2624 Kensington Drive, Suite 115, Tyler, Texas 75703, United States
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Supporting Your Well-Being through PSYCHOTHERAPY
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NOW OFFERING PREPARATION AND INTEGRATION AND HARM REDUCTION FOR KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (KAP)
About Us
Counseling
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
Clinical Supervision
Individual therapy for adults and teens, couples and families, in-person or telehealth. We have therapists who specialize in various areas using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Prolong
Individual therapy for adults and teens, couples and families, in-person or telehealth. We have therapists who specialize in various areas using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Prolonged Exposure, Polyvagal Theory, The Gottman Method and other evidence-based modalities.
Clinical Supervision
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
Clinical Supervision
Individual or Group LCSW Supervision
Virtual supervision groups currently on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Once this group fills up (maximum of 6 supervisees per group), we can start looking to add another date/time. We can also do individual supervision if needed.
Let me know what works best for your schedule and let's make it happen!
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
I am excited to offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with our in house psychiatrist, AJ Elum, MD.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is
used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more
frequent breakthroug
I am excited to offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with our in house psychiatrist, AJ Elum, MD.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is
used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more
frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I take on the
psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Dr. Elumn manages the medical portion. We are currently offering subcutaneous injections of ketamine in office. I can also offer oral ketamine or nasal ketamine for remote dosing options upon request.
I also partner with East Texas Ketamine Specialists for IV ketamine treatment. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes, along with preparation and integration sessions.
Please contact me for more information and to set up a consultation with the medical team.
Who We Are
Our Counseling office
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a safe place for individuals, families, and couples. Various research based treatment modalities are used to offer a customized treatment for each person’s individual journey. If you are unable to make it in to our office, we can offer telehealth services as well.
ANNOUNCING:
I am excited to partner with East Texas Ketamine Specialists to provide IV Ketamine Infusions. I also partner with Journey Clinical for sublingual dissolving tabs for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). After a medical assessment/intake, I provide the preparation and integration which IS COVERED BY THE INSURANCES I ACCEPT! Contact me now for information on oral KAP or go to www.etketamine.com for a free consultation on IV Infusions.
Our Treatment Focus
*Depression *Adults
*Anxiety *Teens
*Grief *Couples
*Trauma *Families
*Relationship Conflict *First Responders
*Work Stress *Veterans
*Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
Our Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Getting Started with LCSW Supervision
What to Expect
When an LMSW is under supervision, they meet with their supervisor for 4 hours per month. Our virtual groups are currently on Tuesdays (2nd and 4th of each month) from 4:30-6:30. Most people participate in a 2 hour group session twice a month. You must meet with your supervisor for 100 total hours in no less than 24 months, and it cannot take longer than 48 months to complete supervision. During this time, you must be employed and work at least 30 hours per week to be eligible to complete the supervision process in, or close to, 24 months.
If you work part-time, you need to be working at least 15 hours per week to complete supervision within 48 months. Part-time employees will need one hour of supervision per 40 work hours (usually 2-3 supervision hours per month). Three -thousand total work hours are required before you can apply to sit for the licensing exam. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST GET YOUR 4 HOURS A MONTH OF SUPERVISION FOR YOUR CLINICAL WORK HOURS TO COUNT!
When I did my clinical supervision (many MANY years ago), I was in a supervision group with about 5 other peers. I also met with my supervisor individually once a month to check in on a personal level of how I was getting along. I feel the group setting allowed me the input of others from various fields and experiences. If you feel you need individual session from time to time, just let me know and we will work it into the schedule.
How do I know if my job qualifies as a clinical social work position?
This is a common question. The board has determined that if your job description includes assess, diagnose, and treat mental health or substance abuse issues using the DSM-V criteria for at least four hours per week, you are eligible for LCSW supervision. Do not get too concerned about making a formal diagnosis. In many settings, it is the physicians, psychiatrists or independently licensed mental health professionals who diagnose clients or patients. If you are using a diagnostic skill set and/or screening tools when working with clients or patient, you ARE fulfilling this requirement. You may be working in behavioral health hospital, outpatient program, medical hospital, home health, hospice, school, dialysis clinic, military base, CPS, non-profit, EAP program, private practice or prison/police department. As long as you have personal client or patient interactions and utilize clinical skills, you probably meet LCSW supervision criteria.
What is a typical group like?
Group members typically present cases or ethical dilemmas they encounter on their job and receive feedback from group members and supervisor. We will also work on understanding the DSM-V , various therapy modalities, medications treatment, and how to "think" for the LCSW exam. We sometimes review test questions and the logic behind the answers that are correct or incorrect. I have been in the social business for about 25 years. I believe if you learn the profession, you will pass the exam.
Getting started
Our groups are virtual every other Tuesday (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) from 4:30-6:30pm. YOU MUST ATTEND SUPERVISION FOR YOUR CLINICAL WORK HOURS TO COUNT! If you must miss a group, please communicate with me! You can get an individual session to make up the hours. Please email me to discuss questions or concerns to sere if we are a good fit. This will be a long journey, and you and I both need to feel it is a good match.
Once you decide to make the step into supervision, we will complete a social work supervision agreement and the clinical supervision plan. I also ask you to CC me in an email to your work supervisor informing them that you have begun LCSW supervision with me. As of February 9, 2021 , we no longer submit paperwork to the Board when you begin supervision.
My supervision groups (at this time) are 2 hours in length, twice a month, every other week. The hourly rate is $65 per hour ($130 per supervision session). Individual sessions, as needed or wanted, will also be at rate of $90 per hour. Expect $260 per month; some employers will reimburse you for supervision cost. Just ask them!
