Counselor in Houston, 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 Houston and Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands by telehealth.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCDC / NCC
$80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost
Houston, Harris County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Counselor in Houston Does
Conditions Treated
What Counselors in Houston Treat
About Houston
Mental Health in Houston
America's most diverse city. Energy sector, healthcare, petrochemical industry. Hurricane PTSD prevalent.
Common Questions
Counselors in Houston — FAQ
How do I find a counselor in Houston, TX?
You can book a counselor at Lyte Psychiatry serving Houston and Harris 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 Houston 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 Houston accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's counselors are currently accepting new patients in Houston and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a counselor in Houston via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth counselor services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Houston. 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 Houston treat?
Counselors in Houston 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 Houston
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Houston. Select your insurer below.
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting BCBS in Houston →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Cigna in Houston →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting UHC in Houston →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Aetna in Houston →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Humana in Houston →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Counselors accepting Tricare in Houston →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Counselors accepting Medicare in Houston →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Scott and White in Houston →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Oscar in Houston →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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