Foundation Medical Group is accepting new therapy patients in Dallas by secure video. If you live anywhere in Texas, you can start talk therapy with a licensed therapist through our telehealth service, usually within 1 to 2 weeks. In-person therapy at our North Dallas office on LBJ Freeway is planned but not offered yet. We work with carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Call (469) 909-1312 to book an intake.
That office, at 8390 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75243, does see patients in person for psychiatry and addiction treatment. We’d rather be upfront about the therapy gap than have you show up on LBJ expecting a therapy room. Some people want a face-to-face therapist in Dallas and nothing else, and that’s a fair preference. If that’s you, the second half of this page walks through how to find one. If video works, read on.
Does Foundation Medical Group offer therapy in Dallas?
Yes, though the format matters. Here’s how it breaks down for a Dallas patient today.
| What you need | At the Dallas office | By secure video in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Talk therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-focused, supportive) | Not yet, planned | Yes |
| Couples therapy | Not yet | Yes |
| Psychiatric evaluation and medication management | Yes | Yes, in most cases |
| Suboxone or Vivitrol for addiction | Yes | Follow-ups, within the rules |
| qEEG brain mapping | Yes | No |
| Therapy intake length | Not applicable | About 50 minutes |
Video therapy isn’t a lesser version. It’s the same licensed therapists, the same methods, and the same chart your Dallas psychiatric provider reads. And honestly, a lot of people find it easier to talk from their own couch than from a waiting room off I-635.
Our counseling services are led by Allie Bashkoff, LCSW, Clinical Director of Therapy Services, who oversees therapeutic care at every FMG location. You’re matched with a therapist whose style fits what you’re carrying. If the fit is wrong, you can switch, and nobody makes it a thing.
Who is video therapy with us a good fit for?
Adults in Texas who want real therapy from a trained clinician. Not an app, not a chatbot.
It tends to suit people who:
- Already see a psychiatric provider at our Dallas office and want a therapist on the same chart.
- Have a packed week, or a commute that turns a 50-minute session into a half day.
- Live outside Dallas, say Denton, Tyler, or Waco, where the nearest therapist with an opening is a long drive away.
- Talk more freely at home than in an office (more people than you’d think).
It’s a weaker fit for a young child who needs play based work, or for anyone in crisis who needs support in the room. We focus on adults, so teen therapy and family therapy for a whole household are better found with a local Dallas therapist who sees younger clients in person. And you need to be physically in Texas during each session. We confirm that every time, because licensing rules require it.
How do you start therapy with us from Dallas?
Four steps, give or take.
- Call (469) 909-1312 or use our appointment page. Tell the front desk you’re looking for therapy by video in Texas.
- Insurance check. We verify your benefits before the first session, so you know your copay up front.
- Intake. The first session runs about 50 minutes. Your therapist learns your history, your goals, and what you’ve tried. By the end you’ll know which approach they’re recommending and why.
- Weekly sessions to start. Standard sessions run about 55 minutes. CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-focused work often run 12 to 20 sessions, though some work is shorter and some deserves more time.
Once skills are landing, sessions space out to every other week, then monthly. You don’t have to graduate. Plenty of people stay on for maintenance.
What kind of therapist do I need in Dallas?
A therapist is a trained professional who provides talk therapy. You talk, they listen, and together you build skills that make daily life lighter. Dallas therapists carry different letters after their names, and those letters describe training rather than skill.
A licensed professional counselor, or LPC, holds a master’s degree in counseling plus thousands of supervised clinical hours. A licensed professional counselor associate is still finishing those hours under supervision, often at a lower fee. A licensed clinical social worker comes from a social work background, treats mental health concerns, and usually knows the community resources around Dallas. A family therapist works with parents, teens, and couples in the same room. A psychologist can run a psychological evaluation when a diagnosis is murky, including an ADHD evaluation for adults who have struggled since school.
One difference matters more than the letters. A therapist does not prescribe medicine. That job belongs to a physician or nurse practitioner, so if medication may be part of your plan, our guide to the psychiatrist in Dallas explains how that side works at our LBJ Freeway office. In our experience, patients often do best with counseling and medication management running side by side.
