Hello and Welcome! The first step is to reach out and schedule an appointment. Once you are in the calendar, I will set up a patient portal for you and the information will go straight to your email. You will login and complete the paperwork before our first session. Of course, feel free to reach out with any concerns or questions. During our first session we will go over the paperwork, learn a little about each other, and set goals for our time together. 

The biggest difference is that when you chose to bill insurance, a diagnosis is required. Some diagnoses carry more weight than others. By submitting a diagnosis, the provider is also required to submit a treatment plan, presenting problem(s), and goals. As a result, this reduces privacy and opens up potentially sensitive information such as the reason you are coming to therapy to others. If you chose to use insurance, the therapist must use their clinical knowledge and diagnose you appropriately. Some diagnosis may keep one from being able to qualify for certain jobs such as the FBI and certain military or government clearances, to name a few. It is important to consider this information if you are contemplating a career that would require an extensive background/medical check as insurance claims will become part of your permanent record. 

Yes. I have two licenses in the state of Texas – Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern and Licensed Professional Counselor.  I hold a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am licensed in the State of Texas.  I have successfully completed necessary state licensing exams in Texas. 

This is best determined after a few sessions. However, I do recommend weekly sessions to about 90% of my clients. We can do a standing appointment or adjust weekly as needed to fit your lifestyle. 

I primarily do individual counseling but do couples as well. For children, I also arrange sessions with parents/family regularly, but do not do strictly family counseling. 

I currently accept Oxford, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Oscar Health. The cost of your session will vary based on the plan you have selected with the carrier. Please contact them regarding copay and deductible payments as these are determined by them.

I specialize in addictions, women’s issues (fertility, postpartum, etc.), and trauma. 

Payments are accepted via Square. All major credit cards are accepted and one must be on file. 

Absolutely! I see quite a few teenagers, individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, life changes, and couples, to name a few. I have been trained in a spectrum of counseling techniques and have resources for a plethora of life’s challenges. 

In Texas, if you are 16 and older and have been diagnosed with a substance use problem, you do not need a legal guardian’s consent for treatment. Therefore, no adult, guardian or not needs to be involved. Contact me directly at my phone number, 817-631-3217 to discuss your options further and help keep you safe. 

In Texas, if your guardians are abusing you, you do not need their consent for help if you are seeking help regarding the abuse and trauma from the abuse. Contact me directly at my phone number, 817-631-3217. Please contact me from a reliable phone number where I can get in contact with you directly and leave your first name only and a key word such as “help with math homework”. I want to keep your identify safe as well as my identity and the reason I am calling.