Therapists in Hays County, TX
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Crystal Cano Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buda, TX 78610 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing unexpected changes in your life? Are things not what you thought they would be at this point? Do you find yourself avoiding feelings or situations? Now, more than ever, we are all figuring out how to adjust to transitions in our work and personal life. For so many of us, we have learned to push through and put ourselves last. Maybe this way of living has served you previously but is quickly becoming overwhelming. We are resilient but in order to thrive we need community. You have already done the hardest part by looking for support. This step speaks to the fact that you are ready to make some changes.
Are you experiencing unexpected changes in your life? Are things not what you thought they would be at this point? Do you find yourself avoiding feelings or situations? Now, more than ever, we are all figuring out how to adjust to transitions in our work and personal life. For so many of us, we have learned to push through and put ourselves last. Maybe this way of living has served you previously but is quickly becoming overwhelming. We are resilient but in order to thrive we need community. You have already done the hardest part by looking for support. This step speaks to the fact that you are ready to make some changes.
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Kellie Wylie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kyle, TX 78640 (Online Only)
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Congrats on taking the first step toward healing! I am a clinical social worker who has been in the mental health field for over ten years specializing in navigating needs from relationship or work challenges to severe mental illness. I offer a range of treatment techniques and especially enjoy attachment theory, identity development and working through trauma. We all experience different stuck points in life and it's my honor to join with someone toward self-actualization.
Congrats on taking the first step toward healing! I am a clinical social worker who has been in the mental health field for over ten years specializing in navigating needs from relationship or work challenges to severe mental illness. I offer a range of treatment techniques and especially enjoy attachment theory, identity development and working through trauma. We all experience different stuck points in life and it's my honor to join with someone toward self-actualization.
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I work with people who have experienced trauma in childhood or adulthood who want to heal from the aftereffects of their experiences. I believe that many challenges you may live with daily, such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more, may actually be signs of traumatic stress. Together, we can learn tools to manage your traumatic stress warning signs and work on reducing these symptoms to help you move towards the best version of yourself.
I work with people who have experienced trauma in childhood or adulthood who want to heal from the aftereffects of their experiences. I believe that many challenges you may live with daily, such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more, may actually be signs of traumatic stress. Together, we can learn tools to manage your traumatic stress warning signs and work on reducing these symptoms to help you move towards the best version of yourself.
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Alessa Smyth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! The decision to seek professional help can be a difficult one, and I am happy you had the courage to do so. Through empathy and compassion, I create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their innermost selves. That vulnerability allows for healing, which is the catalyst towards creating real and lasting change in your life.
Hello, and welcome! The decision to seek professional help can be a difficult one, and I am happy you had the courage to do so. Through empathy and compassion, I create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their innermost selves. That vulnerability allows for healing, which is the catalyst towards creating real and lasting change in your life.
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Glasshouse Effect Psychotherapy Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737
As a person, do you find yourself struggling to maintain a balance between fulfilling spiritual, cultural, familial and societal obligations? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of identity while juggling such obligations? In a world full of unrealistic and forced expectations, people often are accused of being rebellious, guilty or selfish when they choose to focus on themselves and their needs. Secretly battling and wounded, many people find themselves to be depressed, anxious, angry, disappointed and unfulfilled.
As a person, do you find yourself struggling to maintain a balance between fulfilling spiritual, cultural, familial and societal obligations? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of identity while juggling such obligations? In a world full of unrealistic and forced expectations, people often are accused of being rebellious, guilty or selfish when they choose to focus on themselves and their needs. Secretly battling and wounded, many people find themselves to be depressed, anxious, angry, disappointed and unfulfilled.
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Kirsten A. Brunner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737 (Online Only)
I believe that it takes tremendous courage for an individual to reach out for counseling. People often take this step when they are feeling stuck or stagnant, unable to find relief and solutions on their own. I view my work with my clients as a partnership: I bring clinical knowledge and experience to the alliance and my clients bring their strengths, their inner wisdom, and their readiness to explore. While working together I provide a safe, comfortable and informative environment in which the client can find healing, seek solutions and create strategies that will bring about lasting change.
I believe that it takes tremendous courage for an individual to reach out for counseling. People often take this step when they are feeling stuck or stagnant, unable to find relief and solutions on their own. I view my work with my clients as a partnership: I bring clinical knowledge and experience to the alliance and my clients bring their strengths, their inner wisdom, and their readiness to explore. While working together I provide a safe, comfortable and informative environment in which the client can find healing, seek solutions and create strategies that will bring about lasting change.
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Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Wimberley, TX 78676
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
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Liberty Nicholas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Hey Wild Souls, I’m Liberty! I'm not your textbook therapist. I’m all about making therapy seem like an adventure. As a nature-based therapist, I meet clients outside at local parks, San Antonio - San Marcos. This allows us to explore aspects of yourself that are often inaccessible in an office setting. My life's guiding principle is simple: Nature is the ultimate Co-Therapist! If you are seeking to holistically enhance your overall well-being and unearth your Wisest Self...I’m ready to guide your journey! I work with people navigating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and exploring personality or mood disorders.
