WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
How do I get started?
Adults:
An initial phone consultation is made, and the client and Dr. Myers briefly discuss the issue to be addressed. An appointment is made for the first session. Before that session, clients will find the Intake form under the "New Client" section in the navigation bar. This form must be completed, signed, and returned to Dr. Myers in person or as attachments in an email.
Adolescents:
Parents will be seen without the child in the initial appointment. The parent will find the Child/Adolescent Intake form as well as a Child/Adolescent Checklist under the "New Client" section in the navigation bar. Before the first session, these forms must be completed, signed, and returned to Dr. Myers as attachments in an email or in person.
Cases Involving Divorce and Minor Children:
By order of the Texas Family Code, a copy of the divorce decree or the possessory order must be delivered to Dr. Myers before the initial counseling session takes place.
How long are the sessions?
Adults:
A session usually lasts for 50-60 minutes. Longer sessions are available for adults. Most clients meet weekly and move to every two weeks after initial sessions. Between sessions, the client may have homework in the form of journaling, reading assignments, or practicing skills.
Adolescents (Ages 10-18):
Weekly sessions to begin and as progress is gained, transitioning to every two weeks. Sessions are 50-60 minutes.
Do you accept insurance?
At this time, Dr. Myers does not accept insurance. Dr. Myers is a private pay office.
The client may contact their insurance company and ask about submitting invoices for reimbursement for an out-of-network provider.
How often do you meet with parents?
Parenting education and consultation are an integral part of the counseling process in child counseling. Parent sessions are most often separate from the child/adolescent's session. Family sessions are frequently held to improve communication between parent and child.
How long will therapy take?
Length of therapy depends on the personal needs of the client. Clients are free to determine when they are ready to discontinue sessions. A closure session is good therapeutic practice as well as a healthy way to bring closure to important work by the client and the therapist.
For an adolescent, it is respectful to consider his or her thoughts and feelings about readiness to discontinue therapy. It is very important for adolescents to have a closure session at the end of therapy. It is good practice to take the time to acknowledge the work accomplished.
When will I begin to see changes?
Some clients report a noticeable shift within a short period of time, while others might experience a longer adjustment before change becomes apparent.
Therapy can look very chaotic to the outside eye. Sometimes change can be interpreted as things getting worse instead of better. This part of the process usually lasts a relatively short amount of time.