FAQ

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Where is your office located?

My office is located inside St. Paul Orthodox Church in Katy, TX.

 

What are your office hours?

All sessions are by appointment. I try to make accommodations with different schedules as best I can.

 

How long are your sessions?

Sessions are 45-50 minutes.

 

Do you take insurance?
I do not take insurance. I see this as a ministry, which is why I keep my rates affordable and I maintain a small practice. Sessions are $90 each. The average cost per session in the United States ranges from $90 to $250.

 

How do I set up an initial appointment?

You can call, text, or email me to set up your first appointment. Or you can fill out the “make an appointment” form below. I make all my bookings, but I am almost always able to respond to you within 24 hours.

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What is your cancellation policy?

I need a 24-hour notice of cancellation (except in emergencies). I understand emergencies happen, but outside of that, I ask that the session still be paid for if not an emergency.

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What age ranges do you work with?

I work with adults of all ages. Occasionally, I will work with teens and pre-teens. My approach naturally works best with those who can process abstract concepts.

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Do your clients receive homework to work on between sessions? 

Sometimes. Homework varies depending on what benefits the individual or couple. Some clients rarely receive formal assignments but are always encouraged to reflect on and apply what is discussed in sessions.

I am more likely to provide “recommendations” than “assignments” because this is more conducive to the dynamic I want to encourage in therapy.

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What is your professional training and expertise?

I completed a postgraduate program in Theology at the University of Balamand and a three-year Master’s in Pastoral Counseling. I also completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, the gold standard for hospice and chaplaincy. I have been counseling professionally since 2017 and in the Katy area since 2021.

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What else does a client need to know to make the most out of working with you?

I love this question. My clients need to know that while they will experience kindness, warmth, patience, wisdom, and guidance, I will challenge them to take full responsibility for the shape of their lives, both internally and externally. Clients who benefit from counseling are those who use a skilled therapist to help themselves.

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Where did you grow up?

I spent the first 20 years in Atlanta, GA. After that, I fell in love, moved to the Nashville area for a beautiful lady, and eventually married her. We stayed in the Nashville area until 2021, when we moved here to accept the role of pastoring St. Paul Orthodox Church.

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How did you get into filmmaking?

After I creatively assisted with the documentary "Becoming Truly Human" (2016), I was fascinated with making documentaries. I have made a dozen short films and several feature-length documentaries. Pastoring has slowed down my work, but you can watch my last feature-length, award-winning documentary, "In The Name of Choice," on YouTube for free, which received accolades from both sides of the abortion conversation in America.

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Why did you decide to get into counseling?

It all started in 2010 when my wife almost died from an intense autoimmune disorder. After seeing incredible results from Chinese Medicine, I apprenticed and opened a Chinese Medicine practice in Nashville. After a couple of years, I realized that the majority of my patients were experiencing suppressed stress in their bodies, manifesting as illness and disease. This sparked an immediate interest in learning counseling so I could help people get to the root of their problems. After testing several programs, I settled on the Master's in Pastoral Counseling at the University of Balamand (a distance-learning program with intensives). Looking back on 2010, I'm thankful to be in counseling and feel blessed to help people and witness the results of their growth.

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