Mental Health Therapy in Texas

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Therapists in Texas

Dr. Ngozi Okose

Houston, Texas - Licensed Professional Counselor
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Houston, Texas. My goal is to provide my culturally diverse clients with the best personalized mental health assessment and care. I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the ultimate purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. My humanity finds expression in the compassion, empathy, patience, and care that I extend to my clients. With the belief that one cap does not fit all, and that what works for client A may not work for client B, I go eclectic and tailor my therapeutic approaches to accommodate individual differences while maintaining all therapeutic standards and clinical competences. I use my knowledge of various evidence-based and solution-focused treatment options to meet my clients’ mental health and emotional needs. As a teacher, I am passionate about your education and academic success. As a mother, I feel your pain and that of your child. As a wife, I can relate to your interpersonal relationship issues. All these, coupled with several decades of professional training and experiences, provide me with the expertise, tools and skills needed to navigate your problems with you. As an immigrant with multicultural training, I understand my clients issues from their cultural perspectives. I have a broad clinical experience with immigrants and refugees from Mexico, the Caribbean, El Salvador, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, Somalia, Liberia, Eretria, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana,…… I am here to guide you and walk with you on your emotional journey Work Experience I started my career as a core faculty member at the University of Nigeria. For over 12 years, I taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in counseling, coordinated counseling programs and curriculum development, supervised counselors in training, provided guidance and counseling services to members of the university community, attended professional conferences and institutes, presented numerous informative papers at conferences and institutes , and published several professional articles. I have been in private practice in Houston, Texas for over 17 years, following five years of intense clinical internship. Education/Training: My professional training and experience are interdisciplinary, spanning the broad areas of Education, French, Language Arts, Counseling and Management. I obtained my post graduate degrees from University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, and Harvard University. I also spent a year of language training at Université de Nice in France. Specialized trainings: National Certified Counselor (NCC) by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Post-doctoral training in Psychology with focus on Clinical Assessment, Walden University. Specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) at 
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia under Aaron and Judith Beck Trauma and Disaster Mental Health with Red Cross Foundation. Counseling in the Virtual World: Tele-Behavioral Health. American Counseling Association (ACA). Licenses Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas, 2003-Date. Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Texas- Active. Professional Affiliations I am affiliated with many professional organizations and, to maintain professional competence, I constantly engage in professional workshops and trainings with, and make presentations at some of these organizations. American Counseling Association American Mental Health Counseling Association International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Association for Multi-cultural Counseling and Development Texas Counseling Association Counseling Practitioners’ Round Table of the International Association for Counseling; an organization with focus on improving global mental health and well-being.

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Karen Medlock

Orange, Texas - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
Online

My name is Karen Medlock. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Texas and Louisiana. I have two Masters' Degrees, one in Social Work and one in Theology. I take a holistic approach with my clients. I have worked with all age groups, from three years old all the way in the eighties. Yes, I have been around awhile. I have teaching certifications in Michigan and taught Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The experiences I had as a teacher were tremendous and very helpful in my therapeutic relationships with adolescents and teenagers. I enjoy working with all age groups and totally enjoy diversity in culture, race and sexual orientation. I ran and did sexual offender treatment with male adult offenders at Norton Correctional Center in Norton, Kansas, which gave me a great magnitude of skills in addiction treatment, running groups and providing psycho-social classes in multitudes of topics. I would have to say working with inmates in state prisons is very rewarding for me because I can now view them as people with problems from the past that have never been dealt with for the most part. Also, I have much experience in helping people work through trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including the severe panic attacks that occur. I have worked extensively with grief and loss. I am very excited to be a part of Better Help because it is a way for people who need help to access me at various times via text, phone or video. It is a good medium for all those who are a bit shy to meet in person (or aren't ready) or have tight schedules. I am very excited to work with you! I am quite a laid-back therapist, and always respond to where you are in your life-path. We all are on personal life journeys...let's use this time to explore and traverse new worlds and paths! I will help you develop your strengths and accompany you on your journey.

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Joni Rodriguez

Lubbock, Texas - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online

Hello, and thanks for visiting my profile! My top specialties as a clinician include PTSD and Trauma, Addiction (both chemical and behavioral), along with Depression and other mood disorders. My therapeutic approaches involve pulling from many counseling techniques to find an approach that best fits the individual client. Some of those techniques include Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Reality, and Narrative type therapies. I use an informed consent model, as knowledge equals empowerment. A little about me - Counseling was something I had always wanted to do, but I didn't pursue it until later in life. Years ago, I lost a spouse to suicide, and the grief was consuming. Once I was able to see more clearly, I enrolled in a Master of Counseling program in hopes of being able to ease the grief of others in similar situations. I did get my degree and My LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license, and also accumulated significant life experience which, in short, has helped me become the therapist I want to be. For example, I am a recovering addict, going on nineteen years' clean time, and am active in twelve step recovery. Also, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, and neurodivergent as well! Before making my decision to become a remote-based therapist, I accumulated significant on-site work experience. Some of that includes working with domestic violence survivors, addiction (men's and women's, both out patient and residential), plus children's residential, and crisis stabilization. I look forward to working with you!

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Mental Health in Texas

The Lone Star state may rank #1 for wind, oil and gas production, but when it comes to mental health care, Texas is at the bottom of the pack.

50th

In both 2023 and 2024, Forbes ranked Texas as the worst state for mental health care.

20%

Of Texas adults are living with a mental illness

Over 60%

Of those do not receive treatment

The ranking is due in part to a high number of uninsured adults with mental illness and a low number of mental health treatment centers. The result? More than 60% of Texans who have a mental illness don’t receive treatment.

