Main: (210) 960-3752 | Fax: (210) 569-7790
Discover Your Inner Strength
Hello, my name is Kristen Cooper MacDiarmid. I am a licensed professional counselor that works with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders. In this time of turmoil and change, it is more important than ever to take care of our mental health while maintaining our physical health and well being; therefore, I offer flexible early morning and evening telehealth hours several days a week.
I believe in a collaborative approach between therapist, teen, parents, and the family as a whole. I use a person-centered approach while also using CBT and solution focused techniques to find the perfect individualized approach for your unique situation. I believe that everyone has the strength and ability to succeed deep within themselves, even if you can’t see it because of your current situation or mindset. I want to help you find that inner ability, pull from that innate strength, and learn the techniques that will help bring out the best you have within you. We are all survivors and sometimes we just need a reminder and a hand to hold to help us through the dark times.
ABOUT ME
I earned my BA in Psychology from St. Mary’s University and my MA in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. I have worked with children in some form or another since my very first job at the age of 13; first helping my mom in her own daycare during my summers off of school, then later volunteering at my family church in the nursery. I have years of experience in a mental health setting, having worked as both a children’s case manager/skills trainer during my internship and a counselor in training at a day program for adults with severe mental illness.
My free time is spent with my husband, children, and my puppy. We enjoy DIYing, playing board games, swimming, hiking, and planning our next trip. I understand attempting to juggle life's demands and will work with you to ensure that you have the support you need when you need it. I offer a flexible telehealth schedule and convenient evening hours several days a week.
RATES & SERVICES
Initial Intake
$150/INTAKE
Initial appointment before counseling can begin. This appointment is to gather information about you and your needs.
Individual
$130/1HR Session
Individual sessions.
A need-based sliding scale is available. Please let me know if you would like more information.
Family
$150/1HR Session
Family or couples sessions. A need-based sliding scale is available. Please let me know if you would like more information.
Paperwork
$50/OCCURRENCE
Completion of 504 or Accommodation Request Letters, FMLA Paperwork, etc. Please note that paperwork cannot be completed until at least 10 sessions have been attended.
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna/Evernorth
Oscar
TRICARE
United Healthcare/United Behavioral Health
No Show/Late Cancelation Policy
I require 24 hours notice for cancelation of appointments. Failure to attend an appointment or cancel in a timely manner will result in a fee equal to the scheduled session fee. Telehealth appointments are treated as in-office appointments and failure to attend will be charged. I will do everything in my power to work with you regarding rescheduling appointments if alerted within the appropriate amount of time.
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
Carl Jung
CONTACT ME
Questions or comments? Contact me today by secure email or phone.
Main: (210) 960-3752
Fax: (210) 569-7790
Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.
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