FAQ About therapy & our practice
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If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, or life changes—and it feels hard to cope on your own—therapy can help. Many people search for “Do I need therapy for stress, anxiety, or depression?” and the answer is: if it’s affecting your daily life, therapy is worth exploring
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Our licensed therapists in Denton and Borger use evidence-based approaches such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and negative thinking
EMDR Therapy for trauma and PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation
Play Therapy & Filial Therapy for children and families
Couples Counseling & Premarital Therapy for relationship growth
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Most clients begin to notice improvement within 8 to 12 sessions, though the length of treatment depends on your unique needs and goals. Some people may only need short-term support, while others benefit from longer therapy.
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Yes. Research shows that online CBT is just as effective as in-person sessions. We offer secure telehealth therapy for patients across North Dallas, so you can access support from the comfort of your home.
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We provide CBT for teens, adults, and elders. Our therapists tailor sessions to meet the needs of each age group, whether it’s helping teens manage school stress or supporting adults through life transitions.
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In your first therapy session, your therapist will get to know you, your goals, and what brought you to counseling. You’ll talk about your history, current challenges, and what you’d like to change. Sessions are always confidential, supportive, and paced at your comfort level.
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In order to offer a sliding fee scale to our Denton and Borger community and the entire state of Texas, Steady Heart Counseling, PLLC does not file in network insurance claims; however, as a courtesy to our clients that do have insurance we will offer to help file out of network insurance claims for each session. Please be aware that most major insurance policies will not reimburse for marriage or family counseling sessions. When you speak with a therapist at Steady Heart Counseling, PLLC regarding scheduling and fees let them know that you are interested in out of network reimbursement in order to be provided with step by step instructions on how to file an out of network claim.
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Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy sessions, so you can meet with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home or office. Many clients search for “online therapy near me in Dallas” and we’re proud to offer that option.
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Yes. We provide play therapy for children (ages 5–10), counseling for preteens and teens, and family therapy. Teen therapy can help with social anxiety, peer relationships, school stress, depression, and more.
 
