Find a therapist in Grand Prairie, TX — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Grand Prairie, TX accepting new patients
Mental health care in Grand Prairie is accessible through Headway. Connect with experienced providers across neighborhoods like Lake Ridge and Prairie Lakes who offer flexible scheduling, often with availability within two weeks. Our network accepts major insurances, and the average client saves 75% on sessions.
Our current and past life circumstances can often leave us with feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness. These emotions can be confusing and difficult to manage and process. My goal is to come alongside clients to reach personal goals, using warmth, understanding, and acceptance. I will work with you, with you in the driver’s seat, to set goals, explore and gain understanding of yourself, process your emotions in a safe space, reframe negative beliefs about yourself, and find solutions that work for you. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of concerns including general anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Margaret Quartey-Papafio
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Richardson, TX
I am Mary Nganga, a PMHNP-BC in state of Texas. I have more than 12 years of experience in mental health. I graduated with Bachelor in Nursing from University of Texas Arlington, and Masters in Nursing from Texas States University, San Marcos. My free time, I enjoy spending time my family, pet (Ruffy), and gardening.
Margarita Rice is a double-board-certified psychiatric-mental health and family nurse practitioner. Her education and clinical experience give her a well-rounded perspective on physical and mental well-being. She treats mental health, metabolic health (wellness, weight loss, prediabetes), and hormone health (BHRT for men and women.
As a counselor, I feel like mental health is a journey that is easier with a guide. I believe in empowering my clients and giving them the information and confidence to choose the paths along their journey that are best for them. I have been fully licensed since 2018 and I enjoy working with adults and couples.
I work with adults 18 and older who feel anxious, depressed, distracted, emotionally overwhelmed, burned out, or unlike themselves. They may be struggling with ADHD, mood changes, stress, sleep disruption, low motivation, or difficulty functioning in daily life. Many are looking for mental health care that feels thoughtful, thorough, and individualized.
I have 20 years experience, person centered, trauma informed approach. EMDR Certified for trauma. Certified in CBT, MET, and COPSD. Masters Addiction Counselor. Combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR for holistic approach to trauma and negative core beliefs. Experienced PTSD therapist, including military.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Grand Prairie, TX



- 96%Anxiety
- 90%Depression
- 82%Stress management
- 79%Relationship issues
- 79%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 67%United Healthcare

- 99%English
- 11%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Gujarati
- 1%Korean

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 69%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 3%Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Grand Prairie, TX
Searching for therapists in Grand Prairie starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, or major life changes. As you compare therapists, look for specialties, training, and approaches that match what you want to work on. A therapist’s profile can help you understand whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or family-focused therapy.
Grand Prairie sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, so your search may include therapists close to home, near work, or available virtually across Texas. In-person sessions may fit if you prefer an office setting, while virtual sessions can make scheduling easier when local availability or commute time matters. You can also narrow your options by appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, free phone consultations, and the way each therapist describes their communication style in their bio.
Therapy in Grand Prairie can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you find therapists who match your needs, view providers who may accept your insurance, and see upfront cost estimates based on your benefits, so you can review profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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