Specialty
Depression therapists in Texas
129 licensed Texas clinicians who work with depression. All sessions are telehealth and available across every Texas county.
Aaron Dembe, FL, PhD
Therapist
Abigail Alford, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Addie Arnold, MA, LPC Associate
Therapist
Adolfo Correa Lopez, LPC Associate
Therapist
Aksheta Kuttuva, PsyD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Alexa Patrick, LPC
Therapist
Alicia Muhammad, LPC
Therapist
Alivia Crowe, LCSW
Therapist
Amanda Graves, LMSW
Therapist
Anastasia Gonzales, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Aniela Baczewski, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Annie Jeon, LCSW
Therapist
Ashley Konermann, LPC
Therapist
Ashley Rockwood, LPC Associate
Therapist
Bethel Moges, LPC
Therapist
Bianca Pittera, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Brenda Andrade, LPC-A
Therapist
Brenda Gomez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bridget Aureli, LPC
Therapist
Caitlyn Lewis, LPC
Therapist
Carly Shannon, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Casey Beck, LPC Associate
Therapist
Casey Janes, LCSW
Therapist
Christina Galindo, LPC
Therapist
Christina Hernandez, LMFT
Therapist
Cordell Spears, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cristina Sifuentes, LPC
Therapist
Daniel Singelyn, FL, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Danielle Benoit, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
Darcia Miller, LCSW
Therapist
David Sands, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dorsa Jahanbakhsh
Doctoral Intern
Edgar Hernandez, MD
Psychiatrist
Elizabeth Ball, LPC
Therapist
Elizabeth Bentley, LCSW
Therapist
Elizabeth Ford, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Elizabeth Padilla, LPC
Clinician
Elsa Obonyo, PNP, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Emily Rounds, LPC
Clinician
Ernesto Zepeda, Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Intern
Speaks: English, Spanish
Francesca Di Rienzo, Ph.D.
Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Gabriela Villa, LMFT
Therapist
Gabrielle Javier, LPC
Counselor
Glenn Olds, FL, PhD
Clinician
Heather Brown, LCSW
Therapist
Hedwig Gavino, LPC Associate
Counselor
Speaks: English, Filipino (intermittently mentioned for context)
Jackie Rodriguez, LMSW
Clinician
Speaks: English, Spanish
Jacqueline Guardiola, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Speaks: English, Spanish
Jacqueline House, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Speaks: English, Spanish
Jason Paik, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jazmin Crookes, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Speaks: English, Spanish
Jennifer Laurich, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jennifer Thompson, LMFT
Therapist
Jessica Schwen, LCSW
Therapist
John Hospod, LPC Associate
Clinician
Jordan Mikesell, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jordan Small, LPC
Therapist
Josh Arcibar, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Speaks: English, Spanish
K. Osiris Wade, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kaitlynn Griffin, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
Karina Gutierrez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Speaks: English, Spanish
Kate Cotnam, LPC
Therapist
Kathleen Fahrner, PhD
Therapist
Kathryn Adams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kiana Rathjens, PsyD
Clinician
Kisha Patton, PMHNP-APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kyle Bastos, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lani Hartnett, LCSW
Clinician
Laurie Gamble, LCSW
Clinician
Lindsey Stevens, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisa Skalla, LCSW
Clinician
Lissa Cameron Giacco, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lori Gonzalez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Madison Palmer, PsyD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mamta Chhabra, LPC
Therapist
Maria Rocha, LMSW
Clinician
Speaks: English, Spanish
Mariana Jaramillo, LPC
Therapist
Speaks: English, Spanish
Markus Provence, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Mary Walke, LPC
Clinician
Matthew Snapp, FL, PhD
Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Executive Coach
Meagan Palmer, LPC
Clinician
Melissa Andujar, LPC
Clinician
Melissa Van Zalinge, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Melody Alford, LPC
Therapist
Meredith Jessup, LCSW
Clinician
Merrik Hetherington, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Michelle Flowers, LCSW, LCDC
Clinician
Nicole Gregston, LPC
Clinician
Nicole Porterpan-Cassell, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
Orlandria Beamon, Pd, PhD
Clinician
Patrick James, PhD
Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Patrick Sivils, LPC
Clinician
Princess Parker, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rachel Darakhshan, FL, PhD
