Online Therapy in Texas — Telehealth Counseling Across the State
Secure, evidence-based therapy delivered wherever you are in Texas — the same quality of care as in-person, without the commute
You do not have to live near a therapist’s office to access quality mental health care. You do not have to arrange childcare, navigate traffic, or build an extra hour into your day. You do not have to be in a city with a large enough provider base to find someone whose specialization and approach actually match what you need.
Online therapy has made it possible for anyone in Texas to access the same quality of evidence-based care that was previously available only to those who could reach a specific office. At Minds in Action Counseling, we are licensed to provide therapy to clients throughout Texas via secure telehealth, and we have been doing so with the same clinical standards and therapeutic investment as our in-person work.
Who Online Therapy Works Best For
– You live outside the DFW area and want access to specialized therapy that is not available locally
– Your schedule makes consistent in-person appointments difficult or impossible
– You are managing health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or other factors that make leaving home challenging
– You prefer the comfort and privacy of engaging in therapy from your own environment
– You are in between cities or travel frequently for work and need a consistent therapeutic relationship that does not depend on location
– You are in a rural area of Texas where mental health provider access is limited
Online therapy is not a lesser version of in-person care. Research consistently supports its clinical equivalence for most presentations, and many clients report that the telehealth format supports engagement in ways that in-person appointments did not.
What Is Online Therapy?
Online therapy, also called telehealth therapy or virtual therapy, is the delivery of psychotherapy via secure video platform in real time. Sessions are conducted live, face to face, with your therapist, in exactly the same format as in-person sessions with the physical location removed. All sessions at Minds in Action Counseling are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform that protects the privacy and security of your information. You need only a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.
What We Offer Online
The full range of our clinical services is available via telehealth to clients throughout Texas:
– Anxiety therapy — CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation for worry, panic, and chronic stress
– Depression therapy — structured, evidence-based treatment for low mood and emotional heaviness
– Trauma and PTSD therapy — including virtual EMDR, adapted for effective telehealth delivery
– Gottman Method couples therapy — virtual sessions for couples across Texas, including our highest-priority specialty: Gottman virtual therapy
– CBT for Insomnia (CBTi) — particularly well-suited to telehealth delivery
– Maternal mental health therapy — prenatal and postpartum support for parents across Texas
– Life transitions therapy — support through major change, identity shifts, and new chapters
– Grief and loss counseling — compassionate bereavement support from wherever you are
– Women’s issues and identity therapy
– Teen and adolescent therapy — virtual sessions for teenagers across Texas
– Inner child therapy — deeper emotional work available via telehealth
– Premarital counseling — Prepare and Enrich assessment and sessions via video
Note: Biofeedback and Biosound Therapy require in-person attendance at our Plano or Fort Worth locations.
The Research on Telehealth Effectiveness
The research on telehealth psychotherapy is extensive and consistent. Multiple studies and meta-analyses have found that telehealth therapy produces equivalent outcomes to in-person therapy for a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. This equivalence has been demonstrated specifically for evidence-based approaches including CBT and EMDR. The clinical community’s confidence in telehealth efficacy has grown substantially, and the format is now considered standard of care rather than a compromise.
For many clients, the telehealth format offers specific advantages that may actually improve outcomes: reduction in transportation barriers that contribute to appointment cancellation, the ability to engage from an environment that feels genuinely private and comfortable, greater flexibility in scheduling that supports consistent attendance, and access to specialized therapists regardless of geographic location.
Communities We Serve Across Texas
We are licensed to provide telehealth therapy to clients anywhere in Texas. We regularly serve clients in Plano, Fort Worth, Dallas, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Arlington, Garland, Irving, Richardson, Murphy, Wylie, Sachse, Keller, Southlake, Burleson, and communities throughout the DFW metroplex. We also serve clients in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Amarillo, Waco, Corpus Christi, and across the full state of Texas.
If you are in Texas, you are within reach of our services.
How to Begin Telehealth Therapy in Texas
Step one: Free consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to share what brings you to therapy, ask any questions you have, and begin to determine whether our practice is a good fit. This is low-pressure and no-obligation.
Step two: Therapist match
Based on your presenting concerns, goals, schedule, and preferences, we match you with the therapist on our team whose specialization and approach are best suited to your situation.
Step three: First session
Your first full session is conducted via our secure video platform. Before the session, you receive a link and brief instructions for accessing the platform. Technical support is available if you encounter any issues.
Step four: Ongoing work
Sessions are scheduled on a regular cadence, typically weekly, and are conducted entirely via video. Many clients continue with telehealth indefinitely. Others transition to in-person sessions at our Plano or Fort Worth offices at some point. Both options remain available to you throughout your time with us.
Gottman Virtual Therapy — Available Across Texas
One of our most in-demand specializations is Gottman Method couples therapy delivered via telehealth. Gottman virtual therapy is clinically effective, research-supported, and allows couples anywhere in Texas to access one of the most evidence-based approaches to relationship therapy without geographic limitation.
Our therapist Maribel Faucett is a Gottman Certified Therapist who delivers Gottman Method couples therapy via telehealth to couples across Texas. Veronica Petty, LPC, also brings Gottman Level II training to her virtual couples work. If you are searching for Gottman virtual therapy in Texas, Plano, Fort Worth, or DFW, we are equipped to provide it.
Privacy and Security of Online Sessions
All telehealth sessions at Minds in Action Counseling are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Your sessions are encrypted and secure. We do not record sessions. Your clinical information is stored and handled in accordance with all applicable privacy regulations. If you have questions about the specific platform we use or the security measures in place, we are happy to answer them during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any special technology to use telehealth?
You need a device with a camera and microphone, which includes most smartphones, tablets, and computers made in the last several years. You also need a reliable internet connection and a private space where you will not be overheard. We send you a secure link before each session; no software download is required.
What if my internet connection is unstable?
Occasional technical hiccups are normal and manageable. If a session is significantly disrupted by technical issues, we reschedule rather than attempting to continue in a compromised format.
Can I switch to in-person sessions at the Plano or Fort Worth office?
Yes. Clients who begin with telehealth may transition to in-person sessions at either location, or use a combination of both, depending on their preferences and circumstances.
Is online therapy appropriate for children?
Telehealth therapy for children depends on the child’s age, temperament, and the nature of the presenting concerns. Play therapy is typically most effective in person. Parent consultation sessions and some forms of teen therapy work well via telehealth. We assess appropriateness on a case-by-case basis.
Do you offer online therapy in Spanish?
Yes. Several of our therapists provide therapy in Spanish via telehealth for clients throughout Texas. Sesiones disponibles en espanol. Please let us know your language preference when you contact us.
Licensed Throughout Texas
Minds in Action Counseling is licensed to provide therapy to clients throughout the state of Texas via telehealth. In-person sessions are available at our Plano office (5151 Headquarters Dr, Suite 240, Plano, TX 75024) and our Fort Worth office (1751 River Run, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76107).
From the Therapist
I have worked with telehealth clients since before it became standard practice, and what I have observed consistently is that the format does not diminish the therapeutic relationship. It changes it in some ways, but the core of what makes therapy work, genuine attunement, clinical precision, and a space where honesty is safe, translates fully. For clients who live far from our offices or whose lives make consistent in-person attendance difficult, telehealth is not a compromise. It is often the format that makes consistent, high-quality therapy actually possible.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to get started with online therapy in Texas. We are here, wherever you are.