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Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Available both in-person and online
12274 Bandera rd suite 221 Helotes, TX 78023
Are you feeling anxious? Do you feel depressed or dissatisfied with your life? You don't have to go through this alone, call us today. Our goal is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, couples and families by utilizing a comprehensive treatment approach to assist individuals in enhancing their quality of life. By creating a safe, compassionate, and caring environment, we act as a guide in empowering clients to make the best decisions for their personal, professional, and family life. From assessment to counseling, our professionals work in collaboration with clients to provide the tools necessary to achieve and sustain essential wellness.
Are you ready to improve your health and strengthen your relationships? Start living a better life today, call us. Evening/ weekends appts available. Treatment is often brief and is focused on problem solving and improved coping skills. We are committed to helping people heal.
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Call or Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (830) 469-3383

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC

12274 Bandera rd

suite 221

Helotes, TX 78023 map

(830) 469-3383
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC

12274 Bandera rd

suite 221

Helotes, TX 78023 map

(830) 469-3383
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareLink
  • Centene
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • EAP
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Military OneSource
  • Optum
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (830) 469-3383

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Arlene Bess

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 72856 Arlene Bess
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (830) 469-3383

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Weight Loss
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Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy treatments for PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 469-3383
"
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy treatments for PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 469-3383

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (830) 469-3383

Location

Primary Location

Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC

12274 Bandera rd

suite 221

Helotes, TX 78023

(830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (830) 469-3383
Photo of Arlene Bess - Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Essential Mental Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (830) 469-3383