©BeginAnywhereLLC
Relationship Help
partner conflict
polyamory
boundaries
communication
divorce/ breakup
intimacy issues
codependency
trust building
LGTBQ+ Support
questioning sexuality
partners therapy
sexual identity
queer culture
coming out
gender identity
gender transition
gender dyshporia
transition planning
gender roles
family rejection
Mood Dysregulation
depression
anxiety
phobias
compulsions
bipolar
borderline
suicidality
explosiveness
impulsivity
panic attacks
intrusive thoughts
mood swings
collaborative
integrative
growth mindset
.existentialism
case conceptualization
career planning
private practice
business goals
work boundaries
avoiding Burnout
exploring a niche
*ALL SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL*
Virtual sessions will be held in the portal or via Psychology Today's Sessions platform. If you prefer a different platform, you may provide a link to therapist prior to each session.
You will be charged $125 per hour for coaching or therapy, as that is the practice rate. If you are unable to pay the practice rate and dont have insurance, you may request a reduced rate of $85 or $100 per hour (first session is $125). In the interest of supporting therapists wishing to do their own therapy work, I also offer a special rate for students studying mental health fields and mental health professionals ($75 with documentation). Free cancellation 24 hours prior to session, late cancel and same day cancellation or no shows are full fee. NOW ACCEPTING AETNA INSURANCE (must register through Headway, as they manage the billing). See below...
Aetna (now)
Oscar Health (Jan 2023)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH (2023)
OON out of network (2023)
If you are looking for LOWER COST therapy than what I offer in my own practice, I am also supervisor to up and coming Marriage and Family Therapists working towards full licensure. I have established a Virtual Therapy Practice called Begin Anywhere LLC, click here to learn more about services we offer. Feel free to email BEGIN ANYWHERE LLC to get in touch about immediate openings and lower rates per session, use form below.
EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Long Term Change
I find existentialism most critical to integrating our experiences and making lasting change, but it can take some time to arrive at its usefulness in the therapy process (unless you have already had therapy, then we might just dive right in).
EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY
How Change Happens...
– Dr. Harry Aponte
ATTACHMENT THEORY
– Dr. Harry Aponte
What treatment modality is best for you?
virtual therapy
all sessions currently virtual
Virtual therapy (video, phone, and/or chat) is an effective alternative to in-person therapy a for just about anyone: people who are comfortable with technology, have mobility issues, or are busy and dealing with time constraints. For such people, research shows outcomes of virtual therapy are not significantly different from in person therapy regardless of reason for attending or therapeutic approach. However, virtual therapy is NOT a good fit for small children, technology challenged, or actively suicidal clients. If you cannot find privacy for 45 minutes, virtual video/phone sessions may not work for you as confidentiality and privacy are critical components of therapy. HIPPA platforms offered for virtual video sessions are Client Portal, Psychology Today, and Zoom (if client initiated).
individual therapy
just for you
This modality focuses on the issues that a single client of any age brings to treatment: From chronic difficulties to challenging life events, even to just needing a listener - someone who doesn't judge and who can help generate new perspectives. Good candidates include just about anyone feeling stuck and unsatisfied with life, but examples are those struggling with a diagnosis, experiencing a life change, grief/loss, mood difficulties, etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic ideas, cognitive tools, and existential therapies to support your therapy goals. I also offer relationship coaching that targets issues specific to dating and/or parenting in a modern world.
partner therapy
plus a significant other(s)
This modality focuses on issues that occur between intimately connected persons. Issues range from poor communication to infidelity. Symptoms are identified within relationship characteristics, not an individual. Good candidates are partners who have more negative than positive interaction, trust issues, relationship stress or dissatisfaction, escalating conflict, poor communication, withdrawal from each other, separation talks, etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic ideas, attachment-focused dialogues, and cognitive behavioral tools to support your therapy goals.
family therapy
more than partners
This modality focuses on the issues within a family system - members of our primary support group. Issues in families range from parental concerns, to life cycle changes, to family conflict. Symptoms are identified within the context of the family and treatment focuses on addressing family functioning as a whole, instead of on a single person and that person's issues. Good candidates include families with a high degree of conflict, regular/repetitive stress, ongoing developmental or health issues, families experiencing change, divorce, struggling with diagnosis , etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic psychoeducation, experiential, and cognitive behavioral tools to support group goals.
group therapy
more than you and yours
This modality focuses on a singular, common issue and works off of the relational dynamics between people. Coping and interpersonal functioning can be improved by participating in such a group; through the sharing of struggles and common goals, group members share ideas and develop a sense of cohesiveness, often realizing they are not alone, which creates feelings of universality and renewed connection to humanity.
My approach to supervision is collaborative, integrative and focused on helping you achieve your career goals. I am happy to work within the theories you are experimenting with and expand my own knowledge about your populations of interest.
As a therapist, I know that my cultural and philosophical values impact my view of clients and their issues, of clinicians and their work; thus, I like to lean on Person of the Therapist theory to examine our own internal processes and how they are influencing supervision.
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{EVEN MY SWEET DOGGO GUS IS INVOLVED}
LICENSE INFORMATION
LMFT Supervisor 202002
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's of all designations are licensed by the Texas State Board ofExaminers of Marriage and Family Therapists. If at any time you wish to verify a license of, or make a complaint please contact the governing board:
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
333 Guadalupe St., Ste. 3-900Austin, Texas 78701
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(800) 821-3205/ Main Line (512) 305-7700
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