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Find mental health support in DeSoto, TX across neighborhoods like Cedar Hill, Lancaster, and Duncanville. Headway connects you with 10,000 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting insurance and sessions available as soon as tomorrow.

Lori Lambert

Lori Lambert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“My goal is to help you to become who you want to be. We will build on your strengths as we build resiliency and authenticity.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Alam

Amber Alam

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique needs, experiences, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stella Bediako

Stella Bediako

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Mental health is a journey, and we're here to help you navigate it step by step with a little grace, a little humor, and a lot of heart.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShonda Ford-Yearling

LaShonda Ford-Yearling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crosby, TX


Life is a Journey. On this Journey we're faced with many twists & turns. My practice style is collaborative in nature. It focuses on joint commitment to change. Yet eclectic enough to incorporate different approaches that will help clients as they write and re-write their stories to transform their reality. Whether you are looking to address LGBTQ issues, individual therapy, family or couples therapy, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, addictions, depression or other mental health issues.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pedro Lora

Pedro Lora

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I have 18 years experience of working with individuals at all stages of life, diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, English- and Spanish-speaking individuals, and families of all kinds.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jenny Mercier Levesque

Jenny Mercier Levesque

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll meet you with compassion, but I'll also be honest and help you recognize the patterns keeping you stuck.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Messersmith

Christopher Messersmith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Using cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness techniques, I help clients shift thoughts and behaviors, improve communication, and strengthen coping strategies.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Jacquenlyn Amerson

Dr. Jacquenlyn Amerson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My personal style values empathy and collaboration, guided by professional judgment and adherence to ethical standards.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Myers

Regina Myers

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I approach therapy as a joint effort between the client and myself. Together, we explore the issues and symptoms, then develop a plan of action...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Qiana Oston

Qiana Oston

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work with young adults, adolescents, educators, athletes, and families navigating life transitions, stress, or high expectations.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Garcia

Yvonne Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I provide Christian faith-based counseling in a safe, warm, accepting, and inclusive environment. I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with individual and group counseling experience working with both children and adults with various diagnoses, such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Serious Emotional Disturbances, Developmental Disabilities, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders, etc. My experience also includes working with people experiencing homelessness; survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, domestic violence, and natural disasters.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sandy Crisp

Sandy Crisp

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My greatest strength is combining evidence-based therapy with lived experience. I understand the realities of trauma, chronic illness and disability firsthand...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saleema Hirani

Saleema Hirani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I love taking care of my clients Mental health in terms of therapy, counseling and alternate therapy like REIKI, which is close to my heart...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Donald Hice

Donald Hice

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and move toward a more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lillian Pauline McHenry

Lillian Pauline McHenry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to empower clients to develop resilience and find balance in their lives by creating a warm, inviting and safe environment...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Kerubo Nyachieo

Dr. Kerubo Nyachieo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My focus is on creating a therapeutic environment built on trust, respect, and collaborative partnership.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kiley Wilbert

Kiley Wilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I have a variety of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to a range of clients from young children to adults. Having worked in environments including the school system, outpatient facilities and private practice, I have a solid understanding of how to collaborate with clients to identify their needs and provide appropriate support or connect to the right community resources. Throughout my career, I have gained experience with navigating conflict resolution, addressing general DSM-5 diagnosis’, and helping clients increase emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adama Sow

Adama Sow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I work with individuals who are ready for change but feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break on their own.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Sosa

Taylor Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I come from a person-centered approach and believe we all have the answers we seek already within us.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Winderlyon Hebert

Winderlyon Hebert

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I focus on equipping my clients with effective tools and strategies that can be applied immediately.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anais Rincon

Anais Rincon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy should feel like a safe conversation, a way back to that part of you that you used to love and that you cannot see today.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Biermacher

Matthew Biermacher

Therapist

Virtual • Frisco, TX


“When we empower ourselves to make choices and changes for our own happiness, we can begin to live the Life we want...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melisa Smith

Melisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm a person-centered therapist meaning I believe you have some idea of where you'd like to go and I'm just a GPS that gives you a number of routes to reach your destination.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Downs

Amanda Downs

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am passionate about helping people navigate their identity journeys which may include: career changes, family dynamics, relationships, sexuality, and faith transitions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Trish Bertrand

Trish Bertrand

Therapist

Virtual • Hurst, TX


“I believe healing isn't about fixing what's broken, it's about remembering what's been there all along.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Fazio

Julia Fazio

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, teens, and couples. I currently specialize in working with adult individuals who are seeking counseling to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management and relationship issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Shaw

Robin Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have 20+ years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach helping individuals with trauma, depression and life goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tina Ward

Tina Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I help clients explore their meaning-making process and value systems using an integrative approach...”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaleesia Rosemond

Jaleesia Rosemond

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“If you are ready to make a new transition in your life I can help/support you by using my unique skill set of humor, candidness, transparency and authenticity.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Smith

Christina Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a calm, supportive space where clients can feel supported, build coping skills, and move toward healing and balance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ranita Jones

Ranita Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm EMDR-trained and use a mix of approaches depending on what works best for you, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other trauma-informed techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dorian Norwood-Turner

Dorian Norwood-Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to help my clients help themselves in identifying their current strengths while also working together to add to their toolkit.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Athena Ereyi Morgan

Athena Ereyi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristin Bruce-Cardwell

Kristin Bruce-Cardwell

Therapist

Virtual • Colleyville, TX


“From there we will work together to help you build the skills to manage the stressors you are facing and live your most full life as your authentic self.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Trof

Emily Trof

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been a therapist for almost 10 years and I love my job! I have extensive training in both DBT and RO-DBT.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adebisi Tijani

Adebisi Tijani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cypress, TX


“I am a compassionate and experienced psychiatry provider dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brandon Darby

Brandon Darby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tyler, TX


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and goal-oriented. In our early sessions, we'll focus on getting to know you, identifying what's holding you back, and clarifying where you want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Diane Greene

Diane Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I bring a Trauma Informed, Culturally Competent, eclectic approach to the therapeutic process, utilizing Family Systems, Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as other approaches, to help you share your story in a safe,...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lacarma Browley

Lacarma Browley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I prefer to build a rapport with my clients before addressing the concerns. I think of therapy as building a house.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Celina Lopez

Celina Lopez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“The way I approach therapy is with unconditional positivity. It is important that... clients also learn to have that unconditional positive regard for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Desoto, TX

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Desoto, TX
There are over 159 therapists in Desoto, TX accepting new patients.
159+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
  • 81%Relationship issues
  • 75%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 76%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in DeSoto

Searching for therapists in DeSoto starts with understanding what kind of support fits your needs. You may want help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or a major life change. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy styles, and experience that match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples counseling.

DeSoto is close to Dallas, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Grand Prairie, and Irving, but local appointment options may still vary by schedule, specialty, and office location. Virtual therapy can expand your search while keeping access to therapists licensed in Texas. As you narrow your options, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, session structure, and areas of focus.

Therapy in DeSoto can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, view estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you are ready.

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