Texas Men’s Therapy

I'm devoted to and do my best work with men. When a man chooses to see me, he does so for various reasons: He likes the masculine environment just like women like the female environment. He feels more comfortable talking to a male instead of a female. He believes another man can understand his problems better. He may not be comfortable sharing personal information with a female therapist. He may have mom issues and a female trying to help does not suit him. He had an absent father and working with another man gives him the opportunity to develop that aspect of himself. He believes another man’s perspective is best for his situation. He’s had a bad experience with a female therapist. He finds it hard to trust women. He believes a male facilitator is best for the conversation he wants to have. He’s more comfortable talking to a male therapist about his sexual problems. He thinks men are better problem-solvers than women.

I can only speak for my service and Texas Men’s Therapy. I do not compare myself to competitors simply because I don’t see them as competitors. I don’t mean that in an arrogant way, I simply serve a specific, exclusive audience. I stand by different values. This is not to say that my competitor’s values are bad, they’re just different. I focus exclusively on men and that has provided me with specialized knowledge, experience and skill that men find effective.

My sessions are 60 minutes. I use the most current treatment methods and will discuss each with you. We’ll identify the approach you’re comfortable with, having the most potential for results. Each time we meet, I do a brief outcome measure to gauge your progress since our last meeting. You will identify what you want to address at the start of each session. At the end of each session, I’ll get feedback from you to rate the quality of our work , whether what we are doing is on target with what you want to accomplish and make any necessary adjustments. The intention is to make sure you are receiving the service you want, to make sure you are heard and respected. I’ll make sure my approach meets your expectations and is customized to your specific situation.

Here are some reasons why: They found an advocate to file their out-of-network insurance claims. (See previous post). They have worked out with their accountant to write off their sessions with me as coaching, education or training, so they get the tax write-off. They don’t want their insurance to be notified they are in counseling. They don’t want a formal mental disorder diagnosis. They want to see me in private because they don’t want their spouse or employer to know. They want to completely control their mental health records and don’t want them online. They use their Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account and want to use tax-free funds. They want to see a professional that specializes in working with men. They don’t like the therapists on their insurance panel. They don’t like being confined to who their insurance company tells them they can see. Their insurance plan reimburses them a certain amount for out-of-pocket expenses.

That depends on your insurance plan coverage details. The majority of men who see me do not use their insurance. I can provide you with a copy of your bill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Often, a man’s insurance policy has a high deductible and he will still pay out-of-pocket until he meets it and then insurance will assist. (This is the type of insurance I have.) Currently, I do not work with any insurance companies. I DO work with another resource that has helped my clients with insurance reimbursements: https://getbetter.co/faq If you want a definite answer about how your insurance company handles an out-of-network visit, call you insurance company and ask them this question: “What do you reimburse for out-of-network mental health benefits?” Answers will vary based upon insurance company and the insurance plan you have.

The therapist/client relationship is unique. You have nothing to prove to me. That makes it helpful to be able to talk about yourself and what you’re going through without the input of a family member, friend, or other person. You'll be able to talk about things at a deeper level than you are probably used to. It’s also unique in that it’s very up close and personal but very distant at the same time. It's neutral ground. The therapeutic relationship is very freeing. It allows you to be yourself without any concern about judgment. It provides you with a fresh, empowering perspective.

During our first meeting, we’ll get to know each other and build trust. If you’re uneasy about it, that’s normal. You’ll tell your story and identify what you want to work on and we’ll create a plan of action. You won't be spending your time doing paperwork since I send that to you electronically before our meeting.