Therapy FAQs
What should I expect during the first session?
What should I expect during the first session?
What should I expect during the first session?
Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. We will also set goals together. There's no need to prepare—just come ready to share at your own pace.
The intake aims to establish a comfortable and safe space where you can begin your journey toward growth and healing.
Is this an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice?
What should I expect during the first session?
What should I expect during the first session?
Yes, wholeheartedly!
I am a proud LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and this is a safe, inclusive space for everyone. Whether you are a teen exploring your identity, an adult navigating relationships, a same-sex couple, a transgender or nonbinary individual, or a parent of an LGBTQIA+ child — you are fully welcomed and celebrated here.
What are your rates?
What should I expect during the first session?
Do you take insurance?
Individual Session
$175 per session
Couples/Family Session
$200 per session
Education Advocacy & Consulting
for Families
$250–$500
Do you take insurance?
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
Do you take insurance?
Yes, I am in network with Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health and United Healthcare.
Upon request, I can provide a super bill that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if I am not in network with your insurance.
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
An education consultation is a personalized service where I review your child's school records — including test scores, report cards, and evaluations — and provide you with a clear, written action plan. You'll leave knowing exactly what your child may need, what the school is responsible for providing, and what steps to take next.
How do I know if you are a good fit for me?
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
What is an Education Consultation for Families?
Finding the right therapist is so important, so that is why I offer a free 15-minute consultation. Therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, not a power dynamic.
Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship — not just the method — is one of the biggest predictors of positive outcomes.
Do you offer teletherapy?
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention?
Can you prescribe medications?
Yes, I understand that life can be busy, and it's not always easy to attend in-person therapy sessions. That's why I offer teletherapy services, allowing us to connect from the comfort of your own home.
These teletherapy sessions are secure, private, and convenient, making it easier for you to start your first therapy session.
Can you prescribe medications?
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention?
Can you prescribe medications?
No, I do not prescribe medication. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my role is to provide therapy and support your emotional and mental well-being.
If medication may be helpful, I’m happy to collaborate with your physician or refer you to a trusted psychiatrist or medical provider in the Dallas area.
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention?
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention?
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention?
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is the approach I use in my practice with children and families. is an emerging intervention model for a wide range of childhood behavioral problems. TBRI® is based on a solid foundation of neurodevelopmental theory and research, tempered by humanitarian principles and is rooted in relationship.