Counselor in Carlsbad, NM
Licensed counselors (LPC, LCDC, or NCC) specialize in helping clients navigate specific life challenges — substance use, career transitions, marriage and family issues, grief, and mental wellness. They combine evidence-based therapy with practical guidance, often seeing clients in community mental health centers, schools, private practices, and substance use treatment programs.
Serving Carlsbad and Artesia, Loving, Whites City — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCDC / NCC
$80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost
Carlsbad, Eddy County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Counselor in Carlsbad Does
Conditions Treated
What Counselors in Carlsbad Treat
About Carlsbad
Mental Health in Carlsbad
Potash and oil economy. WIPP nuclear waste site workers. Rural isolation.
Common Questions
Counselors in Carlsbad — FAQ
How do I find a counselor in Carlsbad, NM?
You can book a counselor at Lyte Psychiatry serving Carlsbad and Eddy County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a counselor in Carlsbad cost?
A counselor in Carlsbad typically costs $80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there counselors in Carlsbad accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's counselors are currently accepting new patients in Carlsbad and throughout New Mexico. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a counselor in Carlsbad via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth counselor services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Carlsbad. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do counselors in Carlsbad treat?
Counselors in Carlsbad commonly treat: substance use, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, career challenges. A licensed professional who provides supportive counseling, guidance, and therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families.
Nearby Cities
Find a Counselor Accepting Your Insurance in Carlsbad
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Carlsbad. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Ambetter in Carlsbad →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting BCBS in Carlsbad →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Cigna in Carlsbad →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting UHC in Carlsbad →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Aetna in Carlsbad →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Humana in Carlsbad →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Magellan in Carlsbad →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Counselors accepting Tricare in Carlsbad →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Counselors accepting Medicare in Carlsbad →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Scott and White in Carlsbad →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Molina in Carlsbad →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Superior in Carlsbad →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Oscar in Carlsbad →New Mexico has a critical shortage of mental health providers — over 75% of NM counties are federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. HRSA Shortage Areas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of New Mexico. See the cost of counselor visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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