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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in Houston, 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 Houston who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Houston 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 Houston and book appointments instantly. You can search for Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Houston Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Around 19.7% of adults in Texas reported ever being told by a health professional that they had a depressive disorder. Therapists can diagnose, manage, and treat symptoms and refer patients to a psychiatrist if necessary. (America's Health Rankings, 2023)
Depression, one of the most common conditions treated by therapists, is most common among Texan adults aged 18-44, followed by age groups 45-64 and 65 and above. The incidence rates of depression among the age groups are around 22.4%, 19.8%, and 12.9%, respectively. (America's Health Rankings, 2023)
About 17.1% of children aged 3-17 in Texas were told by a healthcare provider that they currently have ADHD, depression, or anxiety problems. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
In March 2026, around 42 patients booked appointments with therapists and counselors in Houston, TX through Zocdoc.
The best therapists and counselors in Houston, TX, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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