solution-focused therapy designed for people who need answers, not just talk.
Family Therapy In Austin, TX
Many Families Seek Professional Therapy
At Plan Purpose Counseling, family therapy provides a supportive, solution-oriented approach tailored to the unique dynamics of families. Whether you’re navigating communication issues, conflicts, or life transitions, our family therapy sessions offer a space for each family member to be heard and understood. We work collaboratively to help families build stronger connections, resolve long-standing issues, and create a more harmonious home environment.
Family therapy isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about understanding each person’s perspective and finding solutions that work for everyone. Our goal is to equip your family with tools to navigate challenges more effectively, helping you communicate better, resolve conflicts, and foster a healthier emotional environment. Through family therapy, you can experience a shift in how your family interacts, with lasting changes that reduce the need for ongoing therapy. Areas of focus may include:
Improving Communication
Effective communication is the foundation of a strong family. Therapy helps family members learn how to express themselves openly and listen to one another with empathy and understanding.
Managing Family Conflicts
Whether it’s sibling rivalry, parent-child disagreements, or ongoing tension between partners, therapy provides strategies to address conflicts in a constructive and respectful way.
Navigating Life Transitions
Big changes, such as divorce, remarriage, or relocating, can disrupt family dynamics. Therapy offers guidance during these transitions, helping families adjust and move forward together.
Strengthening Emotional Bonds
Family therapy helps rebuild trust and emotional connection by addressing past hurts, misunderstandings, or emotional distance that may be creating barriers between family members.
Get to the heart of the issue with
solution focused therapy.
At Plan Purpose Counseling, we believe in tackling challenges head-on with a practical, solution-focused approach. Our goal is to help you gain clarity, set actionable steps, and find the best path forward by zeroing in on the heart of the issue. We don’t dwell on the past but instead work collaboratively to build solutions that are realistic and tailored to your needs. Our therapy sessions are designed to be straightforward and effective, providing you with the tools and support to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful change in your life.
Navigating Life With Purpose.
Specialized Expertise
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on couples, family counseling, and medical psychology in oncology, partnering with the Flatwater Foundation to support cancer patients and their families.
Clarity and Insight
Providing deep understanding of relationships and self, along with practical problem-solving skills.
Efficiency and Direction
Aiming to equip clients with answers, direction, and the tools they need to resolve key issues efficiently and effectively.
LIFE’S CHALLENGES CAN BE OVERWHELMING, BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE FACED ALONE.
Investment FAQ
Individual Therapy Session Fees
$225 per 50-minute session
$250 for a 75-minute session (required for the first intake session).
If therapeutically appropriate, we may occasionally agree to meet for longer than the standard 50-minutes. Should this need arise, we will negotiate a specific fee at the time the request is made.
Couples and Family Therapy Session Fees
$250 per 50-minute session
$300 for a 75-minute session (required for the first intake session).
If therapeutically appropriate, we may occasionally agree to meet for longer than the standard 50-minutes. Should this need arise, we will negotiate a specific fee at the time the request is made.
Methods of Payment
I accept cash, check, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards, HSA (Health Savings Account) cards, or major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) for payment. All fees paid are non-refundable.
Please make checks out to: Plan Purpose, Inc. Thank you. If a personal check is returned for insufficient funds, the client will be charged a $25 fee.
Insurance + Private Payment
Private payment provides you with the benefits of confidentiality, which I value highly. As an out-of-network provider, I do not take health insurance , but I am happy to provide you with monthly receipts that you can submit for reimbursement.
Cancellation + No-Shows
Cancellations must be made by phone or email at least 24 hours before your appointment. Otherwise, the client will be charged the full session fee.
Clients are responsible for paying the balance before they can schedule their next appointment.
Duration of Therapy
Most clients begin with weekly sessions. Depending on your unique history, experiences, and goals; counseling may be short-term, lasting 6-8 sessions, or more extended therapy which can be anywhere from 6 months to years. I believe that there should be an ongoing dialogue during counseling, from initial contact to termination, about the process, goals and how it is working. We will discuss together how often and how long you will continue therapy. I find that regular sessions initially help to ensure you get your needs met and we can form a strong partnership. The goal is to assure that you are getting the best quality care to meet your needs.
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Location
Austin, TX 78738