Carelon Behavioral Health Therapists in Porter, TX
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I try to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for you to express yourself and help you reach your personal goals. There's no magic pill I can give you, but we can work together so you can develop the tools and coping skills you need to overcome obstacles and maximize your potential to make healthy choices and live the most fulfilling life possible.
I try to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for you to express yourself and help you reach your personal goals. There's no magic pill I can give you, but we can work together so you can develop the tools and coping skills you need to overcome obstacles and maximize your potential to make healthy choices and live the most fulfilling life possible.
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Sydney Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter, TX 77365
I work with those in their late teens through geriatrics in individual, marital or family therapy. I thoroughly assess each client and work with their own unique circumstances and strengths to address their issues, resolve presenting problems and accomplish goals. I specialize in the treatment of issues including: mental illness, phase of life, grief and loss, reconciliation, divorce, adjustment to medical or mental health diagnosis, occupational, spiritual, trauma, abuse and women’s issues. Beyond my education and professional experience, I draw from a myriad of personal life experiences that have made me a better therapist.
I work with those in their late teens through geriatrics in individual, marital or family therapy. I thoroughly assess each client and work with their own unique circumstances and strengths to address their issues, resolve presenting problems and accomplish goals. I specialize in the treatment of issues including: mental illness, phase of life, grief and loss, reconciliation, divorce, adjustment to medical or mental health diagnosis, occupational, spiritual, trauma, abuse and women’s issues. Beyond my education and professional experience, I draw from a myriad of personal life experiences that have made me a better therapist.
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Chelseyah B. Bolden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Porter, TX 77365
Trying to balance yourself emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally might feel like a lot on your plate. You should know that reaching out for help is a testament to your strength. Working at your pace, we will ensure therapy is a safe environment to address your barriers and realize your goals. I aim to optimize the tools you already have and help you uncover new skills to make life more manageable. As your counselor, I would be honored to walk alongside you to overcome obstacles and help you leave therapy with a more in-depth understanding of your capabilities and resilience.
Trying to balance yourself emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally might feel like a lot on your plate. You should know that reaching out for help is a testament to your strength. Working at your pace, we will ensure therapy is a safe environment to address your barriers and realize your goals. I aim to optimize the tools you already have and help you uncover new skills to make life more manageable. As your counselor, I would be honored to walk alongside you to overcome obstacles and help you leave therapy with a more in-depth understanding of your capabilities and resilience.
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Rachel Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Porter, TX 77365 (Online Only)
Rachel Marshall is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. She is also a Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC). She is on a mission to help people with their spiritual, psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral well-being. Rachel specializes in helping individuals better manage chronic stress, trauma, complex post-traumatic stress, and anxiety, along with many other conditions. She also provides counseling from a Christian faith perspective upon request.
Rachel Marshall is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. She is also a Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC). She is on a mission to help people with their spiritual, psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral well-being. Rachel specializes in helping individuals better manage chronic stress, trauma, complex post-traumatic stress, and anxiety, along with many other conditions. She also provides counseling from a Christian faith perspective upon request.
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Ricardo Ãlvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, is EMDR certified, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, has advance training in Creative Arts Counseling, Strategic Family Therapy, and Positive Psychology, is a Trained Life Coach and Health Coach and is a Certified Multipurpose Yoga Instructor. As a counselor with a bicultural and bilingual background, Ricardo can provide a safe space to explore his clients' challenges through a lens that understands their unique cultural background.
Ricardo Ãlvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, is EMDR certified, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, has advance training in Creative Arts Counseling, Strategic Family Therapy, and Positive Psychology, is a Trained Life Coach and Health Coach and is a Certified Multipurpose Yoga Instructor. As a counselor with a bicultural and bilingual background, Ricardo can provide a safe space to explore his clients' challenges through a lens that understands their unique cultural background.
