Best Counselors in Austin, TX
A mental health counselor provides talk therapy and emotional support for a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
LPC, LCSW, or LMFT — state-licensed mental health counselor
About This Provider Type
What Does a Counselor Do?
Mental health counselors in Texas hold an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license; in New Mexico they hold an LPCC license. They provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling. Counselors often focus on adjustment, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, stress, and mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety.
Typical cost in Austin
$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common.
How to Choose
Finding the Best Counselor in Austin
Verify licensure
Check Texas's TX licensing board to confirm the provider is currently licensed.
Check insurance
Call your insurer or use their online directory to confirm the provider is in-network before booking.
Ask about wait times
The best providers may have wait lists. Lyte Psychiatry offers same-week telehealth appointments in Austin.
Use SAMHSA's locator
findtreatment.gov lets you filter by insurance, condition, and zip code to find certified providers.
Read reviews
Healthgrades, Zocdoc, and Google reviews can help you evaluate patient satisfaction.
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Depression Counselor in Austin
Depression is a common and treatable mental health condition causing persistent sadness, l…
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Anxiety Counselor in Austin
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., causing excess…
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Postpartum Depression Counselor in Austin
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 new mothers and requires prompt treatment to pr…
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Grief & Bereavement Counselor in Austin
Grief counseling helps individuals process loss — of a loved one, relationship, or life ci…
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Trauma Counselor in Austin
Trauma-informed care helps individuals heal from adverse childhood experiences, abuse, acc…
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Social Anxiety Counselor in Austin
Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear of social situations and judgment, leading to …
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Common Questions
FAQs — Counselors in Austin
Who are the best counselors in Austin, TX?
The best counselors in Austin are those who are licensed in Texas, accepting new patients, and in-network with your insurance. Lyte Psychiatry's board-certified providers offer same-week telehealth appointments in Austin and accept Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, and Aetna. You can also search Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com) filtered to Austin counselors.
How much does a counselor cost in Austin?
$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common. In Austin, costs vary by provider and insurance plan. The county MHMR center offers sliding-scale fees for uninsured residents. SAMHSA's Treatment Locator (findtreatment.gov) can help you find low-cost options.
Are there counselors in Austin accepting new patients?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients in Austin, TX via telehealth, with same-week availability. You can also search Psychology Today's directory at psychologytoday.com/us/therapists for Austin counselors who are accepting new patients and filter by insurance.
Can I see a counselor online in Austin?
Yes. Telehealth counselor services are available in Austin, TX. Lyte Psychiatry provides secure video appointments with board-certified providers — you can be seen from home or work. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Book at lytepsych.com or call 469-733-0848.
What is the difference between a counselor and a psychiatrist in Austin?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication; a counselor provides talk therapy but typically cannot prescribe. Many patients in Austin benefit from working with both — a psychiatrist for medication and a counselor for therapy.
Lyte Psychiatry — Psychiatric Care · Austin, TX
Board-certified psychiatric care in Austin
Same-week telehealth appointments. In-network with Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more. Most patients pay $0–$30 per visit.