Find Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists in Lubbock, Texas
Find a therapist in Lubbock, Texas that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Lubbock to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more.
Teresa Adcock
LCSW-S
10 years experience
Reaching out and trying to find a therapist can be one of the hardest things to do when you are feeling in chaos and in crisis. Once you take that first step, it gets easier and progressively easier. Feeling like someone is actually listening to you and focusing on you is so important, especially now days. As a therapist, I focus on each person’s specific needs and I adjust my style accordingly.... Read More
Reaching out and trying to find a therapist can be one of the hardest things to do when you are feeling in chaos and in crisis. Once you take that first step, it gets easier and progressively easier. ... Read More
Welcome to Better Help! I'm so glad that you have found your way here, as it is the first step to feeling more hopeful about any circumstances or struggles you might be facing in your life right now. I am licensed by the states of Texas and California as a Marriage and Family Therapist . I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Humboldt... Read More
Welcome to Better Help! I'm so glad that you have found your way here, as it is the first step to feeling more hopeful about any circumstances or struggles you might be facing in your... Read More
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I work with clients from many different backgrounds, and have experience counseling individuals from age 12 onward, as well as couples and families. My specialty of focus is trauma counseling, but I also have an extensive history of helping with anxiety and depression, as well as relationship difficulties and adjusting to life’s challenges. My counseling style is one of compassion... Read More
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I work with clients from many different backgrounds, and have experience counseling individuals from age 12 onward, as well as couples and families. My specialty of focus... Read More
Hi, my name is Marima Hernandez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have worked with individuals of all ages to improve and/or stabilize their overall well-being. My counseling style is interactive and non-judgmental. Discovering the bond between the mind, body, mood, behavior, and environment makes it possible to reclaim your life with a more positive perspective. If you are feeling stressed, looking to make life changes, or need to unload pain in a safe... Read More
Hi, my name is Marima Hernandez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have worked with individuals of all ages to improve and/or stabilize their overall well-being. My counseling style is interactive and non-judgmental. Discovering the bond between the... Read More
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Texas with over 5 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns, but usually focusing on trauma and past experiences. Although the presenting concern might be anxiety and depression, I believe that anxiety is related to the future, and depression is about the past. If you tackle either the past or the future, the concerns subside. The... Read More
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Texas with over 5 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns, but usually focusing on trauma and past experiences. Although the... Read More
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with kids and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach... Read More
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with kids and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and ADHD. I also helped... Read More
I am the owner and lead therapist at Kelly's Counseling Services. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist. I have over 30 years experience working in the Mental Health field with 16 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. ... Read More
I am the owner and lead therapist at Kelly's Counseling Services. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. I am a Licensed... Read More
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 17 years experience in a variety of settings, including: psychiatrist office, inpatient psychiatric hospital and private practice. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. My ultimate goal is to assist my clients in finding healthy ways to improve the quality of their lives. It is my belief that most people already have... Read More
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 17 years experience in a variety of settings, including: psychiatrist office, inpatient psychiatric hospital and private practice. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree... Read More
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking a few moments to read about me. Whether you work with me or another therapist, I truly hope you find the help you are looking for. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with varying backgrounds. The majority of my experience is working with depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships, self-esteem, body... Read More
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking a few moments to read about me. Whether you work with me or another therapist, I truly hope you find the help you are looking for. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor... Read More
As a marriage and family therapist (she/her/hers), I view counseling from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as family and society, even when working with an individual. I believe effective therapy is based on faith that every individual or family has the ability to affect change within their own relationships. While I encourage... Read More
As a marriage and family therapist (she/her/hers), I view counseling from a systemic perspective. This means that my focus is not on individuals, but on relationships. The focus of treatment from this perspective is on interactions within systems, such as... Read More
Overview for Finding Mental Health Resources in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, Texas is located in the northwestern part of the state, and it’s the central city in the Lubbock metro. Lubbock is often named as an excellent place to start a business because of the low commercial rent prices and the business-friendly attitude of the city government. It’s the home of Texas Tech University, which is the sixth-largest college in Texas. It’s also where Lubbock High School is, which is often ranked by media outlets like Newsweek as one of the best high schools in the U.S.
Lubbock is part of a region called the Texas High Plains, which is where 80 percent of the state’s grapes used for wine come from. As a result, there are several major wineries in the area including one that’s frequently award-winning. There are also a number of ranches in and around Lubbock, and the Depot District is where people go for dining, cultural venues, and theaters.
While Lubbock is often considered a great place to live, there are downsides as well. Many of these are related to issues that commonly plague communities throughout the country such as substance abuse and mental health issues.
Mental Health in Lubbock
The entire U.S. is currently being affected by an opioid crisis. Opioids are drugs that include prescription pain medicines like hydrocodone and oxycodone, as well as heroin. In the state of Texas in 2016, there were 1,375 overdose deaths related to opioids in 2016. As is the case in most states, since 2010 the number of deaths related to heroin has steadily increased in Texas as well. The number of deaths related to the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl has dramatically gone up in Texas.
In all of Texas around 162,000 adolescents aged 12-17 used marijuana in the past month in reported survey results from 2014-2015 according to the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The same survey showed around 10 percent of adolescents in Texas reported using alcohol in the past month at the time they were asked. Around 11.5 percent of adolescents in the state experienced a major depressive episode in the past year.
Around 3.5 percent of all adults in Texas reported having serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, in 2014-2015, and more than 3 percent of all adults in the state said they’d experienced serious mental illness in the past year when asked. However, of the adults in Texas with various mental illnesses, only 38.4 percent received mental health services, while nearly 62 percent didn’t.
In 2016, the percentage of people living in Lubbock below the poverty level was higher than the numbers for Texas as a whole. In Lubbock, 26.5 percent of people were living below the poverty level, while that number was 20.7 percent for all of Texas.
Mental Health Resources in Lubbock
Whether a person is struggling with depression or another mental health issue, or a situation in their life such as relationship problems with their spouse or partner, or even substance abuse issues, help is available in Lubbock. It’s important for people to know there are local Lubbock resources, especially since so many people do not receive mental health services when they need them.
There are an estimated 125 mental health professionals for every 100,000 people in the area. This is compared to only 78 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people.
Mental health is provided through the StarCare Specialty Health System, including medication management, and intensive support for people with a dual diagnosis like substance abuse and mental illness. There are various inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment centers near Lubbock. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a presence in Lubbock and offers support and education programs for people who have mental illness as well as their loved ones.
Connecting with a Lubbock Therapist
Regardless of the specific scenario, you may be facing, or your loved one could be grappling with regarding mental health, connecting with a qualified therapist or care provider is the best option available. Despite the value of working with a therapist or counselor, many times people are unsure of where to start their search or they don’t know exactly what they’re looking for.
That’s why we created the above Lubbock therapist and counselor directory. It’s a listing of treatment and care providers who are excellent at what they do and are well-vetted. We wanted to simplify how you search for and connect with a local Lubbock therapist in different specialty areas.
