Therapists in Hays County, TX
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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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Rhonda D Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666 (Online Only)
When you need help with life's challenges, whether it be parenting, relationships, children's behavior problems or issues holding you back from you or your family's full potential, please give me a call. I can help you learn how to cope with life's challenges and the feelings and behaviors that accompany them. Together, I can help you understand the issues and offer ideas to balance your life and restore relationships effected by your challenges. I can offer insight and ideas for resiliency for you and your family.
When you need help with life's challenges, whether it be parenting, relationships, children's behavior problems or issues holding you back from you or your family's full potential, please give me a call. I can help you learn how to cope with life's challenges and the feelings and behaviors that accompany them. Together, I can help you understand the issues and offer ideas to balance your life and restore relationships effected by your challenges. I can offer insight and ideas for resiliency for you and your family.
Online Therapists
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Melissa Herrin Isaacks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 3 years of experience treating a wide range of mental illnesses, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, loss, anger management, transitional disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with a warm and caring attitude. Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Lisa Ann Polo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 in the state of Texas. In 2023 I received my L.P.C in Arkansas. I am also a L.P.C. Clinical Supervisor in Texas. I have worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health agencies, private practice and managed care companies. I have conducted counseling with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. One of my strengths is crisis intervention with all populations. My treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy as well as psycho dynamic therapy.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 in the state of Texas. In 2023 I received my L.P.C in Arkansas. I am also a L.P.C. Clinical Supervisor in Texas. I have worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health agencies, private practice and managed care companies. I have conducted counseling with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. One of my strengths is crisis intervention with all populations. My treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy as well as psycho dynamic therapy.
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Sue Wendelin is a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT) who has over 36 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families with a wide variety of treatment needs. She specializes in assisting clients who are struggling with career-related issues, coping skills, family conflict, grief, mental stress, parenting, academic issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, and more.
Sue Wendelin is a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT) who has over 36 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families with a wide variety of treatment needs. She specializes in assisting clients who are struggling with career-related issues, coping skills, family conflict, grief, mental stress, parenting, academic issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, and more.
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Thomas Khang Dong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I enjoy working with college students, professionals in healthcare, caregivers, singles that are dating/looking to date, single parents, newly divorced or separated, and specifically young adult couples looking to improve their relationships amidst juggling school, work, new baby, or life transitions. I also have a strong interest in helping individuals who struggle with the bi-cultural experience and inter-generational conflicts.
I enjoy working with college students, professionals in healthcare, caregivers, singles that are dating/looking to date, single parents, newly divorced or separated, and specifically young adult couples looking to improve their relationships amidst juggling school, work, new baby, or life transitions. I also have a strong interest in helping individuals who struggle with the bi-cultural experience and inter-generational conflicts.
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Hilda Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Hilda Moreno, BA, MEd, MBA, PHD, LPC-S is a Counselor with 30 years of experience with adolescents, adults and children. She is passionate about helping people obtain a balanced life. Dr. Moreno specializes in trauma, grief, career exploration, and adjustment disorder. She worked as a teacher and school counselor for 28 years, a parent trainer for 1 year, and worked with probation clients for 2 years. Her own personal experiences as a person who has attained a terminal degree, a single parent, a divorcee, and someone who has lost a loved one enable her to serve multiple therapeutic needs.
Hilda Moreno, BA, MEd, MBA, PHD, LPC-S is a Counselor with 30 years of experience with adolescents, adults and children. She is passionate about helping people obtain a balanced life. Dr. Moreno specializes in trauma, grief, career exploration, and adjustment disorder. She worked as a teacher and school counselor for 28 years, a parent trainer for 1 year, and worked with probation clients for 2 years. Her own personal experiences as a person who has attained a terminal degree, a single parent, a divorcee, and someone who has lost a loved one enable her to serve multiple therapeutic needs.
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Lewis Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76542
With more than 25 years of experience as a Clinician and Counselor, I possess an extensive track record of compassionate and change-oriented care across both the military and private sectors. Throughout my career, I have developed a varied counseling and advisory experience, serving a wide range of populations, including Soldiers, Veterans, first responders, adolescents, and parents.
With more than 25 years of experience as a Clinician and Counselor, I possess an extensive track record of compassionate and change-oriented care across both the military and private sectors. Throughout my career, I have developed a varied counseling and advisory experience, serving a wide range of populations, including Soldiers, Veterans, first responders, adolescents, and parents.
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Carla Barnes PLLC and Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Schertz, TX 78154
Feeling lonely, lost, abandoned or stuck? Do you want to feel better about yourself, and your direction in this world? Would you like your relationships to improve? Ready for conflict to be resolved? Are you ready for a change in your life? The truth is we all have difficult seasons in our lives when support can make the difference in hope and healing. We have multiple clinicians in the office with different specialties and hours that can meet your and your families counseling needs.
Feeling lonely, lost, abandoned or stuck? Do you want to feel better about yourself, and your direction in this world? Would you like your relationships to improve? Ready for conflict to be resolved? Are you ready for a change in your life? The truth is we all have difficult seasons in our lives when support can make the difference in hope and healing. We have multiple clinicians in the office with different specialties and hours that can meet your and your families counseling needs.
