Therapy & counseling
Online therapy and counseling in Texas and DFW
Meet with a licensed Lyte therapist for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief or other concerns. Therapy is available on its own or alongside psychiatric care, in person in Pantego and by secure video while you are in Texas. Discuss your goals and the therapist’s training to choose an appropriate approach.
Medically reviewed by Lyte Psychiatry Team · Last reviewed June 2026 · Last updated October 21, 2026
Your next steps for therapy
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Who could I meet?
- NaTascha Jones, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor
- Prishina Jimenez, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor
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What will it cost, and how do I book?
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Request an appointmentHow to think about “which therapy”
Different therapies suit different problems and different people. Some are structured and skills-based (like CBT and DBT), some are trauma-focused (like EMDR), and some are more exploratory (like psychodynamic therapy). What matters most is a good fit — the right approach, with a clinician you trust. Often the strongest results come from combining therapy with the right medical care.
The main approaches
Common types of therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The most widely used, evidence-based talk therapy. Focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and on changing unhelpful patterns. Goal-oriented and time-limited.
Often helps with: Depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and more
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A structured form of CBT built around skills, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Especially helpful for intense emotions and self-harm urges.
Often helps with: Emotion dysregulation, self-harm, borderline personality disorder
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
A trauma-focused therapy that uses guided bilateral stimulation (often eye movements) to help the brain reprocess distressing memories. One of the most-studied PTSD treatments.
Often helps with: PTSD and trauma
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Blends mindfulness with values-based action, learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to what matters to you, rather than fighting every uncomfortable experience.
Often helps with: Anxiety, depression, chronic stress
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
A brief, structured therapy that connects mood to relationships and life transitions, grief, role changes, conflicts, and works on strengthening communication and support.
Often helps with: Depression, life transitions
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present feelings and relationships, building self-understanding over time. Often less structured and longer-term.
Often helps with: Depression, anxiety, relationship patterns
Matching approaches
Which therapy for which problem
| Problem | Common starting point |
|---|---|
| Depression | CBT or IPT, often combined with medication |
| Anxiety and panic | CBT (including exposure work) or ACT |
| PTSD and trauma | EMDR or trauma-focused CBT |
| Intense emotions, self-harm urges | DBT |
| Recurring relationship patterns | Psychodynamic therapy or IPT |
| Chronic stress and burnout | ACT or mindfulness-based approaches |
These are common starting points, not rules. Your clinician will match the approach to your full picture.
Your care team
Who provides therapy at Lyte Psychiatry
Our therapists are licensed in Texas as LPCs, LCSWs, or LMFTs. Each holds a master’s degree, state licensure, and training in the approaches above. They see adults and adolescents, in person across Dallas–Fort Worth and by telehealth everywhere in Texas, with same-week availability and no referral needed. Because therapy and medication management live under one roof, your care team coordinates directly.
Find a therapist near you: Dallas · Fort Worth
Cost & insurance
What therapy costs
Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan, clinician, visit type and deductible. Confirm network status and expected costs before booking. See our insurance and benefits guide and current self-pay prices before scheduling.
How therapy fits with psychiatric care
Therapy and medication aren’t either/or. For many conditions, the strongest outcomes come from combining them — therapy builds skills and insight, while medication can ease symptoms enough to make that work possible. A psychiatric evaluation can help you understand which mix fits your situation, and coordinate care so the pieces work together.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about therapy
- How do I choose the right type of therapy?
- You do not have to decide alone. A clinician matches the approach to what you are dealing with, your goals, and your preferences, and a good fit with the therapist matters as much as the modality. It is normal to adjust the approach after a few sessions.
- How long does therapy take to work?
- Many evidence-based therapies like CBT and IPT are designed as structured courses of roughly 12–20 sessions, and many people notice change in the first 4–8 weeks. Longer-term approaches like psychodynamic therapy build over months. Your therapist will review progress with you regularly.
- Does insurance cover therapy in Texas?
- Lyte Psychiatry participates with several insurance plans. Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan, clinician, visit type and deductible. Confirm network status and expected costs before booking. Ask about therapy benefits, referral requirements and prior authorization. See our insurance guide and self-pay prices for planning information.
- Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
- Online therapy can be an option when it fits your clinical needs and you have a private place for the visit. Your clinician will discuss whether video visits, in-person care or a different level of support is appropriate. You must be physically located in Texas for a Lyte telehealth visit.
- Do I need therapy or medication?
- Therapy and medication can be used separately or together. The choice depends on your symptoms, health history, goals and preferences. A clinician can help you understand the options and coordinate both services when appropriate.
- What credentials should a therapist have?
- In Texas, look for a licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or a licensed psychologist. Licensure means graduate training, supervised clinical hours, and state board accountability.
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This page is for general education and is not medical advice or a substitute for care from your own clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and for a medical emergency call 911.
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Our Texas psychiatry team can evaluate what’s going on and help you find the right mix of therapy and care. In-person in DFW or by video statewide. Same-week appointments available.
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