Client Testimonials + Therapy Rates + FAQ’s

Client Testimonials

  • Marivel

    I can't express enough how grateful I am to have found a therapist like Anusha. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate generational trauma, anxiety, and depression.

    Anusha has a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding these issues and has provided invaluable insights and coping strategies tailored to my specific needs.

    Her ability to listen attentively and offer thoughtful feedback has truly transformed my perspective and allowed me to grow in ways I never thought possible. Beyond her professional expertise, Anusha’s genuine care for my well-being shines through every session.

    She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure I feel supported, heard, and understood. Anusha’s unwavering dedication to my progress has been truly life-changing.

  • Sarah

    I am so incredibly grateful to have found Anusha/Antara. She is such a kind, empathic, patient therapist. She has helped me immensely in my healing journey, but also in my interactions with others (and my self) on the day-to-day.

    Anusha’s positive influence on my life is evident to me every day. I’m more understanding, patient, and have more respect for myself and what I deserve. Not only do I see the leaps and bounds that I’ve made, but those around me see it too.

    

If you are looking for someone who will help you heal and allow you to feel seen, heard, and comfortable, I have no reservations in recommending talking to Anusha. There is no question in my mind that she has positively changed my life.

  • Yogesh

    It has been incredible working with Anusha. In my journey toward happiness, she has been a fantastic guide. Her unique approach of holding me steady while I worked through my pain was crucial.

    She counseled me the way a river bank would rudder the water to its final destination. I would recommend Anusha to anyone seeking help in their quest for mental health.

  • Courtney

    I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Anusha. She provides attention, care, support, and empathy in the ways I have needed for my healing journey.

    She has an incredible set of skills to be flexible to provide the guidance you need, even if that were to change throughout your time working together.

    She has helped me beyond my goals, and I feel grateful for her practice and our work together.

  • F. H.

    Anusha provided such a safe space for me to be vulnerable and would gently challenge me when needed which was really powerful. She also helped me to heal my inner child which was transformative for me and my personal relationships. She is very compassionate and insightful and I would highly recommend her!

  • Anonymous

    Anusha is the first and only therapist I have ever worked with. Working with her has been transformational for me.

    The combination of her active listening skills, compassion, and thoughtful guidance makes her an incredible therapist to work with. I feel so fortunate to have the relationship I have with her.

    She has helped me navigate several difficult seasons of life. As a result of working with her, I feel that I have come out on the other side as a more confident individual, emotionally stable, more emotionally intelligent, and a much better communicator. I can't thank her enough!

    Strongly recommend working with her!

Rates

Therapy is an investment in yourself. My rate is based on my high quality of care, professional experience and training.

Typically, meetings begin as weekly until rapport and treatment plan are firmly established and then client can be transitioned to bi-weekly as you transition to maintaining your treatment plan progress, and again to monthly if needed for maintenance check-ups.

55 mins | $150 | Book A Consultation

Limited Reduced Fee Slots Available for those in need - Currently full

Individual Therapy

Typically, meetings begin as weekly until rapport and treatment plan are firmly established and then client can be transitioned to bi-weekly as you transition to maintaining your treatment plan progress, and again to monthly if needed for maintenance check-ups.

55 mins | $165 | Book A Consultation

Limited Reduced Fee Slots Available for those in need - Currently full

Couples Therapy

Frequently

Asked

Questions

  • I will be an Out of Network provider. I offer a complimentary service of submitting claims to your insurance if your insurance plan covers Out of Network services (i.e., PPO plans etc). Either free of charge or for a 5% fee depending on the insurance you have.

    I will provide this complimentary service FREE of charge for United Healthcare, (Anthem) Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Usually PPO plans are covered, HMO plans aren’t. Contact your insurance provider to confirm what is covered for you. For a quick check, you can use Benefits Calculator to find out what your insurance covers.

    For all other insurance plans, I can provide a Superbill (receipt) free of charge that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement, or you can use Mentaya if you want claims submitted for you for a 5% fee.

    I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Claims can be submitted here for 5% fee of your session cost. Check the Mentaya Benefits Calculator below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.

    Note: Mentaya's goal is to save you time and money. It's completely optional, and as your therapist I do not benefit in any way from your participation.

  • I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use Benefits Calculator below to get an individualized estimate of what your costs will be using your to of network benefits!

    Generally speaking once your deductible is met, your insurance typically will reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session.

    I can’t guarantee what your benefits are or how much of session fees insurance will pay. If using insurance is important to you, the best practice would be for you to call your insurance to double check and ask them the following questions:

    Does my plan cover Out of Network mental health or behavioral health benefits?

    Do I need to meet a deductible; if so what is deductible amount?

    What is my co-pay amount after deductible is met?

    Is pre-authorization required?

    Are there any diagnosis excluded from coverage?

  • Here's how it works:

    1. Sign up for Mentaya: https://mentaya.co/inviteclient/UDsz02FFnu5XzCUkdbny

    2. Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.

    3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.

    4. You get reimbursed by insurance!

    Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies.

  • Therapy is an investment in yourself. My rate is based on my high quality of care, professional experience and training. However, I do strive to make therapy accessible as much as possible. Therefore, Yes, I do have limited reduced rate slots available, and they are usually reserved for those who have financial barriers.

    We can also discuss how using your out of network benefits may work for you.

    If you determine you can not afford the full rate we can have a discussion about it and either decide on an reduced fee, reduced frequency of sessions or I can recommend another therapist(s) within your budget.

  • I like to do a free 15 minute intro call with all potential new clients before scheduling our first session.

    It will give me a chance to get a little more info on why you're seeking therapy, I'll tell you a bit about myself and my approach, and you'll have the opportunity to ask me questions too!

    We'll also go over logistics like fees, scheduling, etc.

    The intro call is meant to help us determine if we are a good fit.

  • Yes! I work Monday to Thursday 1-7:30 and Friday and Saturday by appointment and necessity.

  • That depends on you. I’ve had client’s, depending on the various presenting concerns, complete therapy satisfactorily anywhere between 15 sessions to 1.5+ years of sessions. It depends on you, and what you want to get out of it, and if your goals evolve etc.

    Either way you are in the drivers seat and you have the autonomy to make the ultimate decision of when you want to start, pause, or end therapy.

  • Our rapport and connection is built from the moment you see this website and reach out to me.

    If you’d like to chat with me please schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation. We will discuss why you are seeking therapy and what you hope to get out of it. We will decide together if we both believe we are a good fit for one another. Then we will schedule our first Intake session.

    I’ll send you some documents to sign before our first session and a link to our virtual session.

    The first few sessions are all about getting to know you and your story and setting up goals for therapy. We will schedule weekly or biweekly sessions at this time.

    We will periodically check-in and refer back to goals to review progress. Then when we determine you are progressing into “maintenance mode” you will transition from weekly to bi-weekly and/or monthly frequency of sessions.

CHECK YOUR INSURANCE BENEFITS

We've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.

Mentaya is perfect if you:

• Have out-of-network benefits

• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance

• Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement

• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies. It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.

No Surprise Act

Please note that you are not required to get care out-of-network. You can choose a provider in your plan’s network, which may lower your out-of-pocket costs for therapy. Antara only offers out-of-network services.

If you are seeking in-network care, you can contact your insurance company to find a therapist who is in your network. You can also search for in-network providers using filters on online therapist directories, such as psychologytoday.com, inclusivetherapists.com, therapyden.com etc.

Our website and service agreements clearly state our out-of-network status and your financial responsibilities. Please read all of your paperwork carefully and don’t hesitate to ask your therapist if you have any financial questions. However, if you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, email anusha@antaracw.com and/or the Texas State Behavioral Health Executive Council (https://www.bhec.texas.gov/).

The “No Surprises Act” was signed into law to protect consumers from surprise medical bills, and applies to Emergency Centers and certain In-Network medical Facilities. Our therapy practice does not fall into either of these health service categories. You may visit https://www.cms.gov/files/document/model-disclosure-notice-patient-protections-against-surprise-billing-providers-facilities-health.pdf for more information about your rights under Federal law.

Good Faith Estimates

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. 

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. While you will clearly know exactly what you are financially responsible for in therapy and there’s no opportunity for surprise costs, (this law is meant to protect consumers from surprise medical billing), all healthcare providers (including therapists) are now required to notify clients of their Federal rights to an estimate of the cost of services, to avoid any “surprise billing”.

  • You will receive a GFE included within your paperwork.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. 

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.