Therapists in McKinney, TX
Remmy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Heidi Johanson, LPC-S. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, abandonment, codependency, childhood issues including abuse/neglect, family of origin issues, life transitions, PTSD, and relationship issues. I am also passionate about helping clients recover from narcissistic abuse. As a therapist, I collaborate with you on goals for treatment and give you autonomy in your healing process. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides healing for attachment wounds and other various forms of trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Heidi Johanson, LPC-S. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, abandonment, codependency, childhood issues including abuse/neglect, family of origin issues, life transitions, PTSD, and relationship issues. I am also passionate about helping clients recover from narcissistic abuse. As a therapist, I collaborate with you on goals for treatment and give you autonomy in your healing process. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides healing for attachment wounds and other various forms of trauma.
Frank Klosky
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
If you're looking for solid biblical perspective and a listening ear I can provide that. This life throws a lot of curves your way as a believer; marriage, parenting, anxiety, stress, physical issues and so much more. Where does your faith fit into these needs? What does the bible say about your issues? Putting your faith into practice when things are tough isn't easy. Let's work through it together.
If you're looking for solid biblical perspective and a listening ear I can provide that. This life throws a lot of curves your way as a believer; marriage, parenting, anxiety, stress, physical issues and so much more. Where does your faith fit into these needs? What does the bible say about your issues? Putting your faith into practice when things are tough isn't easy. Let's work through it together.
Michael Dennehy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdD
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
We are now living in times as difficult as any the world has seen in the past 100 years. I am committed to supporting the emotional growth of adults of all ages experiencing significant life changes. Through my work as a counselor, a professor of psychology, distance educator, and social science researcher, I know that empathy, science, reason, and action are all needed to help people overcome the pain and trauma disrupting their lives. I have worked with military veterans from three wars, clients dealing with injuries or illness, health care professionals, and parents striving to come to terms with difficult issues.
We are now living in times as difficult as any the world has seen in the past 100 years. I am committed to supporting the emotional growth of adults of all ages experiencing significant life changes. Through my work as a counselor, a professor of psychology, distance educator, and social science researcher, I know that empathy, science, reason, and action are all needed to help people overcome the pain and trauma disrupting their lives. I have worked with military veterans from three wars, clients dealing with injuries or illness, health care professionals, and parents striving to come to terms with difficult issues.
Aspen Hazel
MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
Hi! I am currently accepting new clients - in person & virtually! I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of empathy, which, when combined with connection, becomes the essential fuel for success. Many individuals have not experienced the true depth of being heard, understood, and loved, and some may not have felt encouraged to embrace their authentic selves. In counseling, I strive to create a non-judgmental space that is therapeutic, life-giving, safe & conducive to personal growth. Self-awareness, encompassing strengths, weaknesses, experiences, personality type & more, serves as a foundation for setting attainable
Hi! I am currently accepting new clients - in person & virtually! I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of empathy, which, when combined with connection, becomes the essential fuel for success. Many individuals have not experienced the true depth of being heard, understood, and loved, and some may not have felt encouraged to embrace their authentic selves. In counseling, I strive to create a non-judgmental space that is therapeutic, life-giving, safe & conducive to personal growth. Self-awareness, encompassing strengths, weaknesses, experiences, personality type & more, serves as a foundation for setting attainable
Deborah Muse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
No matter what someone is going through today, it is my honor to walk alongside those who are struggling with various life challenges and to provide a safe and supportive space, a listening ear, and a non-judgmental heart for individuals to share their struggles, explore their feelings and work toward personal growth and healing, and embrace their innate potential.
No matter what someone is going through today, it is my honor to walk alongside those who are struggling with various life challenges and to provide a safe and supportive space, a listening ear, and a non-judgmental heart for individuals to share their struggles, explore their feelings and work toward personal growth and healing, and embrace their innate potential.
Linda McDonough
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Supporting individuals on their journey to healing and personal growth is my passion. I specialize in providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore your challenges together. I aim to help you gain insights into your struggles and equip you with practical tools to overcome obstacles. Together, we'll work towards achieving your personal goals and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Supporting individuals on their journey to healing and personal growth is my passion. I specialize in providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore your challenges together. I aim to help you gain insights into your struggles and equip you with practical tools to overcome obstacles. Together, we'll work towards achieving your personal goals and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Julie Tillerson - JourneyLife Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
Hello! Are you feeling stuck, experiencing painful or challenging life changes, facing deep wounds or traumatic experiences, finding yourself in repeated relationship or experience cycles or need help processing and figuring out next steps? While you cannot change the past, if you are ready to work through the healing process, you can experience wholeness and freedom on the other side through managing and reducing anxiety and depression, developing healthy identity, gaining freedom from hurtful relationships and thinking patterns, healing from trauma and developing positive self-worth.
