Questions to ask a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in Texas

Apr 30

I am a licensed professional counselor associate in Texas under the supervision of Lane Johnson, M.Div., LPC-S. I have a master’s degree in education and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I understand that finding the right counselor can be difficult, so I want to help make the process easier for you.

Once you find an online counselor in Texas, what is the next step? Most of the counselors you find will do an initial consultation, but what are you supposed to ask during that first call?

Questions to ask a Therapist in Texas

When someone is struggling with depression and/or anxiety, it can be difficult to think clearly, so I have created some questions that you could consider during your first call.

Question #1: Do you have experience working with the issues I am dealing with?

Finding an online counselor who understands what you are going through and who knows how to help is an important first step toward your recovery. Knowing that they understand your issues will help you build trust in your therapeutic relationship which is one of the most important factors in counseling.

Question #2: How long have you been providing counseling and what are your qualifications?

Make sure that your counselor has the licensing credentials to ensure that they are qualified to provide counseling services for you. Licensed counselors in Texas must have a master’s or doctoral degree and must have completed at least 1500 hours of direct, supervised counseling hours.

Question #3: How long will our sessions be and how long will it take for me to feel better?

Most counseling sessions are about 50 minutes long, and it takes about 6 months to begin feeling more normal. The more work you put in outside of counseling sessions, the quicker you will start to feel better. Remember there are 168 hours in a week, and if you only work for 1 hour per week in session, you have 167 hours where you could be sliding.

Question #4: How much does counseling cost and do you take my insurance?

Counseling at Trail Glass Counseling, LLC is $100 per 50-minute session. If you have HMO, you need to find someone on that list for your insurance to pay for counseling sessions if you do not want to pay out of pocket. If you have PPO, I can give you a special receipt to submit to your insurance company so that they can reimburse you if your insurance plan covers counseling. There are a lot of insurance plans, and all of them are different, so I’d recommend that you call your insurance plan and find out what percentage they reimburse. Some insurance companies are fast, while others take a while to get going.

Question #5: Am I charged for cancellations or no-shows?

When you book an appointment with Trail Glass Counseling, LLC, you will pay for your session as soon as the session time has expired whether you attended or not. This ensures that your counseling session is reserved especially for you and no one else can take your spot. It is important for you to prioritize your counseling so that you can reach your counseling goals. Please email trailglasscounseling.com if you have any questions or want to ask about rescheduling for the current week.

Question #6: What is your approach to therapy?

Trail Glass Counseling, LLC, leans heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy; however, we utilize an eclectic approach to counseling which means we research and use the best counseling approaches for each client.

I hope this helps you find the right online counselor in Texas. If you still feel stuck, please fill out our contact form for a free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear what is happening and help direct you to the right person.

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Miranda Palmer

I have successfully built a cash pay psychotherapy practice from scratch on a shoestring budget. I have also failed a licensed exam by 1 point (only to have the licensing board send me a later months later saying I passed), started an online study group to ease my own isolation and have now reached thousands of therapists across the country, helped other therapists market their psychotherapy practices, and helped awesome business owners move from close to closing their doors, to being profitable in less than 6 weeks. I've failed at launching online programs. I've had wild success at launching online programs. I've made mistakes in private practice I've taught others how to avoid my mistakes. You can do this. You were called to this work. Now- go do it! Find some help or inspiration as you need it- but do the work!

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