Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy Appointments | Houston Office, Virtual, or by Phone
Below are some commonly asked questions regarding the therapeutic process.
We are here to help if you have additional questions.
An initial session is essentially an information-gathering event in which the therapist (or coach) obtains important information from the client(s) to best aid them in addressing their concerns, issues, or any current struggles. It is also helpful for the therapist (or coach) to acquire this information even if one is not currently facing specific struggles but wants to focus on living life at their next best level. This session aids the therapist (or coach) and client(s) to set therapeutic goals.
Confidentiality is foundational to the therapeutic process. There are some limits to confidentiality, which are standard, follow HIPAA guidelines, and are reviewed in detail during the initial appointment. Take heart in knowing that what you discuss will remain confidential in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, according to HIPAA guidelines.
Out-of-network (OON) insurance claims may be filed on an individual’s behalf if requested. Please be aware that any claim filed with insurance requires a mental health diagnosis. Therefore, many prefer not to be “labeled” and utilize the fee-for-service route. A diagnosis cannot be given to a couple, so actual couples therapy can never be obtained via an insurance plan.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Please be aware that “patient” refers to people using their insurance benefits. Insurance companies always require a mental health diagnosis on each claim filed for any mental health service(s) received. However, mental health diagnoses are never required for clients not utilizing insurance.
Services may be covered fully or partially by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Services are generally always covered when utilizing an HSA or FSA. It is strongly advised to review your coverage carefully by inquiring the following:
Do I have mental health insurance benefits out of network?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
What is the coverage amount per session?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Our goal at Therapy for Anyone is to offer excellent care at an affordable rate: Individual Session (45 mins): $200
The cost for the above services is the same reasonable rate, whether provided in-office, by phone, or virtually, effective October 1, 2025.
We offer flexible rates tailored to individual needs and can accommodate a wide range of situations. For more details on payment options or to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with us directly.
Payment is due at the time services are rendered. Check, cash, private Venmo, Zelle, credit as well as HSA/FSA cards are all acceptable forms of payment. There is a $25.00 service charge for all returned checks.
To modify the schedule, a minimum 48-business-hour notice is required. Please be aware that last-minute cancellations or no-shows result in someone else who wants or needs to be seen by the therapist being unable to do so if the slot is scheduled. Last-minute cancellations are charged according to the fee schedule. It is also a matter of courtesy and respect, as everyone’s time is valuable.
Missed appointments and late cancellations are charged unless adequate notice is given per the fee sheet, as others are often turned away. Adequate notice must be received for sufficient time to fill a time slot.
Participating in therapy is work, yet we at Therapy for Anyone feel it is well worth it. Therapy often leads to a better sense of self, improved self-confidence, and better relationships with loved ones or colleagues, depending on one’s situation.
Couples therapy differs from what we at Therapy for Anyone call contemplative therapy. We view therapy as contemplative when one person (for whatever reason) has one foot in and one foot out of the relationship. For example, if an affair is occurring, couples therapy cannot take place. The best-case scenario in that instance would be contemplative therapy in which couples are offered the opportunity to view their relationship from many angles and contemplate how they would like to proceed best—together or individually and, in some cases, engage in healthy co-parenting if they have children. To expand upon this idea, if one is involved in an affair (on any level, whether it is physical, emotional, or online), then energies that should be expended between the couple are being spent elsewhere, which can result in clients and the therapist merely spinning their wheels and not participating in actual couples therapy.
It is best not to begin couples therapy if one (or both persons) is abusing or dependent upon alcohol or any chemical-altering substance. For authentic couples therapy to occur, the “elephant in the room,” which is a well-worn phrase, must be addressed and dealt with before being able to work on any couple issues.
Therapy can sometimes be fun. Yes, it can! Once one has established a rapport with the therapist, humor can often be therapeutic, and discussing humorous or entertaining surprises usually does happen in the process of therapy.
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