Fees can be paid with cash, check, credit card, PayPal, or Medical Savings Plan.
Will your insurance company pay for counseling? It depends…
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What can we help you with today? Here are some common questions clients have when they talk to us about counseling. If your question is not answered here, please visit our contact us page and send us your inquiry.
What will happen in the first session?
It is normal and natural if you feel nervous or anxious at a first counseling session. It takes a lot of courage to share emotions and life experiences with someone you have just met.
Depending on your needs, we will work with you to fully define your areas of concern and develop a plan to make changes in your life. This process may take anywhere from one to several sessions.
What is session length and how often do I go?
Typically, a counseling session lasts 50 minutes. There are, of course, exceptions to this guideline, and we will make adjustments to meet your needs. Together we will work during your counseling sessions to determine how often you want to come to therapy.
Some clients come in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and some a few times a year. You will have the option to schedule sessions according to your needs.
How many sessions will I need?
The process of therapy can range from one or two sessions to several months or longer, depending on the nature of the issues needing resolving. You usually know during the course of therapy when your issues are resolved.
We will provide you with the necessary support to help facilitate progress as quickly as possible. We will continually review your treatment goals and assess your progress toward those goals to determine whether counseling should continue.
Do You Prescribe Medications?
No. Psychological medication is prescribed by Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and other physicians including Internists and Gynecologists.
With your permission, we can work closely with your prescriber to coordinate treatment plans. Some clients use medication to achieve their therapeutic goals, while others prefer not to use medication.
What about confidentiality?
Under Texas law, psychotherapy conversations are confidential except under certain conditions. We will review the details of these exceptions with you during the first session. It is often helpful to discuss your case with your other health care professionals, and we may ask for your written permission to do this.
The most notable conditions under which we would be required to break confidentiality are:
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If you are looking for some fun things to do in Dallas, read this Dallas Observer article about this fascinating collection of statues.
Things to Do in Dallas
In Dallas, we LOVE our State Fair and our FRIED FOODS! This year’s fair runs through October 19 and offers everything from Live Music to Petting Zoos, the Auto Show, Ostrich Races, and of course the fabulous food court. The fried food booths along the boardwalk are always packed with people looking for the latest offerings.
From Thillist.com: FRIED LEMONADE
On Thrillist.com, David Maez writes about his trip to Dallas and his “little tasting journey through the temple of fried goodness that is the Texas State Fair.” You can see his photos and read his comments on these fun foods:
Fried Chicken in a Waffle, Fried Peaches and Cream, Fried Lemonade, Fried Grilled Cheese, Fried Pumpkin Pie, Fried Meatloaf, and more.
Have you been to the State Fair in Dallas yet? Challenge yourself to take some time off to see the fair this year. You will be glad you did.
October 01, 2014 By Shaya Tayefe Mohajer
Dr. Christine Carter is a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. She is the author of RAISING HAPPINESS: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents. Dr. Carter also writes an award-winning blog, which is syndicated on the HuffingtonPost and PsychologyToday.com. In her blog today, she outlines and exercise for creating more happiness in your day:
“The power of this exercise often comes from writing down three good things that happened to you during the day. Here is the suggested practice:
Lloiminica Hall scores the 3rd perfect 10 of her career on the floor exercise. She is a Senior at LSU. Here’s her bio from the LSU Athletics page. Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments!
This blog is about my views and opinions on human mental health, but I have to share New York Times columnist BENOIT DENIZET-LEWIS’s blog post Our Dogs, Ourselves: Common Complaints From Dog Owners.
He states owners have 3 COMMOM COMPLAINTS about their dogs:
Have you ever thought these things about your dog? If you are looking for something to make you smile today, read this post. If you are a real dog-lover (like me!), you may want to consider ordering Denizet-Lewis’s new book Travels With Casey. He writes about his experiences during a 13,000 mile road trip with his dog, Casey.
Happy Thursday. Photo Credit: Drops of Jupiter
