United Healthcare Optum Medicare Therapists in Texas

Finding a therapist through UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare can provide accessible and cost-effective mental health care tailored to your needs. With 279 verified therapists in Texas who accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, and mindfulness-based therapy to help address concerns like anxiety, depression, or coping with health changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, ensuring timely, compassionate care covered by your UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare plan.

Availability updated: 10/31/2026

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
+10
A passionate and innovative mental health professional with ten years of mental health experience and six years in a clinical setting, generating diagnoses, treatment plans, and psychotherapy. Maricela provides Psychotherapy for individuals who struggle with intense mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Self-injury, Body Image, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma/Stress-related disorders, Mood Disorders, and Suicidality. Ms. Ponce also conducts research evidence-based training and presentations on diverse mental health topics. She specializes in suicidality, therapeutic approaches for gender sexual minorities (GSM), and adjustment disorders (life transitions). Ms. Ponce is passionate about mental health, advocating and educating is her motto. In 2024, The Rio Grande Valley Counseling Association in Texas awarded Maricela the Licensed Professional Counselor of the Year for her consistent mental health advocacy.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Family Therapy
School Issues
+7
I am a Licenced Professional Counselor in Texas and National Certified Counselor. I have a Bachelors from the University of California, Berkeley in Social Welfare and African American Studies, a Masters in School Counseling, and a Certification in Contemporary Mental Health Issues from Capella University. I have 20 years of experience working as a mentor, a teacher, and providing guidance to youth and families.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Addiction
Anger Management
+7
Hello, I am a Licensed professional counselor from Texas. I received my masters in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2018. I have done work in the individual setting, with probation clients and in the prison population. I have worked with people through anxiety, depression, existential angst, identity formation, communication issues, children, adolescents, couples, and groups. I have an undergraduate degree in Director of Christian education with an emphasis in theology from Concordia University in Austin. Through my experiences in these areas my goal is to connect with people in an authentic way. Having someone to navigate through the troubles can be a game changer and I invite you to come as you are!
VirtualAvailable
Humorous
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+9
I believe in the power of growth , change and the ability to overcome. I have experience in working with substance abuse concerns, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence and PTSD. I believe that we have God given tools to fight and move forward in our lives and truly heal from the hurts from our past and can build a future to look forward to. I look forward to walking along side you in your journey of healing!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Anxiety
+4
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor (LPC-S) based in Texas. I received my Master of Counseling degree from Dallas Baptist University, and I have been practicing now for 18 years. My passion is in working with women struggling with relationships and balancing family. I also specialize in working with families that have a child with a diagnosis of Autism and adults with Autism.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
+3
Do you struggle with trust? Intimacy? The fear of being rejected? Anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, sadness, self-sabotaging behaviors, substance abuse? These are all common responses to abandonment, trauma, and sexual abuse. There is hope. You can heal. I am living proof that therapy works. I will provide you a safe space built on trust, compassion, reassurance, and optimism based on evidenced-based practice theories and interventions. My goal is to partner with you capitalizing on your strengths to create insights to the why's and how's of your life. Together we can create new healthier thinking patterns and behaviors so you can have the life you have always wanted and deserve. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples, those with addictions, hospice patients, and families, in a variety of settings.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+10
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). I am licensed in Texas and Virginia. I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with no judgment. For example, I help adults struggling with career stress, relational challenges, and challenges with productivity (i.e., starting and completing tasks). I also work collaboratively with clients to identify underlying issues, set goals, and develop personalized treatment plans. I guide clients through the process to help build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster personal growth.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
I am a dedicated Licensed Therapist with nearly forty years of mental health experience. My seasoned expertise lies in helping adults and couples navigate through complex emotional life challenges while creating a safe space to develop coping strategies in stress management, depression, anxiety, intimate relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and grief. I use an integrative approach to therapy by utilizing various holistic and traditional therapy methods to address the whole person.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
+4
With 15+ years of experience, Mitsouko Chatelain, LCSW, provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children (5+), teens, adults, and older adults. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions, she blends evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT with a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach. In a safe, empowering space, Mitsouko helps you connect with your inner strengths, build resilience, and move toward lasting well-being.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
+10
As a board-certified counselor with over 25 years of experience in social services, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s toughest challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship distress, or major life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard, valued, and understood. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University and utilize an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individual clients understand how their thoughts shape their world, and incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to discover practical, goal-oriented strategies for immediate relief and future growth. For couples seeking to rebuild their bond, I utilize the Gottman Method. This evidence-based approach is designed specifically for couples therapy, helping partners disarm conflicting communication, increase intimacy, deepen affection, and break through barriers of stagnation. I believe that healing, growth, and relationship repair are collaborative journeys. To accommodate your busy schedule, I offer convenient telehealth sessions throughout the week, as well as in-person sessions exclusively on Tuesdays. My office is located at 8918 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217. No matter how heavy your burden feels right now, you do not have to carry it alone. Over the past two and a half decades, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible power of human resilience when people are equipped with the right clinical tools, insights, and consistent clinical support. Together, we will create a personalized plan designed to help you build healthier habits, uncover your inner strength, and move forward with clarity. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it is a powerful investment in your future and your relationships.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
+15
I'm Stacy Reynolds, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), graduate from Michigan State University. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. With a deep belief in the power of human resilience, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change. Specialty areas include trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, stress management, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, life transitions, self-esteem, personal growth, grief & loss, relationship challenges, schizophrenia and psychosis.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Personality Disorders
+9
