Tyler, Texas is a welcoming, affordable East Texas city with a walkable historic downtown, a growing arts and dining scene, nearby lakes and parks, and several sizable medical centers—great for a travel therapist who wants comfortable multi-week stays with easy local routines.
Nearby options include Longview (about 40 miles) for expanded dining and entertainment and Canton (roughly 45 miles) for the famous First Monday trade days, so there’s weekend variety without long drives.