All the questions, answered

I want to start counseling, but it feels expensive and I don’t have insurance. What are my options?

I understand that counseling is a financial commitment, and deciding whether it fits into your budget is an important consideration. My practice is self-pay and I do not accept insurance.

Therapy is also an investment in your overall quality of life. The work you do in counseling can affect far more than how you feel in the moment—it can improve your relationships, help you understand and change long-standing patterns, strengthen your ability to cope with stress, and help you feel more confident and grounded in your daily life.

My goal is not for you to remain in therapy indefinitely. I want our work together to be meaningful, focused, and useful so that you can take what you learn in therapy and carry it into your life long after our sessions end.

Do you take insurance?

I operate as a fully private-pay practice and do not bill insurance or provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. This practice structure allows me to keep the counseling process straightforward and independent of insurance requirements.

Clients pay directly for services at the time of each session.

How often should I schedule therapy?

During your intake (first) session we will discuss your needs and goals, which will help us determine how often your sessions will be. All decisions about your sessions and schedule are made collaboratively.

I want to try, but I do not think I will like virtual sessions.

I hear you, virtual can be off-putting for people. Let’s try it and see what you think. If you do not like it, I will help you find an in person counselor. Some of my clients were worried about having a private space to hold their sessions. You can sit in your car in your driveway or parking lot! As long as you are in a safe and private space, you are not driving, and you have a good internet connection we can hold your session!

My loved one passed away and I am struggling.

The stages of grief can be tricky. We can work together to help you understand the stages and learn to identify where you are in your grief process. One thing to know, even when you get to the acceptance stage, there will be events that take you out of acceptance and into a different stage. This is normal and I can help you navigate it.

Will my information be kept private/confidential?

Yes, by law, counselors in the state of Texas are required to maintain our clients’ confidentiality at all times. There are only a few reasons why confidentiality would ever be broken:

• If the counselor deems you are a danger to yourself or others.
• If the counselor is made aware of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability who is being neglected or abused.
• If the counselor is subpoenaed by the courts (signed by a judge).
• If the counselor is made aware of any sexual misconduct from a previous mental health professional.

These are the only reasons confidentiality can be broken without your written permission.