Aetna Therapists in Pflugerville, TX
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Brooke Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
When you struggle with executive functioning, that long list of chores can feel like a punishment. Or maybe feeling burnt out has sucked the passion out of your career, leaving you aimless. Every day can feel like a losing battle, but you don’t have to do it alone. It doesn't always have to end in a fight against time and anxiety, and you don't have to feel shame for struggling to complete what seems to come easily to others. Understanding what really makes you tick and finding motivation within yourself can put you on the path to living on your own terms instead of playing catch-up.
When you struggle with executive functioning, that long list of chores can feel like a punishment. Or maybe feeling burnt out has sucked the passion out of your career, leaving you aimless. Every day can feel like a losing battle, but you don’t have to do it alone. It doesn't always have to end in a fight against time and anxiety, and you don't have to feel shame for struggling to complete what seems to come easily to others. Understanding what really makes you tick and finding motivation within yourself can put you on the path to living on your own terms instead of playing catch-up.
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Amy Urbanek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Are you ready to start the journey towards living your best life? It's easy to feel overwhelmed in today's fast-paced world. The pressure to succeed, trying to make a living, or just getting through each day can be hard and we often feel like we are lost on our current path in life. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to find your best way forward to feeling better. Working together we can find ways to get you on the path to changing where you are now to moving towards where you want to be.
Are you ready to start the journey towards living your best life? It's easy to feel overwhelmed in today's fast-paced world. The pressure to succeed, trying to make a living, or just getting through each day can be hard and we often feel like we are lost on our current path in life. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to find your best way forward to feeling better. Working together we can find ways to get you on the path to changing where you are now to moving towards where you want to be.
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Madison Vencill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Hello, my name is Maddy! If you are struggling, and seeking emotional support, in combination with tools and tips for managing and reducing undesirable feelings, thoughts, and/or behaviors, I would be honored to work with you. I love working with individuals aged 18-40, who may just need some support, or are struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, impulsivity, anger and trauma. Whatever brings you to my page, please know that there is hope and healing to be found - whether it be me, or someone else, who has the privilege of guiding and supporting you through your journey.
Hello, my name is Maddy! If you are struggling, and seeking emotional support, in combination with tools and tips for managing and reducing undesirable feelings, thoughts, and/or behaviors, I would be honored to work with you. I love working with individuals aged 18-40, who may just need some support, or are struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, impulsivity, anger and trauma. Whatever brings you to my page, please know that there is hope and healing to be found - whether it be me, or someone else, who has the privilege of guiding and supporting you through your journey.
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Melissa Switzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
We all experience life in different ways. We all struggle with something mentally or physically. Some struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenges with having a neurodivergent brain. At times just having someone who is objective to talk with can help. I'm that person. Confidentially and Autonomy are two important words that mean a lot to me as a therapist.
We all experience life in different ways. We all struggle with something mentally or physically. Some struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenges with having a neurodivergent brain. At times just having someone who is objective to talk with can help. I'm that person. Confidentially and Autonomy are two important words that mean a lot to me as a therapist.
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Taylor Morgan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Pursuing therapy can be daunting, whether that is as a first-time client or struggling to find a therapist who is a good fit, so I aim to offer support, humor, authenticity, and validation to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. I work with clients to help them learn to navigate the overwhelm in their lives and build a life worth living.
Pursuing therapy can be daunting, whether that is as a first-time client or struggling to find a therapist who is a good fit, so I aim to offer support, humor, authenticity, and validation to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. I work with clients to help them learn to navigate the overwhelm in their lives and build a life worth living.
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Jessica Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in helping people just like you find their path to self-empowerment and well-being. I understand how these feelings can make everyday tasks feel impossible. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost or alone, unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're dealing with stress from school, work, or personal relationships, know that you are not alone. I’m here to help you navigate through these challenges.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in helping people just like you find their path to self-empowerment and well-being. I understand how these feelings can make everyday tasks feel impossible. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost or alone, unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're dealing with stress from school, work, or personal relationships, know that you are not alone. I’m here to help you navigate through these challenges.
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Ellie Mental Health - Pflugerville, TX
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Making the decision to go to therapy is hard enough. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable talking with about all the things in life that brought you to the office shouldn't be so hard. At Ellie Mental Health Pflugerville, we totally get it! Why? Because our therapists are just like everybody else! Being a therapist doesn't give us a "free pass" from all the struggles that can occur in life. That being said, we have the compassion, authenticity, and a sprinkle of humor to sit with you along your journey - no matter how big or small the issues you're dealing with.