Adults come to counseling for all sorts of mental health reasons. Common ones include:
- Anxiety counseling for worry that will not switch off at night.
- Depression, flat mood, or burnout that has dragged on for months, the kind of depression people talk themselves out of treating.
- Trauma counseling after a crash, a loss, or a rough childhood.
- Couples counseling, sometimes called marital counseling, for strain at home.
- Individual therapy for stress, grief, and better coping skills.
- Substance use, often alongside one of the above.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the United States. If you have an anxiety disorder, you’re in ordinary company, and the treatment for it is well studied.
How do I find a therapist in Dallas who takes my insurance?
Start with three to five therapists, not thirty. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral, check your insurer’s provider directory, or call a local clinic and ask which therapists they trust. Then pick up the phone. A five minute call tells you more than an hour of scrolling.
Ask each office the same short set of questions:
- Are you accepting new clients this month?
- Are you in network with my plan?
- How much experience do you have with my concern, such as trauma or an anxiety disorder?
- Do you offer in-person visits, online therapy, or both?
- How soon could I get a first appointment?
Insurance shapes what you pay for counseling more than the sticker fee does. Foundation Medical Group works with carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, TRICARE, and Optum Behavioral Health. Coverage varies by plan and state. Call our office to confirm your plan before your first visit.
If you’re on Texas Medicaid, the name on your card is usually a managed care health plan rather than “Medicaid” itself, because the Texas Health and Human Services Commission delivers most Medicaid benefits through those plans. Read the plan name and member ID to any office you call. Our guide to finding a therapist that takes Medicaid goes deeper on the questions worth asking.
A search for “therapist Dallas” returns page after page of names, so two more questions help. Ask how long the wait is, because some therapists open a slot within a week while others run a month out. Then ask how you’d meet, since a video visit can save you a run down I-635 at rush hour.
Which type of therapy helps with anxiety, depression, or trauma?
No single approach suits every person, which is why therapists train in several. Cognitive behavioral therapy, usually shortened to CBT, has the deepest research base for anxiety and depression. In cognitive behavioral therapy you learn to catch the thought behind the feeling, test it, then answer it with something steadier. For instance, “I will freeze in that meeting” becomes “I have prepared, and I can handle a pause.”
Other methods take different routes. Dialectical behavior therapy leans on skills for riding out intense emotion. Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches you to make room for a hard feeling instead of wrestling it, then act on what you value anyway. Trauma-focused therapy helps the brain file a memory so it stops ambushing you at red lights. Healing from trauma tends to move slower than people expect, which is frustrating, but normal.
| Therapy type | Often used for | What you actually do | Works by video? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive behavioral therapy | Anxiety, depression, panic | Catch a thought, test it, replace it | Yes |
| Dialectical behavior therapy | Intense emotion, urges to self harm | Practice distress and emotion skills | Yes |
| Acceptance and commitment therapy | Chronic worry, grief, chronic pain | Make room for the feeling, act on values | Yes |
| Trauma-focused therapy | Trauma, PTSD, flashbacks | Process the memory so it loses its charge | Usually, paced carefully |
| Motivational interviewing | Feeling stuck about substance use or change | Talk through ambivalence without pressure | Yes |
| Couples therapy | Conflict, trust, big changes | Talk it through with both partners present | Yes |
Ask prospective therapists which approach they use and why. A licensed professional counselor with real trauma experience will answer that in plain words instead of jargon. According to the NIMH, the right psychotherapy depends on the person and the problem, and many people combine therapy with medication.
What happens in a therapy session?
The first session is mostly conversation, plus new client paperwork that takes about ten minutes. Your therapist asks about your history, your symptoms, your sleep, and what you want out of counseling. Nothing gets pulled out of you before you’re ready.
After that, sessions turn practical. You review the week, look at what caused the most stress, and rehearse a skill. Homework is common, and it’s usually small: track your stress for three days, or try one breathing exercise before bed. Healing rarely arrives as a single breakthrough. It shows up as a Tuesday that went better than the Tuesday before.
Progress deserves a check now and then. Around session six or eight, ask your counselor what has shifted and what still needs work. A client who tracks even one thing (sleep, panic attacks, arguments at home) has something concrete to compare. A good therapist welcomes that question, because the answer shapes the plan.
How much does therapy cost in Dallas?
Cost depends on the therapist, the setting, and your plan. A licensed therapist in private practice sets their own fee, while a group clinic bills your insurer at a negotiated rate. With coverage you usually pay a copay per visit. Without coverage you pay the full session fee.
Three questions prevent most surprise bills:
- Is this provider in network with my plan?
- What is my copay for each visit, and is telehealth billed the same?
- Do I have a deductible to meet first, and how much of it is left?
Write down the answers, the date, and the name of the person you spoke with. Some therapists offer a sliding scale based on income. A licensed professional counselor associate generally charges less than a senior licensed professional counselor. Asking about either is normal, not rude. Cost keeps plenty of adults out of care far longer than the symptoms would.
Can I see a Dallas therapist online instead?
Yes, and for our patients it’s the main route right now. Online therapy is a standard option rather than a backup. A therapist licensed in Texas can meet clients anywhere in the state by video. Telehealth counseling suits a packed week, a commute that adds stress, or a person who talks more freely from home.
Video works well for anxiety counseling and most individual therapy. A few practical tips make it work better:
- Sit somewhere private. A parked car beats a shared kitchen.
- Use headphones.
- Test the link 10 minutes early.
- Keep a notepad nearby, because you’ll forget the thing you meant to say otherwise.
If worry is the main driver, the piece on choosing an anxiety therapist near me is a useful next read. And our online therapist guide covers video therapy in more detail.
What if I need help right now?
A waitlist is no help in a crisis. If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free and answers 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For help finding treatment, the SAMHSA National Helpline is free and confidential at 1-800-662-4357. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. We’re not a 24/7 crisis service, so please don’t wait on a callback from us.
How do I know a therapist is the right fit?
Give it two or three sessions before deciding. The first visit is intake, so it rarely feels like the real work. By the third, you should feel heard, and you should have a rough plan with something to work toward.
Good signs are easy to spot. Your therapist explains things in plain language. They remember what you said last time. They ask, now and then, whether the work is helping. Feeling tender after a hard session is normal. That’s different from feeling judged, rushed, or brushed off.
If the fit is wrong, you can switch. Every client has the right to ask for a better match, and most therapists take it in stride. Good mental health care is built on that relationship more than on any one technique. A client who feels respected tends to stay in treatment long enough for it to work.
Key Takeaways
- Foundation Medical Group is accepting new therapy patients in Texas by secure video, with intakes typically within 1 to 2 weeks.
- In-person therapy at the Dallas office on LBJ Freeway is planned but not offered yet; that office sees patients in person for psychiatry, addiction treatment, and qEEG brain mapping.
- A therapist provides therapy but doesn’t prescribe; a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner manages medication, and many patients need both.
- Licensed therapists in Texas include licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and psychologists.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy leads for anxiety and depression, while trauma-focused therapy targets trauma.
- Coverage varies by plan and state, so confirm your plan before the first session.
- In a crisis, call or text 988, or reach the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
Start Therapy With Our Texas Team
If anxiety, low mood, or a hard year has been running the show, reach out. You don’t need the right words or a finished plan. Call (469) 909-1312, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, or our toll-free line at (800) 983-1974. Our Dallas office is at 8390 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75243, and our Texas clinic page lists everything offered there in person. We’ll help you take the first calm step.
Sources
- National Institute of Mental Health, Psychotherapies: nimh.nih.gov.
- National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders: nimh.nih.gov.
- National Institute of Mental Health, Help for Mental Illnesses: nimh.nih.gov.
- Your Texas Benefits, Texas Health and Human Services: yourtexasbenefits.com.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: samhsa.gov.