Therapist in Waco, 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 Waco and Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCSW / LMFT
$100–$200 per session; many accept insurance
Waco, McLennan County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Therapist in Waco Does
Conditions Treated
What Therapists in Waco Treat
About Waco
Mental Health in Waco
Baylor University town. Student mental health and young family growth from tourism boom.
Common Questions
Therapists in Waco — FAQ
How do I find a therapist in Waco, TX?
You can book a therapist 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 therapist in Waco cost?
A therapist in Waco 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 Waco accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's therapists 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 therapist in Waco via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth therapist 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 therapists in Waco treat?
Therapists in Waco 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.
Find a Therapist 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
Therapists accepting Ambetter in Waco →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting BCBS in Waco →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Cigna in Waco →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting UHC in Waco →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Aetna in Waco →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Humana in Waco →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Magellan in Waco →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Therapists accepting Tricare in Waco →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Therapists accepting Medicare in Waco →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Scott and White in Waco →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Molina in Waco →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Superior in Waco →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists 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 therapist visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
Book a Therapist in Waco Today
Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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