Making the decision to go to therapy is hard enough. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable talking with about all the things in life that brought you to the office shouldn't be so hard. At Ellie Mental Health Pflugerville, we totally get it! Why? Because our therapists are just like everybody else! Being a therapist doesn't give us a "free pass" from all the struggles that can occur in life. That being said, we have the compassion, authenticity, and a sprinkle of humor to sit with you along your journey - no matter how big or small the issues you're dealing with.
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Hi! My name is MJ. I truly enjoy people and learning about their stories. I have had many jobs/careers on my way to becoming a Therapist some of which were: Professional Dancer/Performance Artist/Choreographer (mostly Jazz and Hip Hop), Dance Instructor, Life Coach, Youth Mentor, Personal Assistant, Waitress, and Lead MC in an all female hip hop band in the 90s! I see Individuals ages 5-105 years old, as well as Couples and Families. Some of the matters we may address in our sessions are; Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Depression, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Anger Management, and Self-Esteem.
Hi! My name is MJ. I truly enjoy people and learning about their stories. I have had many jobs/careers on my way to becoming a Therapist some of which were: Professional Dancer/Performance Artist/Choreographer (mostly Jazz and Hip Hop), Dance Instructor, Life Coach, Youth Mentor, Personal Assistant, Waitress, and Lead MC in an all female hip hop band in the 90s! I see Individuals ages 5-105 years old, as well as Couples and Families. Some of the matters we may address in our sessions are; Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Depression, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Anger Management, and Self-Esteem.
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Catherine Elizabeth Atkinson-Greenhaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Catherine Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), being supervised by Angela Hardin LPC-S, who has a passion for helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Catherine specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
Catherine Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), being supervised by Angela Hardin LPC-S, who has a passion for helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Catherine specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
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I work with individuals, families and couples struggling with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, and addiction issues. I also work with adults struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, and marital issues. I strive to help clients realize positive strengths in their life, in their relationships and in their home environments. I am here to help you overcome personal issues, family issues and life challenges. I believe therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and also finding a safe space to reflect and grow.
I work with individuals, families and couples struggling with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, and addiction issues. I also work with adults struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, and marital issues. I strive to help clients realize positive strengths in their life, in their relationships and in their home environments. I am here to help you overcome personal issues, family issues and life challenges. I believe therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and also finding a safe space to reflect and grow.
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Fabeain Barkwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Fabeain Barkwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is immensely passionate about removing the stigma attached to therapy to help people discover the healthiest versions of themselves. With 10 years of experience working in the mental health field Fabeain has assisted clients in identifying strengths coping skills in multiple settings such as MHMR, residential treatment, juvenile justice, alternative education, primary care, substance abuse, inpatient acute/partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and advocate legislatively as an analyst on mental health policy.
Fabeain Barkwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is immensely passionate about removing the stigma attached to therapy to help people discover the healthiest versions of themselves. With 10 years of experience working in the mental health field Fabeain has assisted clients in identifying strengths coping skills in multiple settings such as MHMR, residential treatment, juvenile justice, alternative education, primary care, substance abuse, inpatient acute/partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and advocate legislatively as an analyst on mental health policy.
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Alexandra Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Waitlist for new clients
As humans, we not only want to feel understood but we want to understand ourselves. Why do we do the things we do? The goal is to help people gain insight in the nature of their situation as well as help them develop skills for taking action and making needed changes to feel more in control of their life.
As humans, we not only want to feel understood but we want to understand ourselves. Why do we do the things we do? The goal is to help people gain insight in the nature of their situation as well as help them develop skills for taking action and making needed changes to feel more in control of their life.
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Shawna Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Are you having a hard time getting over something in your past? Feeling stuck? Maybe you’ve just felt “off,” not quite yourself, not the person you want to be. Sometimes you wonder what is wrong with you, why you can’t seem to relax and enjoy yourself the way other people do. There's nothing wrong with you, and I'm here to tell you: you can heal. I liken therapy to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where they fortify broken pottery with gold to create more beautiful, precious works than the originals. Like mending cracks with gold, the healing work of therapy can transform your struggles and scars into stunning strength and resilience.
Are you having a hard time getting over something in your past? Feeling stuck? Maybe you’ve just felt “off,” not quite yourself, not the person you want to be. Sometimes you wonder what is wrong with you, why you can’t seem to relax and enjoy yourself the way other people do. There's nothing wrong with you, and I'm here to tell you: you can heal. I liken therapy to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where they fortify broken pottery with gold to create more beautiful, precious works than the originals. Like mending cracks with gold, the healing work of therapy can transform your struggles and scars into stunning strength and resilience.
