Therapists in El Paso, TX
Lydia Sosa Supervised By Danielle Gardea Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79924
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated and no longer interested in activities that you once enjoyed? Do you often find yourself feeling exhausted and ready to go back to bed after waking up? If you're seeking help and guidance for anxiety, depression, anger management, or life transitions, let me be your guide. My goal is to provide and hold space for you as you process your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Together, we will create strategies and coping skills to help you overcome the mental health concerns that may be affecting your every day life.
Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated and no longer interested in activities that you once enjoyed? Do you often find yourself feeling exhausted and ready to go back to bed after waking up? If you're seeking help and guidance for anxiety, depression, anger management, or life transitions, let me be your guide. My goal is to provide and hold space for you as you process your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Together, we will create strategies and coping skills to help you overcome the mental health concerns that may be affecting your every day life.
Karina Hernandez
LPC-Associate, MEd, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79912 (Online Only)
You are stuck in an emotional hole you can't seem to get out of. You are moody, easily irritated, and annoyed. At times you are also sad, frustrated and angry. You might be going through a tough transition or simply don't know where all of these feelings are coming from. You are a perfectionist, lack boundaries, and simply exhausted with overall expectations. You are suppressing and numbing unwanted feelings, traumatic memories, and/or childhood trauma. You know that you want to feel better but don't know where to start. You are tired of feeling this way and you are ready to start feeling better.
You are stuck in an emotional hole you can't seem to get out of. You are moody, easily irritated, and annoyed. At times you are also sad, frustrated and angry. You might be going through a tough transition or simply don't know where all of these feelings are coming from. You are a perfectionist, lack boundaries, and simply exhausted with overall expectations. You are suppressing and numbing unwanted feelings, traumatic memories, and/or childhood trauma. You know that you want to feel better but don't know where to start. You are tired of feeling this way and you are ready to start feeling better.
Shelita Jordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79936
Shelita Jordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas who has over 6 years of experience providing therapeutic care and clinical assessments to adults, couples, and children seeking help with childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, coping, learning disabilities, alcohol use, women’s issues, relationship concerns, sex offender treatment, and victims of sexual abuse. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Prairie View A&M and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University.
Shelita Jordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas who has over 6 years of experience providing therapeutic care and clinical assessments to adults, couples, and children seeking help with childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, coping, learning disabilities, alcohol use, women’s issues, relationship concerns, sex offender treatment, and victims of sexual abuse. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Prairie View A&M and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University.
The Therapy Corner PLLC, Solanja Perez-Rede LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79912 (Online Only)
Now taking new clients and LPC Associates for supervision. Schedule a consultation directly through my website link in this page. During those times in life when we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, down, anxious, doubting ourselves and in need of someone that listens to our problems, a helping hand could make a big difference. My philosophy of counseling is based on the principles of increasing awareness of our thoughts and behaviors, being able to modify patterns that are not working for us, achieving balance in life, promoting respect between the individuals, and establishing strong connections with other human beings.
Now taking new clients and LPC Associates for supervision. Schedule a consultation directly through my website link in this page. During those times in life when we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, down, anxious, doubting ourselves and in need of someone that listens to our problems, a helping hand could make a big difference. My philosophy of counseling is based on the principles of increasing awareness of our thoughts and behaviors, being able to modify patterns that are not working for us, achieving balance in life, promoting respect between the individuals, and establishing strong connections with other human beings.
Pamela Odom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79932
We all need help from time to time. It's often best to speak with someone outside of the family and friends circle. I can guide you to your best solution and your highest quality of life. When speaking with a professional counselor, such as myself, you can feel completely free of judgment and secure in the knowledge that your best interest is always the focus. Whether big or small, we can get through any issue together. I speak Spanish as well. Hablo Espanol.
We all need help from time to time. It's often best to speak with someone outside of the family and friends circle. I can guide you to your best solution and your highest quality of life. When speaking with a professional counselor, such as myself, you can feel completely free of judgment and secure in the knowledge that your best interest is always the focus. Whether big or small, we can get through any issue together. I speak Spanish as well. Hablo Espanol.
