Find a therapist in Mesquite, TX — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Mesquite, TX accepting new patients
Mesquite therapy made accessible through Headway's 10,000 provider network serving Lakeside, Downtown, and Meadowbrook neighborhoods. Experience compassionate, creative care with flexible virtual or in-person options, average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, and free consultations available.
Greetings! I use my training in Neuroscience and Emotionally Focused Therapy in concert to work effectively through disconnects within yourself and others. I believe in a client-centered approach, unconditional positive regard, and a client-therapist relationship that provides emotional safety and emotional growth. I help my clients integrate their emotions into their lives in a way that is functional and improves their relationships and their quality of life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with Individuals and Families for over 20 years.
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.
Taking the first step is the hardest part—but you do not have to walk it alone.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 29 years of experience helping adults, children, and families transform their lives. I help clients cope with depression, anxiety, anger, coping skills issues, and past traumas. Together, we will clear the path toward your mental health goals, breaking down big obstacles into manageable steps. Your courage brought you here, and my expertise is here to support you the rest of the way. Let’s build the future you deserve.
My name is Jena Bennett and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 13 years. I specialize in trauma and grief counseling. Currently, I work with individuals and married couples. I believe when people find help and healing there is a ripple effect of healing in our culture.
I love being a counselor because it is so rewarding to help people through difficult times, both past and present. Helping people work through issues of sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, forgiveness, relationships, and anger is my passion. I have about 15 years of experience working with adults and couples.
Dr. Karen provide services to Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey and Texas she is a licensed professional counseling supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, and licensed mental health counseling supervisor (LMHC-S) in Florida with more than 15 years of counseling experience, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise, trauma-informed care, and spiritually grounded guidance. She has a (MS) in Mental Health Counseling: Traumatology and a EdD. In Community Care Counseling: Traumatology. As the founder of Empowerment & Counseling Firm by Dr. Karen, PLLC, she is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild their strength, and rise into the healthiest version of themselves, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Mesquite, TX



- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 79%Trauma
- 79%Relationship issues

- 99%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 70%Ascension

- 99%English
- 10%Spanish
- 4%Mandarin
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi

- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 74%Woman
- 25%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 74%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right therapist for you
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 Therapist in Mesquite
Searching for therapists in Mesquite starts with knowing what kind of support you want from therapy. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, populations served, and therapy styles that match your needs. A therapist who notes experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, couples therapy, or support for adults and families may offer a clearer fit.
Mesquite has local therapy options, and nearby Dallas-area access can broaden your search. Virtual therapy can also give you more choices if office location, commute, or appointment timing matters. As you narrow your list, check whether each therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you understand how each therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus.
Therapy in Mesquite can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person appointments when available. You can browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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