Blue Cross Blue Shield Therapists in Texas

Finding therapists who take Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), whether through online therapy or in-person near you, can make getting mental health care more accessible and cost-effective. With 808 verified therapists in Texas who accept BCBS, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other concerns. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist who takes Blue Cross Blue Shield listed below is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, providing you with timely, quality support that fits within your BCBS coverage.

Availability updated: 9/27/2026

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
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to go through it alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in both Texas and Louisiana with over a decade of experience helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families manage anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, and major life transitions. I also specialize in women’s mental health, including prenatal and postpartum support, and I have experience supporting veterans, military service members, and their families as they cope with stress, trauma, and the emotional impact of military life. I work with clients who are experiencing: Constantly anxious or on edge. Emotionally exhausted or burned out. Struggling with pregnancy or postpartum changes. Experiencing relationship or communication challenges. Adjusting to aging, caregiving, retirement, or loss. Overwhelmed by life changes, grief, or stress. Or, in the case of children and teens, having big emotions, worry, behavior changes, or difficulty expressing what they’re feeling. I provide a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being honest about what you’re going through. Together, we work to understand what’s driving your distress and build practical tools to help you feel more in control, grounded, and emotionally balanced. I use evidence-based approaches to help reduce anxiety, improve mood, strengthen relationships, and help both adults and children better understand and cope with their emotions in healthy, supportive ways. You deserve support that feels safe, respectful, and empowering. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you toward clarity, stability, and healing.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+10
🔔 PSA: No new couples clients 🧭 // APPROACH Your holistic transformation starts now. Clients consistently praise my empathy, perceptiveness, practical guidance, and measurable improvements they experience, with one noting: "Tim is empathetic and encouraging. I'm on session 7 seeing improvements. 10/10." Therapy should feel like a cozy tea-time chat in your living room, creating a safe space where intimacy and authentic connection flourish naturally. I bring a holistic, modern approach rooted in CBT, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care, supporting individuals through dating, marriage, or healing from the past. I tailor my approach to your unique story, helping you find peace, reconnect, and build lasting relationships, whether you're feeling distant, unheard, or weighed down by the past. 🙏 // GRACE POLICY Please respect my 15-minute wait policy. Sessions don't always start exactly on time due to back-to-back appointments. More than likely, I will be in the waiting room once you join, in a session, transitioning the prior client with grace, before I prepare for you. As clients can be a few minutes late without issue, practitioners deserve similar grace. 🧘🏽‍♀️ // SERVICE & CARE BOUNDARIES I DO NOT provide docs (e.g., dr. notes, signatures, letters) for lawsuits, legal cases, work accommodations, emotional support animals, or leave requests, this includes FMLA, unemployment, lawsuits, etc. If that's a need, i'm not your fit. Furthermore, I don't tolerate any disrespect or intentional and malicious transference towards me in session. I am here to process your bad days and equip you with the perspective, tools, and frameworks to navigate them, not receive the brunt of them. I will abruptly stop a session in which I feel threatened, disrespected, or abused and report the client to Growth Therapy (or law enforcement). My work is my livelihood and passion. I will protect it and myself.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Empowering
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
+8
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals and couples create meaningful change, healing, and growth. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity, offering a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences authentically. My passion lies in helping you gain insight into your patterns, rewrite limiting narratives, and develop tools for lasting transformation. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, as well as supporting unique relationship structures, military and emergency service personnel, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Using an eclectic and personalized approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices, I tailor counseling to meet your unique needs. Whether you are navigating grief, seeking healthier communication, processing trauma, or striving for personal or relational fulfillment, I will walk alongside you with empathy and respect. I am deeply committed to serving underserved populations and addressing systemic barriers that impact mental health and well-being. My goal is to empower you to discover your inner strength, foster resilience, and create the life you envision, one that feels balanced, safe, and authentic. Counseling is a journey, and I am honored to hold space for you as you grow, heal, and thrive.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
+6
My name is Brenda Acevedo and I have over 15 years experience working in the mental health field in Texas. I am Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I started working with the State of Texas as a social worker helping the indigent population in 2010. Since then, I have worked with adults (men/women, LGBTQ-IA), children, couples, the elderly, and families. I have experience with the Intellectual Developmental Disable (IDD) population, Addictions, Trauma, and Crisis.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Challenging
Warm
Specialties
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Renewed Harmony Counseling PLLC, where I work with adults and teens seeking both support and deeper self-understanding. My work is shaped not only by clinical training, but by a deep respect for how complex, painful, and transformative it can be to be human. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, emotional intensity, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, and questions surrounding identity, meaning, and self-understanding. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, chronic suicidality, self-harming behaviors, panic disorder, and other complex mental health experiences. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am deeply committed to providing affirming, inclusive care and creating a therapeutic space where clients of all identities feel safe, respected, and supported without judgment.
Available
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and PhD with over 16 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families heal, grow, and reconnect. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral challenges, and family relationship concerns using a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered while building the tools needed for lasting emotional wellness and healthier relationships.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hi! Do you feel you’ve lost a sense of yourself while navigating life’s many challenges, from feeling overwhelm, struck in survival mode due to anxiety, depression and trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, and unhealthy coping patterns. Together, we work on emotional regulation tools that truly help, healing that honors your identity, and building healthy relationships and boundaries so you can feel grounded, resilient, and self-led again. My therapy style is empathic, compassionate, and client-centered, yet direct and straightforward, always rooted in respect and dignity. While the work can be challenging, it is deeply worthwhile—I’m here to support you on your journey to a healthier, stronger you.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Hello! I’m a licensed professional counselor in Texas with three years of dedicated experience. If you’re ready to embark on a transformative journey toward discovering a new version of yourself and fostering personal growth, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create the life you desire.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
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.
Available

