FAQ

Reclaiming Her Counseling is a fully online therapy practice based in Texas. I provide telehealth therapy for adults who are physically located in Texas at the time of session.

The first step is to schedule a consultation call. This gives us a chance to briefly talk about what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit. If we decide to move forward, I'll send information about scheduling your first session, completing intake paperwork, setting up your client portal, and taking care of any billing steps before we meet.

A consultation call is a brief, free call where we talk about what you're looking for, what's been going on, and whether my style and approach feel like a good fit for your needs. It's also a good time for you to ask questions about therapy, scheduling, online sessions, insurance, or anything else that would help you feel more comfortable taking the next step.

Most sessions are 60 minutes. I find this gives us enough time to settle in, talk through what's coming up, and do deeper work without feeling rushed.

My regular session hours are generally Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 4:00 PM Central Time. Availability can vary, so the best way to know what's currently open is to schedule a consultation or reach out through the contact form.

Online therapy works much like an in-person session, except we meet through a secure video platform (Google Meet) instead of sitting in the same office. Before your session, you'll receive the link and everything you need to join.

At the time of your appointment, you'll log in from a private, quiet place where you're comfortable talking openly. You don't need a perfect setup. You need a reliable Internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and enough privacy to speak honestly. Having your camera on is preferred, and it helps us see and understand each other more clearly during sessions.

I accept some insurance plans through platforms such as Alma and Headway. Your exact session cost depends on your insurance plan, deductible, copay, coinsurance, and benefits. If you use insurance, your billing is handled directly through the platform connected to your plan. If needed, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Superbills require a mental health diagnosis, and reimbursement isn't guaranteed. Your insurance company makes the final decision about whether they'll reimburse you and how much.

You can attend from any private, safe space where you can speak openly and stay present. A parked car works if you have privacy and you're not driving. Please don't attend a session while driving. Your safety matters, and therapy works best when you're grounded and fully present.

Attending from bed is okay, too, as long as you're awake, dressed enough to feel comfortable on camera, and able to participate. If you're running late, please send me a quick message as soon as you can. I allow a 10-minute grace period. After that, whether the session counts as a no-show depends on the situation.

I work with both women and men in individual adult therapy. I don't currently provide couples counseling, family therapy, or therapy for children or adolescents. There are also a few things I don't specialize in, including active domestic violence, substance use disorders, and grief after the death of someone you love. The grief that comes with a relationship ending or changing is very much part of my work.

If what you're carrying sits outside what I do well, I'll say so honestly on our consultation call and help you find someone better suited to it. Getting you to the right person matters more to me than filling my calendar.

This is therapy. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, which means our work together is clinical, confidential, and held to the standards that come with licensure. Coaching and therapy can look similar from the outside, and plenty of good coaches do meaningful work.

The difference is that therapy can address mental health conditions, work with your history, and go places a coaching relationship isn't built to go. If what you want is accountability toward a specific goal rather than an understanding of what sits underneath it, a coach might serve you better, and I'll tell you that.

Many clients begin with weekly sessions, especially when they want to build momentum, work through something painful, or feel more consistent support. Over time, some clients move to every other week or monthly, depending on their goals, progress, schedule, and clinical needs. We'll talk together about what frequency makes the most sense for you.

Therapy looks different for everyone. Some clients come in for a shorter season of support around a specific issue. Others stay longer because they're working through deeper patterns, trauma, identity, relationships, or long-standing self-worth wounds.

We'll know therapy is helping when you start noticing shifts: more clarity, more emotional steadiness, healthier boundaries, less self-doubt, a better understanding of your patterns, or more confidence in how you respond to relationships and stress. Progress isn't always perfectly linear. Some weeks feel lighter, and some weeks bring up more. We'll check in along the way, so our work stays focused on what you need.

The first session is mostly about getting to know you and understanding what's been going on. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you're hoping will change, your current stressors, your history, your relationships, and anything else that feels important for me to understand.

You don't have to tell your whole life story perfectly. You don't have to know exactly where to start. We'll go at a pace that feels manageable. Ongoing sessions are usually a mix of talking through what's happening in your life now, noticing patterns, understanding emotions, exploring past experiences when they're relevant, and building tools for responding to life and relationships in healthier ways.

My style is warm, collaborative, thoughtful, and honest. I'm not just going to sit silently and nod, but I'm also not here to judge you or tell you what to do.

For online therapy, it helps to have a drink, tissues, a notebook, and a pen nearby. Some clients like to jot down thoughts, patterns, questions, or things they want to remember between sessions. You're also welcome to bring a blanket, fidget item, or anything grounding that helps you feel more comfortable. You don't need to come perfectly prepared. Just bring yourself, a little privacy, and a willingness to be honest at whatever pace feels possible.

That's completely okay. You don't have to show up polished, emotionally organized, or perfectly articulate. Some people cry. Some laugh when things feel uncomfortable. Others jump from one thought to the next because there's so much happening inside at once.

Therapy is a place where you don't have to perform being okay. We can slow things down together and make sense of it one piece at a time.

That makes so much sense. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you're used to handling everything on your own, being the strong one, or keeping things private. You worry you won't know what to say, that you'll be judged, or that opening things up will feel like too much.

You don't have to know how to "do therapy" before you start. I'll help guide the process, ask questions, and move at a pace that feels manageable. You can start exactly where you are.

No, I don't prescribe medication. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide therapy, not medication management. If medication support would help, I can encourage you to speak with your primary care provider, psychiatrist, or a psychiatric medication provider.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a National Certified Counselor. I hold a Master of Education degree and have over eight years of licensed counseling experience. I also continue to pursue professional training, so I can keep growing in my work and better support the clients I serve.

Both are welcome. Dogs and cats often make guest appearances during therapy sessions. As long as you're able to stay engaged, I'm not bothered by real life happening in the background.