Hello! Are you feeling stuck, experiencing painful or challenging life changes, facing deep wounds or traumatic experiences, finding yourself in repeated relationship or experience cycles or need help processing and figuring out next steps? While you cannot change the past, if you are ready to work through the healing process, you can experience wholeness and freedom on the other side through managing and reducing anxiety and depression, developing healthy identity, gaining freedom from hurtful relationships and thinking patterns, healing from trauma and developing positive self-worth.
Alysse Shropshire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. During my education, I completed an internship at Promise House, Inc. providing therapy to children and adolescents in CPS care. Post education, I gained experience in treating clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, life adjustments/daily stressors, grief, and trauma. I also have experience working with parents of teenagers with dual diagnosis substance use and mental health issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. During my education, I completed an internship at Promise House, Inc. providing therapy to children and adolescents in CPS care. Post education, I gained experience in treating clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, life adjustments/daily stressors, grief, and trauma. I also have experience working with parents of teenagers with dual diagnosis substance use and mental health issues.
Adriana Lewin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
You were keeping it together, but then life happened, and it knocked you off balance. Do you feel alone, angry and hurt… and now your mood, your relationships and/or your work-life balance are starting to feel a tad bit strained? We really dig into the root of your limiting thoughts, self-sabotaging behaviors, and why you feel the way you do so you can finally thrive, even after trauma, loss, or childhood trauma. I help adults who want to stop feeling lonely, hurt, angry, overwhelmed, easily triggered and hopeless gain clarity, find peace with the past, build resilience for the present, and create change that lasts.
You were keeping it together, but then life happened, and it knocked you off balance. Do you feel alone, angry and hurt… and now your mood, your relationships and/or your work-life balance are starting to feel a tad bit strained? We really dig into the root of your limiting thoughts, self-sabotaging behaviors, and why you feel the way you do so you can finally thrive, even after trauma, loss, or childhood trauma. I help adults who want to stop feeling lonely, hurt, angry, overwhelmed, easily triggered and hopeless gain clarity, find peace with the past, build resilience for the present, and create change that lasts.
Dr. Becki Welsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CPLC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Exhausted. Hoping to have a good day with your child, but hope ran out when he had another tantrum. Praying for some relief. The yelling and screaming and the anxiety are becoming unmanageable. Just one good day. That's not asking too much, is it? Lots of advice but nothing has worked. Or it works for a while and then it goes back to the same old thing. Fear of what might happen means staying home most of the time. Surely there is a better way. For you and your child.
Exhausted. Hoping to have a good day with your child, but hope ran out when he had another tantrum. Praying for some relief. The yelling and screaming and the anxiety are becoming unmanageable. Just one good day. That's not asking too much, is it? Lots of advice but nothing has worked. Or it works for a while and then it goes back to the same old thing. Fear of what might happen means staying home most of the time. Surely there is a better way. For you and your child.
Katherine Thorne
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Do you feel frozen by anxiety or depression, worried about being neuro-divergent in a neuro-typical world? Does your image of yourself, mentally, physically or in the world at large not match what you feel it should? If you've been thinking about starting therapy but aren't sure if it's the right time, it IS the right time. My practice brings no judgment, no hidden strings, just a desire to help others feel heard and work through any problems presented. My goal is to support you as we find and use tools that will enable you to solve your presenting problems, which you can take into a life far after our sessions.
Do you feel frozen by anxiety or depression, worried about being neuro-divergent in a neuro-typical world? Does your image of yourself, mentally, physically or in the world at large not match what you feel it should? If you've been thinking about starting therapy but aren't sure if it's the right time, it IS the right time. My practice brings no judgment, no hidden strings, just a desire to help others feel heard and work through any problems presented. My goal is to support you as we find and use tools that will enable you to solve your presenting problems, which you can take into a life far after our sessions.
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Heidi Johanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.
Lindsay Pavelock
LPC-Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Lindsay loves to work with children, teens and adults and utilizes therapeutic modalities including talk therapy and play therapy with her clients. Lindsay has experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
Lindsay loves to work with children, teens and adults and utilizes therapeutic modalities including talk therapy and play therapy with her clients. Lindsay has experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
Judy Rayburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Life is all about relationships and how we respond to our environment. I love helping people have better relationships, whether it's with your spouse, children, friends, relatives, or co-workers. I find that when we have good relationships in our life, we are able to better deal with life's stressors and life is much more meaningful. You may be a high functioning person, but a few relationship helps can go a long way to a more fulfilling life. Maybe right now you are not high functioning and need a major overhaul. We will sort that out together.
