Therapy FAQs
What can I expect in my first virtual Therapy session?
First of all, breathe! You did it - you scheduled your first therapy appointment! Please make sure that you have read and completed the initial paperwork provided to you through my online client portal at least 24 hours prior to your first appointment. When it is time for your appointment, please log into your client portal from the link sent to you - you have the option to have the appointment link emailed and/or texted to you.
During our first meeting, I will spend a few minutes reviewing key points regarding confidentiality and my practice’s policies. The rest of the initial session will be focused on learning about you, your background, and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. We will begin to collaboratively set some therapy goals together and I will likely recommend specific types of therapy or strategies to best support you. By the end of our meeting, we will discuss if we think we are a good fit for each other and make a plan for moving forward.
How long are the appointments? How often do I attend Therapy?
Standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes long. Most people attend therapy on a weekly or bimonthly basis.
How long will I be attending Therapy?
The length of therapy can vary depending on the individual and the issues being addressed. Therapy can be short-term (a few weeks to months), dealing with more immediate challenges, or long-term (months to years), dealing with longstanding and complex issues. The goals of treatment and duration and frequency of treatment are discussed by the client and therapist together.
What types of Therapy do you use?
I utilize ACT, AFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ERP/EXRP, as well as existential, mindfulness-focused, and person-centered therapy. What do all of those acronyms mean exactly? More information about each of these therapy approaches can be found here.
I live outside of Texas - can I still schedule a Therapy appointment with you?
Due to current licensing laws, therapists licensed in Texas may only see clients physically located in Texas. There are a few telehealth exceptions in certain states. Please contact me for more information about this if needed.
Do you accept insurance?
The Therapy Space is considered an out-of-network provider in order to provide individualized, quality care. Although I do not accept insurance, I am happy to provide you with a receipt for services (at your request) known as a superbill, which you can use to seek out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance company, depending on your individual plan.
What are your fees?
50 minute sessions: $160
75 minute sessions: $195
Additional Information about Therapy can be found here.
Birth Story Processing FAQs
Is Birth Story Processing the same as a Therapy session?
Birth Story Processing sessions are separate from therapy sessions; however, our session will include a screening for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, as well as subsequent recommendations if desired.
How long are the appointments?
Birth Story Processing Sessions are held virtually and are 60 minutes long.
I live outside of Texas - can I still schedule a Birth Story Processing session with you?
Yes! Birth Story Processing sessions are available virtually to anyone located in the US during my practice’s working hours.
What are your fees?
One 60-minute session: $100
Two 60-minute sessions: $175
Additional Information about Birth Story Processing can be found here.
Pregnancy Coaching FAQs
What is the difference between Coaching and Therapy?
Coaching sessions are generally focused on actionable steps to reach a client’s identified goals in a specific area of life. Coaching sessions are more structured and tend to emphasize present progress and future outcomes. While there can be an emotional component to coaching sessions, these meetings are less focused on delving into deep emotional experiences and more focused on practical strategies and keeping a client accountable on their timeline. Coaching sessions also tend to be more directive than therapy sessions.
Therapy sessions are designed to dive deeper into a client’s inner world, with more focus on exploring specific emotional and psychological experiences and/or patterns. Therapy often involves revisiting past experiences and emotions to understand how they impact the present. While goals and structure can certainly be present in therapy, the emotional safety of the client and the quality of the developing relationship between the client and therapist is prioritized. Therapists are licensed providers trained in various therapeutic techniques to help clients gain insights, overcome emotional challenges, and make meaningful changes in their lives over time.
I live outside of Texas - can I still schedule Pregnancy Coaching sessions with you?
Yes! Pregnancy Coaching sessions are available virtually to anyone located in the US during my practice’s working hours.
What are your fees?
3-month Support Package: $900
6-month Support Package: $1,750
Additional Information about Pregnancy Coaching can be found here.