Hey Wild Souls, I’m Liberty! I'm not your textbook therapist. I’m all about making therapy seem like an adventure. As a nature-based therapist, I meet clients outside at local parks, San Antonio - San Marcos. This allows us to explore aspects of yourself that are often inaccessible in an office setting. My life's guiding principle is simple: Nature is the ultimate Co-Therapist! If you are seeking to holistically enhance your overall well-being and unearth your Wisest Self...I’m ready to guide your journey! I work with people navigating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and exploring personality or mood disorders.
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Sara Luckenbill
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78737 (Online Only)
Often our lives are taken over with such significant feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Therapy is such a great tool to gain self worth, clarity, and healing! You are allowed to take up space. You have worth and value. You are strong and resilient. You can live a life that is fulfilling, and you can get out of the pit of despair! You deserve to know that you have so much value and deserve to be the main character of your life. You deserve to have hope for the future and to feel empowered about who you are. You are not alone.
Often our lives are taken over with such significant feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Therapy is such a great tool to gain self worth, clarity, and healing! You are allowed to take up space. You have worth and value. You are strong and resilient. You can live a life that is fulfilling, and you can get out of the pit of despair! You deserve to know that you have so much value and deserve to be the main character of your life. You deserve to have hope for the future and to feel empowered about who you are. You are not alone.
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Dr. Hannah Korkow-Moradi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buda, TX 78610
I have availability for LMFT-Associate supervision! I am a relational therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families address and achieve self-set goals. I offer perspective and support for those seeking sustainable and stable change. My only personal goal for my clients are to be healthy individuals in healthy relationships.
I have availability for LMFT-Associate supervision! I am a relational therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families address and achieve self-set goals. I offer perspective and support for those seeking sustainable and stable change. My only personal goal for my clients are to be healthy individuals in healthy relationships.
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Kevin A Fall
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Changing anything in life can feel like a struggle and seeking help is an important part of the process. During my time as counselor, I have had the privilege to collaborate with adults, adolescents, couples and families as they courageously embark on the pathway to change. I value working with my clients to gain awareness of the patterns in life and finding ways of adjusting them to meet current needs. Whether you are feeling stuck or completely lost, counseling can be a great tool for change. I look forward to working with you.
Changing anything in life can feel like a struggle and seeking help is an important part of the process. During my time as counselor, I have had the privilege to collaborate with adults, adolescents, couples and families as they courageously embark on the pathway to change. I value working with my clients to gain awareness of the patterns in life and finding ways of adjusting them to meet current needs. Whether you are feeling stuck or completely lost, counseling can be a great tool for change. I look forward to working with you.
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****PLEASE EMAIL FOR SCHEDULING*** Are you looking for a professional who can help you move through your emotional pain? Have you tried counseling before but it felt unsafe to open up? Traumatic experiences at any stage of life can make it difficult to trust others enough to experience the benefits of therapy. Therapy itself can become a challenge to overcome, but, the truth is we all need someone to open up to. If you want to learn how to process negative emotional disturbance so that you can feel a sense of relief and heal yourself, I can be there to guide your journey.
****PLEASE EMAIL FOR SCHEDULING*** Are you looking for a professional who can help you move through your emotional pain? Have you tried counseling before but it felt unsafe to open up? Traumatic experiences at any stage of life can make it difficult to trust others enough to experience the benefits of therapy. Therapy itself can become a challenge to overcome, but, the truth is we all need someone to open up to. If you want to learn how to process negative emotional disturbance so that you can feel a sense of relief and heal yourself, I can be there to guide your journey.
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Christine Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
Relationships can be complicated! All of us need help navigating the rough waters of our relationships. Whether in marriage or parenting, with extended family, or friends and loved ones, we find ourselves hurt by the people we care about the most. And sometimes we hurt them back. That isn't who we really want to be, but we don't know another way. We're stuck in a cycle of anger and distancing.
Conflict is inevitable. Thankfully, resolution of conflict is possible. We are created to have meaningful relationships and my aim in therapy is to help you learn how to have them.
Relationships can be complicated! All of us need help navigating the rough waters of our relationships. Whether in marriage or parenting, with extended family, or friends and loved ones, we find ourselves hurt by the people we care about the most. And sometimes we hurt them back. That isn't who we really want to be, but we don't know another way. We're stuck in a cycle of anger and distancing.
Conflict is inevitable. Thankfully, resolution of conflict is possible. We are created to have meaningful relationships and my aim in therapy is to help you learn how to have them.
