Counselor in Austin, TX
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 Austin and Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville by telehealth.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCDC / NCC
$80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost
Austin, Travis County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Counselor in Austin Does
Conditions Treated
What Counselors in Austin Treat
About Austin
Mental Health in Austin
Tech boom, startup culture, cost-of-living anxiety, rapid gentrification displacement stress.
Common Questions
Counselors in Austin — FAQ
How do I find a counselor in Austin, TX?
You can book a counselor at Lyte Psychiatry serving Austin and Travis 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 Austin cost?
A counselor visit typically costs $80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost before insurance. Lyte participates with select plans; network status, copays, deductibles, and coverage depend on the member plan and are verified before care.
Are there counselors in Austin accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's counselors are currently accepting new patients in Austin and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a counselor in Austin via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth counselor services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Austin. Many plans include telehealth benefits, but coverage varies and is verified before care. Visits require a compatible phone or computer.
What conditions do counselors in Austin treat?
Counselors in Austin 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.
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Find a Counselor Accepting Your Insurance in Austin
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Austin. Select your insurer below.
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting BCBS in Austin →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Cigna in Austin →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting UHC in Austin →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Aetna in Austin →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Humana in Austin →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Counselors accepting Tricare in Austin →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Counselors accepting Medicare in Austin →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Scott and White in Austin →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Oscar in Austin →Texas has a shortage of over 4,500 mental health providers — ranking 49th in the nation for mental health care access. NAMI Texas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of Texas. 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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