New Leaf Mental Health, PLLC
New Leaf Counseling was originally established in 2018 and expanded to New Leaf Mental Health in 2023. We are located at 5460 Paredes line Rd. Suite 206 Brownsville, TX 78526.
Please call 956-410-2424 to book an appointment. Our Fax # is 956-443-3578. Our email address is NLMHPLLC2023@outlook.com.
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​A discounted/ sliding fee schedule is available (dependent on client income & family size).
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Both owners of New Leaf Mental Health are Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors in the state of Texas and offer supervision for Graduate Students and LPC Associates. New Leaf Mental Health offers free supervision to LPC Associates who work 4 hours a week at the clinic. There is a $250 a month fee to other LPC Associates.
HOW WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY
No one will be denied services for any reason including race, color, sex, ethnicity, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or an inability to pay. A discounted/ sliding scale fee application is available to complete to assess if client qualifies for a didiscounted fee for sessions. Discounts are dependent on client income & family size.
Insurance Plans Accepted:
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AETNA
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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
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MOLINA
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MEDICAID/TMHP
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SUPERIOR/ AMBETTER
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DRISCOLL
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UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/UNITED HEALTHCARE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What can I expect from therapy?
All initial appointments will be between 45-60 minutes in which consent forms are signed and a biopsychosocial questionnaire will be completed to gain a better understanding of the presenting problem. A treatment plan is generated by collaborating with the client to identify goals that will be worked on in therapy. Subsequent appointments will be between 45-60 minutes. Frequency of sessions will be based on the intensity of the client’s presenting problem. Consistent attendance is essential to evoke progress with your desired treatment goals. Therefore, after two no-shows (not letting your therapist know in advance you cannot attend) you will be terminated and will be referred to another mental health provider within our community to continue services.
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How can therapy help me?
Therapy can provide a myriad of benefits. Some of these benefits include but are not limited to; self-awareness, personal growth, modifying thinking patterns, improving self-efficacy and self-esteem, improving emotional regulation, developing healthy coping skills. In addition, therapy can provide a non-judgmental atmosphere that supports exploring your unique presenting problem and guide you in the direction of actual solutions.
How can group counseling help me?
Group sessions are led by either a Graduate Student Intern, Licensed Professional Counselors, or Licensed Professional Counselor Associates. Group sessions consist of both teaching and processing time. Processing may revolve around an issue one member of the group is working on with time for feedback and reactions by group members. This group dynamic is a very powerful environment for growth. During sessions, an individual can share as much or as little as they would like.
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What is an LPC?
To become an (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor an individual has completed a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in counseling or related field. After completion of a Master’s degree one must take the NCE exam and obtain a passing score to become an LPC Associate. Once becoming an LPC-Associate 3,000 counseling hours need to be completed under the supervision of an LPC-Supervisor to gain full licensure as an LPC. Additionally, to maintain licensure LPCs need to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
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What is an LPC-Associate?
To become an (LPC-Associate) Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate an individual has completed a bachelor's degree and a Masters degree in counseling or related field. After completion of a Masters degree one must take the NCE exam and obtain a passing score to become an LPC-Associate. Once becoming an LPC-Associate the individual works on completing 3,000 counseling hours under the supervision of an LPC-Supervisor.
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What services do we provide?
We provide individual, family, couples and group counseling. Please be aware that we do NOT provide crisis intervention services. If you are in a crisis please go to your nearest emergency room or call the local mental health crisis hotline (Cameron and Hidalgo County) at 1-877-289-7199.