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 — in-person and telehealth available.
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 in Austin 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 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. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a 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.
Nearby Cities
Find a Counselor Accepting Your Insurance in Austin
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Austin. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Ambetter in Austin →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 →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Magellan 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 →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Molina in Austin →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Superior 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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