Balanced Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79907
Our mission at Balanced Therapy Center is to provide quality counseling services to individuals and families living in Texas. Lizet Lopez- Longoria works with children, adolescents, and adults. She creates a non-judgment supportive environment to help identify what your needs are. Call and take the first step to restore your life! If you or a loved one is seeking counseling services in Texas, Balanced Therapy Center is here to help. Our compassionate therapist, Lizet Lopez-Longoria, specializes in working with individuals of all ages and strives to create a safe and supportive environment. With Lizet's guidance, you can identify
Our mission at Balanced Therapy Center is to provide quality counseling services to individuals and families living in Texas. Lizet Lopez- Longoria works with children, adolescents, and adults. She creates a non-judgment supportive environment to help identify what your needs are. Call and take the first step to restore your life! If you or a loved one is seeking counseling services in Texas, Balanced Therapy Center is here to help. Our compassionate therapist, Lizet Lopez-Longoria, specializes in working with individuals of all ages and strives to create a safe and supportive environment. With Lizet's guidance, you can identify
Jopy Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79934
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, born and raised in El Paso. I graduated from Chapin High school and completely all of my formal education at UTEP. Having spent my life here, I possess a unique understanding of the challenges individuals in our community face. Rather than going off to larger city, I have dedicated my life to improving the lives of individuals in my own community. I am currently raising my family in the northeast, where my roots run deep. I am committed to providing empathetic and personalized support to help you navigate life's complexities.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, born and raised in El Paso. I graduated from Chapin High school and completely all of my formal education at UTEP. Having spent my life here, I possess a unique understanding of the challenges individuals in our community face. Rather than going off to larger city, I have dedicated my life to improving the lives of individuals in my own community. I am currently raising my family in the northeast, where my roots run deep. I am committed to providing empathetic and personalized support to help you navigate life's complexities.
S.A. Counseling, El Paso TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP, EMDR-tr, C-DBT
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79925 (Online Only)
Healing from painful events will take time. Dealing with emotionally harmful experiences can become very distressful at the moment, making it hard to function, feeling overwhelmed, at times numb and unbalanced, feeling incredibly vulnerable. Let us start your healing process now. You need to know that you are not alone. It happens to many of us in our lifetimes, as we face the unexpected. Comfort comes from knowing that there are those who can help us overcome our Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss Stages, PTSD from sexual and physical abuse/assaults, emotional abuse along with other mental health conditions.
Healing from painful events will take time. Dealing with emotionally harmful experiences can become very distressful at the moment, making it hard to function, feeling overwhelmed, at times numb and unbalanced, feeling incredibly vulnerable. Let us start your healing process now. You need to know that you are not alone. It happens to many of us in our lifetimes, as we face the unexpected. Comfort comes from knowing that there are those who can help us overcome our Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss Stages, PTSD from sexual and physical abuse/assaults, emotional abuse along with other mental health conditions.
Marisela Padilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79912 (Online Only)
When we are in pain, we often hold a belief that we are broken. One of my goals as a therapist is to redefine broken and help my clients develop greater self-understanding and acceptance. Much of our emotional distress can result from feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Therapy can promote connection and personal growth by fostering healthy relationships, developing self-awareness, accepting unpleasant emotions, and cultivating a real sense of hope that we can turn our negative experiences into positive change and transformation.
When we are in pain, we often hold a belief that we are broken. One of my goals as a therapist is to redefine broken and help my clients develop greater self-understanding and acceptance. Much of our emotional distress can result from feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Therapy can promote connection and personal growth by fostering healthy relationships, developing self-awareness, accepting unpleasant emotions, and cultivating a real sense of hope that we can turn our negative experiences into positive change and transformation.
The Talk Shop, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79902
Overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? We help couples and individuals, adults, adolescents and children develop workable solutions to "stumped" problems. Each therapist at The Talk Shop, specializes in specific areas of treatment, helping individuals regain momentum, minimize their issues, and re-balance following roadblocks. We also work with couples and individuals who are attempting to navigate tricky situations: for instance, re-consolidating your life after a divorce, evaluating complex relationship issues, or designing creative strategies to cope with PTSD or trauma. Our Our therapeutic motto is: Don't just feel better, live better.
Overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? We help couples and individuals, adults, adolescents and children develop workable solutions to "stumped" problems. Each therapist at The Talk Shop, specializes in specific areas of treatment, helping individuals regain momentum, minimize their issues, and re-balance following roadblocks. We also work with couples and individuals who are attempting to navigate tricky situations: for instance, re-consolidating your life after a divorce, evaluating complex relationship issues, or designing creative strategies to cope with PTSD or trauma. Our Our therapeutic motto is: Don't just feel better, live better.
Temperance Johnson Ph.d
Psychologist, LP, LSSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79936
Your body keeps score when it comes to all the battles you have endured and past experiences are the root of present day pain. Awful mood swings, numbness, anxiety, panic, and avoidance can greatly impact living a fulfilled life. Your treatment will be customized to enhance your sense of self, emotional well-being, self esteem, and help you to develop behaviors and thoughts that assist you in navigating your environment safely and comfortably as your true self and with others. This is your time to shift from surviving to healing and I'm here to help you.
Your body keeps score when it comes to all the battles you have endured and past experiences are the root of present day pain. Awful mood swings, numbness, anxiety, panic, and avoidance can greatly impact living a fulfilled life. Your treatment will be customized to enhance your sense of self, emotional well-being, self esteem, and help you to develop behaviors and thoughts that assist you in navigating your environment safely and comfortably as your true self and with others. This is your time to shift from surviving to healing and I'm here to help you.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902 (Online Only)
My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. "Literacy, Awareness, Resilience and Attachment" are the four key elements to create the life you deserve.
My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. "Literacy, Awareness, Resilience and Attachment" are the four key elements to create the life you deserve.
Sawyer Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902
Behavioral health incorporates the understanding of one's emotions, behaviors, and biology relating to their well-being, daily functioning, and concept of self. At Sawyer Behavioral Health, we believe the most effective way of navigating the intricacies of emotions, behaviors, and self-concept is to take a strengths and values-based approach to therapy while remembering that an individuals source of power and wisdom lies within themselves. At SBH, our staff and therapists truly strive to create an environment that is caring and enriching. SBH is where "Courage Meets Compassion".
Behavioral health incorporates the understanding of one's emotions, behaviors, and biology relating to their well-being, daily functioning, and concept of self. At Sawyer Behavioral Health, we believe the most effective way of navigating the intricacies of emotions, behaviors, and self-concept is to take a strengths and values-based approach to therapy while remembering that an individuals source of power and wisdom lies within themselves. At SBH, our staff and therapists truly strive to create an environment that is caring and enriching. SBH is where "Courage Meets Compassion".
Nurtured Psychology Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with hard-working, goal-oriented, perfectionists who are experiencing the tolls of chronic stress. Many of my clients have roles caring for others, for example: healthcare workers, teachers, parents, and business owners. Fatigue, irritability, insomnia, brain fog, imposter anxiety, and burnout are common struggles I see in my practice. Because, for many caregiver/healer types, taking time to nurture ourselves can be incredibly challenging. At Nurtured Psychology we work together to regain a sense of balance and to reconnect with ease and joy in your roles.
I specialize in working with hard-working, goal-oriented, perfectionists who are experiencing the tolls of chronic stress. Many of my clients have roles caring for others, for example: healthcare workers, teachers, parents, and business owners. Fatigue, irritability, insomnia, brain fog, imposter anxiety, and burnout are common struggles I see in my practice. Because, for many caregiver/healer types, taking time to nurture ourselves can be incredibly challenging. At Nurtured Psychology we work together to regain a sense of balance and to reconnect with ease and joy in your roles.
