246counseling.com

What is it

246Counseling is a local mental health practice based in Texas, USA, with in-person clinics in Forney, Fate, and Shenandoah, while also offering virtual online counseling across all of Texas and Florida. The practice has a team of multiple licensed counselors (such as Jennifer Smith, Dr. Melissa Kovax, and others) providing professional mental health services.

Core features

The practice's services cover individual therapy, family counseling, couples counseling, psychological testing, eating disorder family education and support, pre-surgical evaluations for weight loss surgery, as well as LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) supervision and training. Clients can choose between in-person sessions or remote meetings via a virtual platform, flexibly accommodating any environment where they feel safe—at home, at work, or even in their car.

Pricing

Fees are charged per session and vary based on counselor experience: individual counseling $95-200, family and couples counseling $115-200 per 50 minutes, pre-surgical weight loss evaluation $150, eating disorder family support $65 per 30 minutes, and psychological testing starting at $650. The practice is in-network with several major insurance providers, and for self-pay clients it can also provide documentation for insurance reimbursement. The website specifically explains the pros and cons of using insurance—using insurance requires providing a diagnosis code and entering your medical records, so some clients choose to self-pay for privacy reasons.

Pros and cons

The advantages are a relatively large team with many counselors to choose from, transparent pricing, flexible in-person and online options, and an honest, transparent explanation of insurance issues, reflecting both professionalism and a human touch. The downside is that services are strictly limited to Texas and Florida geographically, and the website itself is simple in function, serving only as a showcase and booking entry point for the local clinics, with no real-time online queuing system.

Who is it for

It suits people living in Texas or Florida who need individual or couples therapy, psychological testing, or pre-surgical weight loss evaluations. It has no practical value for users in other regions or international users.

Access from China

The website is a standard showcase-type site that can be accessed directly, but its services do not include Chinese users, so its reference value is limited.