Individual Counseling in Addison, TX
Most people looking for a therapist near Preston Road hit the same wall. The only open slots are at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday. Voicemail boxes are full. Nobody calls back.
Our Addison office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can book before work, after work, or on a Saturday morning. You do not have to explain a midday gap on your calendar.
We also answer. Ask for a free 15-minute consultation and a real person calls you back. We listen to what brought you here and what you want to change. Then we suggest a therapist we think fits. If we are not the right practice for you, we will say so and point you elsewhere. You can see the full range of work our therapists in Addison do across this office.
Individual counseling is one client and one therapist working on your goals. It is how most adults start. You do not need a diagnosis. You do not need to know what is wrong. Sorting that out is part of the work.
A corridor where most people are here for work
The town covers about four square miles and has roughly 17,000 residents. On a weekday, the Town of Addison puts the daytime population near 100,000.
That gap shapes who walks through our door. Many clients are not near home when they see us. They are near the office. They come from towers along the Dallas North Tollway. They come from the Quorum district, from Belt Line Road, and from job sites by the airport.
Our office sits at 18383 Preston Road, Suite 427, inside One Stratford Park. It is a short drive from Bent Tree, Prestonwood, Willow Bend, and Canyon Creek. We see adults across Addison, Far North Dallas, West Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. That includes the 75001, 75248, 75252, 75254, and 75287 ZIP codes.
When you moved here for a job and your people did not come with you
The Town of Addison counts 21 apartment complexes inside its borders. Census data puts the homeownership rate near 18 percent. A large share of this area moved here for work.
That creates a specific kind of loneliness. Your whole social circle is your team. Your family is three time zones away. You have a good salary, a nice apartment, and nobody to call on a Sunday.
People rarely name that as the reason they want counseling. It usually shows up as poor sleep, a short temper, more drinking on weeknights, or a flat mood that will not lift. Individual counseling gives you one hour a week where you are not managing an impression.
What adults bring to sessions
Our team includes clinicians who have completed advanced training in EMDR therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches. Not every therapist offers every approach.
Your therapist will explain the approach in plain language before you begin. The National Institute of Mental Health offers a clear overview of how talk therapy works and what to ask a therapist.
Our therapists at this office most often help adults with:
- Anxiety therapy for racing thoughts and panic
- Burnout and the sense that rest has to be earned
- Perfectionism and harsh self-criticism
- Depression counseling for low mood and low motivation
- Trauma and PTSD counseling, including events from childhood
- Grief counseling after a loss
- Life changes such as a move, a divorce, or a new career
- Boundaries and repeated relationship patterns
- Stress carried by first responders and their families
What actually happens in a session
The first appointment is a conversation. Your therapist asks what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different. You will not be asked to relive your worst memory on day one.
From there you set goals together and agree on a pace. Sessions usually run weekly at first. Progress gets reviewed out loud, not guessed at. If something is not working, you say so and the plan changes.
We do not treat counseling as a place to talk in circles. Our therapists teach skills you can use between visits.
Associate or fully licensed, and why it affects your fee
Both associate and fully licensed counselors hold graduate degrees and state licenses. An associate is still finishing supervised hours toward full licensure. They meet weekly with an approved clinical supervisor. Associates usually charge less.
Fully licensed means those hours are done. It does not always mean a better fit for you. Specialty, personality, and how safe you feel matter more. We tell you which category a counselor in Addison falls into before you schedule.
If your therapist is not the right fit
Say so. We will help you switch to another counselor inside the practice. You will not have to start your search over. That is one real advantage of a group practice with clinicians across several specialties.
Our therapists have no minimum caseloads. They also take part in regular de-identified clinical consultation, so your therapist can bring your situation to a room of colleagues.
Online individual counseling across Texas
Therapists at this office can meet by secure video, based on availability. You need to be in Texas at the time of your appointment. Read more about online counseling in Texas and how it works.
Virtual sessions help when you travel for work, when you work from home in Richardson, or when the Tollway is stopped at 5 p.m. Some clients switch back and forth, meeting in person one week and online the next.
Fees, insurance, and languages
Individual sessions generally range from $100 to $200. The rate depends on the therapist’s license, experience, and service type. We tell you the fee before you schedule.
Some of our associate-level counselors and licensed master social workers accept eligible Aetna plans through our supervisory billing program. Most of our fully licensed therapists are private pay. Coverage and clinician participation are verified before scheduling.
When appropriate, we can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance company. A superbill does not guarantee reimbursement.
We take cash, credit cards, and debit cards. HSA and FSA cards are accepted for eligible services. Counseling may be available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Croatian, Portuguese, and Korean, depending on the therapist’s location and availability.
Start with a free 15-minute call
Tell us what is going on and what your schedule looks like. We will suggest a therapist and a time that works. Call 214-326-0263 or request a free 15-minute consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer evening or weekend individual counseling appointments in Addison?
Yes. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening and Saturday slots fill fast, so mention your preferred days when you call 214-326-0263 or book a free 15-minute consultation.
Do I need to know what is wrong before my first session?
No. Most people arrive knowing only that something feels off. Naming it is part of the work. Your therapist will ask questions in the first session to help sort out what to focus on.
Do you serve Far North Dallas and West Plano, not just Addison?
Yes. Our Preston Road office serves adults across Addison, Far North Dallas, West Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. We also meet by secure video anywhere in Texas.
How much does individual counseling cost?
Sessions generally range from $100 to $200, based on the therapist’s license and experience. Associate-level counselors usually charge less. We confirm the exact fee before you book.
Do you accept Aetna?
Some of our associate-level counselors and licensed master social workers accept eligible Aetna plans through our supervisory billing program. Most of our fully licensed therapists are private pay. Coverage and clinician participation are verified before scheduling. When appropriate, we can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance company, though a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement. Call 214-326-0263 and our team can check the therapist you are considering.
What if I do not click with my therapist?
Tell us. We will help you move to another counselor in the practice without restarting your search. Fit matters more than credentials, and we would rather adjust than have you drop out.