Clinical Social Workers & Behavioral Therapists in Texas
Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and behavioral therapists provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy — helping patients cope with the emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges connected to their health.
What Clinical Social Workers & Behavioral Therapists Do
Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and behavioral therapists provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy to help patients cope with emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges related to their health.
Our team works with patients who are navigating a recent diagnosis, adjusting to chronic illness, managing anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with substance use. We also support patients whose behavioral needs require specialized approaches — including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Sessions happen in homes, community settings, and securely via telehealth.
Examples of Services We Provide
- Individual, family, and group psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Substance use disorder assessment and counseling
- Behavioral interventions for coping with chronic illness or chronic pain
Concerns We Help With
Behavioral health intersects with nearly every medical diagnosis. These are the concerns our clinical team supports most often:
Mental Health
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief and bereavement
- Life transitions and adjustment
Chronic Illness & Pain
- Coping with a new medical diagnosis
- Chronic pain and long-term illness adjustment
- Cancer-related distress
- Cardiac and post-stroke emotional adjustment
- Caregiver stress and burnout
Behavioral & IDD Support
- Substance use disorder
- Behavioral interventions for IDD
- Behavior plans for agency and day programs
- Family and caregiver behavioral coaching
- Crisis stabilization coordination
Our clinical team works in close coordination with our nurses, therapists, and social workers — so if behavioral needs are one piece of a larger medical picture, the whole team stays aligned on the plan.
Who Benefits from Clinical Behavioral Services
Patients who are adjusting to a recent diagnosis or chronic illness. Families coping with caregiver stress, grief, or a loved one’s decline. Individuals with IDD whose behavioral needs require structured, specialized approaches. Anyone whose physical recovery is being held back by untreated anxiety, depression, or trauma.
- Adults with anxiety, depression, or PTSD
- Patients coping with chronic illness or pain
- Families dealing with grief or caregiver burnout
- Individuals with IDD needing behavior support
- Patients with comorbid mental health and medical needs
- Anyone needing counseling alongside medical care
What to Expect
Initial Clinical Assessment
The first session is a confidential assessment covering your history, current concerns, and goals. We discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and together decide on a plan of care.
Therapy Sessions
Most clients meet weekly or biweekly at first. Sessions may include individual, family sessions, grief work, or behavioral planning — whatever fits the presenting concerns.
Coordination With Your Medical Team
With your consent, we coordinate with your primary care physician, specialists, and our own interdisciplinary team so behavioral care doesn’t happen in isolation.
Reassessment & Tapering
We reassess progress at set intervals and taper frequency as you stabilize. Discharge planning focuses on maintenance strategies and knowing when to return for booster sessions.
Our Evidence-Based Approach
Our LCSWs and behavioral therapists practice according to the clinical standards set by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and applicable Texas licensing boards. We use evidence-based modalities — including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing — and adapt them to each patient’s context.
Learn more about clinical social work and behavioral health standards through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Why Choose Universal Rehab for Behavioral Services
- Licensed LCSWs and behavioral therapists experienced in medical contexts
- Evidence-based approaches: CBT, trauma-informed, motivational interviewing
- Coordinated with your medical, therapy, and nursing team
- IDD-specialized experience for agency and day habilitation settings
- In-home, community, and telehealth sessions across Texas
- Confidential, compassionate, and culturally responsive care
Behavioral Services Across Texas
We see clients in their homes, in community settings, and through secure telehealth throughout Texas. Telehealth is often the right fit for behavioral therapy — it reduces the friction of getting to appointments and can make it easier to stay consistent with weekly sessions.
To discuss how we can help, call (281) 820-9462.
A Client’s Experience
“Talking with my LCSW gave me the tools to handle the anxiety that came with my diagnosis. She worked with my doctor and my OT so everyone understood what I was dealing with, and I finally felt like one person was holding the whole picture.”
— Anonymous, Client
Support for the Whole Person
Mental health matters just as much as physical health. Our clinical team is ready to help — reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
An LCSW is a master’s-trained mental health professional who provides assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy. LCSWs often help patients cope with emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges connected to their health.
How is clinical social work different from general social work?
General social work focuses on navigating systems — discharge planning, insurance, community resources, and crisis support. Clinical social workers are specifically licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy.
What kinds of therapy do you offer?
Individual, family, and group psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and PTSD; grief and bereavement counseling; substance use disorder assessment and counseling; and behavioral interventions for coping with chronic illness or chronic pain.
Do you see patients who are navigating a medical diagnosis?
Yes. A significant part of our practice is helping patients cope with the psychological impact of chronic illness, pain, cancer treatment, or neurological diagnoses — often in coordination with their medical team.
Do you provide behavioral services for individuals with IDD?
Yes. We work with many individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including assessments, behavior plans, and counseling tailored to their needs in home, group home, and day habilitation settings.
Can you support family members and caregivers?
Absolutely. Family sessions, caregiver education, and stress management are a core part of how we practice — especially when a family is navigating a recent diagnosis or end-of-life care.