Aetna Therapists in Texas

Accessing therapy covered by Aetna insurance can simplify and reduce the cost of therapy, helping you find therapist that fits your budget. With 1239 verified therapists in Texas accepting Aetna, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to address concerns like anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified provider listed below is open to new clients and has upcoming availability, making it easier to connect with a therapist who meets your needs within the scope of your Aetna plan.

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Availability updated: 8/10/2026

New to Grow

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Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
I named my practice without judgment therapy because shame is one of the biggest barriers to people starting therapy and I wanted to combat that before people even do their first session. My passion is compassion and my aim is collaborative problem-solving to get you better for good. Don’t suffer in silence any longer. Book now and you won’t regret it.
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Anxiety
Depression
Military/Veterans
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Hello, I’m Lori. Life at times can bring up intense emotions that are challenging to navigate. Having a space to express these feelings without fear of judgment can be incredibly beneficial. In my therapy practice, I strive to create a supportive, encouraging, and judgment-free environment where you can be open and authentic. I have experience working with clients who have faced trauma, PTSD, depressive thoughts, grief, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and self-esteem challenges. Life is a journey filled with unexpected bumps, and I encourage you to reach out so we can work together on this adventure.
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Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hi, I'm Lindsay. With 12 years of experience, I believe true healing begins when you feel genuinely seen. I am here to walk alongside you with a listening ear and a commitment to true collaboration. Through non-judgmental listening, we will navigate life's heavy seasons together, empowering you to rediscover your resilience. You do not have to carry it all alone.
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Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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My approach is eclectic, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from many modalities, including EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and body- based responses. I work with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions, helping them identify negative patterns, strengthen coping skills, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I pride myself in continued educational enhancement. With my education, experience, and continued growth, I can help my client to see the counseling session as a rewarding experience and an oasis of serenity. I have serviced a wide population and demographic to include clients from age 6 to 97 years old; all with various ethnicities, income status, occupation, and of course "need"
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Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Career Counseling
Depression
Grief
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As a therapist, I am caring, empathetic, reliable, and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected. I believe in building genuine therapeutic relationships based on trust, honesty, and collaboration. While I provide compassion and understanding, I am also assertive and direct when needed, helping clients identify patterns, challenge barriers, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that therapy is most effective when it balances support with accountability. Clients can expect me to listen without judgment, provide honest feedback, and encourage them to explore new perspectives. I strive to empower individuals to recognize their strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, and make decisions that align with their values and goals. My commitment is to walk alongside my clients through life's challenges while providing the guidance, encouragement, and tools needed to f
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Most people who reach out to me are tired. Tired of holding it together, tired of explaining themselves, tired of feeling like the version of them that shows up to work or family dinner isn't the real one. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. I'm a licensed professional counselor working with adults across Texas and Colorado on anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship strain, life transitions, and the old stuff that keeps resurfacing at inconvenient moments. You don't need to have it organized before you get here, and you don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to deserve support. We'll figure out together what's actually going on and where to start. Expect warmth, honesty, and a real conversation rather than someone nodding at you from across the screen.
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Authentic
Intelligent

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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hello! I have been blessed to experience life through many meaningful roles, including being a daughter, wife, mother, Gigi, and friend. Each of these experiences has shaped the way I connect with others and has given me a deeper understanding of the joys, challenges, responsibilities, and transitions that people experience throughout life. I truly enjoy building genuine relationships and creating a space where people feel comfortable, valued, and heard. One of the things I love most about counseling is getting to know each person’s unique story and helping them identify their needs, goals, and strengths. I believe every individual deserves support, encouragement, and compassion as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is centered on meeting people where they are while helping them discover practical ways to grow, heal, and move forward. As a Christian, my faith plays an important role in the way I view people and relationships. I believe every person has value, purpose, and the ability to grow through life’s experiences. I genuinely love people and feel honored to walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, clarity, confidence, and positive change in their lives.
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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My path into counseling began in 2006, working as an addiction counselor in the prison system. Since then, I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, psychiatric hospitals, and intensive outpatient programs. These experiences have given me the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and life circumstances, while reinforcing a belief that lasting change happens through connection, self-awareness, and authenticity. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to, while also being direct enough to gently challenge unhelpful patterns when they arise. I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a clinical checklist. While I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, I also believe growth happens when we slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and pay attention to what truly matters. My love of nature and the outdoors has shaped both my life and my work, and I value helping clients find greater balance, self-acceptance, and alignment with their values. My goal is not to fix people, but to help them recognize their strengths, trust themselves, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I have a background in crisis intervention and working with people at different levels of care who are dealing with anxiety and mood-related challenges. I primarily use DBT and ACT, and I like to keep things practical by helping people build coping skills, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and feel more steady and empowered in their everyday lives. In the room, I show up as warm, down-to-earth, and often a little humorous. I’ll meet you where you’re at, but I’ll also gently challenge you when it feels helpful. I really believe people are the authors of their own stories, even when earlier chapters haven’t felt like their choice. My goal is to support you in writing what comes next in a way that feels more aligned, manageable, and meaningful. I also feel it is important to stay mindful of the different identities, experiences, and privileges we all carry, and how those shape the way we move through the world and the healing process.
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Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
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Hi, I’m a licensed therapist committed to helping individuals grow, heal, and move forward with intention. I believe many of the patterns we developed earlier in life once served a purpose but may no longer align with who we are becoming. My approach is collaborative, practical, and empowering, integrating evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to support emotional awareness, resilience, and meaningful change. I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive space where you can feel heard, challenged, and equipped with tools to navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
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I help high achieving individuals regulate stress, manage burnout, and rebuild identity so they can lead and live without feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. With over 15 years of experience in education, leadership, and counseling, I understand the mental toll that demands from career and daily life can take on you. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and resilience training to help you rebuild calm, confidence, and clarity.
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Open-minded
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 9 years experience of professional work. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression. I also have experience with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our work together to best fit your care needs. I believe it takes courage to seek out therapy and to take first steps toward a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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I have served for over 26 years in multiple behavioral health settings and gained valuable experience:  Mental health screenings, evaluations, assessments, treatment and follow-up in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)  Experience with diverse populations, settings and across generational spectrums  Have served high risk populations with behavioral challenges utilizing multimodal individual, group and family counseling interventions  Career counseling and workforce development  Multicultural populations with diverse needs and applied treatment goals cognizant of cultural sensitivity  Integrate with interdisciplinary teams to collaborate and collectively help individuals, groups and families to attain treatment objectives  Facilitate and deliver psycho-education to groups, individuals and families  Crisis management: prevention, intervention, stabilization, follow-up, etc.  Professional evaluations, decisions and recommendations for treatment planning and implementation  Advanced knowledge of counseling fundamentals to promote positive and long lasting treatment outcomes  Consultation and training to other professionals, colleagues, community members, students, faculty, board members, etc.  Data management, documentation, computer software applications, telehealth, etc.  Workplace counseling for employees and families through employee assistance program  District wide assessment of organizational needs to design, evaluate, and implement programs for special populations
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Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I'm Olga Nikitina, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. I provide a supportive, compassionate, and culturally responsive environment where clients can safely explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. My practice focuses on helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
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Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and private practice therapist with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. As an African American therapist, I am passionate about helping clients heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, build healthier relationships, and achieve meaningful personal growth. I am known for being empathetic, encouraging, authentic, and committed to creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported.
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Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience — and a woman who has navigated midlife, reinvention, and the seasons of life that quietly change you. That lived experience shapes every session I offer. I specialize in working with women who are strong on the outside but exhausted on the inside — women navigating menopause, identity shifts, heartbreak, dating, and the complicated feeling of standing at a crossroads wondering who they are becoming. I'm warm and direct. I'll hold space when you need to be heard and gently challenge you when you're ready to grow. Clients tell me they feel safe being real with me from the very first conversation — and that they leave sessions feeling clearer, lighter, and more like themselves. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with mind-body practices rooted in mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness — because healing lives in the body too, not just the mind. If you've been carrying something alone for too long or simply know that something needs to shift — I'm here. Just come as you are.
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Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Domestic Violence
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
+9
Have you ever wanted a safe space to talk and explore, unfiltered and unafraid of what the other person is going to think? Are you in the lgbtq+ community or an ally looking for an affirming therapist who gets it? Looking for a therapist who is authentic and has an exploratory style? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading because I might be a good match for you! I am licensed in Texas with a decade of professional counseling experience. I like to create a safe space that helps clients get curious about the root cause of why they do what they do. I help clients find more than just band aid solutions. I believe in meeting people where they are at, so I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process!
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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Welcome to Pathway to Healing Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping adolescents and adults find greater peace, healing, and fulfillment. I believe that healing is a journey, and I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges, identify strengths, and create meaningful change. I have experience helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship concerns, divorce, life transitions, family planning and difficulties with negative thought patterns. Using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and a person-centered approach, I work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and create a pathway toward healing, happiness, and lasting emotional wellness.
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Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
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I work with adults who are experiencing OCD, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting struggles, life transitions, and relationship frustrations. I offer a warm, welcoming environment for clients and I am neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ supporting. I firmly believe that our society has systemic oppression baked in and I aim to practice cultural humility in my work. My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, and grounded in respect for autonomy and lived experience. Fear of judgment from a therapist is a common concern and while I might challenge certain narratives or beliefs, I draw my responses from a place of curiosity. Sometimes I hear people say, "...I know that sounds crazy" or they apologize for the words they use. I want therapy to be a place where you can show up as you are. I am difficult to offend and I am not listening to your words so I can judge how you express yourself. The important thing is for you to just say what you need to and we will go from there. Please note: I am unable to prescribe medication, assess for ADHD/ADD, or write ESA letters. Many times, a psychiatrist can help with these pieces. Although this platform offers AI options, I will not ever utilize AI for your care.
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New to Grow

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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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I am a licensed clinical social worker with three years of experience, during which I’ve developed a strong sense of who I am as a therapist and what allows me to best support my clients. I strive to keep sessions light‑hearted so clients feel genuinely accepted, and I work intentionally to create a non‑judgmental, safe space where they can learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves, all within a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and authenticity.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with various types of mental health diagnoses and needs. I have degrees in Speech Therapy as well as Counseling. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress-related and relationship issues, among many others. I have a passion for treating with a trauma informed lense even when trauma is not the initial reason for seeing therapy.
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Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
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Who I Am as a Counselor I am a compassionate and dedicated licensed professional counselor with 7 years of school counseling experience, committed to helping you navigate life's challenges. I approach therapy with empathy, respect, and a focus on your unique needs and goals. My priority is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. What I Do In our work together, I use evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific concerns, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or personal growth. My approach is collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to explore solutions that fit your values and needs. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and move toward positive change in your life.
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Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping adult clients navigate life transitions, manage depression and anxiety, communication issues, relationship issues, and address the challenges of trauma. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to regain control of their mental health and well-being. I am bilingual and have the ability to support those seeking services in Spanish.
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Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hi! I'm Laura, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters from the Hawaii Pacific University and have been practicing for 8 years. I specialize in providing support and guidance to children, teens, young adults, adults, and their families facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and family conflict. I help my client's to become the best versions of themselves.
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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 Aetna you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Aetna 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.