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Christopher Wilkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Kyle, TX 78640 (Online Only)
How do you care for yourself? How do you deal with adversity especially when your struggling? All of us have a tendency to latch on to reasons of why we do what we do, but sometimes these reasons aren’t always true and can actually cause us and those we love more suffering. I look forward to working with you on any issue, in a safe confidential space. I have a collaborative style that focuses on the goals of healthy processing, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.
How do you care for yourself? How do you deal with adversity especially when your struggling? All of us have a tendency to latch on to reasons of why we do what we do, but sometimes these reasons aren’t always true and can actually cause us and those we love more suffering. I look forward to working with you on any issue, in a safe confidential space. I have a collaborative style that focuses on the goals of healthy processing, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.
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Leslie Tourish, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
My goal is to work with you in a partnership to create solutions that are specific to your unique needs. I'm a believer that the opposite of depression is not happiness, but resiliency. We can work together to explore your depression, anxiety, or shame which are often the result from a trauma, or series of traumas. I have found that the most effective therapy has an individualized focus and is a collaboration between you and me. The focus will be to help you explore possible alternative ways of thinking and behaving - the building blocks of change.
My goal is to work with you in a partnership to create solutions that are specific to your unique needs. I'm a believer that the opposite of depression is not happiness, but resiliency. We can work together to explore your depression, anxiety, or shame which are often the result from a trauma, or series of traumas. I have found that the most effective therapy has an individualized focus and is a collaboration between you and me. The focus will be to help you explore possible alternative ways of thinking and behaving - the building blocks of change.
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Casey Coleman
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Online Only)
Struggling through breastfeeding? Feeling overwhelmed by the all the changes that come with a new baby? Questioning how you are going to make it through another day postpartum? I see you! Now more than ever, new mamas are feeling uncertain about breastfeeding, who they are after baby and how to make all these pressure filled decisions. At Landmark Counseling Practice, I offer individual tele therapy sessions for pregnant and postpartum mamas looking to find hope and support during their transition to motherhood.
Struggling through breastfeeding? Feeling overwhelmed by the all the changes that come with a new baby? Questioning how you are going to make it through another day postpartum? I see you! Now more than ever, new mamas are feeling uncertain about breastfeeding, who they are after baby and how to make all these pressure filled decisions. At Landmark Counseling Practice, I offer individual tele therapy sessions for pregnant and postpartum mamas looking to find hope and support during their transition to motherhood.
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Lora Hufton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
"I don't want to do these unhealthy things, but I just feel like I can't stop." Sound like something you have thought or said lately? If we don't process why we are doing the behaviors that cause us pain, we will just keep doing it. If we don't trace back where our abusive internal dialogue came from, we continue those thoughts. Are you tired? I can help.
"I don't want to do these unhealthy things, but I just feel like I can't stop." Sound like something you have thought or said lately? If we don't process why we are doing the behaviors that cause us pain, we will just keep doing it. If we don't trace back where our abusive internal dialogue came from, we continue those thoughts. Are you tired? I can help.
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Do you ever find that you are beating yourself up over losing things, missing deadlines, being disorganized, or struggling to communicate with your partner? These challenges can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and hopelessness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families facing these and other mental health challenges, including ADHD, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and depression.
Do you ever find that you are beating yourself up over losing things, missing deadlines, being disorganized, or struggling to communicate with your partner? These challenges can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and hopelessness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families facing these and other mental health challenges, including ADHD, relationship conflicts, anxiety, and depression.
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One thing I have learned throughout my life is the human experience is vibrant and full of an array of experiences that leave a unique impact on each of us. While many of these experiences can lead us to joy, hope, strength, and resiliency, others can lead us to fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and isolation. Becoming lost in the latter can often lead us to feel as though we are seeing life through a monochromatic lens. It is as though we have lost sight of the vibrancy that motivates us and leads to joy throughout our lives.
One thing I have learned throughout my life is the human experience is vibrant and full of an array of experiences that leave a unique impact on each of us. While many of these experiences can lead us to joy, hope, strength, and resiliency, others can lead us to fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and isolation. Becoming lost in the latter can often lead us to feel as though we are seeing life through a monochromatic lens. It is as though we have lost sight of the vibrancy that motivates us and leads to joy throughout our lives.
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After 25 years, I still absolutely love what I do and look forward with excitement to learning what makes each individual who enters my office unique. I picture myself in the person's shoes and try to see the world from their perspective to learn their strengths, struggles, goals and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist assists the client in identifying and achieving specific goals. We clarify, refine, and adjust these goals throughout the therapeutic process.
After 25 years, I still absolutely love what I do and look forward with excitement to learning what makes each individual who enters my office unique. I picture myself in the person's shoes and try to see the world from their perspective to learn their strengths, struggles, goals and needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist assists the client in identifying and achieving specific goals. We clarify, refine, and adjust these goals throughout the therapeutic process.
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Number of Therapists in Hays County, TX
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Hays County, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
74% | Coping Skills |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Aetna |
73% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
68% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Hays County, TX see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Hays County?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.