Christian Counseling — HCO Behavioral Health | Louisiana & Texas
✝ Faith-centered Christian counseling from licensed clinicians  ·  Medicaid, Insurance & Self-Pay Accepted  ·  (225) 261-7143
Christian Counseling · HCO Behavioral Health

Your Faith Is a
Strength,
Not a Symptom

Licensed counselors who center God and Jesus in the healing process — honoring your faith alongside clinical excellence. Whole-person care: spirit, mind, and body.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28
✓ Licensed & Qualified Clinicians ✓ God & Jesus-Centered Care ✓ Medicaid & Insurance Accepted ✓ Online + In-Person ✓ Louisiana & Texas
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Book Your Initial Appointment

Tell us a little about yourself and we will get you scheduled. Most insurance accepted — we verify benefits before your first visit.

🔒 HIPAA-compliant & completely confidential. No commitment to continue after booking.

We Accept:
Louisiana Medicaid Medicare Part B Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcare Aetna Cigna Self-Pay + Many Other Insurance Plans

Who We Serve

You Don't Have to Choose
Between Faith & Healing

  • 💛You're a person of faith navigating anxiety, depression, or grief and want a therapist who understands
  • 🙏You want God and Jesus centered in your healing process — not removed or minimized
  • ✝️You've been through a spiritual crisis, are questioning your faith, or processing spiritual wounds
  • 💑You're working through marriage, relationships, or family challenges with faith at the center
  • 🌿You've been told to "just pray about it" — but you know you also need professional clinical support
  • 👨‍👩‍👧You're a parent or family seeking a counselor who respects and honors your Christian values

Common Myths — Addressed

✗ Myth

"If my faith was strong enough, I wouldn't be struggling."

✓ Truth

Even the most faithful people face profound struggles. Seeking support is an act of wisdom, not weakness.

✗ Myth

"Therapy means I don't trust God."

✓ Truth

God works through people. Counselors are part of His provision for healing in your life.

✗ Myth

"I should be able to handle this on my own."

✓ Truth

We were made for community. You were never meant to carry this alone.

What We Offer

Faith-Centered Care
for Every Season of Life

Our licensed and qualified clinicians offer a full range of therapy services — with God and Jesus at the center of the healing process, not as an afterthought.

🧠

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and spiritual challenges. 45 or 60-minute sessions, online or in-person.

Insurance Accepted
💑

Couples Counseling

Christ-centered couples therapy for communication, conflict, trust rebuilding, and premarital preparation.

Insurance + Self-Pay
👨‍👩‍👧

Family Therapy

Relational healing for families — navigating conflict, transitions, parenting challenges, and communication.

Insurance Accepted
🕊️

Grief & Loss Counseling

Compassionate support for grief, loss, and the spiritual questions that arise during life's hardest seasons.

Insurance Accepted
💻

Telehealth Sessions

Secure video sessions from anywhere in Louisiana or Texas. Same licensed clinicians, same quality care.

Statewide LA & TX
🌱

Spiritual Crisis Support

A judgment-free space for faith questions, spiritual trauma, and rebuilding your relationship with God.

Available

Our Clinical Team

Qualified Clinicians at
Every Level of Care

HCO Behavioral Health employs a range of credentialed mental health professionals so that every client — including those on Medicaid — can access the care they need.

Fully Licensed

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)

Independently licensed clinicians with post-degree supervised experience and full clinical licensure in Louisiana and/or Texas.

Fully Licensed

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) & LMFTs

Fully licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists credentialed to provide independent therapy services.

Provisional Licensed

Provisional Licensed Counselors (PLPC / PLMFT / LMSW)

Provisionally licensed clinicians working toward full licensure under board-approved clinical supervision. Accepted by Louisiana Medicaid as rendering providers.

Qualified Professional

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP)

Qualified mental health professionals who meet state and Medicaid criteria to render behavioral health services to Medicaid clients. Credentialed through HCO.

A note about faith integration: Our Christian counseling services are Christ-centered — God and Jesus are at the center of the therapeutic work. While our providers share a Christian foundation, we do not pair clients with providers based on specific denomination. The focus is on your relationship with God and your healing journey, not a specific denominational tradition.

Our Approach

Evidence-Based. Christ-Centered.
Clinically Excellent.

01

God & Jesus at the Center

Your faith isn't a footnote — it's the foundation. We center God and Jesus in the therapeutic process as a source of strength, hope, and healing.

02

Evidence-Based Methods

CBT, trauma-informed care, EFT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches — clinically proven techniques integrated with your faith values.

03

Credentialed Clinicians

Fully licensed, provisionally licensed, and qualified mental health professionals — all meeting Louisiana and Texas credentialing requirements.

04

Safe & Judgment-Free

A confidential space for your doubts, grief, anger, and hope. All of it is welcome. No judgment — only grace.

Client Stories

Real People. Real Healing.

★★★★★
"I finally found a therapist who understood that my faith isn't separate from my mental health — it's the foundation of it. HCO changed my life."
— Sarah K., Baton Rouge
★★★★★
"I was told for years to just pray harder. At HCO, my counselor showed me that getting help and having faith aren't opposites — they're partners in healing."
— Marcus J., Lafayette
★★★★★
"The faith-centered couples counseling at HCO gave us real tools and a safe space to rebuild. We are genuinely different people now."
— The Williams Family, Houston TX
★★★★★
"Going through grief after losing my mother, I needed someone who understood both the emotional weight and the spiritual questions. My counselor at HCO held both."
— Denise R., Baton Rouge

Investment in Your Healing

Clear, Honest Pricing

Most insurance plans are accepted and billed directly — we verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. Self-pay rates below are for clients not using insurance.

Individual Therapy
Self-Pay / Out-of-Pocket
$85–$100
per 60-min therapy session
For clients not using insurance or whose plan does not cover services. Insurance copay will typically be lower — verified before your first session.
Initial evaluation session is priced higher than ongoing sessions. Our team will confirm your exact rate.
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Couples & Family
$95–$115
per session (self-pay / out-of-pocket)
For clients not using insurance. Couples and family sessions are priced higher than individual sessions due to session complexity. Many insurance plans cover this.
Initial evaluation session is priced higher. Exact rate confirmed before your first appointment.
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Using Insurance?
We Handle It
for you
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, and many other plans. We verify your benefits and bill your insurance directly — you only pay your copay or coinsurance.
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Have Questions First?

Free 15-Minute Consultation

If you have questions or concerns before booking your appointment, our team is happy to speak with you first. This is a brief, no-pressure call to answer your questions — not a therapy session.

📞 Call (225) 261-7143 ✉️ Email Us

You Were Never Meant
to Carry This Alone

Book your appointment today. We handle the insurance verification, the paperwork, and the matching — you just show up.

Most insurance accepted. Benefits verified before your first visit. Self-pay options available.

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Have questions first? Request a free 15-min call or call us at (225) 261-7143