Services, Fees, & Rates
***Free 30 Minute New Client Consultation*** - Email Vi to schedule a free 30 minute consultation to see if we are a good match for therapy.
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Services: The Hopeful Existentialist offers online individual therapy sessions for individuals from 18 to 65 years of age.
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Business Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM
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Feel free to inquire about limited reduced fee spot availability.
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The New Client Intake Session:
​The first session is $150 as the intake session lasts 80 minutes (1.5 Hours), in order to conceptualize your treatment needs.​​​
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Session Rates and Fees:
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Intake Individual Therapy – 80 Minute Session (1.5 Hours) - $150
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Individual Therapy - Therapy 50 Minute Session (1 Hour) - $125
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Individual Therapy - Therapy 80 Minute Session (1.5 Hours) - $150
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Individual Therapy - Therapy 110 Minute Session (2 Hours) - $175
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The Hopeful Existentialist accepts self-pay/private pay and
is not able be filed as “out of network” reimbursement. ​
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Therapy Intensives are extended sessions that can be scheduled for longer session times. For example: 80 Minutes Sessions, 110 Minute Sessions, etc.
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Different schedule options have availability based on factors such as your needs and wants, what issues you are experiencing, schedule needs, financial considerations, if it is appropriate with therapist-client discernment and collaboration and other factors.
The rates for therapy intensives, extended sessions, and alternative therapy schedules are specified in the chart above and/or will be included via a Good Faith Estimate. I do not provide medical evaluations/letters, legal testimony, court services or forensic evaluations.
Feel free to inquire about limited reduced fee spot availability.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
​Appointment Policies:
​ Missed Appointments and Cancelling Within less Than 24 Hours:
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Missed Appointment Fee (No Show Fee) – If a client misses an appointment, they will still owe the full fee of the scheduled session. There are unexpected times when clients must cancel or reschedule appointments. In case of an unplanned event, emergency or crisis situation, each client will be able to have one missed appointment with no fee.
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24 Hour Late Cancellation Fee – If a session is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, then the fee will be the full fee cost of the scheduled session. Please try not to wait until the last minute if you need to cancel, so that I will be able to allocate the session time for other clients as needed. Continuous cancelations and/or no shows may result in referral to other providers based on clinical discretion of the therapist.
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Rescheduling - You can cancel or reschedule your session appointment through the Jane App or by emailing me at vi@thehopefulexistentialist.com, as long as you provide 24 hours notice. Your session time will start at the scheduled time and will end 50 minutes later, unless you are seeking an alternate session schedule.
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Payment Policies
​As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Supervised by Laura Wright, LPC-S, I am not able to accept third party reimbursement due to mandates by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Consequently, I cannot accept insurance, HSA cards, or alternate third-party reimbursement. I am not eligible to file out of network claims to insurance companies, nor will you be able to be reimbursed for an “Out of Network” provider if you file the claim yourself.
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I only accept private pay, also known as “self-pay” or “out of pocket” payment. If there are concerns about scheduling, fees, billing, money and/or time related issues, feel free to discuss this while reaching out, in your free consultation, later on if you experience any life changes, or if you want to discuss alternate therapy schedules, or if you want/need a referral for other services.
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*Payment is due before the appointment time of the session. If you arrive late for your session, I cannot extend the time of the session as there are other sessions scheduled after yours. If for any reason I am late to the session due to miscellaneous circumstances, I will allot the scheduled time to the end of the session, if agreed upon and feasible, or will add the scheduled minutes to a session in the future.
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*I don't provide couples or family counseling sessions.​​​​​
Good Faith Estimate​
Under the new Public Health Service Act Section 2799B-6, health care providers and facilities are required to provide individuals who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance, an estimate of bill for medical services known as a Good Faith Estimate. You have the right to receive the GFE for the total expected cost of any emergency items or services. You are entitled to a GFE within 1 business day before your medical service is provided. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you may dispute the bill. For questions or more information about your rights to a GFE, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800)368-1019.
Court and Legal Policies:
The Hopeful Existentialist does not provide court or legal services, but if subpoenaed here are the relevant policies:
Court, Subpoena, and Legal Policies​
The Hopeful Existentialist LLC, Vi, does not provide forensic evaluations nor participate in child custody litigation. My emphasis as a therapist is to provide therapy services and to help clients to find the resources and strengths to overcome challenges and life situations. Therefore, I would prefer not to be included in cases involving litigation.
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Court and Litigation Fees​​
All required subpoenaed court appearances require additional fees, which are due immediately at the time of request, prior to any provision of services. At the latest, payment will be accepted two weeks prior to the scheduled appearance. If payment is not made two weeks prior to the court appearance, then this failure to submit payment constitutes as a release from the requested appearance(s).​Please understand that you will be held responsible for court related fees should they occur, including any requested appearance, subpoenaed appearance, settlement conference, deposition, any other legal/court/official appearances, and/or litigation related matters. There are no refunds for these fees.
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Should Vi, The Hopeful Existentialist LLC, be subpoenaed to provide court testimony regarding your therapy, a payment deposit of $1500.00 is required in advance of the court date for preparation and consultation time. You will be billed at the rate of $750 per hour for travel to and from court, time waiting at the courthouse and time spent testifying. If only clinical records are requested an hourly rate of $250 will be billed for preparation and submission. There are no refunds for these fees. Your signature on the intake paperwork for services is your agreement to pay for this service if it is requested. Additional information regarding court fees and policies are provided in the following sections.​
Itemized Court Fees are as follows:
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Should I be subpoenaed to provide court testimony regarding your therapy, a payment deposit of $1500.00 is required in advance of the court date for preparation and consultation time.
