INTRODUCTION

The following information is to provide a clear explanation and understanding of our policies. We always hope to provide in this counseling center high integrity and transparency. The fees and descriptions are provided here in detail so you can make informed decisions about your health care and avoid ‘surprises’.

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FINANCIAL POLICY RELATED TO TREATMENT

Therapist Self-Pay Fee Schedule: The following self-pay fee schedule is effective as of February 1, 2024, and will affect all new clients. The schedule has built-in payment options based on credentialing / licensure status, level of expertise, training, and education – from practicum students to fully licensed therapists. A client has an array of professional counselors from which to choose. Each credentialing step is described with their corresponding fees. Regardless of credentialing, each self-pay session will be 50 minutes.

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The credentialed levels are as follows:

Practicum Student

Normal Session Fee: $45
 

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Licensed Marriage and Family Associate

Social Work Associate

Normal Session Fee: $85

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Normal Session Fee: $125 

 

Practicum Student Therapist 

Having completed a bachelor’s degree, these individuals are in the last stages of their master’s degree program in marriage and family counseling, general psychology, social work, or related field. Generally, they are fulfilling the state mandated degree program that requires a minimum number of face-to-face counseling hours.  Practicum student interns serve the client under the supervision of his/her graduate program supervisor. Here at the A&M Christian Counseling Center, on site supervision is provided by Shaun Burrow, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor (#201019), LPC-Supervisor (#63973).

 

 Licensed Marriage and Family Associates (LMFT-Associates), Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates) & Social Work Associates (SW Associates). 

Associates have graduated from a master’s degree program in marriage and family counseling, general psychology, social work, or related field. They have passed a National Exam, Juris Prudence Exam, and have been awarded a Provincial License by the State of Texas. They are actively fulfilling the state mandated minimum number of supervised counseling hours required to receive full licensure. In the process, these associates are provided a minimum of one hour of interaction and instruction by their supervisor every week. All associates providing services at the A&M Christian Counseling Center are supervised by either the Clinical Director or another state approved supervisor.

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). These categories are licensed counselors.

The LPC is a more generalized licensure qualified to assist in multiple areas from marriage and family issues to addictions. The LMFT is focused on all types of counseling primarily on marriage and family but usually broaden their scope to many other areas of expertise. The LMSW is qualified to conduct general counseling but is also educated in community social work. Each LPC, LMFT, and LMSW have completed the rigors of the Associate as described above and are fully licensed to counsel without supervision. Though not under supervision, they are required by state law to maintain a minimum number of Continuing Education Credit hours (CEU) annually. Here at the A&M Christian Counseling Center they all work under the watchful eye of the Director of Clinical Care. We meet regularly with each other and with various professional groups to maintain the sharp edge counseling requires.

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SYMBIS Premarital and Marital Assessment: 8 sessions free if seen by a Student Intern.  The appropriate fee will be charged if seen by a licensed or associate therapist.  On completion of 8 sessions a certificate will be issued for a discount on the marriage license.