FAQ

There are two forms to complete.

The first is here and simply needs to be read and signed. It tells you about my policies, which we will go over in our first session.

The second is here and is one that will take you about 10 minutes to answer the questions to. Please bring both completed to our first session, or you can email them to me completed at Tyler@SkyboundCounseling.com. Completing these beforehand lets us jump right into your session.

I only take BlueCross BlueShield PPO plans. You can usually see PPO on the insurance card, but you can always call customer service to be sure.

When you walk into the building, you can take either the elevator just past the front desk or the stairs just to the left of the front desk.

When you walk out of the elevator on the second floor, there is a waiting area. This is just to the left when you get to the top of the stairs. You can wait there until the time of your session, and I will come and get you.

A crucial question. Only Puffs. Ever. They’re the best.

Sessions that are not cancelled prior to 24 hours will be charged the full amount of the session unless they are cancelled for an emergency, sickness, etc.

Sessions cancelled with greater than 24-hour’s notice will not be charged. However, repetitive cancellations will be considered problematic and may hinder your ability to pursue counseling.

While I frequently work with transgender people, it is also quite common for me to meet with people who really are just unsure about their gender and who need help exploring it and figuring it out.

Yea, there’s really no question.

Sessions are approximately 55 minutes in length.

If you are paying with a BCBS TX PPO plan, then I will put a credit card on file for you. After I file the claim, it takes BlueCross a few weeks to process it.

After they pay me their share, your card will be charged whatever is remaining. For most PPO plans, this is a co-pay of $20-$30, but for some there is no co-pay. Still for others, there is a percent split until a deductible is met, and for some, you pay the full amount until the deductible is met.

You are responsible for the full cost of the session. It is important to make sure you know how your insurance plan works from them, so you will know how much you will be charged for each session.

Yes, I take all major forms of credit cards. Some HSA cards will work, but others will not. If you are unsure, we can test it in advance with a small amount.

I have worked with many individuals on the dating process for them – and many have found a lasting relationship, to my joy.

Yes. Many of the people I work with have one or more of these and have made major headway.

Only once a month. It always frightens the rest of the building, especially during lunch.

Absolutely.

I charge $120/session. However, I always have two people that I help at a very low rate ($10/session), because I know some people simply cannot afford therapy. If you genuinely cannot afford it, you are welcome to reach out to me to see if one of those two places is currently available.

Yep. I’m happy to help people in whatever kind of relationship they pursue.

Yes, it’s altogether common for this to be a concern or even central concern of a romantic relationship.

I do not have the experience and skills to work with those with eating disorders or addictions.

However, if you are an LGBT+ person with such struggles, I know of many safe therapists who specialize in this area. I would be happy to refer you to them personally. Please give me a call. I will help you get connected.

When we cannot find a time during the week that works, I will do a few sessions during the weekend.

I know of several I have personally checked out myself. I want to make sure I send my LGBT family only to those who are safe for us.

Yes, I work a few evenings.

He’s my favorite person in the world – except when he takes my ice cream from the freezer!

Yes, I know of ones that will work with adolescents 16+ for HRT and ones that will work with younger for blockers. I also have personally checked out doctors who are trans-affirming and will work with adults.