What is the difference between counseling and therapy?
Counseling and therapy, when used to describe mental health services, mean the same thing.
What is the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist?
A therapist provides talk or play therapy but does not prescribe medication. They may have a master’s degree or a PhD. A Psychiatrist is a mental health doctor. They have a medical degree, can formally diagnose, and can prescribe medication.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. Lena Pope providers are therapists and cannot prescribe medication.
Do therapists do diagnostic testing?
No. Diagnostic testing can be done by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
What insurance do you accept?
As of 10/01/2024, Lena Pope providers are in network with the following plans:
- All Medicaid and CHIP plans for Tarrant, Parker, Dallas, and adjacent counties
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Scott & White
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
How much does counseling cost?
The cost for counseling depends first on your insurance coverage. If you do not have insurance or cannot afford your insurance, Lena Pope offers financial assistance based on your household size and income. Please call for more information.
Where are your offices?
3200 Sanguinet Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
3001 Sanguinet Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
1508 Santa Fe, Building 3, Suite 304, Weatherford, TX 78086
601 W. Sanford Street, Suite 202, Arlington, TX 76011
8713 Airport Freeway, Suite 312, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule by phone, call 817-255-2652
***Please note that email and phones are only monitored during business hours. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988***
Do I have to have a referral?
No. PCP referrals are not currently required for outpatient mental health counseling.
Do therapists make custody recommendations?
No. The provision of litigation testimony by therapists (such as in custody disputes), can be harmful to the therapeutic relationship by hindering a therapist’s ability to maintain confidentiality of matters that are highly personal in nature. Even under subpoena, therapists cannot and will not provide any recommendation regarding custody of a child.
When are appointments available?
Availability of appointments varies based on a number of factors. Please contact us at 817-255-2652 or [email protected] for information about scheduling.
How long are the sessions?
Standard counseling sessions are approximately 45 minutes.
What age client do you work with?
Lena Pope therapists can work with clients as young as age 3. There is no upper age limit.
Do offer telehealth & in person?
Yes, we offer both in-person and telehealth counseling.
What types of counseling do you offer? (play, family, couples, group, individual)
Lena Pope therapists offer individual, couples, and family sessions. For young clients, play therapy may be used in individual and family sessions.
Two different types of group therapy are offered:
- Groups for adults seeing substance use treatment
- Groups for youth with problematic sexual behavior
Do you offer counseling in other languages?
Yes. As of 10/01/2024, therapists at Lena Pope can offer services in English, Spanish, German, and Hindi.