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Best Counselors in Fort Worth, 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 β€” 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 Fort Worth

$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common.

How to Choose

Finding the Best Counselor in Fort Worth

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 Fort Worth.

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.

Common Questions

FAQs β€” Counselors in Fort Worth

Who are the best counselors in Fort Worth, TX?

The best counselors in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth and accept Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, and Aetna. You can also search Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com) filtered to Fort Worth counselors.

How much does a counselor cost in Fort Worth?

$80–$200 per session. Many accept insurance; sliding-scale common. In Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth accepting new patients?

Yes. Lyte Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX via telehealth, with same-week availability. You can also search Psychology Today's directory at psychologytoday.com/us/therapists for Fort Worth counselors who are accepting new patients and filter by insurance.

Can I see a counselor online in Fort Worth?

Yes. Telehealth counselor services are available in Fort Worth, TX. Lyte Psychiatry provides secure video appointments with board-certified providers β€” 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 Fort Worth?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication; a counselor provides talk therapy but typically cannot prescribe. Many patients in Fort Worth benefit from working with both β€” a psychiatrist for medication and a counselor for therapy.

Lyte Psychiatry β€” Psychiatric Care Β· Fort Worth, TX

Board-certified psychiatric care in Fort Worth

Same-week telehealth appointments. In-network with Ambetter, BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna, and more. Most patients pay $0–$30 per visit.