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624,048 people sought individual therapy help in Texas in the last year

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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Christopher Hansen
Christopher Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +38 more
Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +13 more

I passionately believe that every person has individual needs and challenges, and it's vital to develop a treatment focus and treatment plan in collab... I passionately believe that every person has individual needs and challenges, and it's vital to develop a treatment focus and treatment plan in collaboration with the individual that meets those needs. Read more

Next opening: Thu Dec 26, 1 pm View all availability

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Abraham Abe Clabby
Abraham Abe Clabby He/Him
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +31 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, +11 more

My family, friends, and I have had decades grappling with ADHD, the autism spectrum, and that balance between others and ourselves.

Next opening: Tue Jan 7, 10 am View all availability

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David Kellar
David Kellar He/Him
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC - Associate)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
Coping Skills, Infidelity, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, +3 more

As an empathetic therapist, I have developed the ability to truly listen to the needs and desires of each client and help them determine what they nee... As an empathetic therapist, I have developed the ability to truly listen to the needs and desires of each client and help them determine what they need, allowing my clients to achieve their goals to live happier and more productive lives. Read more

Next opening: Tue Dec 24, 11 am View all availability

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Cassandra Cantu
Cassandra Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +3 more
Self Harm, Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, +13 more

As a new multi-cultural professional, Cassandra Cantu believes in the holistic approach to health and personal transformation. It is a great joy for C... As a new multi-cultural professional, Cassandra Cantu believes in the holistic approach to health and personal transformation. It is a great joy for Cassandra to work with individuals, couples, and families in an atmosphere of safety, deep compassion, and non-judgement to bring about real change, healing, and growth. Read more

Next opening: Mon Dec 23, 9 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Erin Schovanec
Erin Schovanec She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +35 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Life Transition, +4 more

Next opening: Mon Dec 23, 4 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Veronica Herrera
Veronica Herrera She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC - Associate)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +7 more

I am a firm believer in everybody’s potential to achieve well-being. My approach to therapy is based on principles of positive psychology: We all ha... I am a firm believer in everybody’s potential to achieve well-being. My approach to therapy is based on principles of positive psychology: We all have strengths and a purpose to fulfill; we can regulate emotions and rule thoughts and behavior to build gratification. Read more

Next opening: Thu Jan 2, 5 pm View all availability
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Common approaches to Individual therapy

David Kellar

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My counseling approach for working with my clients is to truly listen to each client and help guide my clients to achieve their goals.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy: Identifying negative thoughts and replace with positive and healthy thoughts.
  • EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing): This treatment is quite helpful when working with people who have experienced traumatic events in their lives.
  • Dialectical behavior therapy: Helping clients become mindful, live in the present, regulate emotions, and increase distress tolerance skills.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I strongly believe in using measurable tools. Each client will rate their mood, thoughts, or feelings of disturbance on a scale from 0 to 10. Level 10 will have tremendously disturbing thoughts/emotions/feelings, and 0 will have no disturbance at all. My goal is to have my clients rate their level of disturbance at 1 or less.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

I encourage my clients to prepare a daily mood log that identifies negative thoughts and distortions to be replaced with positive thoughts. This exercise takes a few minutes a day. I ask my client to share their daily mood log during our session, exploring patterns of negative thoughts and reframing them with positive, healthier thoughts.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

As a therapist, my goal is to help my client identify goals/values, which will allow me to develop an effective treatment plan for my clients to achieve their needs. For the first session, I would like my client to share with me what they want to achieve with counseling sessions.

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Starting Individual therapy

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Austin therapists and counselors accept 45 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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10816 Crown Colony Dr Suite 100
Austin, TX 78747

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Crown Colony Dr, off of Monarch Hwy. We share a building with Onion Creek Homeowners Association and other businesses. Sullivan Park is nearby.

Phone number

(512) 601-5856

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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