Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling & Spiritual Direction
What is the difference between Counseling and Spiritual Direction?
Although spiritual direction is similar to therapy and may touch on some of the same life issues or relationships, it is not counseling or psychotherapy. Counseling addresses psychological and life issues with problem solving and symptom alleviation while working towards common therapeutic goals with a treatment plan. If you plan to use insurance for counseling, please know that insurance requires a mental health diagnosis. Spiritual direction focuses on your relationship with God, is dependent on the leading of the Spirit, and will focus on intimacy with God, spiritual growth, and discernment.
Rates:
Spiritual Direction - $95 per session
Counseling - $150 per session - only available to those residing in Texas
Scholarships for both counseling and spiritual direction are available based on need. Various methods of payment are accepted. Insurance companies currently accepted for counseling services include: BCBS TX PPO and HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, and Cigna. BCBS managed by Magellan is out of network at this time.
Sessions:
Sessions are typically 50-55 minutes via HIPPA complaint, confidential, online video. Counseling sessions are scheduled according to your personal needs and may meet weekly, every other week, or monthly. Spiritual direction sessions typically meet once per month. There may be times when you need to meet more frequently or desire a longer session. Please let me know in advance, and I will be happy to accommodate your needs. You may schedule an appointment online or by contacting me via HIPPA compliant email, text, or phone.
Notice to Counseling Clients
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, and licensed specialists in school psychology. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a licensee involves professional misconduct, the Executive Council will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. Call 1-800-821-3205 for more information. (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council — 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701)