How do I choose the right specialty therapist in Plano or Grapevine, TX — and what qualifications should I look for?

The most important factor in choosing a specialty therapist is not their credential or their modality — it is whether you feel genuinely understood by them. That said, qualifications matter. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Doctorate in Professional Counseling, trained specifically in family systems therapy, attachment science, and relational psychodynamic therapy. I encourage every potential client to look for a therapist who has focused clinical training in the issue they are bringing, not just general therapy experience. The free consultation I offer exists specifically for this reason — it gives you a low-stakes way to assess fit before committing to anything.

What should I expect during my first specialty therapy session in Plano or Grapevine, TX?

Your first session is not a test and there is nothing you need to prepare. I spend our early sessions doing two things at once — getting a clear picture of the present pain and symptoms you are experiencing, and beginning to understand the history and context that give that pain meaning. You set the pace. I will ask a lot of questions and I will listen carefully — not just to the facts of what you bring, but to what those facts mean for who you are and how you got here. You will leave the first session having been genuinely heard, which for many clients is already something new.

How long does specialty therapy typically last, and what does it cost in Plano and Grapevine, TX?

The length of treatment depends on the issue and the depth of the work. On average, my individual clients complete treatment in around 50 sessions — roughly one year of weekly work. Couples tend to complete treatment in around 35 sessions, approximately nine months. Specialty therapy with me is $180 per session for individuals and $200 per session for couples and family work. I am not in-network with any insurance companies, but I provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. I also hold up to five reduced-fee spots at any given time — if cost is a concern, please ask.

Can specialty therapy help with specific conditions like anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict?

Yes — and in my experience, conditions like anxiety and depression are almost never the whole story. They are usually symptoms of something deeper: unresolved grief, attachment wounds, family patterns that were never examined, or a life that has drifted away from meaning. My specialty areas — including infidelity and high conflict, grief and loss, clergy burnout, and executive therapy — are built around understanding the root of what is driving the presenting condition, not just managing the surface of it. Clients who come in for anxiety often discover that the real work is about something they had not fully named yet.

Do specialty therapy clinics in Plano and Grapevine, TX accept insurance — and how do I get started?

Most specialty therapists in private practice in the DFW area, myself included, are not in-network with insurance companies. I am not paneled with any insurers, but I do provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement — your insurer will typically require a diagnosis code, which I can provide. To get started, the first step is a free phone consultation. During that call I will ask a few questions about what you are facing, answer any questions you have about the process, and we will figure out together whether this is the right fit. If I am not the right person, I will connect you personally with other excellent therapists in DFW who are taking clients.

Specialty Therapy in Plano & Grapevine, TX

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Couples Therapy for Infidelity & High Conflict

Therapy for C-Suite Executives & Business Leaders

Grief & Loss Therapy

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How I Work

My Approach to Therapy

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Family Systems Therapy

None of us arrives in a vacuum. The relational patterns we learn inside our family of origin shape the way we connect, communicate, and conflict for the rest of our lives. Family systems therapy values that context — and recognizes that healing often happens in relationship, not in isolation.

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Attachment Science

We are born to behold and be beheld. Attachment theory provides a foundational understanding of how our earliest relationships form our personality and where healing needs to occur.

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Relational Psychodynamic Therapy

This approach offers a developmental model that explores our underlying motivations, the personality we built to adapt to the world around us, and the deeper question of what makes a life feel meaningful.

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What a Session Feels Like

Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you. I want you to feel understood in a way you may not have experienced before. Sessions make space for you to process the events of your week, experience your emotions, and — as we progress — explore your personality and history at a deeper level. My style is engaging, calm, and genuinely curious about who you are.

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What to Expect Over Time

The therapy I offer is not brief, quick, or easy — it asks for real commitment to sometimes long-term work. That is also what the research shows produces lasting change. On average, my individual clients complete treatment in around 50 sessions, roughly one year of work. Couples tend to complete treatment in around 35 sessions, approximately nine months. I will be honest with you throughout about where we are and what you're getting from the work.

my Space

This is where the work happens. A calm, confidential space in downtown Plano, designed to put you at ease from the moment you arrive.

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How to begin

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Book a Free Consultation

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Let's Chat & Schedule

On our call, I’ll answer any questions you have about the process and find a time that works for your first official session.

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Simple Paperwork

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Our First Session

We hit the ground running. In a space entirely dedicated to you, we’ll start the real work of understanding what’s going on beneath the surface and building a path forward.