FAQs

What issues do you specialize in?

I work exclusively with couples facing three specific challenges:

• Neurodiverse partnerships where one or both partners has ADHD, autism, or processes information differently

• Infidelity and betrayal recovery including affairs, broken trust, and relationship repair

• Intimacy and desire restoration for couples experiencing sexual disconnection or desire discrepancy

I don't work with all relationship issues, only these specialized areas where I have advanced training.

Do you work with LGBTQIA+ couples?

Yes. My practice is fully affirming, inclusive, and welcoming of all identities, orientations, and relationship structures.

What if our issue doesn’t fit these categories?

If your primary concern falls outside my specialties, I’m happy to recommend therapists whose training better matches your needs. We’ll discuss this during the consultation so you’re guided to the right fit.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. All sessions take place through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can attend from anywhere in Texas.

How long are sessions?

• Standard Session (50 min): $185

• Extended Session (90 min): $275

• 3-Hour Intensive: $550
  We’ll decide which format supports your goals during your consultation.

How often will we meet?

You’re welcome to meet weekly or bi-weekly, based on what feels manageable and aligned with your goals. Many couples prefer weekly at the start to create steady progress, while others begin bi-weekly due to schedule or bandwidth. We’ll decide together what frequency supports you best.

Do you offer weekend intensives?

Yes. My 3-hour intensives can be scheduled on select weekday evenings and limited weekends.
Longer formats may be offered in the future.

Do you take insurance?

No. I’m an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.

Do you offer sliding scale or reduced rates?

No I do not, If cost is a barrier, I’m glad to offer referrals to therapists with more flexible pricing.

What therapeutic approach do you use?

My primary framework is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—a deeply researched model with strong evidence for transforming relational patterns.

I integrate additional modalities depending on your needs:

For neurodiverse couples:
Neuroscience-informed strategies, sensory mapping, communication scaffolding, and pacing adjustments.

For infidelity recovery:
Attachment-based repair, trauma-responsive processing, and structured stages of rebuilding trust.

For intimacy work:
Clinical sex therapy, EFT and embodied approaches that reconnect emotional and physical intimacy.

What can I expect in the first session?

Your first session is a full intake appointment ($95, 50 minutes). During this session, I will:

• Gather a detailed history of your relationship

• Assess the challenges you’re facing right now

• Identify the patterns contributing to your current dynamics

• Clarify your goals and what you hope to change

• Answer questions about the therapeutic process

• Ensure we’re aligned in approach and expectations

How long does therapy take?

Timelines vary, but most couples fall within these ranges:

• Neurodiverse couples: ~12–20 sessions

• Infidelity recovery: ~20–30 sessions (sometimes more)

• Intimacy work: ~15–25 sessions

Everyone is different and these are estimates as this is a commonly asked question. It can be more or less as everyone’s situation is different.

Do you give homework?

Sometimes. When it will meaningfully support your progress, you may receive:

• Structured conversations to practice

• Pattern awareness exercises

• Reflection prompts

• Tools for interrupting cycles between sessions

What’s your style like?

Direct, grounded, and deeply attuned. I’m not the kind of therapist who only validates or gently listens while nothing changes.

I offer:

• A structured process

• Emotional depth

• Space to grow

Growth sometimes requires discomfort, but never at the expense of emotional safety.

I’m not sure if this is the right fit. How do I know?

The best way is to schedule the consultation. During that session, I’ll help you understand whether this work is the right match for your needs.

Not every couple is a fit. That’s part of the process.

What if we’ve had bad therapy before?

This can happen and usually because:

• The therapist didn’t have specialized training

• The work stayed on the surface

• Neurodiverse needs weren’t understood

• Underlying attachment patterns weren’t addressed

Specialized therapy is different. We don’t just talk about problems, we change the systems underneath them.

Do we have to talk about everything right away?

No. We’ll move at a steady pace that feels manageable. This work does involve uncomfortable territory, but not all at once and never without support.

What’s your cancellation policy?

I require 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed sessions are charged the full fee. Emergencies will be handled individually.

What’s the best way to reach you?

Phone/Text: (512) 790-0019 Email: contact@sagebrushcounseling.com

I respond within one business day.

Are you accepting new clients?

I accept a limited number of new couples each month. If I’m full, you’re welcome to join my waitlist or receive referrals to other specialists.