Life is all about relationships and how we respond to our environment. I love helping people have better relationships, whether it's with your spouse, children, friends, relatives, or co-workers. I find that when we have good relationships in our life, we are able to better deal with life's stressors and life is much more meaningful. You may be a high functioning person, but a few relationship helps can go a long way to a more fulfilling life. Maybe right now you are not high functioning and need a major overhaul. We will sort that out together.
Trent Davis - Supervised By Karina Streitenberger
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
As a first responder for over 26 years, Trent has had a front-row seat to witnessing the effects of the trauma and struggles that many people in the community face every day. He also experienced the mental and physical strain the career takes on those committed to the profession. As a counselor, he has transformed his unique experience to help others through therapy. Trent believes that therapy is about meeting the client where they are and working with individuals collaboratively in a non-judgmental space. It is about becoming self-aware and working hard to create the best version of yourself.
As a first responder for over 26 years, Trent has had a front-row seat to witnessing the effects of the trauma and struggles that many people in the community face every day. He also experienced the mental and physical strain the career takes on those committed to the profession. As a counselor, he has transformed his unique experience to help others through therapy. Trent believes that therapy is about meeting the client where they are and working with individuals collaboratively in a non-judgmental space. It is about becoming self-aware and working hard to create the best version of yourself.
Jenna Robinson
LPC Associate
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Jenna Robinson is an active and empathetic listener, and skilled at treating complex counseling issues with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami in Miami, FL, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and offers extensive experience from a variety of outpatient and non-profit settings. Jenna is passionate about helping clients of all ages establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives.
Jenna Robinson is an active and empathetic listener, and skilled at treating complex counseling issues with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami in Miami, FL, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and offers extensive experience from a variety of outpatient and non-profit settings. Jenna is passionate about helping clients of all ages establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives.
Aisha E Merced
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Life is hard and finding the right person to help you with your daily struggles can make a huge impact on your mental health. Aisha hopes to be that person for you. Being from a low-income, first-generation household, she understands one person can make all the difference. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. She received her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2008 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2014 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She worked in Child Welfare for 6 years providing case management and individual therapy to adolescent/young adults in foster care with a mental health diagnosis.
Life is hard and finding the right person to help you with your daily struggles can make a huge impact on your mental health. Aisha hopes to be that person for you. Being from a low-income, first-generation household, she understands one person can make all the difference. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. She received her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2008 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2014 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She worked in Child Welfare for 6 years providing case management and individual therapy to adolescent/young adults in foster care with a mental health diagnosis.
Brittany Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Power struggles at home? Want more connection and less conflict? I am here to help you better understand your child's struggles and build a positive relationship. I specialize in play therapy, adolescent therapy, family play therapy, and child-parent relationship training. While at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and Journey of Hope, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, parents, groups, and adults with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Prior to counseling, I spent 12 years as a nonprofit leader. I love art, music, hiking, and time with family and friends.
Power struggles at home? Want more connection and less conflict? I am here to help you better understand your child's struggles and build a positive relationship. I specialize in play therapy, adolescent therapy, family play therapy, and child-parent relationship training. While at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and Journey of Hope, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, parents, groups, and adults with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Prior to counseling, I spent 12 years as a nonprofit leader. I love art, music, hiking, and time with family and friends.
Kathy A Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071
Currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual. People keep telling you that you are so strong, and yet you don't feel strong and you are tired of being strong. You are surrounded by friends and family who keep asking what they can do for you, but you don't know what to say. You feel so loved by the people around you and yet you feel alone. You want to find yourself again and you want to have hope for the future.
Currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual. People keep telling you that you are so strong, and yet you don't feel strong and you are tired of being strong. You are surrounded by friends and family who keep asking what they can do for you, but you don't know what to say. You feel so loved by the people around you and yet you feel alone. You want to find yourself again and you want to have hope for the future.
Jen McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I have a passion for working with women experiencing hard life events. From singleness to partnership and beginning the process of building a family or experiencing motherhood, I recognize that there are different struggles within each of the seasons. I specialize in perinatal mental health, specifically postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, fertility struggles and/or birth trauma. My hope is to help normalize that motherhood is HARD and you are not alone. I also work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives and are currently struggling with depression and anxiety.
I have a passion for working with women experiencing hard life events. From singleness to partnership and beginning the process of building a family or experiencing motherhood, I recognize that there are different struggles within each of the seasons. I specialize in perinatal mental health, specifically postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, fertility struggles and/or birth trauma. My hope is to help normalize that motherhood is HARD and you are not alone. I also work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives and are currently struggling with depression and anxiety.
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Number of Therapists in McKinney, TX
600+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in McKinney, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
77% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Coping Skills |
72% | Stress |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
75% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in McKinney, TX see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.