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dora Ann Cisneros earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston. She completed an internship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehab Hospital. She enjoys working with adults and geriatric patients. Her special areas of therapeutic focus include issues related to anxiety and depression, coping with life transitions, chronic pain management, loss and grief, chronic illness, and disabilities. She evaluates the individual as a whole, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and their life experiences.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dora Ann Cisneros earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston. She completed an internship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehab Hospital. She enjoys working with adults and geriatric patients. Her special areas of therapeutic focus include issues related to anxiety and depression, coping with life transitions, chronic pain management, loss and grief, chronic illness, and disabilities. She evaluates the individual as a whole, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and their life experiences.
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Rachel Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, CART
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77386 (Online Only)
In our first session, we will get to know one another. We will discuss your background and how you reached your decision of taking the step towards being a better version of yourself. We will work together to set up goals that you would like to accomplish within the first three months. Next, the client can discuss any additional areas that they would like to focus on for their treatment. I love working with clients that want to put in the work outside of therapy. Therapy is not easy, but as long as the common denominator is consistency then the mindset will be able to focus on the positivity.
In our first session, we will get to know one another. We will discuss your background and how you reached your decision of taking the step towards being a better version of yourself. We will work together to set up goals that you would like to accomplish within the first three months. Next, the client can discuss any additional areas that they would like to focus on for their treatment. I love working with clients that want to put in the work outside of therapy. Therapy is not easy, but as long as the common denominator is consistency then the mindset will be able to focus on the positivity.
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Patricia L. Gunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Humble, TX 77338
I see myself as a guide on your journey of healing and discovery to empower you to become the healthiest version of yourself. Change is not instantaneous, and I am committed to helping you navigate your path at your pace. I believe that a strong connection between therapist and client is essential to beneficial therapy and use a non-judgmental, client-centered approach. With support and encouragement, I’ll help you develop strength, resiliency, and healthy coping strategies. I offer empathy, respect, relatability, and warmth but will also challenge you to work through hard truths and feelings when needed.
I see myself as a guide on your journey of healing and discovery to empower you to become the healthiest version of yourself. Change is not instantaneous, and I am committed to helping you navigate your path at your pace. I believe that a strong connection between therapist and client is essential to beneficial therapy and use a non-judgmental, client-centered approach. With support and encouragement, I’ll help you develop strength, resiliency, and healthy coping strategies. I offer empathy, respect, relatability, and warmth but will also challenge you to work through hard truths and feelings when needed.
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Capstone Connect-Counseling & Trauma Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-S, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
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Integrative Psychotherapy Center, LLC (Lisa Nunn)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77339
We offer Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) for the treatment of PTSD, treatment resistant depression and anxiety in adults; traditional psychotherapy is also available for anxiety, depression, substance use and relational issues. At this time, all appointments (KAP and psychotherapy) are available only with our KAP Therapist, Chelsea Dalton Pedersen, LMSW-; her fee is $100/hour. KAP sessions begin at $200/session.
We offer Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy (KAP) for the treatment of PTSD, treatment resistant depression and anxiety in adults; traditional psychotherapy is also available for anxiety, depression, substance use and relational issues. At this time, all appointments (KAP and psychotherapy) are available only with our KAP Therapist, Chelsea Dalton Pedersen, LMSW-; her fee is $100/hour. KAP sessions begin at $200/session.
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Dr. Shundrika Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
You're not positive when it occurred, but you find yourself struggling to reach new levels of healthy living because of current life stressors and/or past events. You're dealing with anxiety, anger, addiction, loneliness, or PTSD from experienced trauma or a disconnect from your spouse or family. You can no longer ignore these feelings. You want that happy feeling back for yourself and/or your relationship.
You're not positive when it occurred, but you find yourself struggling to reach new levels of healthy living because of current life stressors and/or past events. You're dealing with anxiety, anger, addiction, loneliness, or PTSD from experienced trauma or a disconnect from your spouse or family. You can no longer ignore these feelings. You want that happy feeling back for yourself and/or your relationship.
