Therapist in Austin, Texas Bobbie Jo Cardenas, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Bobbie Jo Cardenas, LCSW
Bobbie Jo Cardenas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals across Texas improve their mental and emotional well-being through compassionate and evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she works with children, teens, and adults to address a wide range of concerns—from behavioral and emotional challenges in youth to anxiety, trauma, and life transitions in adulthood. Her approach is grounded in understanding each client’s unique experience and empowering them to build a path forward through practical skills, support, and insight. Bobbie Jo is especially passionate about helping individuals manage the effects of anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. She creates a safe, validating space for clients to explore their thoughts and behaviors, and uses evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to support healing and long-term change. Whether a person is navigating grief, school-related stress, or the complexities of midlife, her goal is to help them reconnect with their values and feel more in control of their lives. She provides therapy to a broad range of clients, including those in the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism spectrum disorders or developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ population. Bobbie Jo’s experience in treating childhood behavior issues and ADHD also makes her a trusted resource for families seeking support for younger children and adolescents. Outside of her clinical work, Bobbie Jo enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, family, and pets, and participating in community-based running events. These personal passions reflect her belief in maintaining balance and connection as part of overall mental wellness. Bobbie Jo Cardenas offers individual therapy through LifeStance Health and proudly serves clients throughout Texas.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- End-of-life challenges
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- American Sign Language
- English
- Sign
Education
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Southwest Texas State University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Bobbie Jo Cardenas. You can also call 832-895-0098 to have someone assist you.
Bobbie Jo Cardenas generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 832-895-0098 to find out Bobbie Jo Cardenas's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Bobbie Jo Cardenas:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 832-895-0098 to see how we can help.
Bobbie Jo Cardenas is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Bobbie Jo Cardenas works at:
Yes, Bobbie Jo Cardenas does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Bobbie Jo Cardenas is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- American Sign Language
- Sign