Therapy & Counseling in Richardson, TX

The rate for Individual Counseling is $150 per 50 Minute Session.

At this time, I do not accept any insurance and am considered to be an out-of-network provider. I encourage each prospective client to speak to their insurance company regarding their policy and benefits.

If you would like to use your insurance, I can offer a superbill upon request. This is a bill showing that you have paid for your sessions including the amount paid. The superbill has all of the codes and information needed so that you can submit to your insurance company for any reimbursement for which you are eligible. This can be supplied after receipt of payment for the session.

Filing for reimbursement is a personal choice, but many have had success with getting some reimbursement and it may go towards your deductible in these instances. Reimbursement rates depend on the insurance company and policy

Many of my clients actually prefer to work with me privately and not involve their insurance at all. There are several reasons for this preference.

• In order to use your insurance for counseling, a mental health diagnosis is required which will then be attached to your permanent medical record.

• There can be a lack of confidentiality as the insurance company can require the therapist to disclose information about treatment that would otherwise be considered protected information. Insurance information does not have the same legal protections of confidentiality as the relationship with the therapist. Once this information is in your medical record it can be requested by third parties for various reasons that may or may not have the ability to request the same information from your therapist.

• Insurance can also put limitations on the number of counseling sessions or types of therapy you can have based on your diagnosis. This sometimes requires ending therapy prior to truly completing the process.

Yes, virtual sessions are available to anyone in Texas. Sessions are through a HIPPA compliant video platform. You will be sent a link to join the appointment at the scheduled time.

Therapy can feel overwhelming especially when it is your first time. I try to make the first session as easy and comfortable as possible. I will meet you in the waiting area at your appointment time.

We will return to my office where we will go over the intake forms and informed consent for therapy. I want to make sure you understand the forms you completed and answer any questions you might have.

We will spend the remainder of the session getting to know each other. I might ask questions about your history. I feel it is important to understand how you see yourself and the world based upon your prior experiences. I let this lens inform your course of treatment.

Before we end, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have and then decide if you would like to schedule further appointments.