Clinician
Rachel Walton, Doctoral Intern
Doctoral Intern
Rebecca Thompson, LCSW
Clinician
Ricky Mitchell, PA
Physician Assistant
Riley Shoubash, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ryan Smith, LPC
Counselor
Sarah Chu, LPC
Clinician
Savannah Miller, PsyD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Scott James, LPC, LCDC
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor
Selena Tyler, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sheaundra O'Neil, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Susan Sesay, MA, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tamara Williams-Benjamin, LPC
Clinician
Speaks: English, Spanish
Tamika Terry, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
Taylor Cardenas, LCSW
Clinician
Speaks: English, Spanish
Taylor Carter, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tiffany Everage, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tim Abendroth, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Tonya Bradshaw, LPC
Tori Levinger, MS, LPC Associate
Clinician
Tralynza Conley, LCSW
Therapist
Speaks: English, Spanish
Vincent Miceli, LCSW
Clinician
Wayne Nguyen, PsyD
Licensed Clinician
Whitney McEwen, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alexi Hoefer, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brooke Benandi, LMFT
Therapist
Francheska Medina, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kelly Parker, Doctoral Intern
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Kyndal Edwards, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Mai Nguyen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Marissa Anderson, LPC
Clinician
Nathan Krantz, Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Intern
Nicole Wilson, LPC Associate
Therapist
Regan Emfinger, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sara Spotswood, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sarah Tresca, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Frequently asked about depression therapy in Texas
How do I find a depression therapist in Texas?
Our directory lists 129 Texas-licensed therapists who specialize in depression. All can see clients statewide via secure telehealth. Filter by city, county, language, or insurance, then book directly with the clinician.
Does insurance cover depression therapy in Texas?
Most major Texas plans — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Superior HealthPlan (Medicaid), and Medicare — cover outpatient mental health therapy including depression treatment. Check each therapist's profile for the plans they currently accept.
Can depression therapy be done by video?
Yes. Telehealth is well-established for depression treatment and is covered by most insurance the same as in-person care. Any Texas-licensed therapist can see Texas residents by secure video.
How long does depression therapy take?
It varies. Many people see meaningful change in 8-20 weekly sessions, but timelines depend on the severity, history, and treatment approach. Your therapist will discuss expectations during the first 1-2 sessions.
What evidence-based approaches are used for depression?
Common evidence-based modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR for trauma, and emotionally focused therapy for relationships. The right approach depends on your goals — your therapist will discuss this in session one.
How is the first depression session structured?
Most first sessions are an intake: the therapist asks about your history, current symptoms, goals, and what's worked before. You'll discuss confidentiality, fees, and the proposed treatment plan. Expect to leave with a clear sense of next steps.
Do I need a referral from a primary care doctor?
For most commercial plans (BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, United) — no, you can book directly. Some HMO plans and Medicaid require a referral. Check the back of your insurance card or call member services before your first session.
What if my child or teen needs depression therapy?
Many of our Texas clinicians specialize in adolescents and children. Texas law requires parental consent for minors under 18, except in narrow situations (suicidal crisis, certain substance-use evaluations). Filter for "child" or "adolescent" specialty.
Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for depression therapy?
Yes. Outpatient psychotherapy is an IRS-qualified medical expense. Most clinicians accept HSA/FSA debit cards or will provide a superbill you can submit for reimbursement.
What's the difference between a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist?
LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs provide talk therapy. Psychologists (PhD/PsyD) provide therapy and formal psychological testing. Psychiatrists and PMHNPs are medical providers who can prescribe medication — many also do therapy, or coordinate with a separate talk therapist.