Are you accepting new clients?

We are accepting new individual and couple clients at the moment. 

How to schedule an appointment?

The best way to schedule an appointment, is to visit the online client portal here. This is where you can see what is currently available. Once you find a time that fits your schedule, you will submit your information to request your session. 
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The request to schedule a session is asking me for my credit card, will I be charged?

Your card will only be charged after your first session. A credit card is needed to be kept on file for in the case you no-show on a scheduled session or cancel within less than 24 hours (this is for follow-up sessions). 
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What happens after I request an appointment?

You will then receive a confirmation email to the request you submitted, which will have a link for you to conveniently complete your intake paperwork prior to your session. 
We will have a chance to review this information prior to you coming into your session. ​
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What can I expect from my first session?

Your first session will consist of me getting to know you, your reason for coming to therapy, what you expect from therapy, and setting therapy goals.
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What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule my appointment?

  • If you know with more than 24 hours that you will need to cancel your session and/or reschedule it, you may do so by logging into your client portal.
  • We will receive a notification at that moment of your cancellation.
  • If you request a new appointment, we will also receive that request and will approve it.
  • You will then receive a confirmation of your new appointment. 
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Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?

Our clinician Alexa Garcia, M.S., LPC-Associate does offer evening and weekend sessions. You may see her availability on the client portal. ​
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What if you don't accept my insurance?

Since Priscilla is only in network with a few insurance companies (Optum, United Health Care, and MultiPlan) and if you wish to still use your insurance, you may utilize your out-of-network benefits. This means you will pay the full rate amount and Priscilla will provide you with documentation in your client portal to provide to your insurance company. It is possible you may receive a partial or full refund for the fees you paid.

How long does therapy last?

There is no set limit as to how long therapy will last. For some people, it may be that they need some support to overcome a small hiccup in life. For others, it may be that they need to overcome a traumatic event or are dealing with grief and loss. ​As your therapist, I am here to provide support as you work towards your long-term goals.
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How is therapy different from the online classes you provide?

  • In therapy, we work one-on-one with clients creating a treatment plan and implementing therapeutic interventions. There is more verbal communication, regardless if these sessions are in-person or online. 
  • With the online classes, therapy is not provided and the information you receive will be from downloadable worksheets and pre-recorded videos. The online classes are not a substitute for therapy; however, the information that is shared in the online classes, is the same material that is covered with clients in a therapy setting. 
  • Be sure to check out the online class questions!
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What kind of therapy approach do you use?

We utilize a multitude of therapy approaches; such as, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotional-focused therapy. We also utilize solution-focused therapy when working with individuals. Throughout our sessions,  therapy techniques are chosen based on your therapy goals. 
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What is a LMFT?

LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This means that Priscilla was trained in working with couples and families and has a deep understanding on how to apply systemic therapy interventions.  
This license involves Priscilla to maintain applicable continuing education units in order to renew her license bi-annually. This ensures that Priscilla is staying up to date on research in the field. 

What does it mean to be an EFT therapist?

In addition to maintaining a LMFT license, Priscilla has also received additional training that furthers her specialty in working with couples. EFT stands for Emotionally Focused Therapy and is a relative short-term treatment (8-20 sessions). By utilizing this approach, it allows Priscilla to have a clear framework when working with couples, which helps clients identify progress and to restructure emotional connection. 
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What is an LPC-Associate?  

An LPC Associate is an individual that has completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling or a related field and holds a provisional counseling license. This means that Alexa has met all the educational and competency requirements to be a License Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, but the state requires her to accumulate more hours of counseling experience and training before she is considered fully licensed. As LPC Associate, Alexa is in the process of completing 3,000 professional counseling hours. It typically takes LPC Associates two to five years to complete 3,000 hours. As LPC Associate Alexa is supervised by a state-approved LPC Supervisor. Alexa is clinically supervised by Michelle Mullin, M.A., LPC-S, LCDC.   
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What does it mean to be trained in EMDR?  

In addition to obtaining an LPC-Associate license, Alexa has also received additional training that furthers her specialty in working with individuals that have experienced trauma. Alexa received an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training that provided her with the knowledge and skills to utilize EMDR therapy, a comprehensive understanding of case conceptualization, treatment planning, and the ability to integrate EMDR therapy into her clinical practice.  
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What is EMDR? 

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. It is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that utilizes a technique called bilateral stimulation to activate opposite sides of the brain. These movements mimic the period of sleep referred to as rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and this portion of sleep is frequently considered to be the time when the mind processes the recent events in the person’s life. EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories that due to trauma were not process correctly in a way that normal information processing is stored in our brain. Therapists often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas or childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation please visit About EMDR Therapy | EMDR International Association (emdria.org) 
 
EMDR therapy can help if you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation. If you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers and/or if you have one or more negative beliefs about yourself due to challenging experiences.  
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What kind of experience do you have?

Clinicians at Modern Wellness Counseling have worked with individuals, couples, and families on the following issues: