Serving all 254 Texas counties, online

A real therapist, with a real opening — this week.

No waitlists. No “not accepting new patients.” Licensed Texas therapists matched to your life — insured or not, you see the price before you book.

Enter a 5-digit ZIP and we’ll check live calendars near you.

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Quick answer

How do I find a therapist in Texas who’s taking new patients?

Enter your ZIP code on Tenda and you’ll see licensed Texas therapists with current openings — in-network with your plan or at a flat self-pay price shown up front. Most people book a first session within the same week, online from anywhere in Texas. Matching is free.

Who we help

Built for your hardest-working years

High school, college, the season, the job — different pressures, same broken system: waitlists, session caps, stale directories. Tenda fixes the part everyone hates — actually getting in.

High schoolers

School stress, social pressure, the college-apps grind — with a therapist who specializes in teens. One parent signature to start; what you talk about stays between you two.

Teen-specialized · consent handled in minutes →

College student on campus between classes

College students

Your counseling center caps you at six sessions, then refers you “into the community” — where nobody picks up. Tenda is the other side of that referral: a licensed therapist on your (or your parents') insurance, online between classes.

Most students book a first session the same week →

Athletes

One clinician for a whole athletic department doesn't cut it. Tenda's panel includes therapists who've lived the season — performance pressure, injury, identity beyond the sport. Confidential, always.

Therapists with athletic backgrounds, matched to yours →

Professionals

In-network, after work, this week — care that outlasts your EAP's six free sessions. Evening and lunchtime openings that don't fight your calendar.

Evening & weekend openings across Texas →

How it works

Three steps. About five minutes.

Tell us what you're carrying

ZIP, coverage (or none), and what's going on — anxiety, burnout, a rough season, or just life.

See real openings

Live calendars from licensed Texas therapists who match — not a stale directory to cold-call.

Book it. That's it.

Secure video from anywhere in Texas. Most people meet their therapist within the week.

Pricing

You’ll know your price before you book. Always.

Insured or not, nobody gets a surprise bill and nobody gets turned away.

With insurance

$30–70

typical copay per session — we verify yours before you book

BCBS-TX, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Ambetter + more
Coverage checked up front — no surprise out-of-network bills
Therapy and psychiatry, coordinated together

Without insurance

$120–150

flat per session — the price is the price

Sliding-scale spots from $60 with select therapists
HSA/FSA accepted · superbills for out-of-network benefits
Same therapists, same care, zero paperwork maze

Good to know

Questions people actually ask

Is Tenda actually free to use?

Matching is completely free. You only ever pay for sessions — through your insurance like any in-network visit, or at the flat self-pay rate you saw before booking. No membership, no subscription.

I'm under 18 — can I still use Tenda?

Yes. In Texas, a parent or guardian signs consent before your first session — we handle it online in minutes. After that, what you discuss with your therapist stays confidential, with the narrow safety exceptions your therapist explains up front.

How do you know my real copay?

Before your first session we run an eligibility check with your insurer and show you the exact cost. If anything's unclear, a human confirms it with you before you're charged a dollar.

What if my insurance isn't listed — or I don't have any?

Enter it anyway; we add plans regularly. If we can't match your coverage, you'll see transparent self-pay options ($120–150 flat, sliding-scale from $60) instead of a dead end.

Can I switch therapists if it's not a fit?

Yes, anytime, no awkward conversation required. Fit matters more than loyalty — we'll rematch you and your history carries over securely.

Is this confidential? Even from my school, team, or job?

Completely. Your care is protected health information under HIPAA. Coaches, athletic departments, schools, and employers never see it — full stop.

“I’d been on three waitlists for two months. Tenda matched me with someone who took my insurance and saw me that same week. It honestly felt too easy.”

Mariana R. · Austin · early access member

Your therapist might be one ZIP code away

Free to match. Real openings. Insured or not — there’s room for you.

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Need psychiatry or medication management?

Therapy and medication often work best together. Tend offers online psychiatry and medication management from licensed psychiatric providers — coordinated with your therapy.

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