Counselor in Waco, 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 Waco and Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCDC / NCC
$80–$160 per session; many work in community settings at reduced cost
Waco, McLennan County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Counselor in Waco Does
Conditions Treated
What Counselors in Waco Treat
About Waco
Mental Health in Waco
Baylor University town. Student mental health and young family growth from tourism boom.
Common Questions
Counselors in Waco — FAQ
How do I find a counselor in Waco, TX?
You can book a counselor at Lyte Psychiatry serving Waco and McLennan 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 Waco cost?
A counselor in Waco 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 Waco accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's counselors are currently accepting new patients in Waco and throughout Texas. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a counselor in Waco via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth counselor services to patients anywhere in Texas, including Waco. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do counselors in Waco treat?
Counselors in Waco 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.
Find a Counselor Accepting Your Insurance in Waco
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Waco. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Ambetter in Waco →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting BCBS in Waco →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Cigna in Waco →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting UHC in Waco →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Aetna in Waco →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Humana in Waco →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Magellan in Waco →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Counselors accepting Tricare in Waco →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Counselors accepting Medicare in Waco →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Counselors accepting Scott and White in Waco →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Molina in Waco →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Counselors accepting Superior in Waco →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Counselors accepting Oscar in Waco →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).
Book a Counselor in Waco Today
Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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