The private pay rate with Sarah Rivera is $215.00 for the first session and $200.00 per one hour session after.

Rates with fully licensed counselors (LPC or LCSW) is $160.00 for the first session (about 1 hour or more) and $145.00 for all sessions after that (about 50 minutes).

The private pay rate with a temporarily licensed counselor/associate (LPC-associate or LMSW) is $85.00 for the first session (about 1 hour or more) and $75.00 for all sessions after that (about 50 minutes).

Here’s a broken down cost of services with a fully licensed clinician: Notice and consent to GFE $160:$145.

Here’s a broken down cost of services with an associate licensed clinician: Notice and consent to GFE $85:$75.

Because it used to be–before it was converted to office space. So yes, there is a kitchen-like area you can see from the waiting area and even a shower in the bathroom! But now it is used solely as a professional place of business. We share the building with another architectural and design company (FS Almendaris & Associates) alongside an artist who has paintings displayed throughout the building (Joseph Almendariz and colleagues)- the artist is also the landlord. 

It’s a type of form you can submit it to your insurance that gives basic information about your counseling sessions. With this form, your insurance can offer reimbursement for fees you paid towards counseling or may add the funds towards your deductible. Every plan is different so be sure to check with your insurance.

La Luz Counseling is open Monday through Saturday. Office hours vary by counselor (find out which counselor works when: here). During weekdays we are open 8am to 8pm, Fridays 8am to 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Counseling sessions are held both in the office and virtually which has allowed us to extend hours to weekdays, weekends and evenings. Please let our front office know what time frames will work best with your schedule and she will will pair you with a counselor who can accomodate.

Telehealth counseling uses technology to have counseling sessions remotely with tech devices like cell phones, computers, or iPads. It’s not a new practice and has actually been around for years so it’s very trustworthy (especially becuase we use HIPAA compliant platforms)! This can be a convenient option for you if you would like to have your counseling session from your car during your lunch break or before picking up your kids from the car line at school. Sessions are offered virtually for those who prefer it, however, your counselor can only have sessions with you if you are physically located in Texas. If you will be out of State at your appointment time, please be sure to let your counselor know so you can reschedule your session.

Yes! It’s great for anyone. There’s no need to wait for things to get worse or become bigger problems- the sooner you can get help the better. If you’re thinking about starting counseling, don’t compare your journey or hardship to anyone elses. We see alot of people who wait for too long before getting help because they think “Well it’s not as bad as So and So’s story so I should just get over it.” Don’t wait. Don’t minimize your story. Don’t compare your life to anyone elses but your own.

No. However, if you would like to use your insurance, we can provide you a superbill which you can then submit to your insurance for reimbursement. We do accept FSA or HSA cards for payment. In the past, using insurance can make things a bit more difficult. For example, all insurance companies require us to give ALL clients a mental health diagnosis at the first session. Without a diagnosis, they refuse to cover.

We have seen counseling last from 6 weeks to more than a year- it really depends on your, your presenting problem, and how it has been impacting your life overall. Time in counseling also depends on how often you’re coming in for therapy and if you’re doing your homework or not. It also helps when you feel a “click” with your counselor- that helps a ton! Remember, consistency is key.

Yes. Your counselor is ethically and legally bound to uphold confidentiality. The law and Counseling Professional Ethics  require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for a few situations involving the law and safety.

In the case of counseling with a minor, parents have access to their child’s record and can review it at any time. However, trust between the counselor and the child is an important part for their progress and we ask their privacy (with the exceptions of the law) be respected by limiting excessive questions of the counseling session content.

For more on your privacy, rights and HIPPA laws, please click on the following : HIPPA La Luz Counseling

For more information on the Protection Against Surprise Billing, please click on the following:Disclosure Notice Regarding Patient Protections Against Surprise Billing