Questions about what it’s like to work together?

Online counseling is changing the way that therapy is being conducted making it more convenient, private, and affordable to be able to reach out and get a helping hand.

No more fighting traffic to make it to an appointment or having to sit through an hour session when you just need a quick professional opinion on a subject. Online counseling puts therapeutic services in the palm of your hand.

Online counseling also provides you with the privacy you may desire, not having to visit an actual office. You can choose to casually message the therapist while strolling through the mall or sit in your car for a brief video session.

Finally, online counseling is affordable!! We all like to save money and many traditional therapy sessions are not something the average person may be able to afford. By keeping cost low, you are able to seek professional help without having to rely on insurance to pay the tab thereby keeping the fact that you are in therapy private.

Our rates:

• Individual Therapy: $150 for 50 minutes

• Couples Therapy: $175 for 50 minutes

• Extended Sessions (for EMDR, Couples, Individuals, etc.): $250 for 80 minutes

• Premarital Counseling: Click here to see our packages.

Please reach out for a brief consultation to discuss fees as they depend on session length.

I partner with Thrizer for out-of-network clients seeking reimbursement. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

I accept all major credit cards, and Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as payment.

*We offer limited sliding scale spots which can be inquired about during consultation.

Payment is due at the time of service and intake paperwork and a card on file are required 24 hours prior to the first session.

I am currently only accepting selected insurances in Texas and Florida for Individual Therapy.

Disclaimer about using insurance: Insurance companies often only allow a specific number of therapy sessions and only covered specific treatments and diagnoses.

Insurances Accepted:

TX: Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

FL: Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health

VT: no insurances accepted

ID: no insurances accepted

SC: no insurances accepted

If we’re not in-network with your insurance, you’ll be charged our out-of-pocket rate, but many clients still choose this route for the added flexibility, privacy, and control it provides.

Benefits of private pay therapy include:

• Greater privacy: Your personal information and diagnosis are not shared with your insurance company or employer.

• More treatment freedom: Insurance may limit how long or how often you can be seen or stop covering care if they think you’ve improved. With private pay, you and your therapist decide what works best and when therapy ends.

• No formal diagnosis required: Therapy can support growth, life transitions, stress, and more, even without a mental health diagnosis.

• Wider range of services: We can work on preventative care, emotional health, couple sessions, extended EMDR sessions or issues that aren’t typically covered by insurance.

We believe you deserve options in your care. If you’d like to explore out-of-network reimbursement, we offer two routes:

• Option 1: Superbill – We’ll provide documentation you can submit to your insurance. Many clients receive partial reimbursement this way.

• Option 2: Thrizer – A service that manages claims for you. Just sign up, and we’ll enter your sessions. Thrizer handles the rest, including follow-ups with your insurer. They charge a 1% or 5% of therapist’s fee per claim depending on paying in full and wait for reimbursement or paying just your co-insurance. Thrizer guarantees successful submission and reimbursement for clients who have met their deductible.

How Thrizer Works:

1. Sign up for Thrizer HERE

2. Enter insurance information and Thrizer will verify if you have out-of-network benefits.

3. Thrizer will give you an instant benefit breakdown and will let you know your deductible and estimated out-of-pocket cost.

4. You have two options with Thrizer:

   1) To join as a client through our Therapist’s Thrizer payment platform just pay a copay for your session through the Thrizer’s payment platform. (Thrizer offers reduced OON superbill submission and the option to just pay your co-insurance for sessions).

   2) To upload your own Superbill onto your own client Thrizer portal.

5. You will receive reimbursement directly to your bank account. However, if you are working towards a deductible, it’ll get applied towards that first. Post-deductible, decide if you want an instant reimbursement or wait a few weeks for reimbursement.

Note: Thrizer is entirely optional. We do not receive any financial benefit. It’s simply a helpful tool for simplifying insurance paperwork and getting you your reimbursement.

If you plan to pursue reimbursement, let us know and we can discuss more about the process. Insurance companies typically require a formal diagnosis for this, and we can walk through the pros and cons together.

Investing in your mental health through therapy is truly an invaluable gift to yourself. As someone who has been to therapy we get that the cost of therapy may sometimes seem daunting, but the benefits it brings are immeasurable. By embarking on this journey, you are choosing to prioritize your wellbeing and make meaningful strides towards living a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. It equips you with crucial tools, insights, and coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-awareness. In making this investment, you are expressing a profound commitment to your personal growth and inner peace. Remember, you are deserving of the support, guidance, and healing that therapy can offer. That’s why we do not want cost to stop you from getting the help you deserve, ask us about our sliding scale options.

Please visit: https://belovedandknowncounseling.clientsecure.me/request/service or fill out the "Get in Touch" section.

You may also reach out to me via my contact information listed at the bottom of each page:

Email: info@belovedandknowncounseling.com

Phone: 214-253-9745

Best way to reach me through phone is Text and if you call please leave a voicemail.

Yes to both! We will decide together what kind of modality/approach will fit your needs most.

We can have exclusively talk therapy sessions or exclusively EMDR or Somatic sessions. We can also do EMDR and Somatic sessions in addition to traditional talk therapy. For talk therapy we can discuss more about which therapy approach will suit your needs better for individual or couples therapy.

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual or couple. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs. During our first session together, we will come up with a plan on how to address your particular situation.

The online system is very simple to use. When you decide that you are interested in working with me you can schedule a free consultation here. After that, you will receive a prescreening form to the email provided to fill out before your schedule consultation. Prior to your appointment you will receive a link through Simple Practice to join the session. You do not need to be logged in to attend you session just click on the link to enter the waiting room.

Many times, problems or crises are what finally bring people into therapy, but we also believe the best therapy can be done when we are NOT in the midst of a crisis. Instead of focusing solely on de-escalation and calming strategies, we can use the therapeutic space to explore options for our lives and try new opportunities. We believe therapy can be valuable for any season or stage of life.

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

Online counseling has been shown to be just as effective as traditional face to face counseling. However, online counseling is not for everyone.

Online therapy is not for:

• Actively suicidal individuals

• Those thinking of harming others

• Those currently experiencing psychosis (audio/visual hallucinations or delusion)

• Those with severe substance abuse issues

• Those in abusive relationships that may need immediate medical attention or law enforcement (there are exceptions to this, please ask if you are in this category)

• Those currently in a crisis situation that may need immediate medical or law enforcement intervention.

Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

I am unable to provide 24-hour crisis service.

If you need someone to talk to immediately, you may call or text the SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE at 9-8-8. “The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.”

You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor for free 24/7 support.

In the event that you are feeling unsafe or require immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, you should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

I am not an emergency service. If you need emergency services please refer to the emergency service information listed under the “Emergency Service” FAQ above. 

If you need to get a hold of me outside of therapy for non urgent matters, please email me at info@belovedandknowncounseling.com

If you need a check in or additional session, I will do my best to schedule one. Please use email or the secure chat through the Simple Practice client portal or phone call to communicate with me.