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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in Austin, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors in Austin who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for an Austin Therapist / Counselor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Therapists/Counselors in Austin and book appointments instantly. You can search for Austin Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Austin Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors in Austin who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Austin Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in Austin who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors in Austin on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors in Austin who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Therapists/Counselors in Austin. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of May 2024, approximately 3,410 clinical and counseling psychologists were employed in the state of Texas. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
As of May 2023, around 2,120 rehabilitation counselors were practicing in Texas. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
In May 2024, there were close to 18,840 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Texas. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
Austin is the county seat and the most popular city in Travis County. As of 2025, there was one mental health practitioner for every 230 residents in Travis County. (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2025)
To find the best therapists and counselors in Austin, TX, look at board certification, years of experience, patient reviews, and insurance acceptance. On Zocdoc, you can compare doctors by ratings, availability, and location to make the right choice.
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