I’m Starting My Own Practice!
It is with so much excitement yet mixed feelings and some grief that I announce I will be departing DTA on September 19th and starting my own practice, October 1st :) (Current clients please be sure to see the email titled “Official Departure + New Practice Letter” for more in-depth details about this transition and a PDF letter.)
For colleagues, prospective clients, and everyone else:
Key details about my new practice:
Fully virtual sessions
Serving all of Texas
Private pay only
Holistic + integrative mental healthcare (Specializing in trauma + PTSD, depression + anxiety, relational issues, self esteem, finding purpose, body image/disordered eating, people pleasing, substance use recovery maintenance, culture and identity issues)
Using a variety of mind-body-spirit focused modalities (Parts Work/IFS, inner child, existential, mindfulness, somatic therapy), as well as classic modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and compassion focused therapy.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 AM to 5 PM (last sessions at 4 PM)
Session rates: $150 for current clients (had a session in the past 4 months and have been in contact), $175 for new/returning clients
Superbills can be provided upon request*
*A superbill is a detailed receipt that includes diagnostic and procedure codes, which you can submit to your insurance company to potentially receive reimbursement if you have out-of-network (OON) benefits. To find out if you have OON benefits, please call your insurance to learn about your unique plan’s mental health benefits.
Reduced rate options: I will have 4 reduced rate, private pay every other week spots (lasting till March 31st) available on my caseload for current, previously insurance-based clients who are:
In school, about to start, or recently graduated (last 6 months)
In their teens/twenties
Experiencing financial hardship (close to/at minimum wage job, recently fired/laid off, death of provider/spouse/parent, others are financially dependent on you, injury/terminally ill, etc) which would make my standard cost nearly impossible in their current situation
I have already sent out initial offers for these spots. However, if they are not accepted, I will re-offer them to others who may need them. If you're interested in being considered for one of these spots and fit these criteria, please let me know ASAP.
Future plans: In this new practice, I also hope to eventually offer:
Virtual group therapy open to previous clients and the public at a reduced rate -would not be able to continue in/or start individual therapy with me if you choose to go to group (great for clients who would be ready to be “done” with therapy but still want an intentional and safe space to process and speak openly in community with a therapist present) *If there is interest for this now, please email me to let me know :)
Virtual yoga/deep stretch sessions - details to come
For prospective clients on the waitlist:
After reading these updates, if you would like to be removed, please let me know of your decision. I'm happy to assist you in finding a new therapist who meets your needs. Please email me your choice of: DTA or outside provider, virtual or in person, gender preference, type of therapy/issues treated, traits you want, type of insurance or cash pay so that I can send you individualized referral options.
The waitlist will be deleted on September 19th as I will no longer have access to that email. I will reach out to anyone still on that waitlist prior to September 19th.
Important dates:
For current clients, please inform me of your decision and needs by September 1st, or by September 9th at the latest. This will help ensure a smooth transition for your care.
For prospective clients on waitlist, please also let me know if you would like to be removed by September 1st, or by September 9th at the latest.
My last day with DTA is Thursday, September 19.
My shopkins@dtacare.com will no longer work after September 19th. I will share my new work email with you all through my newsletter and will directly send it to all who will be continuing with me.
I will be taking time off from Friday, September 20th to 30th to visit family, finalize details for my new practice, and send new onboarding paperwork to clients who will be continuing with me. The new practice will open Tuesday, Oct 1 :)
I can’t wait to share the details, name, logo, new website, etc with you all! I will keep this website as well as “Sunday Reflections with Sonia” newsletter AND create a second website and newsletter specifically for this new business. You all will stay in the loop regardless, and I am so grateful for your continued support.
If you know anyone who would be interested in my services starting October 1st and would be okay with virtual and private pay in Texas, word of mouth is the best advertising I could ask for, and I would be honored to be referred to :)
Thank you!