Frequently Asked Questions

At the intake appointment, you can expect to discuss the informed consent, complete initial paperwork, and the intake assessment. The goal of the intake appointment is to review relevant history, assess symptoms and presenting challenges, identify personal strengths, and formulate goals and the treatment plan for psychotherapy. I will assign a DSM-5 diagnosis after completion of the intake assessment, if applicable. Sometimes it can take two appointments to complete the intake assessment.

Ongoing sessions are unique to my client’s or family’s needs, desires, and treatment plan. You can expect to begin building a strong rapport, for me to meet you where you are at, and work diligently towards your goals. You are not expected to “bring something” to our sessions to discuss. As your therapist, I will serve as your guide and support you in the therapeutic process. I encourage my clients to be open and honest about how our therapy sessions are serving them, and progress is continually assessed.

The intake appointment, individual therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes.

It really depends on you and what you are needing. Some of my clients only need to be seen for a few sessions, while others attend psychotherapy consistently for a year or longer. The number of total sessions and frequency of sessions (weekly, biweekly, monthly) are based upon my client’s clinical needs, progress, and individualized treatment plan. This will be a collaborative and ongoing conversation.

Therapy is a process and can take time. A client’s motivation and commitment are essential to success. Some clients feel relief after the first few sessions simply by verbalizing their challenges in a safe space, while overall results are unique for each individual client. I will be monitoring your progress throughout our work together. If you ever feel that therapy is not helpful, please discuss your concerns so we can create a plan of action together.

What we discuss during session stays between us unless you provide me with written permission to share your information. There are exceptions to confidentiality which will be reviewed thoroughly at the intake appointment.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-focused therapeutic approach. By incorporating positive psychology principles, this approach helps clients sustain change by constructing solutions rather than focusing too much on problems. It is a future-oriented, motivating, and hope friendly approach.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) places more emphasis on problems yet is still a goal oriented therapeutic approach. This approach focuses on establishing connections between thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and challenging and changing cognitive distortions and unwanted behavior, thus improving coping and emotional regulation.

Yes, Hayes Center for Healing is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Aetna insurances, and actively working to add more. If we are not in network with your insurance or if you are not eligible for a mental health benefit, we accept cash, credit/debit, or FSA/HSA cards. Choosing to not bill insurance ensures greater privacy and provides you with more control over your treatment.

Our office building has a large parking lot and parking spaces in close proximity to the entry door, an accessible slope leading to the entry door, wide door clearance, and an elevator leading up to the second floor where our suite is located. There are six downward steps leading into our suite. If you are unable to to utilize steps due to injury or disability, please let our office know. We can always move our session from in person to telehealth.