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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in San Angelo
West Texas Counseling & Guidance has been dedicated to transforming lives through accessible mental health services since our founding. Our team of highly-trained therapists specializes in evidence-based outpatient counseling, serving diverse populations including children, veterans, and individuals in crisis. We prioritize socioeconomic inclusivity, offering sliding scale fees and telehealth options to ensure no one is denied care due to financial constraints. With expertise spanning cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed care, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering community partnerships to expand our impact.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through measurable outcomes, including thousands of sessions delivered annually across 39 counties in Texas and New Mexico. We operate with full transparency, publishing annual impact reports and maintaining strict confidentiality protocols to build client trust. Our crisis intervention programs, including the Zero Suicide initiative, reflect our leadership in addressing urgent mental health needs. By combining clinical excellence with compassionate service delivery, we empower individuals and families to achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Couples Therapy
Veteran Services
Teletherapy
Crisis Counseling
Support Groups
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale fees based on income and family size
- Our therapists specialize in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma therapy
- We provide both telehealth and in-person sessions across 39 counties
- Our Zero Suicide program ensures rapid crisis intervention access
- We maintain strict confidentiality while serving diverse populations
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) organization
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients develop practical skills to manage mental health symptoms through structured sessions. Our therapists teach techniques to identify negative thought patterns and implement healthier coping mechanisms. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions while promoting long-term emotional resilience.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy enables children to express emotions and develop problem-solving skills through guided therapeutic play. Our specialists use age-appropriate techniques to help children communicate feelings and modify behaviors. This developmentally responsive approach addresses trauma, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
Veteran Services
Veteran Services provide specialized mental health support addressing military-specific experiences and challenges. Our counselors offer trauma-informed care for PTSD, transition difficulties, and family relationship issues. Evidence-based interventions combined with veteran peer support resources help service members achieve emotional well-being and successful community reintegration.
Crisis Counseling
Crisis Counseling offers immediate mental health support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or acute emotional distress. Our Zero Suicide program ensures rapid access to intervention services through dedicated crisis lines and emergency appointments. Trained professionals provide safety planning and stabilization while connecting clients with ongoing therapeutic resources.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy delivers secure, convenient mental health services through encrypted video conferencing platforms. This option maintains clinical quality while removing geographic barriers to care. Clients receive the same evidence-based treatments as in-person sessions from the comfort of their homes, with flexible scheduling options available.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, veteran-specific services, and crisis intervention through both in-person and telehealth options.
How are therapy fees determined?
Fees use a sliding scale based on income and family size. We accept insurance and offer payment assistance programs to ensure affordable access to care.
What happens during a first therapy session?
Initial appointments involve completing intake forms, discussing treatment goals, and developing a personalized care plan with your assigned therapist during a confidential consultation.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
Yes, our Zero Suicide program provides immediate crisis intervention with dedicated hotlines and priority scheduling for clients experiencing acute mental health emergencies.
Are services available for military veterans?
We specialize in veteran mental health care, offering trauma-informed therapy, PTSD treatment, and family counseling tailored to military service experiences and challenges.