Therapists in El Paso, TX
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Angela Kilbourn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79901 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Alejandra Menchaca Guedea
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79912 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Alejandra!
Hi, my name is Alejandra!
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Maria Susana Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79936 (Online Only)
If you feel that you need to work through the feelings of depression, anxiety, and can't seem to find ways to cope,need someone who will listen and understand you, contact me. I am someone who will be there for you and walk with you through the pain and help you. I believe that all human beings are unique and have purpose, including children.
I am a therapist that will allow you to vent and help you by teaching you an evidenced based approach to renewed wellness. Get ready to live a vibrant and fulfilling life, contact me.
If you feel that you need to work through the feelings of depression, anxiety, and can't seem to find ways to cope,need someone who will listen and understand you, contact me. I am someone who will be there for you and walk with you through the pain and help you. I believe that all human beings are unique and have purpose, including children.
I am a therapist that will allow you to vent and help you by teaching you an evidenced based approach to renewed wellness. Get ready to live a vibrant and fulfilling life, contact me.
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I have been working in the mental health field in El Paso, Tx. since 2006. I has extensive training working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family sessions. I believe everybody has the power to overcome life challenges if they learn how to utilize their inner resources. I believe wellness matters to improve our quality of life.
I have been working in the mental health field in El Paso, Tx. since 2006. I has extensive training working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family sessions. I believe everybody has the power to overcome life challenges if they learn how to utilize their inner resources. I believe wellness matters to improve our quality of life.
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Charity Vizcaino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79902 (Online Only)
In our fast-paced, busy world it can be difficult to find or make the time to take care of ourselves, and yet, here you are. Whatever circumstance is bringing you here, congratulations on taking this step of healing and self-discovery. I’m so glad you are here. I specialize in working with ALL women dealing with: anxiety, body image concerns, life transitions, perfectionism, history of trauma, and depression. Ladies, you deserve support, it would be my honor to walk with you on your journey.
In our fast-paced, busy world it can be difficult to find or make the time to take care of ourselves, and yet, here you are. Whatever circumstance is bringing you here, congratulations on taking this step of healing and self-discovery. I’m so glad you are here. I specialize in working with ALL women dealing with: anxiety, body image concerns, life transitions, perfectionism, history of trauma, and depression. Ladies, you deserve support, it would be my honor to walk with you on your journey.
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We often find ourselves trying to make sense of what is happening in our lives, what has happened in the past, and what will happen in the future. Sometimes we might not know how it is we ended up in a specific situation, and being in this space can be stressful. We might feel lost, hopeless, and desperate to find a solution. However, it takes a lot of courage to want to undergo this self exploration, and find more fulfillment in our lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I believe in each one of my client’s inner wisdom, and their capacity to make the changes they need.
We often find ourselves trying to make sense of what is happening in our lives, what has happened in the past, and what will happen in the future. Sometimes we might not know how it is we ended up in a specific situation, and being in this space can be stressful. We might feel lost, hopeless, and desperate to find a solution. However, it takes a lot of courage to want to undergo this self exploration, and find more fulfillment in our lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I believe in each one of my client’s inner wisdom, and their capacity to make the changes they need.
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Mary Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79922 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a faster, more efficient and effective way to heal? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Indiana, as well as a Certified Brainspotting Therapist. I have worked extensively with families over the last 20 years, and now have a strong focus in Trauma and Grief therapy. I aim to bring a unique, compassionate and personal approach to my practice. With a Cognitive Behavioral education, I specializes in helping individuals and couples through challenging times, such as relationship/family difficulties, infertility, hospital trauma, life-limiting diagnosis, grief/loss, depression and anxiety.
Are you looking for a faster, more efficient and effective way to heal? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Indiana, as well as a Certified Brainspotting Therapist. I have worked extensively with families over the last 20 years, and now have a strong focus in Trauma and Grief therapy. I aim to bring a unique, compassionate and personal approach to my practice. With a Cognitive Behavioral education, I specializes in helping individuals and couples through challenging times, such as relationship/family difficulties, infertility, hospital trauma, life-limiting diagnosis, grief/loss, depression and anxiety.
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Deneisi Cueto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79936 (Online Only)
¡Hola! I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselor with experience working with children and adults of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds. I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of New Hampshire and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston. My counseling services focus on addressing a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, defiant behavior, emotional disturbances, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties, and more.
¡Hola! I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselor with experience working with children and adults of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds. I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of New Hampshire and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston. My counseling services focus on addressing a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, defiant behavior, emotional disturbances, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties, and more.
Specializing in telehealth/virtual behavioral health, Westwind Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment, adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.
Specializing in telehealth/virtual behavioral health, Westwind Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment, adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.
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Welcome to therapy! I am so glad that you have decided to take this important step to care for your mental health. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over sixteen years in the field of therapy.
Welcome to therapy! I am so glad that you have decided to take this important step to care for your mental health. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over sixteen years in the field of therapy.
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I am a licensed, multicultural, bilingual clinical psychologist treating a broad range of emotional and relationship problems. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as psychological testing. My approach to treatment is integrative using evidence-based, humanistic-existential, psychodynamic, and third-wave cognitive behavioral theories. I provide opportunity for growth and self-discovery using compassionate and wisdom-filled interventions.
I am a licensed, multicultural, bilingual clinical psychologist treating a broad range of emotional and relationship problems. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as psychological testing. My approach to treatment is integrative using evidence-based, humanistic-existential, psychodynamic, and third-wave cognitive behavioral theories. I provide opportunity for growth and self-discovery using compassionate and wisdom-filled interventions.
