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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Yolanda Pender

Offering therapy in Texas
License: LPC,NCC
Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem
18 years of experience

Are you having a challenging time in your relationships, either personal or professional? As a couple, would you like to optimize your combined strengths? Have you been hurt by a loved one or close friend? Looking for assistance with life's challenges? Unsure about the path you should take? Allow me to assist you with your relational, behavioral, and emotional needs. Hello, I am Yolanda Pender, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, and a National Certified Counselor. I have over 17 years of progressive counseling experience in working with both civilian and military individual and couples counseling, marriage mentoring, family counseling, social services, trauma/grief, and personal development. While we cannot change the past, let me assist you with understanding and finding an agreeable resolution to the challenges the past and not so distant concerns for the future, presents in your current situation. I believe in extending compassion and understanding to every client and all are treated with honesty, dignity, and respect. My counseling style is an interactive collaborative approach developed to meet the unique needs of each individual client's needs. I operate from a humanistic approach, utilizing Cognitive, Interpersonal, Psycho-dynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, in addition to others as needed. Understanding that we are all unique, my goal is to assist you with finding the therapeutic technique most beneficial to your success. Thank you for considering me as a partner in your journey. Together we are sure to find a way forward for the challenges that are pressing you.

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Sean Sparks

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MS,LPC
Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD
3 years of experience

Awareness. It is often what is missing when you are feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or trapped by negative patterns in your life. I will work with you to help you grow your awareness, to understand the factors within yourself, others, and the world around you that are contributing to your unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and actions. By collaborating together to reveal these hidden factors, we will bring processes and tools into sessions that are useful for helping you to set goals that move you toward greater balance in your life. In addition to my MS in Counseling from the University of North Texas, my earlier education obtaining my BA in Social Sciences from UNT strongly influenced my cultural and community focused approach with clients. I identify as an ally for communities who can sometimes have difficulty finding safe, non-judgmental therapeutic resources, such as those with concerns with LGBTQIA identity, sexual health, and alternative or ethical non-monogamous relationships. As someone who has learned to achieve while living with ADHD, and who has long been a social ally against oppression, I can appreciate what it is to struggle in situations that seem stacked against you. In every relationship I strive to be a resource to the voiceless, the misunderstood, and anyone who might hesitate to get help out of fear of judgement. Additional specialized skills I can bring into sessions when appropriate include meditation, dream analysis, creative art, transpersonal analysis, socratic dialogue, and positive habit reinforcement.

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Krystal Laday

Offering therapy in Texas
License: M.Ed,LPC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD
7 years of experience

I am an LPC in the state of Texas with just over 5 years working under full licensure. I have worked in several settings including, hospital where I provided grief counseling and outpatient mental health clinic where I have worked with children and adults treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Posttraumatic stress disorder. In addition to this, I have worked with individuals diagnosed with co-occurring substance use disorders. My approach includes CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and motivational interviewing. I am open, honest and welcoming in session, and encourage my clients to, "do the work". I don't believe in a cookie cutter, one size fits all approach and as such, I work hard to tailor each session to meet the needs of the person I am working with. It can be a very scary thing to decide to seek out therapy services; my desire is to provide a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your life experiences with me in order to find healing and move towards the next chapter in your life.

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Dr. Deborah Newman

Offering therapy in Texas
License: D. Phil.,LPC,LMFT
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
38 years of experience

Dr. Deborah Newman is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. She is a minister, counselor and author of Comfortable in Your Own Skin—Making Peace With Your Body Image, How to Really Love God as Your Father, Loving Your Body, Passion on Purpose, A Woman’s Search for Worth, Then God Created Woman, and co-author of Beauty Secrets—Tips for Teens from the Ultimate Makeup Artist , Passages of Marriage, Love is a Choice Workbook, Day by Day Love is a Choice, and The Thin Disguise. She writes a weekly devotion for www.teatimeforyoursoul.com and several self-published books including Soul Transformation Through Advent, and Stepping Up. She has contributed to numerous magazines and book projects. She has been a guest on television and radio, including New Life Live, and Focus on the Family. She has lead seminars and retreats across the country and internationally. Deborah has decades of experience offering Christian counseling focusing on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, marriage counseling and sexual abuse recovery.

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Jacqueline Forde

Offering therapy in Texas
License: MA,LPC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger management
8 years of experience

My Name is Jacqueline Forde I am an LPC- LCDC in the State of Texas. Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of darkness, it is the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again. If you are seeking help often times, it can be an overwhelming and a humbling experience. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable and at ease can be a challenging, but once it is a good match, you will be able to overcome obstacles. Remember you are the expert in your own life. I provide no pressure, safe setting so that you can be yourself without judgement. We would work together customize your therapy experience to gain the value you are seeking. Some people want to work on a specific issue that is blocking their way, while others want to look deeper into their life. My approach is holistic; helping you heal I use a combination of approaches including Cognitive behavioral psychodynamic inner child and humanistic modalities to help you see how the past is impacting some of your difficulties today. By facilitating a process of becoming aware, I will help you relinquish unconsciousness beliefs that are holding you back and identify what you need to make a change. Our wounds are often openings to the best and most beautiful part of ourselves.

