Services

PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES

SERVICES:

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation:
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‍Understanding your mental health begins with a thorough evaluation. A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a comprehensive assessment where we gather information about your symptoms, medical history, and life experiences. This process helps us identify any mental health conditions and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. It’s the first step toward gaining clarity and finding the support you deserve. This is done through telehealth.
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‍Psychotherapy:
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‍Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a collaborative process where we work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through evidence-based techniques, we’ll identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward your goals. Whether you’re managing stress, navigating life changes, or seeking personal growth, psychotherapy provides a safe space for healing and empowerment. Sessions are always tailored to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring a supportive and meaningful experience. This is done through telehealth.

Prices below reflect both of these services individually. The psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is typically the first appointment. They are both 50-minute sessions.

Walk-and-Talk Therapy:
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‍Walk-and-talk therapy combines the benefits of physical movement with the therapeutic process, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional sessions. These mental health counseling sessions will be conducted in McAllen and Edinburg, Texas, these sessions encourage mindfulness, reduce stress, and provide a more active approach to processing thoughts and emotions. This flexible option allows you to engage in therapy in a way that feels natural and empowering.
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‍Price Range
‍Prices for walk-and-talk therapy vary based on session length and individual needs.Please schedule a consultation for more information and to determine if this approach is the right fit for you!

Schedule
‍I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy life.
‍Available: Monday through Saturday
‍Evening Appointments: Available upon request
‍Saturday Appointments: Open for scheduling
If you need a specific time or day, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m happy to work with you to find the best fit for your needs!

At Luminary Light Counseling, I believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. To support this commitment, I offer a sliding scale fee structure based on your income and ability to pay. This approach ensures that you can receive the care you need without unnecessary financial strain. If you have questions about the sliding scale or would like to see if you qualify, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can find an option that works for you.

$80

Regular

$60

For Students

$70

Military

$70

Law Enforcement

$70

First Responders

Private pay:
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I operate on a private pay basis and do not accept insurance directly. However, I offer superbills for out-of-network benefits, which you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider prior to booking for a paid service.
This allows you to receive high-quality, personalized care while exploring options to offset costs through your insurance. If you have questions about superbills or how to use them, I’m happy to assist.

Accepted Forms of Payment

My Specialties

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel all-consuming, impacting your thoughts, emotions, and daily life. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to understand the roots of your anxiety and develop tools to manage it effectively. Using evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to reduce overwhelming feelings, challenge negative thought patterns, and build a sense of calm and control. You don’t have to face anxiety alone—relief is possible, and I’m here to help you find it.

Trauma

As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize how deeply trauma can affect every aspect of your life. It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. In therapy, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to gently explore your experiences and begin the healing process. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience, restoring a sense of safety, and empowering you to move forward with confidence and peace. Healing is possible, and I’m here to guide you through it.

Coping Skills

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming without the right tools in your toolbox. Therapy offers a supportive space to identify your stressors and develop practical strategies that work for you. Together, we’ll fill your toolbox with techniques to navigate difficult emotions, manage stress, and build resilience. Whether it’s day-to-day struggles or bigger challenges, I’m here to help you feel empowered and prepared for whatever comes your way.

Military/Veteran's Issues

As a veteran myself, I understand the unique challenges that come with military life and the transition to civilian life. Whether you’re facing the stress of deployment, adjusting to life after service, or dealing with the emotional toll of your experiences, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll work to address your concerns, build tools in your toolbox for resilience, and help you find balance and purpose in this new chapter. You’ve served others; now it’s time to focus on your well-being.

Adjustment Disorder

Major life transitions, like moving away from home or adjusting to civilian life after military service, can bring unexpected challenges and emotional strain. Adjustment disorders often arise during these periods, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or out of place. Through compassionate and focused therapy, we’ll explore your feelings, identify coping strategies, and create a path toward stability and resilience. Whether you’re navigating a new environment or redefining your identity, I’m here to help you find balance and thrive in your next chapter.

Communication Issues

Struggling with communication can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and disconnection in relationships. Through focused therapeutic techniques, we’ll identify patterns, explore underlying factors, and develop practical strategies to improve how you express yourself and connect with others. Together, we’ll work to build confidence, clarity, and healthier interactions in your personal and professional relationships.

First Responders

As a first responder, the challenges you face daily are unlike any other. The high-stress environments, exposure to trauma, and the constant pressure to perform can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Through specialized therapy tailored to your unique experiences, we’ll work together to process difficult emotions, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. Whether you’re struggling with stress, trauma, or finding balance, I’m here to provide a supportive space where you can prioritize your health and well-being. You spend your days helping others—now it’s time to focus on yourself.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained

EMDR is a focused therapeutic approach designed to help you process and heal from past trauma. By using guided eye movements and structured techniques, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories, allowing you to gain clarity and move forward with a sense of empowerment and resilience.

Relationship Issues

Relationships can be one of life’s greatest joys, but they can also bring challenges that feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating communication difficulties, trust concerns, or conflict, therapy offers a supportive space to explore and address these issues. Together, we’ll work to strengthen understanding, improve communication, and foster healthier connections. Whether it’s with a partner, family member, or friend, I’m here to help you build relationships rooted in trust, respect, and genuine connection.

Stress

Stress can feel overwhelming, affecting your mind, body, and overall well-being. Through therapy, we’ll explore the sources of your stress, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies to help you regain balance. Using evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to build resilience, improve coping skills, and create a sense of calm in your daily life. Whether it’s work, relationships, or life’s demands, you don’t have to manage stress alone—I’m here to help you navigate it with confidence and clarity.

Work Stress

Work stress can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being, making it hard to find balance and fulfillment. Whether it’s overwhelming demands, difficult workplace dynamics, or uncertainty about your career path, therapy can provide tools to help you manage and overcome these challenges. Together, we’ll identify the sources of your stress, develop healthy coping strategies, and create a plan to restore balance in your professional and personal life. You deserve to thrive at work and beyond, and I’m here to help you get there.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of intrusive memories, heightened emotions, and difficulty finding peace. Therapy provides a safe space to process past trauma and regain control over your life. Using evidence-based techniques like EMDR and trauma-focused approaches, we’ll work together to reduce the impact of painful experiences, build resilience, and create a path forward. Healing is possible, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Self Esteem

Struggling with self-esteem can impact every aspect of your life, from relationships to personal goals. Therapy provides a safe space to explore the roots of self-doubt, challenge negative self-perceptions, and cultivate a stronger sense of self-worth. Using compassionate and evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to help you build confidence, embrace your strengths, and develop a more positive relationship with yourself. It’s time to see yourself as the capable, deserving person you truly are.

Women Business Owners

As a woman running your own business, you navigate the unique challenges of balancing leadership, ambition, and personal responsibilities. Therapy offers a supportive space to process the stresses of entrepreneurship, improve work-life balance, and build strategies for managing the pressures of success. Together, we’ll focus on fostering resilience, clarity, and confidence so you can thrive both professionally and personally. You’re building something extraordinary—let’s ensure you have the support to grow and succeed.

Faith-Based

For those who find strength in their faith, incorporating spiritual beliefs into therapy can provide a powerful foundation for growth and healing. A faith-based approach respects and integrates your spiritual values into the therapeutic process, offering guidance that aligns with your beliefs. Together, we’ll address life’s challenges through the lens of faith, focusing on hope, resilience, and the deeper meaning that sustains you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual clarity or simply wish to honor your beliefs in your healing journey, I’m here to support you with compassion and understanding.

Therapeutic Interventions

Therapy modalities are the structured methods and approaches I use to guide you through your journey of healing and growth. At Luminary Light Counseling, I incorporate evidence-based therapies—scientifically proven to address a range of mental health challenges—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered Therapy.

As an trauma informed therapist, I also specialize in helping clients process and heal from trauma, whether big or small. These approaches are designed to meet your unique needs, helping you uncover the root of challenges, develop healthier thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and create alignment between your actions and values.

Whether you’re navigating life transitions, recovering from trauma, or seeking clarity and balance, my goal is to provide you with practical tools, compassionate support, and a safe space to foster meaningful growth and lasting change. Together, we’ll tailor your therapy to ensure it feels personal, empowering, and effective.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping strategies. It combines mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support meaningful change and resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps individuals develop healthier coping strategies and build skills to manage challenges effectively.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

A form of psychotherapy that uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (like tapping or sound) to help you process and heal from traumatic memories.

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals embrace their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. By fostering mindfulness and psychological flexibility, ACT supports personal growth and a more fulfilling life.

Person-Centered

Person-Centered Therapy is a humanistic approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine understanding. This therapy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their feelings and grow at their own pace.4o

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