Best Counselors in College Station, 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 College Station
$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common.
How to Choose
Finding the Best Counselor in College Station
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 College Station.
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 College Station
Depression is a common and treatable mental health condition causing persistent sadness, l…
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Anxiety Counselor in College Station
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., causing excess…
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Postpartum Depression Counselor in College Station
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 new mothers and requires prompt treatment to pr…
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Grief & Bereavement Counselor in College Station
Grief counseling helps individuals process loss — of a loved one, relationship, or life ci…
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Trauma Counselor in College Station
Trauma-informed care helps individuals heal from adverse childhood experiences, abuse, acc…
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Social Anxiety Counselor in College Station
Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear of social situations and judgment, leading to …
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Common Questions
FAQs — Counselors in College Station
Who are the best counselors in College Station, TX?
The best counselors in College Station 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 College Station and accept Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, and Aetna. You can also search Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com) filtered to College Station counselors.
How much does a counselor cost in College Station?
$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common. In College Station, 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 College Station accepting new patients?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients in College Station, TX via telehealth, with same-week availability. You can also search Psychology Today's directory at psychologytoday.com/us/therapists for College Station counselors who are accepting new patients and filter by insurance.
Can I see a counselor online in College Station?
Yes. Telehealth counselor services are available in College Station, 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 College Station?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication; a counselor provides talk therapy but typically cannot prescribe. Many patients in College Station benefit from working with both — a psychiatrist for medication and a counselor for therapy.
Lyte Psychiatry — Psychiatric Care · College Station, TX
Board-certified psychiatric care in College Station
Same-week telehealth appointments. In-network with Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more. Most patients pay $0–$30 per visit.