Brick Street Counseling

02/05/2026

✨ New Resource for Mental Health Counselors ✨

Insurance credentialing doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
The Insurance Credentialing Guide for Mental Health Counselors in Texas: Solo Practitioners Edition was created to walk clinicians through the credentialing process step by step — from preparation through panel approval — without the confusion.

✔️ Written specifically for Texas counselors, with guidance that is relevant for practitioners in all states
✔️ Step-by-step help with preparing documents, NPI, CAQH, EIN, and DBA/PLLC setup
✔️ Clear explanations of credentialing vs. contracting
✔️ Application guidance for major insurers including BCBS of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, TRICARE West, and Baylor Scott & White
✔️ Practical tips to reduce delays and avoid common credentialing mistakes

📘 Available as an ebook for under $10
📖 Included with Kindle Unlimited

If you’re tired of piecing together information from forums and outdated advice, this guide offers a clear, practical roadmap so you can approach insurance credentialing with confidence.

INSURANCE CREDENTIALING GUIDE FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS IN TEXAS: Solo Practitioner's Edition

02/01/2026

Your compassion can change a day - or a life. 💜 Reach out. Listen. Show up. Be the reason someone feels loved today. And if you need someone to talk to, you can call, text, or chat 988 anytime.

01/07/2026

✨ We’re expanding! ✨

Brick Street Counseling is now accepting clients in Louisiana for telehealth counseling. If you’re looking for supportive, compassionate care from the comfort of your own home, we’re here for you.

Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, or just feeling stuck, counseling can help you move forward with clarity and support. Telehealth makes it easy to fit therapy into your life—no commute required.

📅 Now booking Louisiana residents

💻 Secure, confidential telehealth sessions
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward feeling better.

01/04/2026

A new year often brings fresh intentions and hopes for change. As life gets busy, it’s easy for self care to slip to the background, but you deserve time and space to focus on you. Counseling can be a gentle place to start fresh, with support for concerns ranging from ADHD and trauma to grief and life transitions. If you’re curious about taking that first step, I invite you to schedule a free consultation and explore how counseling can support your healing and growth in the year ahead.

Mental Health Counseling in Nacogdoches, TX offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Online payments are accepted. Schedule an appointment today. Contact us at (972) 656-9226.

11/25/2025

We are excited to announce that mental health care services will soon be more accessible. We will soon accept Optum and United Healthcare insurances! Convenient online scheduling is available at

Mental Health Counseling in Nacogdoches, TX offering Telehealth appointments. Paperwork can be filled out online. Online payments are accepted. Schedule an appointment today. Contact us at (972) 656-9226.

11/21/2025

If you’re exhausted, wired, and unable to relax — always on edge, forgetting things, snapping at small irritations — you could be in survival mode. Survival mode occurs when the nervous system becomes stuck in fight, flight, or freeze after repeated stress or trauma, keeping the body on constant alert even after the danger or stressor has passed.
Many therapy paths focus on stress-management techniques: breathing tools, journaling, mindfulness, which can absolutely help. However, they often treat symptoms, rather than the source. Sometimes it takes years to untangle what’s driving that constant alarm.
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) approaches survival mode in a different way.
Using eye movements and imagery rescripting, ART allows you to gently reprocess traumatic images while calming the associated sensations — helping you step out of survival mode and toward genuine internal safety.
Find an ART trained therapist near you. www.ARTworksnow.com

11/20/2025

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals who were taken too soon by violence, discrimination, and neglect. We remember their light, their stories, and their impact—and we recommit ourselves to building a world where transgender people are safe, supported, and celebrated.

Mental health care plays a vital role in that commitment. Everyone deserves a space where their identity is respected, their voice is heard, and their experiences are affirmed. Compassionate, gender-affirming counseling can be a powerful source of healing, resilience, and hope.

If you or someone you love is seeking support, know that you’re not alone. Your identity is valid. Your story matters. And you deserve care that uplifts, empowers, and honors the fullness of who you are. 🌈💛

11/14/2025

11/04/2025

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿

I’m happy to share that I’m now credentialed with Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, and Ascension — along with Aetna!

If you have one of these insurance plans, I can now provide in-network billing to make getting the care you need simpler and more affordable.

🗓️ Appointments are available on Sundays and evenings to fit your busy schedule.

If you’ve been considering starting therapy, this is a great time to reach out. I’d love to support you on your journey — contact me today to schedule your intake session! 💙

10/21/2025

I know I’m a little late, but I want to give a huge thank-you to the Pride Alliance of Lufkin PAL for hosting Pineywoods Pride on October 11th! It was such a joy meeting everyone, feeling the love, and chatting about mental health. If I shared referral info, feel free to reach out so I can make sure you have the right details. I offer in-person and online sessions on Sundays and weekday evenings and accept Aetna insurance. I’d love to connect and support you on your mental health journey.

10/11/2025

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and recognize everyone who chooses to share their true selves with the world—whenever and however they feel safe doing so. Your identity is valid and you are loved just as you are. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤎🤍

Coming out is a personal journey, and it’s one you should never feel pressured to take. Whether you're out, thinking about it, or not ready yet—PFLAG loves you, supports you, and will be here for you every step of the way.

10/11/2025

I am set up at Pineywoods Pride 2025 ready to talk about mental health and counseling! There are a ton of vendors and info booths from a wide variety of small businesses and community agencies. Come see us!

Pride Alliance of Lufkin PAL