How to find a psychologist, therapist, or counselor in Denton, TX
Written by Hannah Poe Klaassen, M.S., LPC, NCC, RYT-200
Edited by Miranda Palmer
Finding a counselor in Denton, TX is easy and hard. Why? Denton, TX is home to the University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas Women’s University (TWU). These universities have multiple amazing programs for future counselors. There are programs for people who want to become Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Licensed Rehabilitation Counselors, Licensed Bachelor’s Social Workers, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (can’t forget North Central Texas College or NCTC). That gives you a huge selection of amazing counselors in Denton, TX, but also can make it overwhelming to find the right therapist for you.
We want to help you find a Counselor in Denton, TX
When shopping for a counselor in Denton, TX you to find not just any counselor, you want to find the right fit for you! We’ve put together a list of questions to ask yourself when looking for a counselor:
What do I want to work on?
There are specialists for everything these days: couples counseling, play therapy, ADHD counseling, anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, you name it. Figure out what you want to work on and include that phrase in your google search.
Do you want virtual therapy, in-person counseling, or a hybrid?
Know what you want so you can limit your google search to counselors in Denton, TX or broaden your scope to virtual counselors in Texas.
How much can you afford to spend?
This is huge! The range of cost for counselors in Denton, TX is wide. You could see a counselor for under $50 or a counselor for over $300. Figure out how much you can afford and ask in your initial consult what the cost is, and how frequently you should go. Fun fact: group counseling in Denton, TX is cheaper than individual therapy.
Do they offer a free initial consultation?
You want to find a counselor who is willing to spend about 15 minutes on a phone call of virtual therapy platform to get to know your needs before you have to pay for a session. You want to vet your counselor and interview a few before making your final decision. Make sure to use the above three tips in your consultation. This will help you find the best fitting counselor in Denton, TX.
Lastly, trust your gut.
If you don’t feel like it’s a good fit, you can tell the counselor that in the initial consultation. Saying I don’t want to schedule will save you time and even money. There are other counselors in Denton, TX. Our goal at Well Culture Counseling is to find you the best fit in the area.
A free consult for a Counselor in Denton, TX
Do we offer free counseling initial consultation calls? We sure do! Click here to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. If you want to give us a little more information please feel free to submit a form through our contact tab. We look forward to hearing how we can help you find the right counselor in Denton, TX.
