FAQ

Your first session is an intake appointment where your therapist gets to know you. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your background, your goals, and any symptoms you're experiencing. It's a conversation, not an interrogation, and you only share what you're comfortable with. By the end of the session, we'll outline a preliminary treatment plan and discuss next steps. First sessions are typically 60 minutes.

You don't have to figure that out on your own. During your initial consultation, your therapist will assess your concerns and recommend the approach most likely to help. For example, CBT is often effective for anxiety, EMDR is highly recommended for trauma, and the Gottman Method is our go-to for couples work. Many therapists integrate multiple approaches depending on what emerges in treatment.

Yes, we are in-network with most major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We also accept out-of-network benefits and can provide superbills for reimbursement. If cost is a concern, ask about our sliding-scale fee options. We believe finances shouldn't be a barrier to quality mental health care.

This varies significantly depending on your goals and the issues you're addressing. Some clients notice improvement within 4 to 6 sessions, while deeper or more complex concerns may take several months. Trauma processing with EMDR often produces results faster than traditional talk therapy. We regularly check in on your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for all of our therapy services. Telehealth is available to anyone located in the state of Texas. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of virtual sessions, and research shows that telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person therapy for most concerns.

Yes, with very limited exceptions required by law. Your therapist is bound by strict ethical and legal confidentiality standards. What you share in therapy stays between you and your therapist. The only exceptions are situations involving imminent danger to yourself or others, suspected child or elder abuse, or a court order. We discuss confidentiality thoroughly at your first session.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which provides enough consistency to build momentum and make meaningful progress. As you start feeling better, we may transition to biweekly or monthly sessions. The frequency is always a collaborative decision between you and your therapist based on your needs and goals.

A therapist or licensed professional counselor (LPC) holds a master's degree and provides talk therapy and evidence-based treatments. A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and can provide therapy and psychological testing. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD) who primarily prescribes and manages medication. At Clarity Counseling, our team consists of licensed therapists and counselors. We coordinate with psychiatrists when medication may be beneficial alongside therapy.