Meet Our Compassionate Therapists
Our therapists have extensive experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of mental health concerns
Our Founders
John Oncken III and Stephanie Baker founded Reliant Counseling in 2023 with combined decades of experience to provide a safe place to advocate Telehealth Services in Texas and look forward to growing in your local community with the purpose of RELIANT Counseling is to set people free. Our mission is to empower individuals, foster personal growth, and unleash their true potential, enabling them to break free from limitations and live a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
Owner and is practicing as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker.

With a deep passion for psychology and mental health, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals of all ages overcome their challenges and achieve emotional well-being.
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Womans issues
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+ friendly

I am passionate about providing the highest quality healthcare to our communities in a compassionate and transparent manner.
Top Specialties
- Behavioral Health Medical Practice Management
- Leadership and Team Development
- Customer Service Excellence
- Healthcare Operations and Administration
- Billing and Insurance Processes
- Patient Advocacy and Support

Stephanie Baker
President-Practice Manager at
Reliant Counseling PLLC.

Our Therapists
Our Reliant Counseling therapists are friendly, professional, and here for you. All of our therapists use best practices with advanced training, and individualized therapeutic approaches to assist you on your journey!
Therapist | LPC
- M.Ed. in Counseling: Dallas Baptist University 2004
- M.A. in Educational: Leadership University of Mississippi 1996
- Behavioral Care Manager | October 2021 to Present
- At-risk Counselor | January 2016 to December 2021
Therapist | LCSW
- Bachelor of Social Work, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2003
- Associate Degree, Essex County College, 1994
- Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Social Worker, September 2015 – Present
- PACT Internal Medicine Social Worker, November 2007 – September 2015
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15-minute free consultations.