Find a therapist in Texas — covered by insurance

If you're the one everyone else leans on, welcome. You've found a space where you don't have to perform.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience, I help adolescents (12+) and adults navigate anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and the lasting weight of trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and I'm trained in Brainspotting, integrating music and creative practices when they fit. Sessions with me feel like real conversation, clinically grounded, never clinical-feeling.

You are not broken, and you were never meant to be fixed. Whenever you're ready, I'd be honored to begin.

Hi, My name is Dallas Smeltser and I am a licensed professional counselor-supervisor. I am here to help provide you with encouragement and support. I've spent over 30 years doing this work — not because it's easy, but because it matters. My clients tend to be people who are dealing with something heavy and real: loss, trauma, depression, substance use, or the kind of slow-burning stress that builds until something breaks. Many of them are men who never saw themselves as 'therapy people,' and I respect that. I don't push, and I don't project. I show up, I listen, and I help you figure out what actually needs to change — and how to change it.

My name is Armando Vasquez, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in McAllen, TX with nine years of experience helping people navigate life's most difficult chapters. I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Pan-American, and I've spent my career working with the belief that every person holds the capacity for meaningful growth, they just sometimes need the right space to find it.

I lead with empathy, authenticity, and warmth. In my office (and online), there is no judgment, only curiosity, respect, and a genuine commitment to understanding your experience. I believe the relationship between a therapist and client is one of the most powerful tools for change, and I take that seriously.

My name is Sloane Dolezal. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and helping them achieve emotional well-being. I was drawn to a career in therapy because of my own personal experiences with trauma and loss. After experiencing a traumatic loss, I struggled to cope for years and eventually turned to therapy for support. That journey not only helped me heal but also showed me the profound impact that compassionate, professional guidance can have on someone's life. Seeing the resilience and growth in others inspires me every day, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients on their healing journeys. What drives me in this work is the opportunity to provide others with the same kind of support that helped me through my most difficult times. I understand firsthand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be, and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—whether by helping someone gain clarity, build confidence, heal from past wounds, or develop healthier coping strategies. Knowing that I can provide a safe space where people feel seen and empowered fuels my dedication to this profession.

My name is Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele. I earned my Ph.D in psychology in January 2023. I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I have 8 years of clinical experience as a therapist.

Every person has a story. The culmination of experiences in one's life shapes how they view themselves, their relationships, and the world. I have a passion for helping clients celebrate their unique strengths and gifts they share with others. With experiences in both private practice and hospitals, I have noticed a particular need for clients to separate their view of themselves from their current difficulties and circumstances. In spite of where clients may find themselves at the moment, my belief is that they have overcome every difficulty, challenge, and trauma that they have faced up to the present moment. As such, they will withstand their current circumstances, and will again declare victory.

I’m an LPC based in San Antonio, Texas. I have a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in military families and culture. I’m also a Certified DBT Therapist and a member of the ACA.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2018, starting in a psychiatric hospital where I gained broad experience with a wide range of diagnoses and acute care needs.

That foundation, combined with my private practice work, has shaped a grounded, trauma-informed, and practical style to provide you with a therapy experience that is unique to your needs.

I work with adolescents (13 and up) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, and neurodivergence.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has 6 years of experience working in the field. I have experience serving a variety of communities. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community, children, young adults, couples, the geriatric population, and those with disabilities. I have specific experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, mood disorders, grief, transitions in life, career development, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, gender identity, and trauma.

Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding my horses, and being with my family. These activities help me stay grounded and connected to what matters most in life. I value balance, authenticity, and meaningful relationships, and I bring those same values into my work with clients. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves and working toward their goals.