Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I established my private counseling and therapy practice in Austin in 2000. I am a native Texan and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology.
What is your primary product or service?
I offer counseling, psychotherapy, including short-term therapy if appropriate, for a number of issues, including
Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Depression and Mood Problems,
Relationships, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Sleep Problems, Work Effectiveness, Procrastination, Changing Unhealthy Behaviors, Work-life Balance, Personality Exploration, Personal/Spiritual Growth. This list is not complete, so please call to inquire about my experience with your specific issue. Please note that I do not work with substance abuse, dependence or other addictions, or with eating disorders. I do not offer offer pregnancy, family planning, or pastoral counseling. I am unable to prescribe medication, but can refer you if needed. If I do not have the appropriate training and experience for your issue, I will refer you to a qualified professional. I do not work with active or recent substance abuse or dependence or other addictions, eating disorders. I do not offer offer pregnancy or family planning counseling. I am unable to prescribe medication but can refer if needed.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I chose the field of counseling after my own positive experience with therapy and because empathy and understanding of others, regardless of their situation or history, is second nature for me. Assisting people in growing, changing themselves or their lives for the better, and healing is a tremendous privilege and infinitely interesting to me.
Counseling or therapy is an investment in your total health and well-being that most people find well worth the effort, time, and expense. Bringing balance to your life can enhance enjoyment and effectiveness in all spheres of life including relationships, work, parenting, sex, education and creativity. Therapy can help you live a rich, more fulfilling and meaningful life.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Therapy can be a significant financial investment, and I strive to make counseling more affordable by working with you effectively and focusing only on the issues you choose and according to your priorities. If desired, we can work within a specific time frame or number of sessions based on your goals and needs. I offer a 20% administrative discount from full fee without insurance if aid in full at the time of service.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location in West-Central Austin, easily accessibly via Mo-Pac, 360 or 183. The nearest cross-street is Mesa Drive.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Spicewood Business Center is located behind the Walgreens at Mesa Drive and Spicewood Springs Road. I recommend accessing the complex via the Mesa Drive entrance to Walgreens, but instead of turning left into the Walgreens parking lot, proceed straight past and into the complex behind the small strip shopping center on your right. My office is in Building 7 located at the back of the complex, and my suite number is #702.
What type of payments do you accept?
I accept insurance as an in-network provider for a number of insurance plans; however, I will gladly file your insurance as an out-of-network provider as well. I offer a 20% administrative discount from full fee without insurance if paid in full at the time of service. I accept cash, check, credit cards, and PayPal payments.
Which areas do you service?
I am convenient to most of the Austin area Round Rock, Leander, and Pflugerville and surrounding areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
My practice is self-managed with outsourcing of certain administrative tasks. I share offices with psychologist Dr. Sherry Payne.
What are your hours of operation?
Tuesday through Friday, by appointment only. Please call for an initial consultation at no charge.
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