What to Expect

Starting Therapy at Mindful Clarity Counseling Starting therapy can feel uncertain. Here is what the process looks like so you know exactly what to expect every step of the way. There is no pressure and no rush.

 

Step 1:

Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consultation Before committing to therapy, we offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation.

 

This is a no-pressure conversation where we can:

• Discuss what brings you to therapy

• Answer any questions you have

• Determine if we are a good fit to work together

• Go over insurance, fees, and scheduling

 

How to schedule: 

Call or text: 512-200-4264

Or book online: https://www.mindfulclaritytx.com/book-therapy-austin

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I typically respond within 24 hours.

 

Step 2:

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Complete Your Intake Paperwork

 

Once we schedule your first appointment, you will receive a secure link to our client portal (powered by Therapy Notes).

 

Through the portal, you will complete:

• Informed Consent for Treatment

• HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

• Client Rights and Responsibilities

• Consent to Bill Insurance

• Telehealth Consent (if using video sessions)

• Good Faith Estimate of Costs

• Health history and background information

 

These forms explain important information about:

• Confidentiality and its limits

• Fees and payment options

• Cancellation policies

• What to expect during therapy

• Your rights as a client

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These forms typically take 15-20 minutes to complete.

 

Important: Please complete these forms before your first session so we can use our time together for therapy.

 

Step 3:

 

Your First Session

Your first session is about getting to know each other.

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We will discuss:

• What brings you to therapy

• Your current challenges and patterns

• Your history and background (only as much as you are comfortable sharing)

• How I work and what our sessions will look like

• Goals and next steps

 

Remember: 

You do not need to have everything figured out.

You do not need to know if you have "trauma."

You do not need to share everything right away.

We will go at your pace.

There is no rush.

 

Step 4:

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Ongoing Sessions 

 

Most clients meet weekly, especially at first. Once things stabilize, we might move to biweekly or monthly check-ins.

 

Session Details: 

Sessions are typically 53-60 minutes

 

Available in-person at two Austin locations:

• North Austin (McNeil Drive) - Mondays

• Central Austin (Austin Center Boulevard) - Wednesdays

 

Telehealth is available throughout Texas

 

Most major insurance plans are accepted

Private pay rate: $145 per session

 

What Therapy Looks Like With Me

 

My approach is to be a guide while you, your mind, and your body tell us where to go. We will go at your own pace. There is no rush. You decide the speed. I believe clients know themselves better than me. My job is to earn your trust so that you will trust me as you go through your healing journey. I am here to listen and not to judge. You are able to say no at any time or to communicate your needs safely. Therapy here focuses on understanding why you are struggling, not just managing symptoms. We will explore how early experiences shaped your current responses and work toward emotional flexibility, better relationships, and patterns that actually serve you.

 

Confidentiality

 

Everything you share in therapy is confidential, with a few important exceptions required by law:

• If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others

• Suspected abuse of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult

 

Court orders

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For teens, I keep therapy confidential unless safety is a concern. We will discuss confidentiality and its limits in detail during your first session and in your intake paperwork.

 

Insurance and Fees

 

I am in-network with most major insurance plans, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Aetna

• UnitedHealthcare/Optum

• Medicare

• And others. See our [Insurance Accepted page] for a full list.

 

Coverage varies by plan. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm your behavioral health benefits, including copays and deductibles. Private Pay: $145 per session

 

Cancellation Policy

 

Life happens. If you need to cancel or reschedule:

• Please provide at least 24 hours' notice

• You can cancel through the client portal or by calling 512-200-4264

• Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) or no-shows may be charged a Late-Cancellation fee of $105.

• Insurance does not cover missed appointment fees

 

Common Questions

 

Before Starting

 

Still not sure what to expect?

 

Check out our [FAQ page] for answers to questions like:

• Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?

• What if I don't remember much of my childhood?

• Do I need to know if I have trauma?

• What if my teen doesn't want to come?

• Is everything I say confidential?

 

Ready to Get Started? Taking the first step is the hardest part. A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to see if we are a good fit.

Call or text: 512-200-4264

Email: contact@mindfulclaritycounselingpllc.com

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