New to Grow

Challenging
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+5
I'm Brandon, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I work with people who look like they have it together on the outside but feel lost, empty, and exhausted on the inside. The dependable one. The one everyone leans on. You've read the books, you've tried harder, and you're still stuck in the same loops — because information is not transformation. I believe you're not broken. You're a masterpiece that got covered up, and my job is to help you uncover what's already there.
Available
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
+5
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay. Life can bring challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult seasons, overcome adversity, and discover their strengths along the way. I have experience supporting children, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, co-occurring disorders, and men’s issues. My approach is compassionate, person-centered, and strength-based, incorporating evidence-based methods such as CBT and DBT. I’m here to listen, support, and walk alongside you as you work toward healing and personal growth. Your story matters, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Available

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+9
Are you feeling lost or alone? Do you feel unseen or unheard? Do you feel you are holding everything together? As a marriage and family therapist specializing in adult family relationships, I am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate through their most challenging times with authenticity to their own values while also achieving deeper connections with their spouses, or their families. With over 10 years of experience in the field, I work with you to create a safe and supportive environment for you to share their deepest concerns and take the steps you always knew you could! Family dynamics can be complex, especially as individuals navigate through adulthood. You may find old patterns hard to shake. Through careful reflection, we explore patterns of brokenness in order to promote true healing and lasting change. You can develop a deeper understanding of familial patterns and behaviors, and ultimately foster stronger, healthier relationships. Many of those I work with are self-proclaimed perfectionists, Type A Personalities, and high Achievers experiencing burnout. Often, this burnout stems from feeling like "no one else will step up" so you do. We work together to learn to lay the heavy load down and show up fully as yourself in order to create a more balanced work/life balance. We identify beliefs supporting driven behavior and pressures living. While also taking steps to put sustainable boundaries in place and strengthen your relationships so you can have real periods of relaxation without the guilt! I am committed to empowering you to lead a fulfilling, meaningful life. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and understood, and together we find the tools and resources to make that a reality.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Parenting
+7
Life can be challenging. I can help you work through these challenges. I can guide you to work out past experiences or current situations to make your life easier to manage and be rewarding. I provide several types of therapy to help clients of all ages. My background consists of getting my BS in education in 1994. I received by ME in Guidance in counseling in 1999. I gained my LPC in 2017. I was a teacher for 6 years and as a Guidance Counselor in elementary for 18 years. I have been a licensed counselor for 3 years. I am more experienced in working with children but enjoy working with adults of all ages. I would like to help clients reach positive healthy ways to handle life stressors and negative events that keep clients from being in a peaceful and balanced stage of life. Reaching out for help is the best thing you can do for YOU!
Available
Authentic
Warm
Humorous
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I am a man of God, family man and someone who is always here to help. I served 10 years active-duty Army and when leaving the service, I pursued a college education earning my degrees to help individuals who want help. I will help anyone regardless of ability to pay as long as it is ethical and said individual wants help. Life can be a struggle and we all need help sometimes, I have been called unhinged and I do use humor when appropriate as asking for help can be uncomfortable and I will do anything possible to help ease these feelings/thoughts. The power of Jesus and his word is unimaginable so expect this along with evidenced based practices.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Depression
Family Conflict
Women's Issues
+7
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) based in Texas. I received my Master of Social Worker Degree from Texas State University and have been in private practice for over six years. I work with women of all ages utilizing their own strengths to work through their trauma, stress, and life transitions while improving their well-being and quality of life. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals impacted by abuse, neglect, substance use, mental health, incarceration and illness. I have worked with children, families and individuals in varied settings to include juvenile probation, residential treatment, drug court and over 16 years in the child welfare system. For the last 12 years, I have worked in an inpatient hospital setting. I have worked specifically the last 11 years in Women’s Health Services. I am committed to helping others improve their quality of life in a non-judgmental and welcoming space.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Eating Disorders
Grief
Women's Issues
+10
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. I also have a passion for working with women who are experiencing difficult life transitions and periods of grief and loss. I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported without judgment. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I meet each person where they are and tailor the therapeutic process to their unique needs and goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we work toward creating greater balance, self-awareness, and emotional well-being in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+8
Life can feel heavy when you are trying to manage anxiety, depression, stress, self-doubt, or major life changes while still showing up for everyone and everything around you. You may look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck, or unsure of your next step. I work with young adults and adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship stress, career stress, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure of trying to figure everything out. Therapy with me is a space where you do not have to carry it all alone. I offer a warm, authentic, and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we will work on understanding your emotions, building healthy coping skills, strengthening confidence, and helping you feel more grounded and in control of your life. I’m Dr. Karress Vallier, LCSW, and my approach is compassionate, real, and solution-focused.
