Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from therapy?
The therapy process at Rivers Edge is uniquely tailored for you. Your counselor will join you in figuring out where to go first and serve as a helpful resource in getting the most out of your counseling sessions along the way. Whether you are looking for short-term guidance or trying to sort through quite a bit, our counselors are ready for the journey.
A quick FYI, we use the word therapy and counseling interchangeably most of the time, so if you see it or hear it just know we’re talking about the same thing.
Is therapy the right fit for me?
Every person’s story matters and deserves to be heard by someone who cares. We see therapy as an excellent avenue for growth and wellness for anyone. Therapy moves from optional to necessary when your footing is lost and you’re sinking into depression or spiraling into uncontrollable anxiety. We would love to help!
How much does counseling cost?
We have a wide variety of therapists at various price points to help you find the right fit for you and your finances. You can see each of our counselors and their rates on their profiles. Generally it’s between $65 and $200. If you have a budget in mind just let us know when you call.
Each of our team also offers virtual therapy options so if you find someone in another city at a price that you like feel free to ask about them as well.
We accept all major credit cards and most health savings account (HSA) cards.
Do you accept insurance or provide a sliding scale?
We do not accept any insurance. We will happily provide a Superbill to you for submission to your insurance company so that you can be directly reimbursed from your provider. If you are interested in a sliding scale please contact one of our offices for an application. We’ll review and get you a response as quickly as we can. We have a limited amount of sliding scale spots available at each location.
How long does therapy last?
Each counseling session will last about 45-50 minutes or a little longer for some couples sessions. The number of sessions differs as widely as people differ from one another.
You are in the driver seat in this process though. Whether you come for a few sessions or decide that counseling is an important part of your personal wellbeing, we’d love to journey with you as you answer that question.
Many clients, though, find that a number is helpful as they think through their priorities. We have found over the years that clients who complete 6 sessions have been able to dive into their situations well and grasped an understanding of what has contributed to their circumstances and developed a plan for what healing looks like moving forward.
What do all the letters after a counselor's name mean? (LPC, LPC-A, LPC-S)
It can be a lot to figure out what all these things mean. Here’s a quick breakdown of the common things you’ll see on our website.
A Masters Level Graduate Student has been trained in all aspects required by the state board. Each state differs slightly but generally requires about 60 hours or 2 full years of education and a practicum experience before seeing clients.
An LPC-Associate (Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate) has finished their work as a Masters level graduate student and gone on to be licensed by their state board with their completed Masters degree. An LPC-Associate is required to have weekly supervision meetings with a board approved supervisor for 3000 hours.
An LPC is a fully licensed counselor who can use their license to see clients without supervision.
An LPC-S is an LPC with a Supervisor designation. They have completed additional training as well as ongoing re-currency training which allows them to be a Texas Behavioral Executive Council approved supervisor for LPC Associates. We have a few of these on our team who help coach and train our LPC-A’s.
Another one you might see is LMFT – That’s a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. They have a slightly different training curriculum as the LPC’s with a heightened marriage and family focus. LPC’s and LMFT’s are kind of like cousins in the counseling world.
How do I schedule a session?
The easiest way to get scheduled is to click the contact us button and fill out the form. We aim to get back with you within 24 hours – Sooner is our goal!
What if I have more questions?
Our administrative staff would love to help serve you in this process and answer any preliminary questions you may have. They are experts on our staff and have training on matching you with the best counselor possible. If you’d like to talk some thing through we would be happy to help. Give our office a call or shoot us an email.
What are your hours of availability?
Because we have several locations and many therapists at these locations, we offer a wide variety of availability usually during the weekdays during the morning, afternoon and evening. From time to time we have counselors with weekend availability as well.
Contact our office to hear more