Please reach out to our therapist at if you cannot find an answer to your counseling questions.
Adults living in Texas over the age of 18 that are legally competent to consent for treatment. We strongly encourage potential clients to own or to have access to a strong enough internet connection to support video communication on a desktop, tablet, or laptop. Although cellphones are acceptable, they are not encouraged. In addition, potential clients need to be able to provide their own confidential, safe, and comfortable environment while receiving services. Due to distant therapy limitations, individuals considered to be at a high risk of harm to self and/or others do not meet the criteria for distant therapy services.
Reach out via email, text, phone call and ask for a consultation. We offer a free 15 min consultation to all potential clients to ensure you have all your questions answered, and we are a good fit for your needs. You will be asked to sign consent forms and set up your billing preferences prior to your first session.
No, you don’t need to present with sexual concerns to benefit from a sex therapist. As LPCs, sex therapists are trained to address a wide range of psychological and relational issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, and general relationship challenges. Their comprehensive training equips them to provide versatile and effective counseling for various issues.
Choosing a sex therapist for couples/relationship counseling offers a unique and effective pathway to resolving relationship issues, whether they are sexual in nature or extend beyond the bedroom. Their holistic expertise can help couples achieve greater intimacy, understanding, and satisfaction in their relationship.
There are a number of key benefits and limitations to discuss when deciding if distant counseling is right for you.
The most obvious benefit to distance counseling is the convenience. Distance counseling sessions can be held at any location that is convenient for you with no additional cost for travel. Enjoy the comfort of staying in your home or other comfortable space without the need to drive. For those who live in under served communities, have mobility issues or have difficult arranging transportation distance counseling can be a great alternative.
Other things to mindful of are the limitations of distant communication. The most obvious limitation is that you will not have your session in person. Your counselor will not be able to see your full range of body movements, which sometimes help allude to other items brought up in in-person session. If you feel that not having that physical in person presence to your session is not enough then distance counseling may not be for you. Additionally as the counseling session will be conducted over the internet any unforeseen internet/connection issues may negatively impact your therapy. It is strongly recommended that you maintain a strong internet connection. There are many ways around our limitations that we both will make up for, but all items mentioned is something to keep in mind when exploring if distant therapy is right for you.
According to the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
According to the National Register of Service Psychologist:
https://www.findapsychologist.org/the-effectiveness-of-psychotherapy-what-the-research-tells-us/
Yes, confidentiality is of utmost importance to us. Your personal information and the detail of your sessions are kept strictly confidential in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Your consent forms will also go into great detail of what exactly you can expect in terms of confidentiality. For the UPMOST confidentiality we recommend self-pay services due to insurance companies having the right to request your records.
The number of sessions needed varies depending on the nature and complexity of your concerns. During your initial assessment, your therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals and needs. Of course, all sessions provided are done so on a voluntary basis meaning you can end treatment at any given time and no one can force you to show up/log on.
Unfortunately at this time, we do not. Our company specializes in virtual care and we aim to serve people all across Texas, especially those who live in places that have limited access to mental and sexual health therapy.
Therapy sessions are typically last 50-54 minutes. However, the duration may vary depending on your specific needs and preferences. If you are late to your appointment, your counselor may not be able to see you for the full appointment time (50-54 minutes).
Yes, your counselor is trained to work with individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. We provide a supportive and empowering environment for healing and growth.
Sex therapists and marriage counselors often address similar relationship issues, but there are distinct differences in their training and approaches. Sex therapists, are licensed professional counselors (LPCs) first, and have choose additional and specialized training in sexual health and intimacy, which allows them to offer a more comprehensive perspective on relationship problems. A program to become a licensed professional counselor does not necessarily mandate much if any specific or specialized sexual health tools and skills. Here’s how they overlap and differ:
While both aim to improve relationship dynamics, there are key differences:
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