Let’s Work Together
Everything you need to know about fees, policies and how to become a client
There is No Better Time to Invest in Yourself Than Now.
Your First Session
During the first appointment, we will dive a little deeper into what you recognize as problem areas in your life and how you expect your life to be different if therapy is working. I will tell you if I believe I can help you.
During this appointment, we will decide if we are a good fit for each other. This is a mutual decision. It’s not only about whether I think I can help you. It’s also about whether you feel comfortable opening up and believe you can do deep healing work with me.
At the end of this appointment, we will discuss scheduling, a few policies, frequency of sessions, and I’ll answer any questions you may have.
Follow Up Sessions
To build momentum, I recommend therapy sessions be scheduled weekly.
As you acquire more skills, therapy sessions might be scheduled at different frequencies until you have met your goals to your satisfaction.
During follow-up sessions, we will review your progress and setbacks and set an agenda for each session. In most cases, you’ll have an exercise or “experiment” assignment between sessions. To get the most out of your therapy experience, it is important that you engage in between-session work so that you can integrate the concepts and make progress faster.
Fees & Insurance
Payment is due before the beginning of the session. A credit card on file is required to ensure payment at the time of service. I accept cash, check and all major credit/debit cards as well as Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as payment.
Therapy:
Individual therapy session (50 minutes) - $200
In order to provide you with the highest quality care, I am not in-network with any insurance companies. Choosing a private pay option has certain benefits for you:
Insurance companies require that you meet “medical necessity” as well as specific criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder, which is often not needed or relevant to our work.
You won’t have a diagnosis label permanently attached to your medical record.
Your records are protected, which means that very personal information about you cannot be obtained by your insurance company.
Rather than your care being dictated by your insurance company, you and I can work collaboratively on a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
I will gladly provide you with a “superbill” (invoice reflecting the date of services, services rendered, and diagnosis) for you to request insurance reimbursement. You are responsible for determining your out-of-network insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs.
Office Location
5959 West Loop South, Suite 206
Bellaire, Texas 77401
My office is located inside the offices of Speech Pathways Plus. Please check in with the front desk when you arrive. The entrance to the parking lot is off of the 610 feeder road. There is free above and below ground parking available.
Who I Work With
I work with tweens and teens (age 10+) struggling with anxiety. I work with mothers trying to “do it all”; women who want to be mothers, mothers in the thick of it and empty nesters. I also work with individuals working through grief and loss.
I provide individual therapy, but will invite partners/spouses and family members into the process when clinically appropriate. I do not offer couples therapy where the relationship is the identified concern.
Between-Session Support
I may not be available when you call. I encourage you to leave a voicemail indicating the nature and urgency of your need. Calls are typically returned within 24-72 hours (expect longer wait times when I’m not in the office). Phone intervention longer than 15 minutes will be billed at a prorated rate, according to therapy fees.
If you think you will require frequent between-session support, I may not be the right therapist for you. We can discuss this during our 15-minute phone consultation.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours beforehand. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up for your appointment, you will be charged for the full rate of the session.
Office Hours & Holidays
My working hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. I will not be in the office on the following days: New Year’s Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. You will receive at least two-weeks notice for any other Therapist absences.
Online sessions
Telehealth, also called online counseling or video therapy, is available for all clients. You may use it on an ongoing basis or intermittently. It’s a convenient option when you are short on time, don’t live near my office, or just prefer to do therapy from the comfort of your home. Our sessions are conducted through a secure video platform. All you need is a device that connects to the internet and some privacy.