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I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship by maintaining the conditions for trust, integrity, and compassion. Through a person-centered approach, I keep a non-judgmental perspective, free of criticism. As we work together, I will assist you in exploring various means to move forward and “unstick” yourself. This drives us in a partnership that serves your personal goals and individualized plan of care. A Rational-Emotive Behavioral approach to treatment allows you to confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors and find concrete means to amend your existing “framework” for how you view yourself, others, and the world.
I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship by maintaining the conditions for trust, integrity, and compassion. Through a person-centered approach, I keep a non-judgmental perspective, free of criticism. As we work together, I will assist you in exploring various means to move forward and “unstick” yourself. This drives us in a partnership that serves your personal goals and individualized plan of care. A Rational-Emotive Behavioral approach to treatment allows you to confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors and find concrete means to amend your existing “framework” for how you view yourself, others, and the world.
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Don't settle for a generic psychiatrist for drug or alcohol issues. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Don't settle for a generic psychiatrist for drug or alcohol issues. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
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Jacquelyn Shair
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77373 (Online Only)
Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
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Lauren L. Brasher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77386
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
A counselor is a client's true ally. Someone who is actively invested in understanding your experiences, emotions, and behaviors can be a powerful tool in helping guide you toward change. The genuine connection between counselor and client can foster a better understanding of self and lead the client to take charge of their own life path. I am honored to be some small part of a client’s journey towards fulfillment. To me, each person's differences make the world a more vibrant place. I hope to celebrate what makes each client unique and also build a connection to what makes us all human.
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We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
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Trish D. Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Caney, TX 77357
I consider being a counselor my highest calling and simply love what I do. My passion is to help people reach their goals in a meaningful way, and I aim to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients to open up and share their worlds. The bravery and courage of my clients continue to inspire me as they work to mend broken pieces. I work to guide couples and individuals of all ages toward healing, clarity, and greater life meaning. With a holistic perspective, I approach counseling with an amalgam of cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, and EMDR.
I consider being a counselor my highest calling and simply love what I do. My passion is to help people reach their goals in a meaningful way, and I aim to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients to open up and share their worlds. The bravery and courage of my clients continue to inspire me as they work to mend broken pieces. I work to guide couples and individuals of all ages toward healing, clarity, and greater life meaning. With a holistic perspective, I approach counseling with an amalgam of cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, and EMDR.
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Heather Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
I believe that every client has the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge becomes hidden by the stress and responsibilities we face on a daily basis. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover those tools in order for you to live a more fulfilling life. If your family is facing a difficult challenge, if you need a different perspective on a situation, or if you are at a loss of what to do with your teen's behavior, I would be honored to help you throughout the process of positive change.
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James Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77386
Are you struggling with marital/family issues? Is divorce on the horizon? Do you feel like no one understands your singles concerns? Has anger become unmanageable? Do you need help with mood related issues? Let me help you navigate the difficulties in your life, and find hope for your future. Call for an appointment today.
Are you struggling with marital/family issues? Is divorce on the horizon? Do you feel like no one understands your singles concerns? Has anger become unmanageable? Do you need help with mood related issues? Let me help you navigate the difficulties in your life, and find hope for your future. Call for an appointment today.
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G Victoria Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77386 (Online Only)
Greetings! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am someone who is dedicated to the elevation of the client. After working in healthcare for many years, I transitioned to the profession of Social Work in 2015. I have a Masters degree of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I see the importance of therapy and mental health services in all communities. I have the privilege to work with a multitude of clients experiencing grief, trauma, and battling stabilization in behavioral health.
Greetings! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically, I am someone who is dedicated to the elevation of the client. After working in healthcare for many years, I transitioned to the profession of Social Work in 2015. I have a Masters degree of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I see the importance of therapy and mental health services in all communities. I have the privilege to work with a multitude of clients experiencing grief, trauma, and battling stabilization in behavioral health.
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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