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Best Counselors in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena

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

How to Choose

Finding the Best Counselor in Pasadena

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 Pasadena.

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 Pasadena

Who are the best counselors in Pasadena, TX?

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

How much does a counselor cost in Pasadena?

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

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

Can I see a counselor online in Pasadena?

Yes. Telehealth counselor services are available in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena?

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

Lyte Psychiatry β€” Psychiatric Care Β· Pasadena, TX

Board-certified psychiatric care in Pasadena

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