Killeen sits next to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) and is served by Central Counties Services, the LMHA for Bell and four surrounding counties. Military families often prefer telehealth because of frequent moves and demanding schedules.
Central Texas · City guide
Therapists & mental health in Killeen, Texas
Bell County · pop. ~158,375
Killeen is a mid-sized Texas city of roughly 158,375 residents in Bell County. CDC PLACES data shows about 14.7% of adults here report frequent mental distress, and 16.8% are uninsured. Bell County ranks #43 of 254 Texas counties on our Mental Health Access Index (grade B). 8 clinicians on this directory currently see Killeen clients by secure telehealth.
Mental health access ranking
Grade B(74/100)
Bell County ranks #43 of 254 Texas counties
14.7%
Adults reporting frequent mental distress
CDC PLACES (city-level)
16.8%
Adults without health insurance
CDC PLACES (city-level)
Telehealth therapists serving Killeen
All clinicians are licensed in Texas and able to see clients in Killeen by secure video.
Alivia Crowe, LCSW
Therapist
Life Transitions · Anxiety · Depression · Negative Self-Talk
✓ NPI verified
Kathy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Trauma and PTSD · Relationship Issues · Grief
Ernesto Zepeda, Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Intern
Anxiety · Codependency · Conflict with Friends · Depression
Alexa Garcia Vega, LPC
Clinician
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Adults dealing with Childhood Trauma · Domestic Violence · Adjustment Related Concerns
✓ NPI verified
Lisa Skalla, LCSW
Clinician
Stress-related Illness · Chronic Pain · Grief · Anxiety
✓ NPI verified
May Wang, MS, PMHNP, RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
ADHD · Substance Abuse
✓ NPI verified
Patricia Pomroy, LCSW
Clinician
Trauma · PTSD · Addiction · Anxiety
✓ NPI verified
Maxwell Sklansky, LPC Associate
Clinician
Personality Disorders · Gender and Sexual Identity · Phobias · Relationship Issues
Frequently asked — therapy in Killeen, Texas
What's the easiest way to start therapy in Killeen?
Start by filtering the directory for Killeen. 8 Texas-licensed clinicians serve the area, most by HIPAA-compliant video, so distance isn't a constraint. You contact and book each therapist directly through their own practice.
Do therapists in Killeen accept insurance like BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, or Medicare?
Yes. Many Killeen-serving clinicians take major Texas plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Superior HealthPlan (Medicaid), and Medicare. Use the insurance filter on the directory or check each therapist's profile for the current list.
Can I see a therapist by video from Killeen?
Any Texas-licensed therapist can legally provide telehealth to anyone physically located in Texas, including Killeen. Telehealth is HIPAA-compliant secure video and is covered by most insurance plans the same as in-person sessions.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Killeen?
If you're in immediate danger, call or text 988 — the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7 in English and Spanish).
How much does therapy cost in Killeen without insurance?
Self-pay rates from clinicians serving Killeen typically range from $90 to $200 per 50-minute session. Many therapists offer sliding-scale fees based on income — ask during your first call. Some also accept HSA/FSA cards.
Can I use Texas Medicaid (STAR) to see a therapist in Killeen?
Yes. Superior HealthPlan, Molina, Aetna Better Health, and other Texas Medicaid managed-care plans cover outpatient mental health therapy statewide. Filter the directory by "Medicaid" or your specific plan to see clinicians who currently accept it.
Are sessions with a Killeen therapist confidential?
Therapy sessions are protected by HIPAA and Texas state law. Records are only released with your written consent, with narrow legal exceptions (immediate danger to self or others, suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, or a court order).
What types of therapists serve Killeen — LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist, psychiatrist?
Our directory includes Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), psychologists (PhD/PsyD), and psychiatric providers (MD, DO, PMHNP) — all verified through the NPPES NPI registry. Use the credential filter to narrow your search.
Can I switch therapists if the first one isn't a good fit?
Absolutely — and you should. Research consistently shows the therapist-client fit is the single biggest predictor of progress. Most clinicians expect a "first-fit" consultation. If something feels off after 1-2 sessions, browse other Killeen therapists and try again.
If you need help right now
- 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)
- Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line
- 800-888-4036 — local crisis line for Killeen
- Any Killeen-area emergency room is required to evaluate behavioral-health emergencies.
Local resources in Killeen
Hand-picked local services for Killeen residents — government, sliding-scale clinics, community mental-health support.
Killeen city government
City of Killeen
101 N College Street, Killeen, TX 76541
254-501-7600
Visit site ↗NAMI affiliate
NAMI Temple Area
(254) 771-3638
Helpful reading for Killeen
Short, clinician-reviewed guides from our learning library.
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