In addition to a lack of insurance Texans also face a shortage of mental health professionals. Texas is also home to fewer treatment centers than other states. Rural areas are hit particularly hard by this shortage, although new telehealth options may improve treatment access for Texans.

Meanwhile the need for treatment remains high, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness reporting roughly 20% of Texas adults are living with a mental illness.

Free Mental Health Resources in Texas

OSAR centers provide free substance use recovery services across all Texas regions. Residents can find support through services like outreach, screening, assessments, referrals to treatment programs, and confidential consultations led by trained professionals. Available 24/7, OSAR centers are an entry point for all individuals to access recovery services statewide.
Provide Services for
Depression PTSD Substance Abuse
"Turn To" is a platform operated by Texas Health and Human Services that offers online resources for people seeking mental health help. Adults, children, family members, and community organizations can contact crisis helplines (988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), search for local mental health clinics, and find online toolkits in English and Spanish.
The Mental Health Program for Veterans provides peer-to-peer counseling through 37 local mental health authorities across Texas. Veterans and their families can access services to address military trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, and crisis support. The National Veterans Crisis Line (988), online and text chats, and connections to VA benefits through the Texas Veterans Portal are available.
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Men Women Veterans First Responders
The Texas Veterans Portal is a collection of resources for Texas veterans and military families. Services include crisis intervention, mental health support, substance use treatment, employment assistance, housing aid, education benefits, and specialized programs for women veterans and individuals with disabilities. Services are accessible through a centralized online platform.
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Men Women Veterans Disability First Responders
MHMR Tarrant assists adults and young adults seeking mental health and substance use support. Their programs, delivered at multiple outpatient facilities with low-cost or sliding scale fees, encompass medication management, case coordination, peer support, financial assistance, and crisis intervention. Their Community Center provides free social activities, computer training, and activities to combat isolation and build community integration.
Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) provides access to mental health resources for families with children struggling with mental health issues. The state-funded program offers same-day psychiatrist consultations, condition-specific guidance for ADHD/anxiety/depression, personalized referrals based on insurance and location, and free CME training for Texas pediatric clinicians.
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Teens & Students Men Women Disability Depression ADHD PTSD Anxiety Grief
Texas HHS Adult Mental Health Housing is a state-funded program to make housing available for adults struggling with mental health across Texas. Adults with mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can access housing search assistance, independent living skills training, employment support, connections to healthcare, housing placement, rent subsidies, utility payments, and move-in costs.
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Men Women Seniors Disability
The Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program provides school-based telemedicine mental health services for Texas youth. Students can access virtual psychiatric assessments to identify or evaluate mental health needs, obtain brief interventions, and get referrals to connect students in need with licensed mental health professionals through secure video platforms.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Disability
NAMI Texas is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They facilitate mental health support groups, community advocacy, and resource referrals through 25 local affiliates in Texas. Their publications, newsletters, and educational programs aim to improve the lives of Texans affected by mental illness and reduce stigma.
Texas Mental Health Resources coordinates peer support groups, healthcare cost assistance programs, and advocacy training for institutions. The organization helps Texans in need struggling with mental illness access treatment options, equips local rehab centers and churches with supplies, offers resources for seniors and veterans, medication discounts, and facilitates community connections.
The Texas System of Care coordinates mental health services for children, youth, and families statewide through community-based networks. Residents can access affordable mental healthcare, wraparound planning, family-to-family peer support, and non-traditional home services via Medicaid waiver for those at risk of out-of-home placement.
UTSA Online TimelyCare provides enrolled UTSA students 24/7 access to a free mental health platform. Students can find immediate emotional support, schedule counseling, obtain psychiatry referrals, receive health coaching, get self-care resources, participate in moderated peer support, and seek basic needs assistance—all accessible via any web-enabled device.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Men Women
Texas HHSC Mental Health Crisis Services is a directory that provides 24/7 mental health support through crisis lines by county. Texans can access immediate face-to-face assessment, intervention, follow-up care, and relapse prevention for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, with dedicated resources for veterans and non-English speakers.
2-1-1 Texas is a state-operated hotline connecting Texans to essential mental health services, employment help, housing assistance, and crisis intervention resources. This 24/7 helpline is a bridge to close social issues gaps, by helping individuals from all backgrounds access location-specific resources tailored to their individual challenges.
Hope Family Health Center's peer support Warmline (1-844-755-HOPE) provides free primary medical care, counseling, and behavioral health services to uninsured individuals in the Rio Grande Valley. Featuring experienced specialists, Texans can access preventative care, education, and wellness programs in a confidential and judgment-free environment.
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ADHD Anxiety Grief
Amplified Minds provides free mental health services and counseling for Texas residents with a primary focus on creatives and LGBTQ+ individuals. Specialized group therapy, substance recovery, LGBTQIA+ support, and art therapy workshops are available through virtual and in-person sessions led by licensed counselors and tailored to creative individuals and diverse communities.
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BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women
The Telos Project is a Texas non-profit dedicated to providing affordable mental health care to Fort-worth area residents. They serve communities facing mental health barriers due to stigma or poverty, focusing on children, families, and elderly individuals. Through a sliding scale fee system, services like individual, family, and group therapy plus psychological and neurological assessments are available.
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Depression ADHD PTSD Anxiety Grief Eating Disorders Autism
Homeward Bound Inc. provides mental health services to north and west Texas residents. Medical detoxification (MAT), gender-separated residential treatment, outpatient counseling, and crisis housing programs are available in 25 Texas counties. Their evidence-based, no-to-low-cost behavioral health and harm reduction services address substance use disorders, and mental illness, and include specialized HIV+ support
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