General FAQs

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

A fully licensed therapist who has completed all required post-graduate clinical hours and supervision. (Applicable in Texas and Colorado)

LPC-Associate

An LPC Associate in Texas, or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, has completed graduate education and licensing examinations and provides counseling under the supervision of a board-approved LPC Supervisor while completing required postgraduate experience.

LPCC

An LPCC, or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, is a Colorado-licensed therapist who has completed graduate education and is gaining required postgraduate clinical experience under supervision toward full LPC licensure. LPCCs can provide counseling services in Colorado but are not yet independently licensed.

Research shows therapy outcomes are comparable between Associates/Candidates and fully licensed clinicians. What matters most is the relationship and fit.

In addition to seeing clients in Texas, I offer telehealth therapy to Colorado residents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), under supervision of Dr. Robyn Flores, LMFT-S, ACS.

Yes. Because Inner Archive Therapy is a boutique practice, all new clients begin with a free 15–20 minute consultation.

My work is especially focused on complex trauma, dissociation, chronic pain/illness, religious and/or institutional betrayal trauma, ADHD, autism, and AuDHD. I’m neurodivergent myself, and my therapeutic style is intentionally a little unconventional. It has been described as creative and refreshingly different from more standard therapy spaces, which means it may be exactly what you’re looking for, or not your cup of tea.

The consultation gives us a chance to make sure my approach and scope of practice match what you need. It is not an intake or a request to unpack your whole history, but more of a vibe check.

You can schedule a consultation through the Services or About page by clicking a brown Book button.

Please Note: I do not reschedule free consults following no-shows. If an emergency prevented you from attending, you may contact me; I’ll consider whether an exception is appropriate. If I’m not the right fit, I’m happy to provide referral options.

The first session is mainly about getting oriented.

You can expect:

• A quick but clear review of informed consent and logistics

• Space to talk more about what’s bringing you in

• Questions that help me understand patterns, stress, history, and context

• Initial goal-setting, even if those goals feel fuzzy

• A gentle pace. We are not excavating your worst trauma on day one

If you’re interested in EMDR or parts work, we can talk about what that might look like. Early sessions are focused on understanding what’s happening and building enough stability before doing deeper processing.

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.

Each client receives one no-questions-asked fee waiver per calendar year. It applies to one late cancellation or no-show and is automatically used for the first eligible occurrence.

Late cancellations

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged the full session fee, unless the waiver applies.

If you are sick, experiencing an acute chronic-illness flare, or dealing with an emergency, please do not attend. Let me know as soon as reasonably possible.

Illness, an acute chronic-illness flare, or an emergency does not use your annual waiver.

No-shows and late arrivals

A no-show means you miss your appointment without contacting me before it starts. No-shows are charged the full session fee unless your annual waiver is still available or I waive the fee at my discretion.

If you expect to be late, please let me know as soon as possible. With prior communication, a shortened session may still be possible. The full session fee still applies, and appointments cannot be extended beyond their scheduled end time.

Arriving 15 minutes or more late without contacting me beforehand may mean the appointment is forfeited and treated as a no-show. The no-show policy and fee apply.

If late cancellations, missed sessions, or lateness become frequent, we will discuss whether a different appointment time or treatment arrangement is needed. Continued attendance concerns may affect the availability of a standing appointment time.

How to contact me

Use the client portal or text me to cancel or reschedule. If you call, please leave a brief voicemail with your name and reason for calling. I don’t save client numbers in my contacts, so please include your name in texts and voicemails.

I operate a self-pay private practice. However, I also provide services through Legacy Trails Therapy, where I have a limited number of appointments available for clients using select insurance plans under supervisory billing. Please contact me to ask about current availability.

Standard sessions are 55-minutes. Extended sessions may be available if requested and clinically appropriate.

Meeting weekly may help some people make progress sooner than meeting every other week, though the best frequency varies. We can discuss a schedule based on your needs and reassess from time-to-time.