Finding the right place to build your clinical career isn’t just about credentials and caseloads. It’s about culture, community, and the kind of support that helps you grow into the mental health professional you want to be. At Oakwood Counseling, we believe great therapists are made through great training, genuine mentorship, and a workplace that treats people like people.
At our Bryan-based mental health practice, we’re looking for driven, compassionate clinicians at every stage of their career, from practicum students finding their footing to independently licensed therapists ready for the next chapter. If that sounds like you, we’d love to tell you more about what it’s like to work here. We serve Brazos Valley and surrounding communities, as well as the entire state of Texas virtually.
A Place to Grow at Every Stage
Oakwood was built with professional development in mind. We’ve structured our team around a clear, supported pathway that meets clinicians where they are and helps them get where they’re going:
- Graduate Student/Intern: Begin building real clinical skills with structured supervision and a diverse caseload in a supportive setting.
- Associate or Post-Doctoral Clinician: Continue earning supervised hours toward licensure without the isolation of independent contractor work.
- Independently Licensed Clinician: Step into a full clinical role with autonomy, flexibility, and a steady stream of referrals.
- Supervisor/Mentor/Leader: Shape the next generation of clinicians and take on a leadership role within our growing team.
Real Training. Real Experience.
Oakwood offers a comprehensive range of training opportunities designed to give clinicians the skills, hours, and confidence they need to thrive:
- Practicum & Internship: Gain meaningful, supervised clinical experience in a real-world practice setting.
- Supervised Experience toward Licensure: Work toward your LPC or LMFT under the guidance of experienced, licensed supervisors.
- Post-Doctoral Training: Deepen your clinical and assessment skills with structured post-doc training.
- Clinical Supervision & Consultation: Access ongoing, quality supervision grounded in best practices and customized to your growth goals.
- Continuing Education & Professional Training: Keep your skills sharp and your license current with ongoing educational opportunities.
No matter where you’re at in your career journey, this training program exposes you to a wide range of clinical experiences: individual, couples, family, and group therapy; psychological assessment and testing; diverse client populations and presenting concerns; professional documentation; ethical decision-making; and interdisciplinary learning. You won’t be siloed into one approach; you’ll come out a more versatile, confident clinician.
The Culture We’ve Built & Why It Matters
At Oakwood, we use terms like “welcoming,” “collaborative,” and “supportive” to describe our team culture, not because they sound good on paper but because our own staff uses them to describe their everyday working environment.
We invest in our team through staff outings, events, and a genuine sense of community that makes showing up feel different. We’re not a revolving door of contractors who never cross paths. We’re a team that knows each other and takes pride in one another’s successes.
Hear from Our Team
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our team members have shared about their experience at Oakwood:
Who We Partner With
Oakwood Counseling has established training partnerships with universities across Texas and beyond, including Texas A&M University, Sam Houston State University, Lamar University, Texas A&M Kingsville, Regent University, and Colorado Christian University. If you’re currently enrolled in a graduate counseling or psychology program, we may already be connected to your school.
Why Choose Oakwood Counseling
We know clinicians have options. We’re honored you’re considering choosing Oakwood.
- Clinical Autonomy: Benefit from clinical independence, alongside real support when you need it.
- Steady Referrals: We bring patients to you, so you can focus on what you do best: healing.
- Schedule Flexibility: We work with your life, not against it.
- Leadership That Listens: Your feedback is welcome. Concerns are heard, and acted upon.
- A Welcoming Team: Work with a collegial, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team every day.
- Growth Built In: Whether you’re working toward licensure or looking to supervise, we offer a clear path forward.
Ready to See If Oakwood Is the Right Fit?
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a practicum student exploring options, an associate working toward licensure, or an independently licensed therapist looking for a better practice home, Oakwood might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Explore our training opportunities and open positions at oakwoodcounseling.com/training-opportunities, or call us at (979) 229-7636 to learn more about joining our team.
"I have thrived within the structure and culture that Oakwood Counseling provides. I can focus my time and energy on providing counseling while our office support team manages administrative responsibilities, including billing. This allows me to spend more of my time and energy focused on what matters most: my clients.
I also value the balance between having autonomy as an individual clinician and being part of a supportive team. We have the flexibility to create our own schedules while still having opportunities to connect with colleagues, whether through our twice-monthly lunches or through the informal conversations that happen when we leave our office doors open. I am also grateful that our director genuinely seeks feedback from clinicians and thoughtfully considers how policies and changes may affect us. The culture of respect, communication, and care created at Oakwood Counseling has allowed me to thrive, and that support is especially meaningful on the more difficult days of this work.
I felt supported throughout my transition from intern to LPC Associate, and I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to grow both professionally and clinically. I have enjoyed my experience at Oakwood Counseling so much that I even encouraged a close friend to apply when an opening became available. I would highly recommend Oakwood Counseling to counselors who are looking for a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, clinical autonomy, and an encouraging team culture."
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each counseling session?
The standard session is 50 minutes, but we can adjust that for more or less time depending on your needs.
How often should I attend therapy?
Most begin with weekly sessions, but the frequency of your sessions is a decision you make in consultation with your therapist.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. You can start therapy anytime.
Contact Oakwood Counseling – College Station & Bryan, TX
Website: https://www.oakwoodcounseling.com/
Phone: (979) 229 7636
Location:1100 Briarcrest Dr Bryan, Texas 77802
Schedule your evaluation today.
