Question 1

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

The simplest path is to book a free 15-minute virtual consult. We'll talk briefly about what support you're looking for, answer any questions you have, and decide together whether working together makes sense. If it does, we'll schedule a first session from there.

Question 2

I'm unsure about therapy. Is that OK?

Accepted Answer

More than OK. Many of the men I work with have never done this before. There's nothing you need to know or prepare. We figure it out together.

Question 3

What happens in the first session?

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The first session, we slow down. There's no script. You don't need to know what to say. I'll listen, ask honest questions, and stay with what comes up. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what's been weighing on you and what working together could look like.

Question 4

How often will we meet?

Accepted Answer

Most men meet with me weekly or every other week. Weekly is more common at the start; biweekly often works better once we've established a rhythm. We'll figure out together what fits your schedule and what the work calls for. There is no commitment so frequency can be adjusted at any time.

Question 5

How long does counseling typically last?

Accepted Answer

It varies. Some men come in for a defined stretch, often six to ten sessions, to work through one specific thing. Others stay longer for deeper work. You set the pace. Both are common, and neither is right or wrong.

Question 6

Are sessions in person or virtual?

Accepted Answer

Both. In-person sessions are held in College Station. Virtual sessions are available anywhere in Texas. Many men do a mix, depending on the week.

Question 7

How much do sessions cost?

Accepted Answer

Individual and relationship sessions are $150. Sessions run 50 minutes.

Question 8

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

Anchor Ridge is a private-pay practice. While I don't bill insurance directly, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement through their insurance by submitting a superbill, which I'm happy to provide.

Question 9

Can I get a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A superbill is generated monthly through the client portal, which you always have access to. A superbill includes the service code, your diagnosis (if applicable), and the amount paid, which is what most insurance carriers need to process an out-of-network claim. Reimbursement rates vary by plan, so it's worth calling your insurance ahead of time to ask about out-of-network coverage for outpatient mental health.

Question 10

What's your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full session fee. Life happens, and exceptions are handled case by case, but the 24-hour window keeps the schedule workable for everyone.

Question 11

I run a business. Can we meet outside standard hours?

Accepted Answer

My counseling hours are limited to business hours with availability that varies week to week. I don't see clients on evenings or weekends. Virtual sessions can sometimes make a midday hour easier to fit in between meetings or travel. If timing might be a barrier, bring it up on your consult call and we'll see what works.

Question 12

Will my faith, or lack of faith, get in the way?

Accepted Answer

No. Men come to me from a range of places: deep faith, recovering faith, no faith, complicated faith. The work meets you where you are. If faith is central to how you process things, we can engage it directly. If it's not, we won't.

Question 13

What does "faith-informed" actually mean?

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It means I take faith seriously as part of how people make sense of their lives, and I'm willing to bring it into the work when it's helpful. It doesn't mean every session opens with prayer or that the work is built on a specific theology. It means your faith, however it shows up, is welcome in the room. It also means clinical work and faith aren't competing here. They're both part of the picture.

Question 14

Will my work as a leader come up in our conversations?

Accepted Answer

If leadership is a significant part of your life, then almost always yes. Leadership pressure tends to be part of what brings men in, not a side topic. If you lead at work, in ministry, or in your family, that context shapes how you experience stress, how you connect, and what you need from therapy. We can work with that directly.

Question 15

I'm a pastor or ministry leader. Will you understand my context?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I've spent years working with pastors and ministry leaders, and I understand the unique weight of leading spiritually while also being a person with your own struggles. Confidentiality is taken seriously here, especially for clients whose role makes therapy feel risky to access.

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