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Kristy Davis

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping 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 and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & 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. 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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Bruce Carpenter

Offering therapy in Texas
License: M.Div., M.Ed., L.P.C.
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem
11 years of experience

I seek to assist persons in successfully finding their way through difficult circumstances and in building healthier emotional lives. I grew up in a loving, hard-working, three-generational, Christian family. My life experiences include marriage, family, sports, carpentry, music, research, Emergency Medical Technician, mistakes, and continued progress. I earned the Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and as an ordained Minister have served several congregations over many years. As part of that experience I earned the Master of Education, Counseling degree from University of North Texas, Dallas and have worked part-time for several years as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a Child Advocacy Center with children, teens, and non-offending adult caregivers. My training and experience includes Cognitive Processing Therapy, certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottmans' Levels I and II, volunteer work in the PTSD unit of a Veterans Affairs facility, past certification in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, 12 years certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, and volunteer Chaplain in local ambulance services. I respect each client as a person of sacred worth and am a good listener, seeking to assist the person in effectively managing difficulties and attempting to discover the underlying causes of chronic problems. This is fulfilling, life work for me, seeing others gaining in peace of mind, effective daily life, and healthy hope for their future.

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Kenisha Henderson

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression
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, & intimacy related issues. 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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David Coggins

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf 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, relationship / marriage issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression and life purpose issues. 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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Carina Atchley

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Kentucky & Texas, with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and parenting issues, among others. 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, through compassionate, person-centered counseling.

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Jill Crook

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
11 years of experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, based near Dallas, Texas. I have over a decade of experience in the field of counseling. I have experience with and am equipped to counsel a wide variety of populations, including those who are dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parent-child conflict, marital issues, anger outbursts, and other maladaptive behaviors. My clinical approach to counseling is based in cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to bring about positive life change. My counseling approach may vary depending on each client’s individual needs. 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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Patricia Salinas

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 years of experience

I am a licensed counselor in Texas with 5 years of professional counseling experience. I worked 26 years for the State of Texas helping families, children, adolescents and adults dealing with high stressful situations. I have experience working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, family conflicts, trauma /abuse, child custody, divorce, & parenting issues. I also have experience dealing with unhealthy work environments that could lead to feelings of self-doubt and low self-esteem. My therapy style is supportive and motivating. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I look forward to working with you! 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. Note: My schedule is flexible. If you do not find an opening in my calendar that fits your schedule, please feel free to message me and I will gladly work with you to find a date/time that can fit both our schedules.

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Michele Ray

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

I am licensed in Texas with 3 years of professional work experience. I previously worked as an educator and school counselor for 30 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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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Oluwaseyi Lopez

Offering therapy in Texas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
4 years of experience

Welcome to my page. Please call me Anna. I am licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with neurodivergence, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. My experience working as a Physician Assistant in psychiatry and as a therapist has positively shaped the way I practice. I want you to be at the center of your care and in charge of making decisions around the life issues that are affecting you the most. I aim to empower you and for you to feel informed about your mental and psychiatric health needs/decisions, and I want to partner with you so that you can be successful in reaching your goals. Your goals and needs are always top priority when you’re seeking support. I’m here to provide a non-judgmental, supportive space for any and all things you are seeking to work through. I believe that the brain and body are inseparably connected. We cannot treat one without the other, therefore, I utilize a combo of talk therapy and somatic and experiential modes of therapy.  I am trained in EMDR and use other modalities such as Talk therapy; Internal Family Systems (IFS); Coherence Therapy; Trauma-informed yoga; and other somatic (body-based) and experiential (here-and-now experience) modalities. I specialize in: trauma; attachment wounds; neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, PDA, etc); family of origin issues; anxiety; depression; life stressors; coaching (working towards specific goals).

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Dr. Jameson Mercier

Offering therapy in Texas
License: PhD,LCSW
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues
18 years of experience

Dr. Jameson Mercier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy. His areas of specialization include Marriage/Family Therapy, fatherhood, and Relationship Systems. Dr. Mercier is a qualified supervisor in Florida for Clinical Social Work, Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. He received his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University where he researched black fathers in their role as primary caregivers. He provides coaching and counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Additionally, he has served on various advisory boards and committees throughout the community.

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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