Working with 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, 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 online therapists, TX has many options. The 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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Cindy Hannigan

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

Hi,‌‌ ‌‌my‌‌ ‌‌name‌‌ ‌‌is‌‌ ‌‌Cindy.‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ My‌ ‌style‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌therapy‌‌ ‌‌is‌‌ ‌‌eclectic‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌experience‌‌ ‌‌in‌‌ ‌‌Cognitive‌‌ ‌‌Behavioral ‌‌Therapy,‌‌ ‌‌Dialectic‌‌ ‌‌Therapy,‌‌ ‌‌Motivational‌‌ ‌‌Interviewing,‌‌ ‌‌Humanistic‌‌ ‌‌Therapy,‌‌ ‌‌Psychotherapy‌,‌ ‌Person-Centered‌ ‌ Therapy‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌Trust‌‌ ‌‌Based‌‌ ‌Relational‌ ‌Invention.‌‌ ‌‌All‌‌ ‌‌modalities have been ‌‌studied,‌‌ ‌‌trial‌ ‌‌statistics‌ ‌are‌ ‌shown‌ ‌and‌‌ ‌‌proven‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌very‌‌ ‌‌successful.‌ ‌‌ Some‌‌ ‌‌models‌‌ ‌‌do‌‌ ‌‌not‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌for‌‌ ‌‌all‌‌ ‌‌people‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌parts‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌other‌‌ ‌‌models‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌helpful‌‌ ‌‌many‌‌ ‌‌times‌,‌ ‌‌particularly‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌co-occurring ‌‌issues‌‌ ‌‌exist.‌ ‌You‌ ‌decide‌ ‌what‌ ‌you‌ ‌want‌ ‌to‌ ‌work‌ ‌on,‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌then‌ ‌put‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌treatment‌ ‌plan‌ ‌and‌ ‌we‌ ‌go‌ ‌from‌ ‌there‌ ‌using‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌model‌ ‌so‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌can‌ ‌achieve‌ ‌success‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌goals.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Clients‌ ‌I‌ ‌have‌ ‌worked‌ ‌with‌ ‌have‌ ‌presented‌ ‌with‌ ‌depression,‌ ‌anxiety,‌ ‌family‌ ‌issues,‌ ‌criminal‌ ‌justice‌ ‌problems,‌ ‌low‌ ‌self‌ ‌esteem,‌ ‌trauma,‌ ‌PTSD,‌ ‌attachment‌ ‌disorders,‌ ‌mood‌ ‌disorders,‌ ‌ parenting‌ ‌issues,‌ ‌foster‌ ‌care‌ ‌parents‌ ‌and‌ ‌children,‌ ‌juvenile‌ ‌sexual‌ ‌assault‌ ‌victims,‌ ‌sexual‌ ‌assault‌ ‌perpetrators,‌ ‌adoptive‌ ‌parents‌ ‌and‌ ‌children,‌ ‌conduct‌ ‌disorder,‌ ‌Autism,‌ ‌Asperger’s,‌ ‌ Bi-polar‌ ‌disorder‌, BPD ‌and‌ ‌schizophrenia. ‌ ‌ Thank‌ ‌you‌ ‌for‌ ‌viewing‌ ‌and‌ ‌I‌ ‌will‌ ‌look‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌opportunity‌ ‌to‌ ‌work‌ ‌with‌ ‌you.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Dr. Rachel Sims

Offering therapy in Texas
License: M.Ed,LPC,CSC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
10 years of experience