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I specialize in helping individuals navigate through challenges using a blend of evidence-based therapies. My therapeutic approach integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering healing and personal growth.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate through challenges using a blend of evidence-based therapies. My therapeutic approach integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering healing and personal growth.
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Dwight Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings to offer quality mental healthcare to assist those in need. He has worked with individuals, families, and couples to assist them in learning the steps necessary to reach their greatest level of happiness. Dwight has worked with all age ranges needing to learn skills to reach higher levels of life satisfaction. Dwight has worked with parents to help them learn ways to guide their children to attain a greater level of emotional health.
Dwight Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings to offer quality mental healthcare to assist those in need. He has worked with individuals, families, and couples to assist them in learning the steps necessary to reach their greatest level of happiness. Dwight has worked with all age ranges needing to learn skills to reach higher levels of life satisfaction. Dwight has worked with parents to help them learn ways to guide their children to attain a greater level of emotional health.
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John has worked with a wide range of psychotherapeutic methods specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-based focused therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, relaxation techniques, integrative therapy, and talk therapy in working with individuals, couples, and families. I truly believe in the power of change.
John has worked with a wide range of psychotherapeutic methods specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-based focused therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, relaxation techniques, integrative therapy, and talk therapy in working with individuals, couples, and families. I truly believe in the power of change.
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Jeffery Demuth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Jeffery DeMuth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 12 years of counseling experience including individual and group counseling. Jeff has worked with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
Jeffery DeMuth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 12 years of counseling experience including individual and group counseling. Jeff has worked with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
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Nadja is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Her personality is flexible and agile, allowing swift adaptation to a range of clients. She has the ability to quickly analyze information and situations and, in turn, provide efficient solutions and relevant recommendations. Nadja is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma (PTSD), relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Nadja is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Her personality is flexible and agile, allowing swift adaptation to a range of clients. She has the ability to quickly analyze information and situations and, in turn, provide efficient solutions and relevant recommendations. Nadja is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma (PTSD), relationship issues, and major life transitions.
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Dacia Benton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
"I believe every person has value and a divine purpose in life". Challenges will come, but you can overcome them. Thank you for taking the first step in the healing process. I am dedicated to enhancing the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength of my clients. I am here to support, encourage, challenge and empower you to reach your goals.
"I believe every person has value and a divine purpose in life". Challenges will come, but you can overcome them. Thank you for taking the first step in the healing process. I am dedicated to enhancing the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength of my clients. I am here to support, encourage, challenge and empower you to reach your goals.
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Kelly Pedersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78747 (Online Only)
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a transformative shift in your life? Acknowledging that our personal history often obscures rather than informs who we are, Kelly specializes in redefining perception: assisting individuals with trauma recovery & couples with intimacy-rebuilding with insight and useful techniques for bypassing roadblocks. She helps people hone their anger management skills and address the flip side of the coin: initiating the healing process after someone has endured physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a transformative shift in your life? Acknowledging that our personal history often obscures rather than informs who we are, Kelly specializes in redefining perception: assisting individuals with trauma recovery & couples with intimacy-rebuilding with insight and useful techniques for bypassing roadblocks. She helps people hone their anger management skills and address the flip side of the coin: initiating the healing process after someone has endured physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
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Consulting By Michelle, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Are you worried about a child who is struggling with the challenges that come with facing the adolescent years? Are you a teen or young adult scared and seeking help to overcome the obstacles you are facing at school or at home? Are you in college or out of college and in need of support during these transitional years? If so, please allow me the opportunity to help! I work with ages 14 - 75 and the developmental years in school as well as transitions in life offer many challenges and with my experience I can help develop an individualized treatment plan to incorporate tools and strategies to make these journeys smoother.
Are you worried about a child who is struggling with the challenges that come with facing the adolescent years? Are you a teen or young adult scared and seeking help to overcome the obstacles you are facing at school or at home? Are you in college or out of college and in need of support during these transitional years? If so, please allow me the opportunity to help! I work with ages 14 - 75 and the developmental years in school as well as transitions in life offer many challenges and with my experience I can help develop an individualized treatment plan to incorporate tools and strategies to make these journeys smoother.
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David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251 (Online Only)
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
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Michelle E. Vasquez, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
During this pandemic/quarantine, so many people have been affected by loss and grief. My main focus lately has been helping people who are grieving loss. Grief is often a lonely journey, and those who are not grieving wonder why you aren't "over it" yet. People grieve in many ways and heal on their own timetable. I help clients in their grief journey in a way that makes sense to them without judgment or trying to rush them along.
During this pandemic/quarantine, so many people have been affected by loss and grief. My main focus lately has been helping people who are grieving loss. Grief is often a lonely journey, and those who are not grieving wonder why you aren't "over it" yet. People grieve in many ways and heal on their own timetable. I help clients in their grief journey in a way that makes sense to them without judgment or trying to rush them along.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy