How we can work together.
Our services
Individual Therapy
For adolescents or adults navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the exhaustion of holding everything together. We go at your pace, using approaches that are grounded in evidence and built around who you are.
Parent Coaching
For parents raising kids who are sensitive, intense, or hard to reach. We will work on what is getting in the way of connection and on how to hold limits without losing the relationship.
Couples & Family Therapy
For couples and families working through conflict, disconnection, or major life changes. We will look at what is breaking down in how you communicate and connect, and build something more solid from there.
Clinical Supervision
For LMSWs working toward licensure. Reflective, strengths-based supervision with a culturally-informed lens and respect for the emotional labor of this work
Workshops/Trainings
Psychoeducation and skill-building for individuals, groups, and organizations.
Therapeutic Products
Coming Soon: Tools and resources to support the work you are doing.
Fees & Insurance
Money can be a complicated thing to bring into a healing space. At Con Cariño, I want the process to feel transparent, not transactional.
Here is what you need to know:
Accepted Insurance
Con Cariño Psychotherapy accepts the following insurance plans:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Cigna
United Healthcare (UHC)
If you have one of these plans, please contact me to verify your specific benefits before your first session. Coverage varies depending on your plan, and we want you to go in informed.
Self-Pay / Out-of-Pocket
Self-pay is also welcome.
Self-pay sessions are $165 for a 50-minute individual session.
If you are using insurance, you typically pay only your copay, depending on your plan.
Not sure what you would owe? That is exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for.
We will figure it out together before you commit to anything.
If cost is a concern, please tell me. I believe financial barriers should not be the reason someone does not get support.
Good Faith Estimate Notice
Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected costs of your care. As a self-pay or uninsured client, you may request a written Good Faith Estimate before your first appointment. For more information, visit cms.gov/nosurprises.
You have never done this before. That is okay.
Here is what it looks like.
Therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially if no one in your family ever talked about it.
Here is what the process actually looks like at Con Cariño.
Step 1: Reach Out
Fill out the contact form or call directly. You will hear back within one to three business days.
Step 2: Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
We will hop on a quick call so you can share what is bringing you in, ask whatever you need to know, and decide whether this feels right. No obligation.
Step 3: Your First Session
The first session is mostly about getting to know each other. I will ask questions, you will share what you are comfortable sharing, and together we will start to get a picture of what you are carrying and where you want to go.
Step 4: Finding Your Rhythm
Most clients meet weekly or biweekly. Over time, we will adjust based on what you need. There is no pressure to commit to anything long-term right away. The goal is progress that fits your real life.
You do not have to be in crisis to come to therapy.
You do not have to have the “right” reason.
Wanting more for yourself is reason enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Con Cariño Psychotherapy accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare (UHC). Insurance coverage varies by plan, so we recommend verifying your specific benefits before your first session. If you are unsure what your plan covers or how to check, bring it up during your free 15-minute consultation. We are happy to help you navigate it.
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Yes. All sessions are available via secure telehealth. Telehealth is available for clients located in Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, and New Mexico. In-person sessions are available in the Katy/Houston area.
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It is a no pressure phone call about 15 minutes where you and Valerie can get a sense of each other before committing to anything. You can share a little about what’s going on, ask any questions you have (about the process, insurance, anything), and feel out whether this feels like the right fit. There is no intake paperwork, no clinical assessment, or obligation. It is a conversation. If it feels right for both of us, you will schedule a first session from there.
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If you are asking this question, that is usually a sign you are already ready to explore it. Therapy is not only for people in crisis. It is for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, work through something that has been weighing on them, or build a more grounded, connected life. You do not need a diagnosis. You do not need to have it all figured out. If something in you is saying “I need more support,” then you are probably ready.
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Con Cariño Psychotherapy serves clients in the Houston and Katy, TX area for in-person sessions. Telehealth sessions are available for clients located anywhere in Texas, Maryland, Arkansas, or New Mexico. If you’re not sure whether your location is covered, reach out and we will let you know.