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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 32 ratings

Varissa Owens

LPC, 7 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

✨ Your well-being is always my top priority. Since 2018, I’ve been helping individuals, couples, and families across Texas through virtual therapy—providing compassionate support that meets you right where you are. My sessions are thoughtfully designed to empower you, build confidence, and gently guide you through healing and growth. Whatever challenges you’re facing, you don’t ever have to face them alone.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

✨ In our first session, my priority is building a genuine connection and creating a space where you feel comfortable opening up. I’ll take the time to truly listen to your story, learn about your background, and understand what you hope to gain from therapy. Together, we’ll outline clear goals and design a personalized roadmap for your growth. This is your safe space to share, reflect, and take the first steps toward meaningful, positive change.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

💡 As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself. I tailor each session to your unique needs, bringing a genuine commitment to understanding your perspective and working alongside you as a partner in growth. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting positive change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

🌱 Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can safely explore the weight of depression and anxiety. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your struggles, build practical tools for relief, and create a path toward lasting healing. This is your journey—but you’ll have guidance, support, and encouragement every step of the way.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Women's Issues

I identify as

Black / African American
Christian
Native American
Person of Color (POC)
White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I enjoy using an eclectic therapeutic approach to meet the client’s individual and direct needs. My primary therapeutic interventions include using evidence-based practice skills to incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and motivation

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Missouri
Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $110 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 32 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 14, 2025

Truly cares about about helping me

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 5 with Varissa

June 20, 2025

I absolutely adore this provider her personality is non-judgmental and refreshing. Her Intelligence and solution-oriented style to help your individual needs and not as we all have the same issues makes it easier to confide in her on a personal level and feel safe while doing so. Unlike other providers in my past that show no empathy or concern for my well-being as long as they're getting paid can care less. Varissa Owens & her professionalism is the best I finally found a provider who cares.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Varissa