FAQ
Will our sessions be in-person or online?
Imagine rolling out of bed, grabbing some delicious Keurig coffee, and showing up to your online therapy session in your pandemic loungewear with bed head hair in your fav chair. Yep, this can be you!
Thanks to the pandemic, our therapy sessions have moved online – and clients love it. We use secure video conferencing to see and hear each other, and it’ll feel as if we are in person.
And, no matter where you are in Texas, we can have therapy sessions now!
For now and for the foreseeable future, all of my sessions will continue to be online.
How long are the sessions, and what is the fee?
Sessions are 50 minutes and typically happen weekly.
The fee is $130/session.
Do you take insurance?
I work mostly with private-pay clients, as this provides the most flexibility for your therapy sessions. I also take a limited number of insurance clients with Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, or Oscar insurances.
How do I set up an appointment?
Give me a call at (210) 570-7557, and we’ll make sure we are a good fit during a free phone consultation. If we are, then we’ll schedule you. BAM! That easy.
Can you help me if I’m not a woman in her 20s or 30s?
What if I’m nervous or don’t know what to discuss?
Most people feel a little nervous before we start, and then they get REAL comfortable fast.
That might be because I’m not at all intimidating and give off nerdy vibes. Whatever it is – there’s no pressure, and you’ll feel more comfortable as we get going.
Is it okay to see a therapist?
Everyone should see a therapist at some point in their life. Seriously, I’m pretty sure I’ve told my hairdresser, the mailman, and every Uber driver I’ve met that they might want to see a therapist. And I meant it!
Going to therapy does NOT mean being broken. It means your well-being receives high priority, and you are willing to do what it takes to build the life you want. GO YOU!
Nowadays, going to therapy is rather common. My clients enjoy sharing their session highlights with their friends even.
Can I talk about anything in my session?
Not only can you talk, but I encourage and help you to talk about whatever you need to discuss. One day it might be that your friend never texts you back the same day, and it drives you crazy. Or that you miss some parts of a past relationship.
Bring it up! I help you go deeper with it, diving into what’s underneath.
How can I be sure you won’t judge me?
If I’m a counselor, too, can I see you for counseling?
I have a special place in my heart to support my fellow counselors, counselor interns, and helping professionals, and I am honored to be your therapist. After all, we can all benefit from having a safe space to reflect and work through feelings!
It seems expected that counselors feel a little weird about seeking counseling for themselves. But I’m more worried about the ones that don’t seek counseling! Therapy helps to avoid burnout and secondary trauma, and improve self-care. It’s safe and free of judgment. I’m here for you.
What modalities do you use?
If you’re looking for a therapist that LOVES to deep-dive into types of therapy, interventions, and ideas, I’m your gal.
I mostly do person-centered talk therapy in session, which means we focus on you with lots of understanding and empathy.
I sprinkle in ideas and skills from CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. I use EMDR with some clients when working in-person to help with healing from trauma.
My guilty pleasure therapy modality is poetry therapy. I love poetry – reading and writing it – and believe in the healing nature of poetry. Expressive therapy and play therapy are my go-to, especially for younger clients.
I’m done nerding out. Let’s move on.
What’s your professional training and experience?
I earned my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA). I’m fully trained in EMDR and certified in DBT and RO DBT.
What’s not to love about seeking extra training in therapy? I love the free food, PowerPoint slides, and the endless stream of information. I’m always seeking more training on anxiety, body image, play therapy, expressive therapy, cultural competency, sexual assault, and eating disorders. I’m always striving to learn more as a therapist!
My background before pursuing counseling was in English. I earned an MA in English and creative writing poetry certificate from UTSA. Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher and an editor. This varied work experience helps me better understand my clients who face challenges at work or want to make a huge career change and are unsure. I get you!
If you were on ‘THE OFFICE,’ who would you be?
Jim 100%. I dig the creative pranks, the Jim/Pam romance, and I want to work close to Dwight and Michael Scott because they are hilarious.
Please tell me your answer in session!
Do you co-parent dogs with your Ex, and what are their names?
Yes, I co-parent two very special dogs! Sometimes, a relationship needs to end, but you both still want the sweet dogs in your life, so of course, we take turns.
They are Freddie Freckles and Blue Belle.
I’m also a dog stepmom to my fiancé’s dog, Clara.
FUN FACT: Blue Belle and Clara are frenemies. Right now, they can’t be in the same room.
Have you gone to therapy yourself?
Absolutely! Never, ever trust a therapist who has never been in therapy!
I’ve been to therapy throughout my life. I’ve worked through anxiety, stress, and my own set of challenges in therapy. Therapy continues to be helpful for self-care, and I believe in it.
Where else can you talk about literally anything to someone unbiased!