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General & CBT Counseling Services
What types of counseling services do you provide?
We provide professional individual and group counseling for adults in Harris County and throughout Texas.
Our therapy services address a wide range of personal, behavioral, and mental health challenges, helping clients build actionable skills for daily life.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and how does it help?
CBT is an evidence-based, goal-oriented therapeutic approach. It focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. By understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, clients learn practical coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and behavioral challenges.
Forensic & Court-Ordered Services
What is involved in a sex offender evaluation?
Our comprehensive sex offender evaluations are objective, clinical assessments designed to determine risk levels, treatment needs, and compliance parameters. We utilize specialized forensic tools and interviews to provide detailed, actionable reports for legal, clinical, and supervisory oversight.
How do you coordinate with probation and parole officers?
We maintain close communication and professional collaboration with Texas probation and parole officers. We provide timely evaluation reports, regular progress updates, and documentation regarding attendance and compliance to support effective caseload management.
What is chaperone training, and who needs it?
Chaperone training is an educational and safety program designed for family members, partners, or support individuals who are designated to supervise individuals with specific legal restrictions. The training covers risk factors, safety boundaries, reporting duties, and compliance standards necessary to maintain community safety.
Logistics & Getting Started
Where are you located, and do you offer telehealth?
We primarily serve Harris County and the state of Texas. Depending on the service type and legal or court requirements, we offer both in-person appointments and secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth options for clients across Texas.
How long does a psychosexual evaluation take to complete?
A comprehensive forensic evaluation typically takes between 3 to 6 weeks from the date of the initial clinical interview. This timeline allows our team to conduct formal psychometric testing, complete collateral interviews, review legal discovery documents, and draft the final report.
Can insurance be used to cover evaluations or chaperone training?
No. Because these services are forensic in nature rather than medically necessary, health insurance providers do not cover them. All evaluations, court appearances, and chaperone training sessions are billed on a flat-fee or professional retainer basis.
How do I schedule an evaluation or begin counseling?
To schedule an appointment or make a professional referral, you can contact us directly through our website contact form or call our office. For court-mandated services or officer referrals, please have any relevant case or probation documentation available.