About Us

WTCG's Current Services & Programs

WTCG is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization working to ensure that individuals and families seeking mental health treatment should have access to counseling services, regardless of their socioeconomic status and ability to pay.

  • Providing Evidence-Based Outpatient Counseling Services
  • Serving 36 counties in Texas and 3 counties in Southeastern New Mexico
  • Providing services through telehealth or face-to-face sessions
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Highly-Trained Therapists

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Quality Services

Serving children, teens, individuals, couples, families, Veterans and those in crisis

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Current Footprint

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Our Services

Our Services & Programs

West Texas Counseling & Guidance offers a wide range of therapy, services and programs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Clients who participate in CBT are less likely to experience a reemergence of negative symptoms because of skills learned in counseling.

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Children's Play Therapy

Through play therapy, children learn to communicate, express feelings, modify behavior, cultivate problem-solving skills, and learn how to relate to others.

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Zero Suicide Program

Zero Suicide provides individuals rapid access to therapy who are experiencing overwhelming depression and suicidal thoughts/ideations, self-harm, or mental health crisis hindering one's safety.

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Veteran's Services

Veteran's Services reduces barriers within the veteran community, providing top quality, evidence-based services and resources, and assisting Veterans and families to reach their full potential.

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Couples Therapy

WTCG therapists meet couples where they are and journey with them to define and achieve relational goals.

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Support Groups

WTCG provides several support groups for our veterans and those who've lost loved ones to suicide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of WTCG's most frequently asked questions.

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  • How much does therapy cost?

    The cost of therapy will vary according to your insurance coverage.  At West Texas Counseling & Guidance we offer a sliding scale system in order to accommodate those clients who do not have insurance or that might struggle with meeting the cost of having a co pay. We have payment assistance available to help offset the cost of therapy. Assistance might be an option to help with copays, even if you are covered by insurance. Ultimately, we don't want someone to miss out on getting the help they need just because of cost.

  • Sometimes, people are nervous about their first appointment. What should I expect at my first appointment?

    When you come in for your initial appointment, which is referred to as an intake appointment, you will be asked to fill out our intake packet which will be provided to you as you check in on the day of  your initial appointment. Our intake packet can also be downloaded and printed by clicking here. If you choose to fill out the intake packet at the office on the day of your initial intake appointment, we suggest that you plan to arrive at least 20 to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment in order for you to have plenty of time to fill out the intake packet. Additionally, when checking in for your intake appointment, you will be asked to provide your insurance card. If the client is a minor who has been named in a divorce decree or custody agreement, such documentation will also be needed for the initial intake appointment.   

    After you check in and fill out the intake packet, you will meet with your counselor. During your intake appointment, you will be able to talk to your counselor about what brought you into counseling in order for you and your counselor to determine counseling goals which are relevant to you. If the client is a minor, the counselor will typically meet with the parent or guardian during the opening of the intake appointment prior to the counselor meeting with the minor. Meeting with the parent or guardian during the intake appointment is very important towards building collaboration between the counselor and the parent or guardian. Additionally, by meeting with the client’s parent or guardian during the intake appointment, the counselor will be able to gain a better understanding of the struggles faced by the client, client’s history and guarantee that the parent or guardian gain understating of the counseling process especially when it comes to confidentiality.

  • What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?

    Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common type of mental health counseling.  With cognitive behavioral therapy, you work with a trained counselor in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. By helping you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, cognitive behavioral therapy allows you to view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy can be a very helpful tool in treating mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression. But, not everyone who benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy has a mental health condition. It can be a very effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations.

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  • 12 / 21 / 2023

Upcoming Events

Join us on October 18th through October 21st (Wednesday-Saturday) for the Out of the Blue: Mental Health Art Show & Sale hosted at Raw 1899. WTCG is a proud beneficiary of this event featuring several local artists.Click here to find out more!

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  • 10 / 31 / 2023

Client Notice

This practice is committed to providing quality behavioral health services and resources regardless of ability to pay. We offer discounts to eligible clients for behavioral health and counseling services. A sliding scale is used to calculate discounts based upon income and family size. We are happy to explain our client assistance program to you and provide additional information upon request. Please ask the front desk staff for any questions.

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  • 10 / 01 / 2023

Newly Renovated Floors of Historic Cactus Hotel

West Texas Counseling & Guidance (WTCG) is excited to announce all San Angelo offices are now located in the newly renovated floors of the Historic Cactus Hotel.

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