Melissa Color Lehto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79924
My name is Melissa Lehto, M.S., LPC. It is with the utmost respect I provide counseling and mental health coaching. I am licensed in the state of Texas to provide Mental Health Counseling (therapy), I am trained to work with adult individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship difficulties, burnout, and difficult family dynamics. My services are conveniently provided online and in-person (appointment only). I offer a free 15-minute online consultation. mentalhealth-incolor.com
My name is Melissa Lehto, M.S., LPC. It is with the utmost respect I provide counseling and mental health coaching. I am licensed in the state of Texas to provide Mental Health Counseling (therapy), I am trained to work with adult individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship difficulties, burnout, and difficult family dynamics. My services are conveniently provided online and in-person (appointment only). I offer a free 15-minute online consultation. mentalhealth-incolor.com
Sylvia Herrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79903
As a Counselor, my desire is to partner with clients to help them find hope and healing. I have over 20 years of experience working with at risk youth and their families in a variety of public schools, residential and out-patient settings. My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, self-awareness and empowerment to help children, adolescents, couples and families have more gratifying lives.
As a Counselor, my desire is to partner with clients to help them find hope and healing. I have over 20 years of experience working with at risk youth and their families in a variety of public schools, residential and out-patient settings. My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, self-awareness and empowerment to help children, adolescents, couples and families have more gratifying lives.
Michael J. Gately
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902
I am Michael J. Gately LMFT, LCSW. I like to approach my work with every client as a journey of exploration and healing. I encourage people to develop and refine their unique self by building bridges toward their desired future. I focus on opening up possibilities and shutting down restrictive and limiting self-judgments. I also have special interests in developing creativity and connecting with spirituality. I am also interested in mind-body issues.
I am Michael J. Gately LMFT, LCSW. I like to approach my work with every client as a journey of exploration and healing. I encourage people to develop and refine their unique self by building bridges toward their desired future. I focus on opening up possibilities and shutting down restrictive and limiting self-judgments. I also have special interests in developing creativity and connecting with spirituality. I am also interested in mind-body issues.
Vanessa Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79936 (Online Only)
There's a reason why you made the choice to improve your life, I am here to help support that choice through my professional experience of working with mental health and substance abuse. By utilizing treatment modalities that are evidence based, we are able to overcome our negative beliefs and live a more fulfilled peaceful life.
There's a reason why you made the choice to improve your life, I am here to help support that choice through my professional experience of working with mental health and substance abuse. By utilizing treatment modalities that are evidence based, we are able to overcome our negative beliefs and live a more fulfilled peaceful life.
Counseling of El Paso, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCs, LPC-S, CHT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79912
Where to start? Life is full of ups and downs. After time, emotional pain can be difficult to describe. We know we are carrying hurt, physical stress, or relationship injuries but have difficulty talking about them. When we do try, we don’t get the response we were hoping for. At times, it may even be more discouraging. So, we disconnect and withdraw from people we care about. But over time, it’s as if we can no longer recognize ourselves. We are not broken or defective. There is a way.
Where to start? Life is full of ups and downs. After time, emotional pain can be difficult to describe. We know we are carrying hurt, physical stress, or relationship injuries but have difficulty talking about them. When we do try, we don’t get the response we were hoping for. At times, it may even be more discouraging. So, we disconnect and withdraw from people we care about. But over time, it’s as if we can no longer recognize ourselves. We are not broken or defective. There is a way.
Lynn McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79901 (Online Only)
Do you often feel like the stress of life is overtaking you? Are you wanting to bring back the excitement and joy you felt in your relationships, your daily activities, and work? Are you struggling with being patient and kind with yourself, or do you struggle with being able to make the best decisions for your life right now due to feeling overwhelmed with life circumstances? I help individuals manage their stress and anxiety to avoid burnout and exhaustion. We can collaborate together to identify your triggers, unhealthy thought patterns, and to determine what is effectively working and what is not.
Do you often feel like the stress of life is overtaking you? Are you wanting to bring back the excitement and joy you felt in your relationships, your daily activities, and work? Are you struggling with being patient and kind with yourself, or do you struggle with being able to make the best decisions for your life right now due to feeling overwhelmed with life circumstances? I help individuals manage their stress and anxiety to avoid burnout and exhaustion. We can collaborate together to identify your triggers, unhealthy thought patterns, and to determine what is effectively working and what is not.
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Number of Therapists in El Paso, TX
400+
Average cost per session
$110
Therapists in El Paso, TX who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
72% | Self Esteem |
70% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Stress |
61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
87% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in El Paso, TX see their clients
56% | Online Only | |
44% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in El Paso?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.