What do all the letters mean?

You might be wondering, “what do all of those letters behind her name mean?” Here is an explanation of the letters or credentials behind my name:

• PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy. I earned my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from James Madison University, where I received advanced training in counseling, supervision, teaching, research, and leadership within the counseling profession.

• LPC: LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. To become a LPC in the state of Texas, one must complete a master’s program in counseling or a related subject then complete 3,000 hours of clinical experience post-graduation under the supervision of a board-approved LPC-Supervisor.

• RPT: RPT stands for Registered Play Therapist. To become a RPT one must complete at least 150 hours of play therapy-specific instruction, and complete a minimum of 350 hours of play therapy services under the supervision of an approved RPT-Supervisor.

• NCC: NCC stands for National Certified Counselor. Counselors holding this certification have met the highest standards of counselor education in all 50 states and complete continuing education to continue to be certified.

• EMDR-Trained: EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a therapy approach commonly used to help individuals process trauma and other distressing experiences.

• Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider: AutPlay Therapy is a play therapy approach designed to support neurodivergent children and adolescents, including autistic individuals and those with ADHD, while incorporating parent support and collaboration.

Do you take insurance?

I am considered an out of network provider as I do not take or bill insurance. However, I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Before booking an appointment, I suggest calling the number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about your “out of network” mental health benefits and how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.

Superbill: A superbill is a detailed invoice outlining the services a client received. Therapists may need to generate a superbill when they are not on a client’s insurance company’s panel. The client submits the superbill directly to the insurer, giving the insurer all the information they need to reimburse the insurer for the claim.

What is your session fee?

My session fee is $175 per session, and intake appointments are $190. I accept cash, checks, credit cards, and HSA/FSA cards at the time of the appointment.