I am a licensed independent practice-level clinical social worker. I have a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work DCSW. I have dedicated my career to working in behavioral health treatment. I have worked within the Department of Defense Schools in Europe and Asia. I have worked with Active Duty members, Veterans and their families. Prior to joining the Civil Service, I practiced mental health within the civilian community, my focus there was substance abuse, domestic violence and and a variety of mental health issues working with adolescents and adults. BLUF: There is nothing I haven't seen. My strongest ability lies in helping a client identify strengths and weaknesses while guiding them to identify goals and interventions that will work specifically for them. The most challenging part of therapy is believing it will make a difference. The best way to overcome that hurdle is to see successful outcomes. Clinical experience has taught me that if you are willing to do the work, you will see results. Using the appropriate interventions, combined with mutual openness, respect and trust will enable you to overcome obstacles and achieve goals you didn't believe possible. Through years of dedicated work with all age groups, life experiences and extremely challenging circumstances, I have developed a strong sense of commitment in creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing, self-awareness and growth.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Hi, I'm Sylvia. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed? Feeling like you are not good enough? You are not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you are dealing with a specific issue or just feeling like something isn’t right, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to your authentic self. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can begin to understand your experiences, heal from past wounds, and create meaningful change.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
+9
My name is Samantha Ewing, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC) in Florida with over 8 years of experience. I hold a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler. I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and grief. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I tailor my methods to meet the individual needs of each client, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I received my master's from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and have been practicing for 16 years. I help adult clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, and relationship and career stressors. I enjoy using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I also integrate other modalities depending on the need presented.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship breakups, and trauma. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can process difficult experiences, heal at their own pace, and develop tools to move forward with clarity, strength, and learn to have better control of your life. Outside of therapy I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and dog. I love practicing self-care and reading.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+10
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I have 17 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Most clients I work with seek therapy to work on anxiety, depression, stressors, and life transitions. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My goal is to help clients process difficulties, learn effective coping skills, and heal in order to improve their emotional health and well-being. ***I offer virtual sessions and in office sessions, upon request.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+4
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in rural Texas. I received my education from Tarleton State University and have been practicing for 24 years. I help clients who are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, and overwhelming life situations find new ways to look at their life. I worked as a Licensed Social Worker prior to becoming a counselor. This approach has added a unique perspective to my practice and scope of expertise.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi, I’m Katerine Lickteig, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with over 15 years of experience. I hold a Master’s degree from Prairie View University and specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. As a certified EMDR therapist, I have successfully worked with clients to heal from past trauma and regain control of their lives. If you’re ready to move forward and create lasting change, I’m here to help.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
+10
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Texas with over 10 years of experience working as a family mentor, life skills trainer, patient advocate and therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced emotional abuse. My therapy style is direct, interactive, sensitive and warm. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines behavioral, cognitive, person and solution-focused therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan based on our conversations to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Health/Medical Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
+10
Kimberly Wilson has completed a post-doctorate in Clinical Research at Harvard Medical School, has earned a doctorate degree in Medicine from Southwest College of Medicine, and graduated from Northwestern University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology/Pediatric Mental Health. Kimberly is a licensed naturopathic physician (AZ) , a chemical dependency counselor, a marriage and family therapist, and a licensed professional counselor. Kimberly has experience working with individuals and families of all ages and diverse backgrounds affected by serious mental illness, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and addiction in hospital-based mental health care as well as private practice, producing positive outcomes with those impacted by childhood trauma, addiction, chronic illnesses, insomnia, and perinatal anxiety and depression.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Humorous
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+6
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Currently licensed to practice in the state of Texas. What drives my work is a simple yet profound truth: in times of darkness, there is always the potential for growth, healing, and transformation. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this journey with my clients, and I look forward to helping you find the light in your own darkness.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Spirituality
+6
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Texas and Florida, with over 20 years of experience. I am a strong believer in wholeness. I help individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges. My blend of insight, compassion, and expertise empowers clients to discover the tools within to rebuild and transform their lives. Using Family Systems Theory, I connect relationships, health, and spirituality to emotional well-being.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+8
Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Texas. I received my master's in Social Work from Texas State University and am currently working on my Doctorate in Social Work at Simmons University. I have been practicing for a little over five years. I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy to individuals and couples navigating emotional challenges and life transitions. With extensive experience in healthcare social work and community-based case management, I understand the complexities of coping with major life changes and strive to create a supportive and holistic healing space for my clients. I am in network with several insurance companies and also accept cash pay. I believe that therapy should be accessible to all, therefore I also provide services on a sliding scale basis as needed.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
+12
Breathe. Inhale… exhale. Has your cape become kryptonite to your self-care? Have you been overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling to control your emotions, or battling self-doubt? Do you struggle to establish healthy boundaries? If so, you are not alone—and you don’t have to walk this journey by yourself. I am a trauma-informed therapist with 11 years of clinical experience and over 20 years as an educator and school counselor, equipping me to support individuals across diverse backgrounds with compassion, insight, and practical strategies. My integrative approach blends evidence-based practices with authenticity and a down-to-earth style. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can process past trauma, learn tools for growth, and rediscover your confidence and peace. If you would like your faith to be part of your therapeutic journey, I also offer the option of incorporating faith-based principles. I call this “where therapy meets faith” a space where emotional healing and spiritual growth can align. Together, we will work toward recharging, restoring balance, and cultivating resilience so you can step into the healthiest version of yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Texas. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.