FAQ
Are you licensed?
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Yes, I am licensed in Texas and California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (TX #205207 and CA #53944). I only provide services to individuals and couples in Texas and California.
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What are your rates?
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My 50 minute sessions are $170. I do accept some insurance, vouchers, and also can provide documentation for Out of Network reimbursement. When appropriate, I can also provide additional documentation such as letters and forms for an additional fee of $110 per letter or $110 per form page.
Let's talk about your payment options during our free 15 minute phone consultation. Click here to schedule a time.
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What is your schedule?
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I have morning, afternoon, and evening hours available Monday through Thursdays. We could potentially meet as early as 7am PST/ 9am CST or as late as 6pm PST/ 8pm CST.
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Your site says you focus on relationships but what if I want to focus on something else?
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That works too! During our consultation, we can see if the topic you want to address is something that I am equipped to assist. I have experience in many areas including trauma, grief, managing transitions, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and more.
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And if I'm not a Black or Brown person?
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All ethnicities are welcome!
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What can I expect from therapy?
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I let my clients drive the session so I typically start each session just asking what's been going on. Many times, maybe without you even knowing it, this can relate to the goals that you set for therapy as well as give me more information to patterns in your life and behavior. You can also experience a bunch of different emotions during and after therapy including sadness, relief, anger, and joy to name a few. Therapy isn't a magic pill but I'm committed to work with you as we process what's been happening and try to figure out what may be best for you moving forward.
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I'm pretty casual in how I provide my services in session but I typically utilize methods from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I have also been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Family Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing.
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Clients must be 17 years old or older. If I don't think that I have the skills to assist your specific concern, I will provide you with some recommended clinicians, organizations, or platforms. For example, although I do recognize how impactful having a emotional support animal can be, I cannot provide Emotional Support Animal letters for clients. If this is an interest of my clients, I encourage them to find someone who has been adequately trained in this process.
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Clinicians must hold certain licenses to prescribe medication. If you are seeking medication, I encourage you to connect with a psychiatrist. It is typically recommended that people continue to see a therapist to work on behavior and processing even when on medication. We can meet and talk about how the medication is going and work on your behavior, thoughts, processing the past, and set goals for the future.
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Do you provide Good Faith Estimates?
Yes, I will provide this to you before we begin services and update it if anything changes. I will discuss this further with you during the intake process. You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. Make sure your clinicians gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your service. You can also ask your clinicians, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or services. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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Can I follow you on social media?
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Absolutely! I will not follow you back but you're welcome to check out my business accounts. You can find me on Instagram under @act_with_marcelle. Keep in mind that my social media content is not a replacement for therapy services and more for entertainment. I do not communicate with clients or provide therapy services through social media.
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