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Nina Enriquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing psychotherapy for over 13 years. I received my doctorate from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. You will find I am a pretty laid back individual yet I will challenge your awareness to reflect and learn why we behave the way we do. This helps to create positive change. I work with individuals of all ages. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy sessions. I specialize in the area of grief, loss, traumatic grief and traumatic bereavement. We will all experience loss in our lives. Loss of health, lifestyle, divorce, a break-up, self-image, identity, trust, faith, death and much more. Grief is a natural response to loss but when we don't know how to manage or cope from grief, we may be at risk of developing a mental health disorder. In therapy, telling your story is vital to growth. Your story is important to express, release and find the root cause that lead to the challenges you have faced in life. Another vital component of therapy is increasing your awareness of the strengths you have. A crisis or stressful event may blind us from strengths we used before to overcome. You will learn different coping strategies and will provide handouts plus worksheets. This is to help you begin to take the steps in self-discovery, reflection, and find the person who were are truly meant to be.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
+5
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist in the state of Texas. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing significant life changes, and symptoms trauma, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I have significant experience working with those struggling with identity, self-esteem, and difficulty regulating emotions. I chose to become a therapist because I understand the feeling of having nowhere to go to feel accepted and understood. It can be so challenging to face life's struggles feeling entirely alone. It's hard to ask for help. It was for me too.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Mood Disorders
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
+10
My therapeutic style is warm, relational, experiential, and direct. I use humor to help clients relax and feel at home where I can. One of the first skills I teach a new client is nervous system regulation. This is a gift that will pay dividends in the future. Somatic approaches are a nice place to start and helps clients to build skills in sitting with the hard moments, slowing down when needed, cultivating curiosity, and deepening their emotional experiences. I encourage self-compassion and self-love as explorations we can make slowly and together, and over time, clients find that this can become comfortable and even joy-inducing. I believe we’re called to grow and change when the strategies that once helped us survive and adapt start causing us problems. This doesn't mean we are broken or need fixing, not at all. In fact, it is those very skills that got you here, and we celebrate that. We might consider safe and tiny ways we can help move beyond old patterns of shame, guilt, people-pleasing, and self-judgment... and into a more authentic life that is a more rewarding, exciting, and consistent way of being who you want to be. Together we aim for more authenticity, more self-forgiveness and and self-acceptance as we work towards the life YOU want.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+4
Hello, I'm Justin Alexander. I am currently practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing for 17 years. Being in this helping profession in various forms since the age of 19, I have extended experience in a gamut of diagnosis for individual therapy, couples/marriage counseling, and family therapy. Being action-oriented in the therapeutic process, we will work together to achieve the desired goals.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Depression
Family Conflict
Older Adults
+10
Hello, I am an LCSW and have been in practice for 30+ years. I have worked in multiple settings and have learned that no one goes through life without challenges. Sometimes those challenges become overwhelming, and we find ourselves full of anger, fear, anxiety, confusion or deep sadness. You are not alone in this. If you are seeking therapy for the first time or have been in therapy before, please know that this is a safe place for you. All of us want to find a place of peace and joy in our life, but sometimes it feels like we are lost in a forest. I want to help you find your way out of that, to recognize your own path. I have a strong belief that we are in a constant state of change and adaptation in life and the secret is to realize and own our personal power. Peace is accomplished through balance, boundaries and new beginnings; those three work together and empower you. I look forward to helping you begin this next step of your journey and to find your power in that.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Self Esteem
+1
I specialize in couples counseling with a focus on premarital and marital counseling. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I welcome and support couples from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+, polyamorous, dating, engaged, and married partners. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate life’s challenges together. I specialize in couples counseling with a focus on pre-marital and marital counseling. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional in the State of Texas, I bring a wealth of experience from the mental health field, where I’ve been active since 2018, and specifically in counseling services since 2022. My expertise extends to individual, couples, and group counseling for adults, addressing a wide range of issues including anxiety, pre-marital, marital, and divorce. With a deep passion for counseling, I firmly believe in the power of cognitive and behavioral modifications to help individuals change undesired habits and behaviors. I take great joy in assisting others and witnessing the progress my clients make through our therapeutic work together. I look forward to fostering a meaningful therapeutic relationship with you.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi, I’m Tamima — a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. I know starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel safe, supportive, and genuine. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, be honest about what you’re feeling, and start making sense of what’s been weighing on you. Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, uncover patterns, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and confident. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or healing from past trauma, I’m here to help you move toward clarity and emotional peace.
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 Blue Cross Blue Shield you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.