If you’re new to therapy (or even if you’ve done this before), you may have questions about the process. Here are some answers.
What is therapy actually like?
While facing problems can be tough, actual therapy sessions are not as scary as they might seem. At your first appointment, you’ll spend some time explaining to your therapist what you’re struggling with and give some history and context. Your therapist can help you clarify what your goals are for the process, and then he will suggest some strategies to help you get what you want. Each week, you and your therapist will meet to talk about how things are going and to discuss different techniques or perspectives that might help you bring about change.
How long does the process usually last?
Therapy isn’t like getting a new phone – there’s no year-long commitment. Some people find they can get what they need from the process in 8 or 10 weeks. Others continue finding it beneficial and keep coming for months or sometimes several years. Your therapist will check in regularly to see if the process is working for you, and you can decrease or increase the frequency of sessions. You’re free to quit at any time, though we suggest you discuss that decision with your therapist if you do so. It is against our ethical guidelines to try to keep clients in therapy if they no longer need to come.
Who do you work with?
We work with adults and adolescents (age 13 and up). We see clients of any gender. We accept couples and some families as well.
How much does it cost?
Our standard cash rate is $125 per hour-long session. In some cases, we are able to make exceptions in order to remove barriers for people who otherwise couldn’t afford treatment.
Do you take insurance?
We currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare (including Allsavers, Optum, and Oscar).
What are your hours?
Scheduling is flexible, and we are able to take some early morning, evening, and weekend appointments.
Do you do video sessions?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently only seeing clients virtually, via a secure online therapy platform similar to Skype or FaceTime. While we generally consider in-person therapy to be preferable, this last year has taught us that online therapy can be very effective and very personal. When a sufficient proportion of Dallas-ites have been vaccinated and community spread and virus variants seem under control, we very much look forward to returning to the office.
How do I get started?
You can click here to leave us a message and we will get in touch with you within 24 hours. If you prefer, you can call us directly at (817) 823-7322.