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Guadalupe Ochoa de Marquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902
¿Te sientes ansioso o deprimido y no sabes por qué?. El Dr. Bourbeau dice que la mayoria de los problemas, ya sean físicos, emocionales o mentales, provienen de las cinco heridas de la infancia: rechazo, abandono, humillación, traición e injusticia. La psicoterapia es un espacio seguro donde puedes iniciar tu proceso de sanacion de tus heridas y traumas.
¿Te sientes ansioso o deprimido y no sabes por qué?. El Dr. Bourbeau dice que la mayoria de los problemas, ya sean físicos, emocionales o mentales, provienen de las cinco heridas de la infancia: rechazo, abandono, humillación, traición e injusticia. La psicoterapia es un espacio seguro donde puedes iniciar tu proceso de sanacion de tus heridas y traumas.
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Edna Edith Lerma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79905 (Online Only)
I feel that with therapy, new tools and a bit of encouragement all individuals are able to live happy and fulfilling lives.
I feel that with therapy, new tools and a bit of encouragement all individuals are able to live happy and fulfilling lives.
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Adriana Birdsong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, LICSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79938 (Online Only)
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We all go through difficult times in our lives. Being able to seek support during those challenging times is a strength. I am dedicated to partnering with individuals seeking support in overcoming obstacles. I believe that a strong collaboration is the cornerstone to an effective therapeutic relationship. I look forward to partnering with you in your current journey and support you in creating the next best chapter of your life. I partner with individuals from all walks of life and support them in improving their overall emotional & physical well-being through use of client-centered, solution-focused, and behavioral modalities.
We all go through difficult times in our lives. Being able to seek support during those challenging times is a strength. I am dedicated to partnering with individuals seeking support in overcoming obstacles. I believe that a strong collaboration is the cornerstone to an effective therapeutic relationship. I look forward to partnering with you in your current journey and support you in creating the next best chapter of your life. I partner with individuals from all walks of life and support them in improving their overall emotional & physical well-being through use of client-centered, solution-focused, and behavioral modalities.
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Kathleen Yarborough
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79901 (Online Only)
After years of exploring many healing modalities, I’ve found working with the unconscious, more than anything, helps gain insight and understanding that’s necessary to heal quickly, permanently and remove the blocks that get in the way of a happy, successful life. You can’t fix anything until you make it conscious. A wholistic approach that addresses the body, mind and spirit works effectively and will help you to discover the fullness of who you are.
After years of exploring many healing modalities, I’ve found working with the unconscious, more than anything, helps gain insight and understanding that’s necessary to heal quickly, permanently and remove the blocks that get in the way of a happy, successful life. You can’t fix anything until you make it conscious. A wholistic approach that addresses the body, mind and spirit works effectively and will help you to discover the fullness of who you are.
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Stephanie Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79936 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and Pennsylvania. I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from UTEP’s Advanced Standing Program. I have over five years of experience working in a multitude of diverse settings: both inpatient / outpatient, clients with severe mental illness (SMI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy providing psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I specialize in working with adolescents / adults who have experienced trauma, bereavement, morale injury, depression and concerns with attachment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and Pennsylvania. I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from UTEP’s Advanced Standing Program. I have over five years of experience working in a multitude of diverse settings: both inpatient / outpatient, clients with severe mental illness (SMI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy providing psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I specialize in working with adolescents / adults who have experienced trauma, bereavement, morale injury, depression and concerns with attachment.
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Matt Bierds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79902 (Online Only)
I work with men. Men that are dealing with the realities of being a husband, father, boss, caretaker, provider, etc. Men that are high achieving. Men that are Christian. Men wanting an honest, solution-focused path to living a healthier life. I'm not here to "therapize" you, or spend hours digging into your past. Though parts of your past may come up during our sessions, my focus is on the present and future. We focus on real change and personal accountability/responsibility.
I work with men. Men that are dealing with the realities of being a husband, father, boss, caretaker, provider, etc. Men that are high achieving. Men that are Christian. Men wanting an honest, solution-focused path to living a healthier life. I'm not here to "therapize" you, or spend hours digging into your past. Though parts of your past may come up during our sessions, my focus is on the present and future. We focus on real change and personal accountability/responsibility.
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Sara Kamalipour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79912 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have been practicing therapy for approximately 11 years.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have been practicing therapy for approximately 11 years.
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Steve Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79924 (Online Only)
I work primarily as a social worker, in which I support parents and their children, provide them with resources, and help them be successful in any way that they may need. When working with new families, we start by asking three basic questions: - What is working well? What are you currently worried about? What needs to change? I approach counseling in very much the same way.
I work primarily as a social worker, in which I support parents and their children, provide them with resources, and help them be successful in any way that they may need. When working with new families, we start by asking three basic questions: - What is working well? What are you currently worried about? What needs to change? I approach counseling in very much the same way.
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Sharon Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Paso, TX 79901 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Sharon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas, with over ten years of experience. I hold both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to develop personalized strategies that effectively address your specific needs and challenges.
Hello, I'm Sharon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas, with over ten years of experience. I hold both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to develop personalized strategies that effectively address your specific needs and challenges.
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Number of Therapists in El Paso, TX
600+
Average cost per session
$115
Therapists in El Paso, TX who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
70% | Coping Skills |
70% | Self Esteem |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
61% | Grief |
59% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
86% | Cigna and Evernorth |
86% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in El Paso, TX see their clients
58% | Online Only | |
42% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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.