Frequently Asked Questions.
Do I need to have a consultation call prior to booking a session?
Yes. Counseling is a collaborative effort. I believe that it's important for us to ensure they we are a good fit for each other. The 15-minute consultation call will allow you to share why you are seeking therapy, ask questions, and learn about the therapeutic process. Consider it like an interview where you will be making sure that the therapist can meet your specific client needs. Your Mental Health Both our Top Priority. At the conclusion of the call, we will make the determination on moving forward with next steps to set up an appointment for individual counseling session.
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Will counseling be confidential?
Absolutely. Guided BreakThrough maintains confidentiality to the highest degree. Your safely is our top priority, however there are instances where confidentiality may be broken. This includes if you are at risk of harming yourself, someone else, elder or child abuse.
What should I expect the first time I come to therapy?
During the initial intake session, we will complete a thorough assessment. This assessment includes us spending time talking about the presenting issue (what brought you to counseling), gathering information about family, mental health history, completing forms, etc.
How long are counseling sessions?
Intake sessions are typically 60mins due to the extensive gathering of information. Individual sessions are 50mins.
How long does counseling last?
Every client is unique with their own set of needs. The duration will be agreed upon after a thorough assessment and plan has been created. Counseling sessions are usually scheduled once weekly with the ability to decrease frequency based on progress and achievement of goals.
What insurance do you accept?
Currently, Guided BreakThrough, PLCC does not accept insurance and is cash pay only.
What are the rates for each session?
The rate for individual session is $125.00
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment is accepted in the form of cash and credit card. All payment is due in full prior to the start of each session.
Where are you located?
Guided BreakThrough, PLLC provides 100% Telehealth Therapy.
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth is counseling services provided via audio and video over the internet. You can meet with your clinician on-the-go from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device (iOS or Android). Telehealth allows us to connect anywhere with secure and convenient appointments that save you time and hassle.
Is telehealth as effective as in person?
Yes. Telehealth is essentially just as effective as face-to-face. Telehealth has many benefits including accessibility, convenience, and more.
How do you ensure my privacy?
Your privacy and protection of your personal health information is very important, and one of our top priorities. We want to ensure that you are at ease, thus we have implemented the strictest privacy measures and encryption for all communication with you. Guided BreakThrough, PLCC uses the SimplePractice platform that gives you access to your client portal. SimplePractice is where you will have access to all required client forms, secure messaging, online scheduling, and billing. As a third-party contractor, they have also provided a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) which means they are legally required to protect your health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
How Should I prepare for the first session?
Since all counseling services will be provided via Telehealth, it is important to ensure the best connection, video quality, and privacy.
Make sure you are connected to Wifi
Perform a speed test at http://www.speedtest.net/ to test your connection. Both the download and upload speeds should be higher than 3Mbps for the best experience. If your numbers show lower, try moving closer to the wifi router or connecting directly through an ethernet cord.
Lastly, you can disconnect other devices from your network to increase speed
Make sure that you are in a private location where you won't have external distractions to interfere with your counseling sessions. Also, to ensure that you can maintain the most confidentiality on your end.
**As a client you will be provided a guide to help you get started with using the SimplePractice Telehealth platform. ***
What if I reside outside of the state of Texas?
Due to state regulations, clinicians are only able to deliver virtual counseling services in the states they hold licenses. Guided BreakThrough is currently only licensed in the state of Texas and only able to provide counseling to Texas residents only at this time.