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$750 per Hour – $750 per hour for travel to and from court, time waiting at the courthouse and time spent testifying.
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Travel Expense Fees - All travel expenses required (flights, hotels at therapist discretion, meals, etc.)
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Documentation Fees- Written case summaries are $250 per case summary. Forms to be completed for litigation or court purposes may range from $50 to $500 per form depending upon the clinical assessment, length, and duration of the form.
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Express Charge - If an appearance request is received without a minimum of one week notice, the appearance fee is due immediately and there will be an additional $300 express charge.
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Immediate Provision of Fees - Charges associated with these services will be due immediately and prior to any professionals/parties receiving therapist documentation and/or services.
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Therapist Release From Requested Appearance Due to Failure to Submit Payment - Failure to provide these fees in advance as specified, constitutes release from requested appearance.
There are no refunds for these fees.
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Please note: After appearing in court, the therapeutic relationship has a significant risk of being jeopardized, with possibilities such as sensitive disclosures, testimony requirements, and subpoena required breaking of confidentiality. Situations involving litigation and therapist court appearances may lead to termination of services in different situations.
Rates & Schedules
The First Session:
AKA The Intake Session - 80 Minutes - $150
General Sessions:
Individual Therapy Session - 50 Minutes - $125
Individual Therapy Session - 80 Minutes - $150
Individual Therapy Session - 110 Minutes - $175
Feel free to inquire about limited reduced fee spot availability.
What is a Cycle Breaker?
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A cycle breaker is often a common term used to mean a person who recognizes harmful traits, behaviors, thinking styles, patterns, characteristics, ways of relating, and/or abusive dynamics in their family system, community, religious circles/church, or other groups, that they do not want to be a part of nor continue.
This often involves sometimes having to distance oneself, and/or one's family, from different environments or relationships due to the harmful patterns and dynamics.
Many people often have feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, grief, loss, and a range of many emotions. It is common for individuals to question many beliefs and perspectives, regarding what they may have previously ignored, tolerated, "normalized", or "pathologized".
Many people may struggle with parts of their identities, self-esteem, past experiences, internalized abuse, and negative beliefs about the world, self and others.
Cycle breakers often are seeking to work on healing while understanding their past and present.
Many cycle breakers are also trying to figure out their authentic values, what they consider to be "healthy", and how to move forward.
Accessing Your Health Records
In compliance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 181.105 (HB 4224), you have the right to access your health records, contact our licensing authority, and file complaints.
At The Hopeful Existentialist LLC, we believe in transparency and your right to access your health information. In compliance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 181.105 (HB 4224), we provide the following information about how to access your health records, contact our licensing authority, and file complaints if needed.
How to Request Your Health Records
You have the right to request a copy of your health care records from The Hopeful Existentialist LLC. To request your records:
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1.Submit a written request via email to vi@thehopefulexistentialist.com with the subject line "Health Records Request"
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2.Include the following information:
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- Your full legal name
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- Date of birth
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- Date range of records requested
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- Description of records needed (if specific)
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- Preferred delivery method (secure email or mail)
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- Contact phone number
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3.Identity verification: For your protection, we will contact you to verify your identity before releasing records and ask you to fill out a release of information electronically, with the pertinent information above
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4.Response time: We will respond to your request within 15 business days as required by Texas law
Reasonable fees may apply for copies of records as permitted by law. We will inform you of any fees before processing your request.
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Contact The Hopeful Existentialist LLC
We want to hear from you and resolve any issues. Please contact us at vi@thehopefulexistentialist.com. We take all concerns seriously and will work to address them promptly.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with our services or have any concerns, please let us know right away. We prefer to discuss any issues directly first, so that we can work together to see if we can come to a resolution or solution. If you have concerns about your care or believe your privacy rights or any other rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint. We encourage you to reach out to us at The Hopeful Existentialist, so that we can address your concerns directly as soon as possible.​
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If I am not able to resolve your concerns, you may contact and consult with my supervisor Laura Wright Quintanar, MS, LPC-S about your concerns at info@unearthedtherapyandyoga.com. Laura Wright Quintanar is my Texas board approved supervisor and runs the business UnEarthed Therapy + Yoga, PLLC, located at 139 South Elm Street, Keller, TX, 76248.
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Licensing Authority Information
The Hopeful Existentialist, LLC is regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, the licensing authority for Licensed Professional Counselors in the State of Texas.
Questions regarding licensure or professional regulation may be submitted through the Council’s website: https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/
When submitting an inquiry, select Licensed Professional Counselor as the license type.
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Filing a Consumer Complaint
Clients or members of the public who wish to file a consumer complaint may do so through the Texas Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Complaints may be submitted online at:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint
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When submitting a complaint, include relevant dates, names, and any supporting documentation if available. Questions Regarding House Bill 4224. For questions related to House Bill 4224 or consumer access requirements under Texas law, Texas Health and Human Services may be contacted at: HCR_PRU@hhs.texas.gov
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