Understanding Service Fees and Options

After reading through my about-me section and seeing my specialities, if you still aren’t sure, take our free quiz! It may help you understand if I am the right fit as it has more specific issues addressed in it. I also look over each quiz and would be happy to speak with you if you have any further questions.

I do not specialize in addiction intensive outpatient therapy, couples therapy, or the treatment of high-risk personality disorders. While I have experience in these areas, my focus is on individual core and relational healing, emphasizing attachment and trauma work to relieve symptoms of stress, overwhelm, and pain. This practice is not a crisis-intervention center and is also not meant to replace all other emotional support.

While other therapists can provide great support, my unique background as a polyvagal-informed social worker gives me a bottom-up, holistic and systemic view of how to start addressing core issues and wounds. I have diverse working and personal experience, and I am also a trained minister, which allows me to assist you in addressing how these wounds impact your spirituality. I have extensive experience helping individuals navigate abuse and pain, grief and loss, and disconnection. I am well-equipped to guide you through the hard work it takes to get to your core, heal it, and walk through it with purpose. It is an honor for me to teach people what a safe relationship looks like.

I choose not to accept insurance as a private practice therapist for a few important reasons. Firstly, utilizing insurance necessitates the inclusion of a diagnostic label in your file, which can be uncomfortable for some individuals. Furthermore, insurance mandates the ongoing documentation of your therapy need, and it grants them the authority to determine the number of sessions you qualify for, potentially limiting your access to the number of sessions you truly desire or require. Insurance also puts limits of the types of interventions you can receive, and they only pay for the type of therapy they think you need, limiting client options. Lastly, some insurances originally agree to pay for therapy, only to tell you later that they will not be paying for your last several sessions of therapy, leaving the client blindsided and completely responsible for paying the past bills in full. This puts clients in a financially compromising situation and puts pressure on them, causing potential harm to the therapeutic relationship.

A superbill is a document generated by a healthcare provider, such as a therapist, which contains a detailed record of the services provided during a session, including the associated CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes. It's primarily used to seek reimbursement from insurance companies or for clients to submit for out-of-network benefits. To use a superbill, clients can submit it to their insurance company to request reimbursement for the services received during their therapy sessions. The insurance company will review the superbill and may provide reimbursement based on the covered services and their policy terms. I utilize the service Mentaya with my clients to assist in this process. Learn more here.

I incorporate additional therapeutic techniques to enhance our work, such as parts work, tapping, DBT skills, assessments, and art or creative therapies. Additionally, I integrate the Enneagram, a self-awareness tool that aids clients in understanding their patterns and navigating them in a healthy manner. I also enjoy incorporating a Christian lens into sessions should clients request and appreciate that. To view all of my formal trainings visit my about page here.

In the state of Texas, the average LCSW in private practice that is trained in the specialized modalities I utilize such as EMDR, SSP, and PIT, charges between $150-$200 per session. Because I do not accept insurance, my price is on the lower end of this range to allow for more affordability. On average, I spend $3,000 per year in additional training (after the cost of my master’s degree, clinical license application fees, and renewal fees) to be able to offer my clients more effective tools to help their healing journeys. In addition, I engage in my own therapy regularly to make sure that I am healthy and prepared to help you to the best of my ability. These items, plus the growing cost of overhead, is why my service fees are what they are. If you would like more information about the cost of therapy in Texas, you can learn about it here.

Counseling and therapy are terms often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences in their focus and scope. Counseling typically addresses specific issues or challenges a person may be facing, offering guidance and support to help them navigate through difficult situations. It often involves short-term interventions and is commonly employed for issues like stress management, career concerns, or relationship conflicts. On the other hand, therapy tends to delve deeper into the roots of emotional and psychological issues, exploring past experiences and patterns of behavior. Therapy is often a more comprehensive, long-term process aimed at fostering personal growth and understanding. While both counseling and therapy involve a professional helping individuals cope with their challenges, the distinction lies in the depth of exploration and the duration of the intervention.