Valadez Counseling Services, LLC operates entirely under a private pay model. We do not accept insurance, which allows us to maintain strict client confidentiality and maximum flexibility in your care without requiring restrictive insurance diagnoses.

No. Our contact form and consultation requests are strictly for scheduling purposes and are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 911 or call/text 988 immediately.

We offer individual therapy to help address a wide range of mental health concerns.

Making the decision to seek help can be scary. We offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or virtual meeting to determine if and how we can support you.

My session fees are fully transparent and fixed at $105 per standard session and $110 for an intake session. There are no hidden fees or surprise surcharges.

• How to Pay: All billing is handled exclusively through my secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal (Upheal). I accept all major credit/debit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and secure bank account transfers (ACH). I do not accept cash, checks, or peer-to-peer apps like Venmo or Cash App.

• When You Are Billed: Payment is automatically processed at the time of your scheduled virtual session using the primary payment method saved in your portal profile.

• Insurance & Superbills: I operate as a strictly private-pay practice. I do not participate with any insurance panels, nor do I provide superbills or documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Clients are responsible for the full session fee out-of-pocket.

Good Faith Estimate (GFE) Notice:
Under federal law, you have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your mental health care will cost before your treatment begins. Because my rates are flat and transparent, a standard course of care (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly sessions) typically averages an estimated ongoing cost of $420 to $440 per month. You will never receive a surprise bill from my practice. If you ever receive a bill that is at least $400 more than this established estimate, federal law allows you to dispute it.

For more information regarding your right to a Good Faith Estimate, you can visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Please see our Contact page to request an appointment.

During your first session, we will discuss your concerns, review your health questionnaires, explore your therapy goals, and determine the best treatment approach, tailored to your needs.

A typical session may last up to 45-50 minutes, but the frequency and duration of each session depends on your specific needs and goals, which we'll discuss during your initial session.

Confidentiality is incorporated into sessions according to counseling ethics and legal requirements, such as HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

No, all sessions are held virtually using the Upheal client portal. The site is a secure HIPPA-compliant platform to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

A minimum 24 hours' notice is required for session cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations (made with less than 24 hour notice) or no-shows will incur the full fee.

Sessions canceled or rescheduled by the practice will not incur a fee.