Av Med Therapists in Texas

Finding a therapist who accepts AvMed insurance can make accessing mental health care easier and more affordable. With 1285 verified therapists in Texas who accept AvMed insurance, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, targeting areas like stress management, depression, or trauma to find a provider who aligns with your needs. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, ensuring you receive quality care within your AvMed insurance plan.

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Availability updated: 7/14/2025

Renee Johnson

Renee Johnson, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Renee is a licensed therapist in the states of Texas and Florida. She earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Renee brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field supporting adults, adolescents, and children across a diverse range of therapeutic needs in the private practice and school setting. She is honored to help her clients on their healing journey.

Ben Lewis

(he/him)

Ben Lewis, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Howdy, Im a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the state of Texas. I have been working in the counseling field since 2016 after graduating with my masters in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler. I work with adults of all ages to identify their current goals and desires concerning the changes they would like to see in their lives.

Lisa B. Meotti

Lisa B. Meotti, LCSW - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LCSW
17 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist in Florida, Texas, and Utah with over 17+ years of professional work experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma professional (CCTP) with experience in helping clients with PTSD, C-PTSD, coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, and family conflicts. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change. I believe that healing begins with genuine human connection. I show up in my therapeutic sessions not just as a clinician, but as a real person - someone who values honesty, warmth, and the courage it takes to face life's challenges. My work is grounded in authenticity because I know that people heal best when they are truly seen , heard, and accepted without judgment.

Diana Dash

(she/her)

Diana Dash, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPC
12 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Diana. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/LMHC) in multiple states, including CT, AK, MA, RI, TX and FL. I earned a Master's Degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. I am a registered Art Therapist and Play Therapist, with over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have significant experience working with active duty Service members and military families worldwide.

DeTrae Eugene Warren

(he/him)

DeTrae Eugene Warren, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
10 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Contract Therapist for Grow Therapy who works with individuals and couples from middle childhood to adulthood to improve their lives by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression through developing skills to manage and cope with life’s challenges. I originally was a group counselor turned individual and family therapist that knows what truly drives the counseling experience is how well you and I connect. My goal is to support and encouragingly communicate my understanding of your challenges while unveiling your hidden strengths so that you can once again believe in yourself. When I’m not working, you’ll find me listening to music on the beach, playing RPGs, strategy and action fighting games with my family and friends, or relaxing with my latest Netflix binge

Katherine Orendorff

(she/her)

Katherine Orendorff, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Katherine I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, widow, cancer survivor, and Christian. I approach therapy with respect for individual differences, using the best therapy for the concern and give support to all clients. I help individuals discover their strengths and challenges, giving them time to process their concerns and tools or coping skills to help them find their way through life's challenges.

Lauren Novak

(she/her)

Lauren Novak, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
7 years of experience
Virtual
I’ve been there. I have been in that moment when things have become so unmanageable, frightening, and painful that I sought help from a complete stranger. Like you, I found the courage to find this page. I have been through my own process of healing and continue to journey towards positive, healthy change. I am a licensed professional trained to guide others through their own unique process of healing. I offer an authentic relationship and provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can be heard, validated, and supported. I offer warmth, insight and skills training that will assist you in meeting your needs and goals for change. As we work together, you can expect to gain new perspective, skills, and greater understanding and insight - all catalysts to the change you're hoping to experience. Change and growth can be difficult, but you can be empowered to move forward, heal, and begin living a life you fully enjoy.

Allen Turnbough

(he/him)

Allen Turnbough, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hello. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and received my graduate degree from Texas Tech University. I believe my life experience interacting with different people allows me to provide a distinctive perspective. My goal as a counselor is to assist you in becoming the best you possible. And you are the determining factor in who and what you want to become.

Jennifer Smith

(she/her)

Jennifer Smith, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am an LPC licensed in Texas. I have been working as a school counselor for 5 years and have had experience in the following areas: school, career, trauma, anxiety, military, special needs children, and suicidal ideations. I have worked with clients from 6 years old all the way up to 19 years old and have been able to see them blossom and I am looking forward to working with you! By the way. . .I am also bilingual (Spanish and English)!

Sean T. Lanegan

(he/him)

Sean T. Lanegan, LCSW - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
9 years of experience
Virtual
Why should you choose ME, over anyone else? That is the burning question. As I sit here and try to think of all the ways to possibly distinguish myself in comparison to my peers and colleagues, one specific thing comes to mind: the exact moment that I knew I wanted to be a therapist. My life’s trials and tribulations have put me in a strangely unique position in regard to understanding and empathizing with much of what is thrown at many of us, and it is because of that, that I found strength in my weaknesses and lowest moments. Readjusting to life after deployments, after the military, after divorce and growing pains and heartache, was a monumentally transitional period of my life, and my therapist bared the brunt of my pain with compassion and grace. In my very last session, I looked him in the eyes and said: “I want to do what you’re doing. I want to help people the way that you’ve helped me. I’ve been on this side of the table – now I want to be on that side.” So, what’re my credentials, expertise, focus and treatment approaches? Credentials: MSW, LICSW (WA), LCSW (HI, TN, TX) Expertise: My background and personal experience of the military and with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) ensure that I have a good handling on trauma and know all too well the burdens of Veterans that come with serving your country during war, as well as in the aftermath. Beyond that, I specialize and have experience with anger management, mood disorders, thought disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, self-esteem issues. Approaches: I clinically find myself utilizing a psychodynamic approach to therapy with my clients. I believe we are who we are today based on the many influences we had in our lives, especially in those formidable early childhood years. Oftentimes, we can find the source of your current concerns today by processing how you originally developed your core values and beliefs. These roots run deeper than we typically ever realize without therapy. If you choose to work with me, we will naturally dive deeper into what this may mean for you. The path of healing is not an easy road, nor a short one. Doing the work takes gusto, but I believe that you have it inside of you, and I believe that I am the one for the job to aid in your process and growth. I hope to hear from you soon!!! Respectfully, Sean

Dakota Ash

(he/him)

Dakota Ash, LCSW - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am Dakota and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for between 3-4 years now and have multiple different specialties. I work with specialties of LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, men's issues, sex issues/sex addiction, alternative sex culture and many others. If you find it hard at times to do tasks that others take for granted, even things like getting out of bed or taking a shower, then I am here to work with you and help you move forward to a more productive and fulfilling lifestyle. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life, I feel like this gives me valuable insight into these areas. I look forward to meeting with you!

Kellie King

(she/her)

Kellie King, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
I believe talk therapy is a power tool. It can heal. It can empower. It can bring about the kind of changes you seek. In order for talk therapy to really work, you must feel connected to and trust the therapist you work with so I encourage you to find the right fit. We will start where you are and, together, we will explore new ways of making your life more manageable. To struggle is to be part of the human experience. Struggle can be a motivator for change. Those self-defeating thoughts are not who you are. These life circumstances do not have to define your whole life.

Dennis Patrick Smith

Dennis Patrick Smith, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Dennis is a certified trauma professional (PESI), serving clients Online within the great State of Texas, as an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Mr. Dennis Patrick Smith's greatest passion is in helping others with any unresolved trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); helping those of you with the underlying causes of addictions; and helping you and yours with relationship issues. In addition, Dennis began his EMDR training and experience from 2018 under Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia and some brief advanced EMDR supervision by the late Dr Francine Shapiro, in 2019, and has continued EMDR training with other leaders in the field from 2018 to the present day.

Guadalupe Madrid

Guadalupe Madrid, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Webster University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults struggling with all life stressors become the best versions of themselves. I have dedicated my professional life to bring guidance and a safe platform for counseling needs. I have worked with private and public entities to include law enforcement populations.

Heather Lucero

(she/her)

Heather Lucero, LMFT - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
11 years of experience
Virtual
With 11 years of experience as a therapist and the owner of my own private practice, I aim to create a compassionate space where you can openly explore your feelings. Together, we’ll work to identify the patterns and triggers rooted in your past that contribute to your struggles. With therapies like Exposure Response Prevention and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we can confront those fears in a manageable way, allowing you to gradually reclaim your life. I truly believe that through these evidence-based approaches, you can find relief and rediscover the vibrant parts of yourself that trauma may have overshadowed. You deserve to feel at ease and reconnect with the joy and fulfillment that life has to offer. Let’s work together to find the path forward.

Robert Moreno

Robert Moreno, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
4 years of experience
Virtual
My personal background gave me life learned lessons to help understand others. My personal struggles along with my education has given me the strength I feel I need to work in this field. Counseling is an absolute passion I live with every day as this is what gives me purpose. The feeling of being able to help those in need motivates me like nothing else ever could.