Are you seeking a path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships, whether you're single and tired of repeating old dating patterns or already in a relationship but looking for effective tools to make it even better? Life is a journey filled with change, and some transitions can be more challenging to navigate than others. When stress, anxiety, or depression creep into your life, it's a signal that something is out of balance. My name is Dr. Rachel Sims, I specialize in attachment theory, a fundamental element that shapes our daily lives and interactions. I'm also a Certified Breathwork Coach. My mission is to offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and effectively manage life's inevitable twists and turns, whether they're positive or negative. My goal is to help you create a greater sense of balance in your life, fostering the transformation you seek. I'm passionate about working with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes and discover purpose and meaning in their lives. Attachment theory is a key aspect of our approach, impacting not only your relationships with others but also your relationship with yourself. You can explore more at @uncomplicatedtherapy & @breathbydesign_ which also offers valuable resources. As well as a great book resource for Dating "Are You Love Smart or Love Stupid?" I have my Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I'm committed to lifelong learning. That ensures that I provide you with the most effective therapeutic practices and interventions. With over a decade of experience, I've helped countless individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, self-love, career transitions, life changes, and family conflicts. My mission is to equip you with the skills needed to cope effectively and promote your overall well-being. Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey can be overwhelming. I understand the importance of finding a therapist whose personality and approach align with your unique values and needs. I view you as the expert in your own life and I look forward to collaborating with you on your path to achieving your values and unlocking your best self. Remember, you have the power to heal your life. Louise Hay once said, "We think so often that we are helpless, but we're not. We always have the power of our minds… Claim and consciously use your power." We're here to help you harness that power and create the life you desire.

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Peter Mburu

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LPC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression
7 years of experience

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas. Before moving to Texas 5 years ago, I was an LPC at Michigan. I have an extensive experience working with adult experiencing mental illness. For the last three years I have been working with young adult experiencing psychosis for the first time in their life (early onset). I am also licensed as an LCDC-I in Texas. I have experience working with individuals struggling with chemical dependence. My other counseling experiences include working with: International students, refugees, Christian counseling (I have seminary training) and those struggling with severe medical conditions. My goal in counseling is to assist you develop coping skills to help you reach your life potential. I have experience and training in CBT, DBT and Motivational interviewing. I am glad that you are seeking help for this is the first step toward mental health wellness. I am looking forward working with you.

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Lynne Roland

Offering therapy in Texas
Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties
25 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, & 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. 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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Heather Burrell

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression
12 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & 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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Dr. Ernesha Smith

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years of experience

My name is Ernesha, some call me Dr. Smith or Dr. E, but you can call me whatever feels comfortable for you!I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing difficult life transitions including (but not limited to) relationship challenges, divorce or a break-up, loss of a loved one, expanding your family, embarking on a new career or contemplating leaving an existing career, moving to a new place, etc. I work to support the client in their journey to creating a path toward healing, acceptance and self-discovery, with the ultimate goal of achieving optimal emotional well-being, as defined by the client. Together, we will develop strategies that will generate feelings of well-being and create a path toward emotional healing and personal growth. I work with clients to help them uncover thinking and behavioral patterns that create barriers to optimal emotional well-being. Together we can explore and identify these patterns, uncover underlying issues, and tend to the parts of yourself that require attention, in order to create lasting and transformational change. Therapy expands our individual capacity, so that we can show up fully and as our best selves, across all the roles that we take on throughout life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to expand your capacity and assist you in doing the work toward becoming your best self. My clinical goal is to help them identify and utilize these resources and solutions in their interactions with others and inner self to create positive change in their quality of life and relationships. I acknowledge that every client is unique and deserves a safe, caring environment as they travel in their therapeutic journey. I prides herself on being relatable and making people feel at ease.

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Angel Avila

Offering therapy in Texas
AddictionsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes
11 years of experience

Hello and thank you for taking the time to check out various therapist options and for prioritizing your mental health. What an important step towards finding improvement in whatever area of your life you are looking to make change in. I am licensed in Texas as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of professional work experience. My experience ranges from psychedelic assisted therapy, to helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma, sexuality, coping with grief and loss, sleeping disorders, & 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 so proud of you for getting started! If you want to know more about me, I served 10-years in the US Air Force and served another 11-years as a social worker in the Department of Veteran Affairs. LGBTQ+, open-minded, non-judgmental and I have a certification in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. I believe you hold the key to change within you, my job is to assist you with finding that key and using it to open the door to change. It is a journey and I look forward to walking along the path with you.

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Dr. Ileana Lane

Offering therapy in Texas
Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
14 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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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Hugo Picazo

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience and over 10 years working in the mental health field. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with 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.

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Melissa Contreras

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
8 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 8 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. Also, I have experience working with clients on the autism spectrum and ADHD. Most of my experience is working with children, teens and parents. 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!

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 a BetterHelp therapist does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why do people choose to work 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, 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, such as:

  • 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 to contact in a crisis

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use the BetterHelp site. 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 of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section 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.

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.

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 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 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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