Counseling and Wellness Services

The task of the therapist is to help his or her patients connect back with their own fundamental healthiness and goodness. Prospective patients come to us feeling starved and alientated. More important than giving them a set of techniques for battling their problems, we need to point them toward the experience of the fundamental ground of health which exists in them.

Chogyam Trungpa

The Sanity We Are Born With

Hi, there!

Ever since the publication of my first book, Unfuck Your Brain (Microcosm Publishing, 2017), I have been getting emails from all corners of the US and from people all over the plannet asking about my therapy services.

Y'all. That's so flattering. Like, seriously. It always makes my day. There is no better compliment than people telling you that they feel safe enough with you to dig into all the emotional muck they need to transform in order to get better. 

Unfortunately, I am only licensed to practice in the state of Texas so it is completely illegal for me to work with individuals who live out of this state. This even applies to messages asking for general advice about a particular situation you are struggling with. Me answering those questions creates a therapeutic relationship with someone who is not my client. I understand the frusteration, but it  absolutely make sense for a zillion ethical reasons. Plus I like my license and want to keep hold of it. I'm not any good at anything other than this therapy thing.

But if you ARE in Texas, and are looking for more info about my practice, read on...

I have extensive training in trauma informed treatment modalities, and can work with a variety of other treatment issues (e.g.,neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and substance use issues).

I am also well-versed in work around  intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. I work with individuals, couples, and other relationship configurations. I am both polyamory and kink friendly, and I hold a certification as a Clinical Sexologist.

I work with problematic sexual behavior within a relational framework but I am not a licensed sex offender treatment provider, therefore am not qualified for working with individuals who are thought to be sex offenders by the legal system. However, I highly recommend Brenda Martinez if you are seeking an individual with that speciality. 

If you have another therapist you are working with, but want to see me for some specific work, that is entirely acceptable. Please keep in mind my code of ethics does require me to consult with them as needed about your care. An informed consent form is available for download on my forms page.

In order to provide the best quality of care to my clients, I do not accept insurance. This allows me to work with individuals without assigning a diagnosis that I have to submit (along with a treatment plan) to their insurance provider that then becomes a part of their medical record. Your privacy is very important to me.

I charge $200.00 an hour, and do not charge extra for a first visit/intake visit. A typical session lasts about 50-60 minutes.

I have worked to increase accessibility to my office, including new ramps! However, please let me know what your accessibility needs are so we can determine if you can comfortably come in person or would prefer telehealth services. 

Phone and video (utilizing the HIPPA compliant doxy.me platform) therapy sessions are available, though I require a safety plan before we start long-distance therapeutic support in case  we need to utilize local resources to assist you (this is already part of my therapy intake packet because I'm just that organized). 

I accept cash, checks, credit cards (through Square), ACH transers, and HSA cards. Credit card charges will reflect a payment to Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S with no other identifying information about the services you have received. I am happy to provide you with a superbill if you would like to request reimbursement through your insurance provider.

My work is focused on your wellness and any practical concerns you wish to address, rather than assessment and diagnosis. However, if you need an assessment and diagnosis completed for employment, insurance, legal issues, or in support of other treatments, please contact me to discuss your needs.

One Final Thing

Going to therapy is not a sign of weakness. It takes an enormous amount of strength and courage to insist on taking care of yourself in a world that continues to tell you that it doesn't matter. You are a bad-ass. Seriously. I love my clients.  You amaze me, surprise me, and impress me every day.  Thank you for doing the heavy lifting and letting me be part of your journey.