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Marcelle Abusalbi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Waitlist for new clients
What do ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Eating Disorders all have in common? Emotional dysregulation and a negative view of self. Because of the intensity and devastating impact of these diagnoses, individuals are often burdened with secondary labels such as "broken," "dramatic," "lazy," "not good enough," "too emotional." These messages eventually distort and reshape one's identity resulting in depression, anxiety, relationship issues. Pressure from loved ones to "fit in" eventually lead to suppressing emotions- developing into maladaptive attempts to self regulate through avoidance, substance use, fighting, and binge eating.
What do ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Eating Disorders all have in common? Emotional dysregulation and a negative view of self. Because of the intensity and devastating impact of these diagnoses, individuals are often burdened with secondary labels such as "broken," "dramatic," "lazy," "not good enough," "too emotional." These messages eventually distort and reshape one's identity resulting in depression, anxiety, relationship issues. Pressure from loved ones to "fit in" eventually lead to suppressing emotions- developing into maladaptive attempts to self regulate through avoidance, substance use, fighting, and binge eating.
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Ja'lisa Giles
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Have you found yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you looking for a therapist who’s a real person with real feelings & emotions who understands that life is hard and can sometimes suck? Sometimes we just need someone to listen without judgement. Someone to help us work through the moments of “blah” feelings we all experience as humans. My goal as a therapist is to be exactly that for everyone I work with.
Have you found yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you looking for a therapist who’s a real person with real feelings & emotions who understands that life is hard and can sometimes suck? Sometimes we just need someone to listen without judgement. Someone to help us work through the moments of “blah” feelings we all experience as humans. My goal as a therapist is to be exactly that for everyone I work with.
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Amanda Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Amanda Ramos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has a great passion for helping clients remove any identified barriers between themselves and their life goals through healing therapeutic work and an increase in positive coping skills. Amanda has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field with a background in all levels of clinical care within both mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. She has worked within the court systems where she advocated for clients in drug court settings as well as in family court as a representative of the Department of Children and Families.
Amanda Ramos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has a great passion for helping clients remove any identified barriers between themselves and their life goals through healing therapeutic work and an increase in positive coping skills. Amanda has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field with a background in all levels of clinical care within both mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. She has worked within the court systems where she advocated for clients in drug court settings as well as in family court as a representative of the Department of Children and Families.
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Excelsis Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I don’t waste time. I go deeply with clients into deep trauma and existential, spiritual concerns for supportive and clear healing. I’ve been trained for over a decade with therapy models from AZ, to CA, NY, MD, DC, NJ, and TX. Please visit front page of website for appointments. Then fill out calendar or text me at the 413 number. The first session is a full hour intake.
I don’t waste time. I go deeply with clients into deep trauma and existential, spiritual concerns for supportive and clear healing. I’ve been trained for over a decade with therapy models from AZ, to CA, NY, MD, DC, NJ, and TX. Please visit front page of website for appointments. Then fill out calendar or text me at the 413 number. The first session is a full hour intake.
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Danielle Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
It takes a lot of courage to make a decision to change and become a better version of yourself or go through major transitions in your life, whether they are voluntary or due to something outside of your control. My focus is to help others find their way through these difficult turning points and toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life, which can sometimes mean working through past and present barriers, strengthening your identity and confidence, grieving losses, and clarifying who you want to be and the kind of life you want to live.
It takes a lot of courage to make a decision to change and become a better version of yourself or go through major transitions in your life, whether they are voluntary or due to something outside of your control. My focus is to help others find their way through these difficult turning points and toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life, which can sometimes mean working through past and present barriers, strengthening your identity and confidence, grieving losses, and clarifying who you want to be and the kind of life you want to live.
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Christine Torossian
LPC Associate, LPC-A, LCDC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I have worked in various inpatient settings ranging from psychiatric hospitals to residential treatment centers. I also have experience working with a wide range of ages, from 12 upwards.
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I have worked in various inpatient settings ranging from psychiatric hospitals to residential treatment centers. I also have experience working with a wide range of ages, from 12 upwards.
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You may have been a pro at "white knuckling" through all the chaos life threw your way, but now find yourself feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and unable to express or control your emotions. Maybe you never thought you would "need" therapy, but now you find yourself searching for help, unsure where to start, and let's be real, most of our therapy profiles seem the same. I get how overwhelming this is, but it doesn't need to be. I'll meet you where you're at, whether you need to ease into this therapy process or you want to cut straight to the source of whatever is disturbing you.
You may have been a pro at "white knuckling" through all the chaos life threw your way, but now find yourself feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and unable to express or control your emotions. Maybe you never thought you would "need" therapy, but now you find yourself searching for help, unsure where to start, and let's be real, most of our therapy profiles seem the same. I get how overwhelming this is, but it doesn't need to be. I'll meet you where you're at, whether you need to ease into this therapy process or you want to cut straight to the source of whatever is disturbing you.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy