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Top therapists in Texas accepting new patients

Texas residents can now access affordable mental health care through Headway's network of 9,740 licensed providers offering evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and flexible virtual or in-person options, quality care is within reach across the state.

Lisa Kjeseth

Lisa Kjeseth

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chloe Escamilla

Chloe Escamilla

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I specialize in anxiety and PTSD using a blend of somatic and cognitive approaches tailored to each client.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Del Sol Tager Esquinca

Maria Del Sol Tager Esquinca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bedford, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan Jackson

Jordan Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


My dedication, passion, and faith have allowed me to provide the best care for each client I serve. By working together, my goal for each individual is to achieve success in their journey.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Klement

Taylor Klement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gainesville, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Casey Lueders

Casey Lueders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kaufman, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cruz Cobos Galaviz

Cruz Cobos Galaviz

Therapist

Virtual • Edinburg, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stefan Waltke

Stefan Waltke

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa McBee

Melissa McBee

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Doug Smith

Doug Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stephenville, TX


“I began practicing therapy by providing trauma therapy to survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Thottukandathil

Elizabeth Thottukandathil

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Through the Headway platform, I'm hoping to help those fighting anxiety, depression, and trauma with a collaborative, client centered approach utilizing mindfulness practices, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Estrella Godinez

Estrella Godinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Conroe, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amber Dumas

Amber Dumas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“My non-judgmental approach helps to create a safe place where the client feels comfortable to collaborate during the therapeutic process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amanda Yates Garcia

Amanda Yates Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Grapevine, TX


Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jessica Lewis

Jessica Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emma Gorrell

Emma Gorrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Austin, TX


“I believe in the power of a collaborative approach and value the trust that's built between us as we work together to improve your mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela McSpadden

Pamela McSpadden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vernon, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Megan Murray

Megan Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is for clients to leave sessions feeling unburdened and with a sense of clarity or direction for next steps.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shannon Love

Shannon Love

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dorie Budde

Dorie Budde

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josie Shrader

Josie Shrader

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amarillo, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Phillip Hays

Phillip Hays

Therapist

In-person • Rhome, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tracie Hillyard

Tracie Hillyard

Therapist

In-person • Katy, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyse Bishop

Elyse Bishop

Therapist

In-person • Corpus Christi, TX


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jasmine Henderson

Jasmine Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in working with high-achieving men and women who appear to have it all together on the outside but feel exhausted on the inside.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Therapist

Virtual • Crandall, TX


“I believe the person-centered approach can add value, empathy, and compassion to every client in need.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wise Well

Wise Well

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Celeste Epperson

Celeste Epperson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, better understand what's happening beneath the surface, and begin building a life that feels more balanced, confident, and fulfilling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather James

Heather James

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a human-first therapist, believing the relationship I have with clients is the most important factor.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bo Self-Gilbert

Bo Self-Gilbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


Transform with Insight Mental Wellness

At Insight Mental Wellness, we offer personalized mental health care designed to support your journey toward recovery and stability. Our services include medication management, mental health evaluations, and advanced treatments like rTMS and Spravato.

Anxiety
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Latricia Shaw

Latricia Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • DeSoto, TX


“I have a passion for seeing the individuals and families I work with live productive lives that fulfills the desires of their hearts.”
Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Miller

Victoria Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, empowering, and solution-oriented, with a focus on helping clients build practical skills while feeling supported and understood throughout their healing journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonathan McNutt

Jonathan McNutt

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is warm and collaborative, and I draw from ACT and other third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies to help clients move toward creating full, rich and meaningful lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyler Griffin

Tyler Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapy approach centers on understanding the mind-body connection through interoception, empowering clients to recognize internal cues for emotional regulation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Erica Buckner

Dr. Erica Buckner

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing happens through connection, trust, honesty, and the courage to better understand ourselves.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Caren Cooper

Dr. Caren Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Using a cognitive behavioral approach by challenging self-defeating thoughts, I assist clients with tapping into their inner strengths...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bridget McConnell

Bridget McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“The first thing that you need to know about me is that I will be your cheerleader, your confidante, your safe space, but I will not work harder than you!”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristi Tanaka

Dr. Kristi Tanaka

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Helping you feel heard, understood, and confident in your care is my passion. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and a deep commitment to supporting military members and veterans, I know life's transitions aren't always easy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Johnson Sr

Michael Johnson Sr

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My objectives are to partner with you in personalized approaches toward healing from past trauma and disappointments...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Texas

Number of therapists serving Texas
There are over 9,712 therapists in Texas accepting new patients.
9,712+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
  • 78%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 78%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 60%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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 Mental Health Therapist in Texas

Searching for therapists in Texas starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Across a state as large and varied as Texas, therapy needs and available therapists can differ across urban, suburban, and rural areas. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or major life changes. Review each therapist’s listed specialties, approach, and experience to see whether their background matches your needs. Some therapists may use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, while others may focus on specific populations or concerns.

Location and format also matter when comparing Texas therapists. In larger areas like Houston, Dallas, and Austin, you may have many choices, while other parts of the state may have fewer local options. Some people prefer meeting in person, while others choose virtual sessions for scheduling flexibility or easier access from home. As you narrow your search, look at appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand how they describe their style, what sessions may feel like, and whether their communication approach fits your preferences.

The cost of therapy in Texas can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for Texas therapists who match your preferences, accept your insurance, and are ready to take new patients. Nationally, Headway works with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. From there, you can compare therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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