Frequently Asked Questions

How much do therapy sessions cost?

$180 for a standard 50-minute session

What forms of payment do you accept?

I use Stripe through the Simple Practice portal to bill your credit card at the end of each session. I also accept third-party payments such as payments from clergy.   

Do you take insurance?

I am strictly private pay, which means I do not bill insurance companies.

Why don’t you take insurance?

I have chosen not to be paneled with insurance companies because it helps me retain the autonomy needed in order to provide you with an excellent experience. Insurance companies place limitations on therapists about the length of sessions, covered diagnoses, covered treatments.

More importantly, I primarily see couples. Most insurance companies do not cover couples counseling, or relationship problems. In order to bill insurance companies, I would need to provide a psychiatric diagnosis to them to “justify” my treatment. Because Revive specializes in relationship based therapy, I view that the relationship interaction is the problem, rather than an “identified patient” that insurance companies require. I believe that in relational therapy, these requirements may not always be in the best interest of the client(s). 

What is your cancellation policy?

There is no charge if you cancel or reschedule your appointment with at least 24 hours notice. You will be charged the full session fee if less than 24 hours notice is given. 

Do you have evening or weekend appointment?

No, I do not. I am currently only seeing clients during school hours, Monday through Thursdays between 9 am - 3pm.

Are you seeing clients in person?

Yes! I am seeing clients in person at my office in Frisco! I will still be doing telehealth on Wednesdays, and offering in person or telehealth sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I just submitted a request for a phone consultation! What's next?

Congratulations on taking the first step!  Our first interaction will be a free 15-20 minute phone consultation. This time will be spent getting to know what's bringing you to therapy, your goals, and to see if we may be a good fit to work together. If my expertise does not match your goals, I am happy to provide you a referral. If you decide to go ahead and schedule an appointment, you will receive an email with a link to the online client forms. Please complete the electronic forms at least 24 hours before your first appointment. It will allow me to have a better understanding of you and your needs. 

What will my first session be like? 

The first two sessions are called assessment sessions. This session is a chance to “get to know” each other. It includes a review of your initial paperwork and assessments.  I will invite you to share your story and find out why you are seeking help at his time. We will discuss what you are hoping to get out of therapy, and how therapy can help you. I also want you to have a chance to connect with me and determine that I am a good fit for working with both you and your partner.  In the initial meeting, I will also inquire about coordinating with any other professionals involved in your care, with your permission, in order to provide you with the most comprehensive care possible.

During the next two sessions, I spend one session meeting with each partner individually for us to discuss your individual point of view. This allows me to get a deeper understanding of your challenges, without feeling like you have to censor yourself. I do not share the content of these sessions with your partner. However, I do not keep secrets, and if you disclose something that your partner is unaware of and would possibly destabilize your relationship, I will work with you in order to help you disclose this to your partner.

Usually by the fourth session, we will begin to formulate a treatment plan and establish goals for our work. 

How do I know if I need therapy?

On average, most couples experience turmoil or dissatisfaction for 6 years before seeking help. That’s a long time! So by the time you are calling me, you are ready to jump in and make changes!

I believe that most people could benefit from objectivity in order to help them gain clarity on the issues they are struggling with. Feeling stuck is a good indicator that you may benefit from working with a trained therapist that can help you in a way that a partner or friend might not be able to—from evidenced based practices that are specific to your particular challenges.   

How long will it take?

For couples counseling and sex therapy, it’s not cut and dry. It’s impossible to predict the total number of sessions needed, as each couple is unique and the number of sessions will vary. Premarital counseling usually takes 8-12 sessions.

Some couples will need as few as 12 sessions. I usually recommend planning for 6-12 months. I tell clients it’s a bit like losing weight— you are learning new skills that take time to implement, and you may see small changes over time which make a big difference!

If you are interested in couples therapy, please be willing to commit to the therapy process. Research has found that couples who commit to weekly sessions have more progress in less sessions than those who are not coming weekly. Most couples experience the most benefit and positive growth between session 7-10. However, many couples drop out before they even reach the 6th session. Please plan to give therapy a chance to work, and make a commitment to attending at least 8-10 sessions!

Fit between you, your partner, and me is extremely important. This is why I do 15 minute consultations to make sure I’m a great fit! In addition, I will check in with you on both the first, and fifth sessions to make sure we are on the same page, and elicit feedback throughout the therapy process. If what we are doing is not working for you, I want to know, and either change up my approach or refer you to someone would be a better fit! 

We’ve tried couples therapy before, and it wasn’t helpful. Why should we try again? 

I understand. Believe me, I’ve been there myself. So much of therapy depends on your relationship with your therapist. And when you are seeking couples counseling, it can be especially hard to find a therapist that seems to “get” both of you, is non-judgmental, and is providing the type of care that you find beneficial. I tell my clients that finding a therapist is like dating— you have to have a connection! It can be even more tricky to find a couples counselor— just like it can be harder to find “couple friends” that you BOTH connect with!

Even if that’s not me, I encourage you to keep trying until you find someone that works for YOU! I believe your marriage is too important not to! 

How should I prepare for therapy?

I know starting therapy can be an anxiety inducing experience. This is totally normal. It’s scary to be completely vulnerable with a virtual stranger! But all you need to prepare for therapy is an open mind and willingness to grow. Some people find it helpful to bring a timeline of events or some general notes about the issue that brings them in. This is certainly not required though. You may also find it helpful to think about what you want from therapy. If you have been to therapy before, it may be helpful to think about what went well with your previous therapist, and what didn’t work well, so we can discuss it and make sure you feel comfortable with me! 

If you have never done online counseling before, check out my online counseling FAQs page!

What about confidentiality?

Confidentiality is one of the most important parts of therapy and allows one to open up and speak freely. Session contents are kept confidential except when there is a risk of imminent danger to self and others. If you wish for us to talk to someone else regarding your treatment (individual therapist, doctor, psychiatrist, clergy), you will be asked to complete an Authorization to Disclose Information form.