Credentials

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
  Various discounts are available including monthly installments, sliding scale, and other discounts as well. Contact office manager for details.
• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
  The first session allows for an overview of what the client's expectations are and allows the client(s) to get to know the therapist and therapist's style. A treatment plan is devised for all clients, usually by the third session so that the client and therapist have clear direction regarding the goals and objectives.
• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
  Here is a portion of the therapist's resume: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors - Licensed since 2000 Clinical Experience July 2012- Present Teen Treatment Director: Communicate with and insure compliance with the various regulatory bodies; Program oversight to ensure quality patient care, customer service, operational enhancement, best practices and plans for continuous improvement; establishing a trauma focused community within the facility and working closely with staff to create a living environment that is conducive for teen and pre teen residents; development of treatment plans for all residents and ensure therapeutic compliance with quarterly and annual state and government audits; coordination of monthly treatment plan meetings; coordination of monthly in-service staff trainings; and providing counseling/therapy for residents weekly and as needed. March 2007 – Present Psychotherapist: Houston, TX. Provide individual, couples, family and group therapy on a variety of issues ranging from trauma focused therapy, depression, self-esteem, and anxiety to weight management and eating disorders. Specialty areas of practice include relationship issues, child/adolescent issues, weight management and eating disorders. Occasionally present workshops/trainings to public, mental health and medical professionals. February 2004 – April 2013 Behaviorist/LPC: The Methodist Hospital Weight Management Center. Houston, TX. Provided individual and group education on cognitive-behavioral interventions; performed psychological evaluations for bariatric patients; provided assessments and referrals; and provided administrative and professional input regarding program development issues. October 2002 – April 2004 Therapist: West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital. Houston, TX. Provided individual, family and group therapy to patients/families with various DSM V diagnoses; completed psychosocial assessments and developed treatment and outpatient plans for hospital patients; served as a key component on the hospital treatment team. December 2000 – November 2002 Therapist/Clinical Coordinator: Houston, TX.