Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept health insurance?

Due to our desire to provide the most personalized care, preserve your confidentiality, and avoid conflicts with insurance company's set number of sessions, Tree of Life Counseling Center does not accept health insurance.

While we do not communicate with insurance companies on your behalf, we do provide a superbill to clients as requested. A super bill will have the required information on it so that you may provide to your insurance company to seek reimbursement. Please be advised that TLCC has no control of how insurance companies choose to provide or not provided reimbursement for out of network services.

What are your fees?

Intake sessions

• Alyssa LPC-S, RPT-S - $180 per 60 min session
• Mauricio LPC - $150 per 60 min session
• Monica Ph.D - $180 Per 60 min session

Individual sessions

• Alyssa LPC-S, RPT-S - $150 per 60 min session
  • KAP- Ketamine Assisted Therapy- $450 per session.
  • History and Physical with M.D. - $250 (required before KAP session)
• Mauricio LPC - $150 per 60 min session
• Monica Ph.D - $160 per 60 min session
  • Slidng scale available based on need & availability of provider.

Note: You can elect to work with a graduate student who is under the supervision of all 4 members of our team starting in May 2025 if access is needed at a more affordable rate. Rates for this will be on a sliding scale from $50 - $80.

Additional services

• Reiki Session - $180 per 60 min session
• LPC Supervision $400 a Month
• Registered Play Therapy supervision - $400 a month or $180 per hour
• KAP- Ketamine Assisted Therapy- $450 per session.
• History and physical - $250 with M.D.
• Consultation for providers - $180 per hour

What should I expect when requesting an appointment?

After completing the form at this link, you will be sent an email requesting you log onto a portal that we will use for secure communication. On your personal portal you will be asked to complete some intake information, so that we can begin to provide you with the best possible care in our first session.

What can I expect in my first appointment?

You are only going to get the most out of treatment if you are working with someone you truly feel comfortable with. During our first session, we will discuss any questions or concerns you have in regard to your treatment, review informed consent, and determine if you and your therapist are the best fit for each other.

Why choose online therapy?

Studies have shown that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy, and in some cases, it has provided superior outcomes to in-person therapy. In addition to its effectiveness, online therapy also allows for:

• Convenience: Less wait times, no commute
• Sessions in an environment you feel comfortable in
• Access to specialists outside of your geographic location
• Reduced risk of transmitting or contracting communicable diseases

What do I need for online therapy sessions?

You will need access to a smart phone or computer with camera access and a strong internet connection. You will receive a link to join the secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy room prior to session.

What can I expect as a parent whose child is in therapy?

We will be in contact with you in regards to your child’s safety and emotional growth. During our first session we will discuss limits of confidentiality and create a plan of how we will work together to assist your child / adolescent in continued growth. Please be advised that if parents are separated, a court order of custody MUST be provided to us before our scheduled intake session.

Are you available after hours?

Tree of Life Counseling Center’s services are not intended to be utilized as a crisis response.

Phone calls will be answered and messages returned Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For voicemails and secure messages, you can expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays, and 72 hours on weekends and holidays. Be aware that there may be times when I am unable to receive or respond to messages, such as after business hours, when out of cellular range or out of town.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged a missed session fee. Missed appointments will be charged full session fee, as this time has been reserved specifically to meet your needs.

By not canceling your appointment, you are agreeing to a full session fee. Your card on file will be charged on the day services should have been rendered.

What is Ketamine Assisted Therapy?

Ketamine is currently the only psychedelic legal for therapeutic use in Texas. Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) uses the psychedelic experience induced by ketamine to enhance the therapeutic process, allowing for deeper self-reflection and processing. Ketamine has rapidly-acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hrs. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors as well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement (source: MAPS) Just as in any services we provide, Tree of Life Counseling Center takes a collaborative approach to your care. We combine the skills of a physician, our psychotherapist, any your inner healing abilities as guides on your healing journey. The dose of ketamine used in your journey is a cooperative decision made between you, your therapist and medical provider. Typically, the first session is a lower dose, and increased if needed at your next session.

Learn more about how Tree of Life Counseling Center is utilizing Ketamine therapy here.

How Do I get started with Ketamine Assisted Therapy?

If you are a current client of Tree of Life Counseling Center, simply ask your provider to explore options with you and schedule you for an history and physical with our physician.

If you are not currently a TLCC client, you will need to have a preparation session (intake) with our clinical director (Alyssa Cedillo LPC-S, RPT-S) to determine if Ketamine is the right fit for you. At this initial session you will be provided with valuable information in regard to treatment course, expectations, and explore needs.

Following your preparation session, you will be scheduled for a history and physical with our physician to determine if Ketamine services are the right medical fit for you. Your safety is our top priority. Once you have completed a H&P you will then be scheduled for your fist KAP session with one of our providers.

All clients who are seeing providers outside TLLC clinicians must have a current therapist who is capable and willing to provide integration sessions following services. A release of information will be provided to you to sign in order to ensure that you have a primary provider for support following KAP sessions or you be scheduled with one of our clinicians for follow up integration sessions.