Best Mental Health Counselor in Dallas, TX

Finding the right mental health counselor in Dallas means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. Dallas has long allergy seasons and high UV exposure year-round, which shapes how local mental health counselor structure their practice. The metro has a deep bench of mental health counselor — 20+ verified mental health counselor are listed below. Many practice at Baylor Scott & White or UT Southwestern.

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20 mental health counselor in Dallas

Mental Health Counselor in Dallas by insurance

These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.

AetnaBCBSUnitedHealthcareCignaHumanaKaiser PermanenteAnthemMedicareMedicaidTRICARE

Mental Health Counselor in nearby cities

Same specialty in cities near Dallas — useful if your insurance network extends across the TX metro.

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About finding a mental health counselor in Dallas

Dallas has mental health counselor practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including Baylor Scott & White, UT Southwestern, Texas Health Resources. When choosing a mental health counselor in Dallas, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.

Many Dallas mental health counselor list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.

Common questions about mental health counselor in Dallas

How do I find the highest-rated mental health counselor in Dallas?+

Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.

What if no Dallas mental health counselor accept my insurance?+

Try the surrounding metro — TX insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.

Are walk-in visits available with Dallas mental health counselor?+

Walk-ins are uncommon for most mental health counselor. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.

How often is this Dallas list updated?+

Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.

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