stress and the Holidays, Postpartum Depression, Preparing for Marriage...Not Just the Wedding ,Communication in Relationships, and Self-Esteem. I have also done crisis counseling. I have served in positions in Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and Dallas Metro Counseling Association.

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John Moyanah

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA, LPC,QMHP
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem
4 years of experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Mental Health Professional in Texas and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, with several years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, conflicts, multicultural concerns, immigration issues, grief and anger management. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition, I am a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, client centered therapy and solution focused therapy. Every individual/family is unique and I will strive to guide you towards ascertaining a suitable plan to meet your unique needs. It is my understanding that, seeking for help or guidance is not a weakness, it is a strength that is necessary and pivotal to the healing process. Whenever you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and guide you in finding a lasting solution. I look forward to working with you!

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Christal Bloomer

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA,LPC
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
3 years of experience

Greetings to you! My core value as a therapist is that all clients deserve unconditional support and service. I am a POC (black and indigenous) and have experience vast experience counseling clients from marginalized populations and clients from 'alternative' communities. My approach is inclusive and client centered; come as you are and know you will be in a safe, respectful, supportive space as we listen to each other and make progress in your therapeutic recovery. I am a LPC with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health. Solutions focused, Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Reality/Choice are just a few examples of the treatment approaches I have used to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.

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Sheryl Mahon

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LPC,GC-C,GCCA--C
Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
18 years of experience

Greetings. I am a professional counselor with over 18 years experience working in the areas of grief, trauma, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, end of life issues, depression, life changes, stress, and chronic illness. I am certified as a grief counselor (GC-C) and as a grief counselor specializing in children and adolescents (GCCA-C). I am committed to assisting you with identifying the changes you want in your life and then exploring different strategies to help you achieve your goals. I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic. I work with the individual to find the approach that best meets their needs and work to provide the tools that are needed to effect change and promote growth. Finally, I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work. Hopefully, what I have shared here will help you choose a therapist that best meets your needs. Should you choose me, I look forward to our journey together.

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Nancy Teran

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
5 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Aundra Conyer

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

I am licensed in Texas with approximately 6 years of professional work experience. 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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Dustin "Dakota" Ash

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD
5 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, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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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Ruth David

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management
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, relationship issues, 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!

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Shayna Lowe

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionADHD
5 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, coping with addictions, 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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Wynne Melland

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
13 years of experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) of 13 years specializing in behavior change and mindfulness. I have worked in both community and private practice settings. I’m passionate about helping clients change habits that are no longer serving them such as quitting or cutting down on alcohol intake while living a more mindful life with self-compassion. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups addressing various behavioral and mental health issues, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting, caregiver stress, grief, sexual abuse, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and anger management/conflict resolution. My therapy style and approach draws influence primarily from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. My top priority is to meet you where you are so I may calibrate treatment and my approach to what will work best for us as we work together to meet your goals. Working towards a more fulfilling and happier life takes a lot of strength. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

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Darrell Clarke

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
22 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship, intimacy and trust issues, motivation, career, self esteem, and confidence. I honor and respect all clients, and I absolutely love being a therapist and having the opportunity to help my clients find their true selves and reclaim their personal power. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, rational-emotive and existential therapy. Seeking help, in order to create lasting change, requires a tremendous amount of courage. If you are motivated and willing to put in the work, I would be honored to assist you in navigating the waters that lead to the shores of a happy and healthy future!

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Shanna Gardner

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
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, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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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April Wilson

Offering therapy in Texas
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue
4 years of experience

Hi! So proud of you for taking the first step in reaching out for support! I look forward to working with you in the area of your choice. I’m happy to work with you on any area of concern and my areas of specialty are couples, first responders, law enforcement and compassion fatigue. I believe that therapy is NOT one size fits all, should be accessible to all with no barriers to receiving care. My treatment style is goal oriented, direct and to the point. I like to provide tangible tools and feedback to help you get where you want to go at a healthy pace.

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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