General FAQs

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
A fully licensed therapist who has completed all required post-graduate clinical hours and supervision.

LPC Associate
A licensed therapist who has finished graduate school and passed all required exams, and is now completing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure. Associates practice independently but meet regularly with an LPC-Supervisor for guidance and support.

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

In addition to seeing clients in Texas, I am now offering Telehealth to Colorado residents as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (under supervision) of Dr. Robyn Flores, LMFT-S, ACS.

Yes. All new clients begin with a free brief 15-20-minute consultation. This allows us to clarify your needs and determine whether moving forward makes sense. It also gives you a chance to ask questions before committing to a full session.

You can schedule a consult through the “Services” and “About” pages by clicking on the brown buttons labeled ‘Book.’

I operate a self-pay private practice. However, I also provide services through Legacy Trails Therapy, where I’m able to accept select insurance plans under supervisory billing. We accept many  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Optum, Meritain, UMR, Oscar, and United Healthcare plans.

If you’re hoping to use insurance, we can talk through what that might look like in your free consultation call.

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 for cancellations or rescheduling.

• Appointments canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice, missed sessions (no-shows), or arrivals 15 minutes or more late may be charged the full session fee.

• If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, you may reschedule to an available appointment later that same week without being charged twice.

• If you arrive 15 minutes or more late, the original appointment time is forfeited and the session will not take place. If there is an open appointment available later that same week, you may reschedule for that time.

• Each client is offered one no-questions-asked late cancellation or missed session per calendar year, which will be waived automatically.

• In the event of an emergency, fees may be waived at my discretion.

• To cancel or reschedule, please use the client portal, or contact me by text or phone.

When you meet with me in session, you’re not just paying for the time we spend together in session, but investing in everything that goes into your care.

This includes:

• Overhead

• Prep & Follow-up

• Documentation & Record Keeping

• Weekly Supervision & Consults

• Treatment Planning

• Professional Maintenance & Training

• Self-care