We tend to work with clients whose symptoms are in the extremes, either checking in a lot with your body or hyper-aware of body sensations (OCD/anxiety) or not at all/very little (dissociation). The great thing about this specialty is that if you exist anywhere between these two extremes, we can probably help you. Plus, our grasp of the extremes will make us more helpful than if we didn’t have this specialty.

The truth is, this work just takes time. You didn’t develop your symptoms overnight, so it’s not going to be cured in a few sessions. But, you will start feeling slivers of relief just by meeting with someone who understands you and can help make sense of your confusing experience.

Our brains are so complex – and the deep work we offer is literally rewiring your brain and creating new neural pathways.  The work you do in trauma therapy is just as much a structural rewiring of your brain as it is emotional healing.  

Due to the depth of our work with each client, and what we know about neuroplasticity, we are limited in only serving clients who are ready to fully commit for at least 6 months, so they can stay with us long enough to experience relief and progress.

Dissociation is just another way of saying checking out of your body, yourself, or your reality. Like any experience, it exists on a spectrum of extremes, from your typical ‘checking out’ during a boring work call to feeling like you’re in a dream or watching yourself from afar to having fractured identities (Dissociative Identity Disorder). There are assessments we can offer to help you understand the level of dissociation.

Absolutely not. We're all human and all have our oddities and issues. When it comes to anxiety, trauma, dissociation, and OCD, it’s very common for there to be an underlying, unconscious layer of shame underneath. We anticipate that and know how to help when it comes up.  What that means is we won’t judge you – and in fact, it will help form a more complete picture of your experience. The more you share what scares you, the more we can offer you the reparative experience– responding with compassion, care, and lack of fear.

Please feel free to email us at info@mypoctherapy.com or text us at 713.487.6885 with any questions we haven’t answered here. We want to hear from you and ensure you feel confident about exploring services with us.

In therapy we simply get curious about what you’re thinking, feeling, and doing without judgement. We use the guidance, skill, and perspective of a licensed mental health professional to identify your strengths and use them to reduce the impact of your symptoms. We help you approach your situation in a new way by teaching skills, gaining perspective, and truly listening to yourself. We use various evidenced-based modalities that best fit you and your goals. Therapy is about you, not your therapist. We’re here to support you by bringing out everything you already know about yourself and healing what’s causing you distress.

There are a few ways to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. Depending on your preferred method of communication you can schedule on the website’s scheduler below, send a message through the contact page, email us at info@mypoctherapy.com.

The amount of time a person engages in therapy is completely dependent upon them. You get to decide how much or how little treatment you receive. The number of therapy sessions you have can depend on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors driving you to seek therapy in the first place. Most clients we work with tend to see us for 1-3 years. Regardless of the length of time we work together, we’re happy to support you for as long or as little as you need. And, of course, there is always an open dialogue about your thoughts on you therapy experience, satisfaction, and duration.

An LPA-IP is a mental health clinician licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. LPAs hold master’s degrees in clinical psychology or similar field. LPAs typically provide psychotherapy and conduct psychological evaluations. Click here to learn more.

We’re so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Our work together focuses on exploring and unpacking the root problems you’re experiencing and expanding on your strengths to help you accomplish your personal goals. Your active participation, openness, and dedication will be crucial to your success.

Medication can be effective for some people but it alone does not solve all issues. Medication often reduces our symptoms, but doesn’t resolve the true root of our symptoms. Sometimes medication is needed in addition to therapy to reduce severe distress so we can get the most out of sessions. Taking medication is your choice! Don’t hesitate to ask your therapist about their recommendation.

Through the online client portal, you’ll find a place to input your credit card information. Your card will be kept on file and will be charged at the end of each day you have a session. That way, we don’t waste your valuable time in session fiddling with payment. Each therapist’s rates are available here.

Out-of-network (OON) mental health providers do not have an agreement with any health insurance companies. Benefits of going OON include not having diagnoses follow you in your medical record and avoids restrictions on when, how, and how often you can be seen for therapy. If your insurance company does provide OON coverage for outpatient mental health services, we do supply superbills each month. These documents can be submitted to your insurance company and you will receive a percentage of your session fee reimbursed. The exact amount of reimbursement depends on your insurance provider and plan. Wondering if you have OON coverage? Here is a  helpful list of questions to ask your insurance provider to determine your eligibility for coverage.

A “superbill” is a term for a billing format that allows you to submit the bill directly to the insurance company after you pay for sessions. The superbill is usually one page and contains my name; practice name and address; phone number; date and place of services; TAX ID; NPI number; state license number; checklist of CPT codes; a place to write DSM or ICD diagnosis codes; the charge for service and the payment; balance due; and signature of the clinician. You will receive a superbill at the end of each month and then you’ll simply send it on over to your insurance company.