Looking for therapy can be challenging, overwhelming, and exhausting. There are numerous different therapists and techniques to choose from and getting started can be the hardest step!
Why I became a therapist
I found that family relationships significantly affect children and as they grow up, it significantly affects them as adults. I wanted to help improve patterns that we commonly see in families. Therapy can change the trajectory of a family. It can stop patterns in your family and create new dynamics. I have seen real change in my own family due to therapy and changing harmful patterns. I feel it is my calling to help others as I have been helped!
About Me
I live in Austin, Tx with my husband Brian and dog Gus. I went to school at Abilene Christian University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. After moving to Austin, I worked for Travis County as a mental health professional and counselor. For the past 6 years, I have been working as a therapist in the Austin area providing services to couples and families for several years.
Why Go to Therapy?
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy states that after receiving treatment:
90% of clients report an improvement in their emotional health
Two-thirds report improvement in their physical health
Three-fourths report an improvement in the couple relationship
Therapy helps improve work productivity, social life, and family relationships
Children greatly benefit as their parent’s relationship improves
Services & Pricing
As an LMFT, I take a system approach to therapy, looking at all factors that contribute to the presenting problem. I love working with individuals and couples to help them find solutions and hope for their future.
My practice is fully virtual offering couples and individual counseling to all of Texas.
I specialize in working with couples using Gottman’s Couples Therapy to help improve communication and relationship satisfaction. I help provide interventions that target the problem areas and allow each individual to feel heard and hopeful for for the future of their relationship.
Weekly Sessions
55 Minute Individual Session - $125
55 Minute Couple or Family Session- $150
In crisis or weekly therapy is difficult to fit into your schedule? Research has shown that a longer session is often more helpful than more frequent shorter sessions.
Comprehensive Couples Therapy
1 Day Comprehensive (7hrs) - $1,200
2 Day Comprehensive (13hrs) - $2,200
Why a longer session?
When I meet with clients weekly or biweekly, I find that a significant portion of the session is “catching up”. With couples this looks like filling me in with the latest issues and allowing each person to share it from their point of view. This can often take half the session! While that is helpful once we have a foundation of tools and we are working on implementing them and building on them, I find it is unhelpful at the beginning of therapy. A longer session will allow me to fully understand the presenting problems, develop a tailored treatment plan, and teach new communication techniques and tools to improve your relationship! Contact me to see if you and your partner are a good fit for comprehensive therapy.
What does a Comprehensive include?
1 hour phone call prior to the day of therapy to gather history, presenting problems, and get to know you!
A tailored treatment plan to you and your partner.
1 or 2 6 hour day of therapy- 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm.
Resources to continue to work on your relationship.
I am an “out of network” provider for insurance companies. You are welcome to apply for reimbursement, but I do not guarantee reimbursement and require upfront payment. I take cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Contact
Please feel free to contact me with your information and I will give you a call for a phone consultation. You are also welcome to call me at 512-850-5116.
