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Charmed Wellness 101
01 — What is Therapy Like?
Therapy is a nonjudgmental space to make sense of all the wonders and complexities of life. It can feel like a workout at times. As with any workout, you might feel a little discomfort, but with time growing pains tend to become much easier to manage. Then you reach a point where you’re grateful that you put in the effort to fortify yourself.
02 — Tell me more about Parent Coaching
Witnessing and contributing to our young people’s growth and development is a tremendous honor and joy. Sometimes however…well, it definitely feels less than joyful. With parent coaching, myself and a parent or two form a working relationship to team up and tackle some of the hard parts.
03 — What is your approach?
I’m an eclectically trained counselor. I pull from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy most often. I tailor my approach to fit the individual or family I’m working with. I’m a lifelong learner and seek out additional training regularly. You can find a list of some of the trainings I’ve completed here.
04 — What are your specializations?
I’m well-versed in supporting folks exploring identify development (race, ethnicity, neurodiversity, LQBTQIA+, acculturation, gender), learning to manage anxiety and stress, breaking up with diet culture and developing body acceptance, building healthy relationships and recovering from relational trauma.
05 — What are the options for where we might meet?
I see folks in person at my office in central Austin. It’s located steps from the University of Texas at Austin campus. I also see Texas Residents via Telehealth online. We can also take our work outside with a walk and talk session to infuse it with a little sunshine and fresh air.
06 — What are your rates for services?
The investment for my services are as follows:
Individual Counseling Sessions $150 per clinical hour (50 Minutes)
Family Counseling Sessions $165 per clinical hour
Parent Coaching Sessions $165 Per Clinical Hour
I partner with Headway to allow my clients to utilize their health insurance benefits for sessions.
I’m in network with:
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Oscar Health
United Healthcare Oxford
Cigna
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
― Roald Dahl
FAQ
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All change takes time. The amount is dependent on so many factors which can make it challenging to estimate. The beginning will focus mainly on building a relationship. As we get comfortable, we can introduce new ideas and work on specific goals. I'll check in regularly to make collaborative decisions about focus and frequency of appointments.
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The short answer is NOPE. I’m sure your parents love you so very much and like to know about how you’re doing. I hope they can also understand (as I do) that you wouldn’t be able to trust me and be honest and open with me if you thought what you share would be repeated. We keep confidentiality in sessions. This means that what happens in therapy stays between us with a few key exceptions. These include if you or someone you know is in danger, if there’s a subpoena, or if I need to talk to another professional to better support you. With your permission, I’ll also share updates with your grown ups. Other than that, I’m a vault.
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No. I work with people of all ages. I have a soft spot for teens and young adults that first developed when I was working as a caregiver to children and teens in foster care. If you’re wondering if we might be a good fit, let’s get in touch to find out.
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LPC Stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Each state has different minimum standards and requirements for an individual to practice counseling. My LPC designation indicates that I have met and adhere to those set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
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I reserve some reduced rate options to help make therapy accessible. I know it can be hard to talk openly about finances. Please know that you'll receive no judgement from me. Simply let me know if that's an option you'd like to hear more about.