Counseling for
Texas Musicians
& Music Educators
Therapy for anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and the pressures of creative and teaching life.
with Kristin Behlmann, MM, MA, LPC
You may be used to pushing through, carrying significant responsibility, and holding yourself to high standards. Over time, that pressure can contribute to anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the parts of life that matter most.
Counseling offers a place to slow down, understand what has been weighing on you, and develop healthier, more sustainable ways forward.
What Working Together Looks Like
Counseling is collaborative and responsive to the realities of demanding professional and creative work. We focus on how stress and pressure show up over time, not just in isolated moments, with attention to emotional and behavioral patterns that shape daily life.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan before starting. We move at a pace that respects how much you’ve been carrying while helping you find steadier, more sustainable ways forward.
In our work together, we might:
Notice patterns that keep you in “push through” mode
Build skills to respond to stress with more steadiness and choice
Work with emotional and physical stress responses as they arise
Develop strategies that support both your musical work and your life outside of it
My approach draws from ACT, CBT, and Sport and Performance Psychology to help you understand persistent patterns and create meaningful, sustainable change.
How Counseling Can Help
Counseling may help when the stress of music and teaching starts to feel like:
Constant overwhelm that doesn’t let up
Frequent frustration or irritability with others
Burnout, fatigue, and loss of joy
Anxiety that shows up in or out of performances
Difficulty regulating emotions and energy day-to-day
Life and career transitions (identity shifts, next steps)
Counseling focuses on how these experiences affect your overall well-being,
not just what happens on stage or in the classroom.
Counseling vs Performance Coaching
Counseling and performance coaching can both support musicians and educators, but they serve different needs.
Counseling focuses on emotional health, stress patterns, and challenges that affect daily life and relationships. It is a clinical service and may involve diagnosis and treatment of mental health concerns.
Performance Coaching is educational and skills-focused, available through Behlmann Performance Coaching. It addresses preparation, focus, confidence, and mindset for specific musical goals and high-pressure moments.
If you are unsure which service is the best fit, we can talk through that during a consultation.
Getting Started
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to connect and talk through what’s bringing you here. This is a low-pressure conversation to see whether counseling feels like the right fit.
Attend Your First Session
If we move forward, we’ll begin with a 50-minute session focused on understanding your experience, what you’ve tried, and what feels most challenging right now. There’s no agenda to perform or explain things “correctly.”
Develop an Ongoing Plan
From there, we work together to address patterns that keep stress and overwhelm in place. Sessions are collaborative and paced to support steadiness, clarity, and sustainable change over time.
Session & Payment Information
Licensed Counseling Services (Texas)
Kristin Behlmann, MA, LPC (TX, #87103) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Counseling sessions are offered via secure video telehealth.
Clients must be physically located in Texas at the time of each counseling session.
Session Rates & Payment
If you have questions about payment, insurance, or cost, we can discuss this during your consultation.
Session Fee: $150 per 50-minute session (private pay)
Insurance: In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum. Coverage and benefits vary by plan.
For private pay clients, under federal law, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate for expected charges.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to connect and talk through what you’re looking for.
I do not provide crisis or emergency services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Already have an individual therapist or interested in group and community support?
Check out the Music Educator Support Group for current and upcoming offerings.
Looking for performance-focused support?
If you live outside Texas or are seeking skills-based support for auditions, performances, confidence, focus, or other high-pressure musical demands, visit Behlmann Performance Coaching.
