Therapist in Austin, TX
Therapists (also called counselors or psychotherapists) hold a master's degree and state licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). They deliver evidence-based talk therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy. Unlike psychiatrists, therapists do not prescribe medication — their work is entirely therapy-based, often in weekly or biweekly sessions.
Serving Austin and Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCSW / LMFT
$100–$200 per session; many accept insurance
Austin, Travis County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Therapist in Austin Does
Conditions Treated
What Therapists in Austin Treat
About Austin
Mental Health in Austin
Tech boom, startup culture, cost-of-living anxiety, rapid gentrification displacement stress.
Common Questions
Therapists in Austin — FAQ
How do I find a therapist in Austin, TX?
You can book a therapist 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 therapist in Austin cost?
A therapist in Austin typically costs $100–$200 per session; many accept insurance. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there therapists in Austin accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's therapists 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 therapist in Austin via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth therapist 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 therapists in Austin treat?
Therapists in Austin commonly treat: depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, phobias. A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy, counseling, and evidence-based treatments for emotional and psychological challenges.
Nearby Cities
Find a Therapist 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
Therapists accepting Ambetter in Austin →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting BCBS in Austin →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Cigna in Austin →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting UHC in Austin →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Aetna in Austin →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Humana in Austin →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Magellan in Austin →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Therapists accepting Tricare in Austin →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Therapists accepting Medicare in Austin →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Scott and White in Austin →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Molina in Austin →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Superior in Austin →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists 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 therapist 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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