Find a Therapist in Texas

Texas therapists commonly accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Texas Medicaid (STAR), and TRICARE for military families. San Antonio and Fort Hood-area therapists are often TRICARE-certified. Medicaid in Texas is delivered through managed care organizations (MCOs) including BCBSTX and Molina Healthcare.

Texas therapists are licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBPC) or the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE). Common licenses include LPC, LCSW, and LMFT. Verify Texas licenses at tdlr.texas.gov or bhec.texas.gov.

Yes. Texas Medicaid (STAR program) covers outpatient mental health services through the Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program administered by managed care plans. Texas also funds community mental health centers through the Managing Entity system. For immediate crisis support, the FL Crisis Line (1-800-662-HELP) and county mobile crisis teams provide free support statewide.

Yes. TRICARE covers outpatient mental health therapy for active-duty service members, veterans with eligible status, and their families. Texas has some of the largest military installations in the country — Fort Cavazos (Killeen), Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Bliss (El Paso), and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Many Texas-based therapists are TRICARE-certified. Use EmoraPath's insurance filter to find TRICARE-accepting Texas therapists.

Rural Texas residents can access teletherapy statewide from any licensed Texas therapist. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) operates Community Mental Health Centers across rural Texas. Texas also runs the Rural Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program to incentivize therapists to practice in underserved areas. Most EmoraPath-listed Texas therapists offer online sessions.