COMPLIANCE

Please always feel free to reach out to provide feedback or constructive criticism by contacting the practice at: inquiries@Vervewell.org

Most issues between client and clinician can be addressed directly. However, Vervewell Counseling remains in compliance with the State of Texas as we provide information below to assist your pursuit of a report, if you should find yourself in such a situation.

Alternatively, if we’ve done a good job for you and/or your family, feel free to leave a Google review: click here. The Vervewell clinicians are professional and are not swayed by a review, no matter its direction. Reviews are only to help spread the word of the strong and supportive services we steadily aim to provide for each client. We are grateful for your support.

Business Violation Concerns

If you believe you have been a victim of fraudulent business practices in the State of Texas please contact the Attorney General’s Office to file a consumer complaint.

Click here to learn more about your consumer rights.

https://consumerprotection.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumercomplaintportal/s/ 

License Violation Concerns

If you believe a clinician has violated their code of ethics and/or scope of their licensing regulations, please contact the licensing board.

Click here to access the Texas Code.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-7700
Investigations/Complaints 24-hour, toll-free system- (800) 821-3205

https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/ 

Request records

We are required to retain your records for 7 years, or 5 years after a former child client has turned 18. If needed, records can be requested via the Vervewell Counseling secure portal, to which standing clients have access.

Administrative charges may apply.

Or email to request a link to the portal:

inquiries@Vervewell.org

Anxiety and Panic Management (all therapists)

Vervewell therapists work with clients who may be experiencing regular bouts of anxiety. Sometimes anxiety shows up as panic. Learning simpler ideas like deep breathing and visualization are often utilized, as well as more complex modalities like reactive vs responsive, thought driven action, and curated headspace day after day. 

Anxiety represents the psyche’s alarm system responding to perceived threats, both real and Imagined. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, we’ll explore anxiety as a meaningful communication from parts of yourself demanding attention. You’ll develop sophisticated strategies for self-regulation while investigating the underlying conflicts your anxiety may be expressing. This involves learning to differentiate between realistic concerns requiring action and neurotic anxiety serving defensive purposes. By developing a more nuanced relationship with your anxiety, you transform it from tyrant to teacher, using its energy for growth rather than paralysis.