John JD Dailey

(he/him)

John JD Dailey, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
11 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, and welcome! My name is JD, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Oklahoma and Texas. I’m currently completing the internship portion of my doctorate in clinical psychology, with the goal of becoming a licensed psychologist in the near future. My hope is that through our work together, I can help you find relief and resilience as you navigate life’s challenges. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward well-being

Gene Gibbs

(he/him)

Gene Gibbs, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am Gene Gibbs, a trained counselor and mental health therapist. I enjoy helping people as they navigate the issues and concerns that arise as one lives from day to day. I seek to provide a sounding board that allows clients to hear what they are saying and then to process their thoughts and ideas and get a clear view of how they are heard and what it means. From the processing step I move to clarification and application. They goal is to help the client do what is helpful for them and for those with whom they interact.

Elizabeth Green

Elizabeth Green, LCSW - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Therapy can feel like a scary thing, but it doesn't have to be. There isn't anything you have to be scared to tell me- I'll literally lose my license if I betray your trust! I have worked with all kinds of trauma, orientations, and lifestyles. I have worked with a wide range of people, and I believe in respecting everyone. This is a safe place for growth and healing to start. Life is too short to not give it a try. My goal is always for you to feel safe and heard. Sometimes going through changes is a painful difficult thing, so it helps to have someone who you feel you can discuss frustrations with. If you ever feel that we are not a good fit, I will support you in finding someone who is. No one should have to feel alone when they are working to better their selves.

Pablo Reyna

Pablo Reyna, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
14 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Pablo, and I have been working as a clinician for the past fourteen years. I have worked with a variety of clients, including adults and couples. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, marital problems, anger problems, and a wide range of other mental health concerns in both clinical and hospital settings. My goal as a clinician is to help people gain a better understanding of the challenges that can arise in daily life and how to maintain a healthy balance so that these problems do not define them. I want to help my clients understand the true purpose of counseling and how it can empower them to grow as individuals. I am passionate about helping people build the tools they need to live fulfilling lives. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Faith Development. I also have a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. I am committed to providing my clients with the highest quality of care.

Kiara Gaton

(she/her)

Kiara Gaton, LCSW - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I'm so glad to meet you. My name is Kiara Gaton, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I’ve served in various roles throughout my career, most recently as a therapist and school social worker. I’m deeply passionate about empowering clients to take charge of their lives and equipping them with the tools and perspectives they need to thrive.

Patricia Hernandez

(she/her)

Patricia Hernandez, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
5 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Patricia Hernandez, M.Ed., LPC, CSTIP, MBIP. I am fully licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 3 years of experience helping adults, teens, elderly, children, and families in crisis anywhere in the state of Texas (Ah … the wonderful power of teletherapy!). Most of my life has been spent in Texas, which includes my master’s level counselor training from Sul Ross State University in Uvalde, Texas. I embarked on this journey to provide services to working people of all genders who’ve had trouble fitting in attention to their mental health because of their busy schedules. Virtual therapy allows me to do just that! It offers consistency because it fits the comfort of your home, car, or local park. So, snow, wind, or rain won’t stop us now! All sessions are virtual and I highly recommend you bring along your fur baby, blanket, and favorite beverage to the session.

Guillermina ("Gui") Walas Mateo

(she/her)

Guillermina ("Gui") Walas Mateo, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hola/Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Houston TX. I received my MS from University of Houston Clear Lake, and I have been practicing for 5+ years. I work with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and need help transitioning into adult life. I also have experience helping women in different life challenging situations, from domestic violence to career burn-out. I also hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies and I'm a former academic with extensive training and expertise in cultural identity issues due to migration, feminist theory and gender issues. I'm fully bilingual (Spanish and English), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified and EMDR trained.

Yvonne Muzquiz

Yvonne Muzquiz, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
23 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Yvonne Muzquiz and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 23 years. I specialize with children/teens and parenting and help families heal and grow together. I incorporate somatic exercises into therapy, bringing understanding on how the brain responds to stress, grief, anxiety and trauma. Education is key! I am client focused and providing support is the essence of my psychoeducation.

Christopher Pieper

(he/him)

Christopher Pieper, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
The objective for my clients during this journey is to create a partnership where they feel safe and free to speak their minds and introduce them to a process void of judgment, focused on overall well-being and mutual respect. My style is one of partnership, utilizing techniques and interventions best suited to each client's needs. I concentrate on supportive techniques while respectfully challenging my clients to challenge themselves.

Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Texas rather than a city like Dallas?

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Texas from Houston to Austin! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Texas.

Will my therapist take AvMed?

Yes! If you use AvMed you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have AvMed you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

What are the "Clients say I'm" badges?

Grow Therapy asks patients about their experience with therapists after they have had a certain number of sessions. After enough responses, we add those characteristics to their profiles to help you find the best online therapists for you. We're still working on collecting this information from all our therapists.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.