FAQs

The average length of time from onset of OCD symptoms and proper diagnosis and treatment is 9-14 years. Unfortunately, OCD, and other anxiety disorders, are largely misunderstood by the public and health professionals alike. We feel particularly called to this population, as many of our clients have endured years of treatment without success.

The typical “talk therapy” therapeutic environment is filled with reassurance (a common compulsion), which unintentionally reinforces anxiety false alarms; therefore, it is imperative to employ informed interventions which desensitize one’s “glitchy” fear circuitry. We prioritize conceptualizing our client’s experiences from this perspective while simultaneously maintaining a compassionate and warm relationship. That said, our approach (which employs CBT treatments such as ERP) differ from traditional “talk therapy” and are considered specialties .

We choose to be out-of network providers to uphold the integrity of the therapist-client relationship. Insurance companies attempt to dictate service delivery in ways that undermine the therapeutic alliance and do not appreciate individuals’ subjective complexities. For example, let’s say  we collaboratively decide on a treatment plan that includes a certain frequency of appointments. If the insurance company disagrees, they will likely not honor the claim and will suspend your treatment prematurely.

Although we are not in-network providers, we will provide you with documentation (Superbills) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. If interested, we recommend contacting your insurance company and inquiring about your out-of-network behavioral health benefits and the process of submitting out-of-network claims.

We are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) licensed to treat individuals within Texas. Although we facilitate tele-health services across the state, we are only licensed to treat Texas residents.

What a great question. We believe in creating treatment plans that appreciate each client’s complexities and evolve as discovery and progress ensue. That said, it is challenging to determine an accurate estimate of therapy sessions. However, We attempt to develop a plan of investment to guide your treatment decisions-this is considered a “good faith” estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

Our philosophy is that you will work us out of our jobs. You have agency in determining how long you will be in therapy as the trajectory depends on your frequency of visits and commitment to honoring therapy practices outside of sessions.