Email me to let me know you are ready to begin supervision, complete the paperwork and start attending groups. I suggest creating a binder/folder for your supervision documents. Once you sign your paperwork, I will send you pages to keep up with your hours if you choose. I haven't heard of anyone having an audit by the board, but supposedly they can do so. Therefore, we will both need to keep our ducks in a row!
I've Finished Supervision. Now what?
Congratulations!! You've completed the hardest part of earning your LCSW Now you apply to take the exam. Hopefully, in the future this process will be streamlined, but at this time it is quite a complicated process.
First, you must apply to sit for the exam at www.aswb.org/texas . It costs $60 to apply. To be approved for the exam, ASWB requires that you snail mail them a sealed official MSW transcript and a copy of the Clinical Supervision Verification form that I will send you. Your university may be able to email the official transcript to texas@aswb.org . If so, you can also email the Clinical Supervision Verification Form to that address. If you're using snail mail, it would be a good idea to request a few copies of your official transcript from the university because you will also need to send one to the BHEC.
After sending the supporting documents to ASWB, it takes about 7-10 days to be approved to sit for your LCSW exam. Once you're approved, go to aswb.org to register for the exam. The fee to register is $260.
After you pass the exam, complete the LCSW upgrade application and mail it with a check for $20 to BHEC. As a part of the application, you will need to send proof of the Jurisprudence Exam completion, a copy of a government-issues photo ID, an official MSW transcript (sealed or emailed directly from the university to transcript@bhec.texas.gov), and the NPDB Self-Query in a sealed envelope.
Once BHEC receives everything, they will email instructions telling you to go to a local IdentiGo location to be fingerprinted. This costs $40, and IdentiGo will send your fingerprint results directly to BHEC. Once they're received, BHEC will upgrade your LMSW to LCSW.
This entire process from application to upgrade currently takes about 6 weeks.
Then......IT'S OFFICIAL!!! You've done it! You are an LCSW! WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!
If you have any further questions, you can all the BHEC's Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners at 512-305-7700. I think they have gotten better at answering their phones lately! GOOD LUCK!!!
Our Team
Christi Lawson, LCSW-S
I received my Master's degree at University of Texas at Arlington. I have over 25 years experience in clinical services. I am currently only accepting new clients who are interested in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) or Harm Reduction in Psychedelic use. Let me be with you on your journey to health and happiness. I am accepting new clients and accept Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford , Cigna, Optum, and UMR insurances (other insurances to be added soon). My rate per hour is $130 per hour for individuals. If I am not in-network with your insurance company, we are happy to give you a superbill for you to get reimbursement from your insurance company.
If you are an awesome LMSW in Texas, let me know if you are interested in starting your journey toward your LCSW!!
If you have a presentation/lecture topic you would like to have me or one of our therapists give to a group (church, law enforcement, schools, professionals), give me a call or email me !! If you would like a consultation about KAP, please reach out to us and our medical team will be happy to set you up for a free consult. You can contact me directly at christi.lawson@connectionsclinicalcare.com or call or text at 903-714-8610.
A.J. Elumn, MD
I am a psychiatrist with diverse practice interests and a commitment to providing personalized care. I have completed fellowships in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, allowing me to expertly manage a wide range of mental health conditions through patient-centered, evidence-based approaches. I enjoy supporting patients of all ages by addressing various conditions with a biopsychosocial perspective rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe that treatment is most effective when it is developed and delivered comprehensively. Therefore, I am excited to partner with Connections Clinical Care to offer our clients a unified approach that blends contemporary psychotherapies with innovative medication management strategies.
Zachary Sawyer, LCSW, LCDC
I received my Master's Degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. I specialize in working with young adults on their journey from teenagers to young adulthood. This can be a difficult process with struggles. I also specialize in working with substance abuse issues. My rates are $150 for intake and $115 for individual. I also accept most major insurances. I can discuss sliding scale options if needed. Sessions can be booked for in person or telehealth. Please reach out through the website or contact me through email at Zachary.Sawyer@connectionsclinicalcare.com or phone/text at 903-963-3330.
Kris Henry, LPC
As a long time educator and school counselor, I have worked with children and families and navigated their way through the ups and downs of life, including working through grief, trauma, anger management, behavioral concerns and attention issues. I have assisted parents and their children between the ages of 5-18. I have also had experience working with adults in managing life transitions, whether it be through learning to care for elderly parents, into the difficulties of illness and managing that new difficult position, or other transitions in adult life that people find challenging. I have certification in TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and also use person centered therapy, meaning I do my very best to allow my clients to lead the sessions, with some guidance from my part to tackle difficult issues. Together, we can work through the many challenges life has to offer and assist clients into a freedom of realization that they are strong, capable and confident and live their best life.
Nicole Cromeans, LMSW
Nicole received her Master's Degree from University of Texas at Arlington. She is a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who believes in the transformative power of counseling to promote positive change on both an individual and societal level. Her commitment to social justice and equality fosters a collaborative and non-judgmental space where clients are encouraged to explore their authentic selves and build a foundation for lasting well-being through an integrative therapeutic approach; drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic theories. She works with adults and adolescents in the LGBTQ+ community as well. Current rate is $65 per session for individuals and $85 per couple/family. EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE!! Supervised by Christi Lawson, LCSW-S. Nicole is supervised by Tascha Reese, LCSW-S.
Jackie Ward, LMSW
Jackie received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and specializes in working with clients dealing with anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) along with other tools she has picked up along the way to better help her clients learn how to live an abundant life alongside unwanted thoughts and emotions. Current rates are $90 for individual and $100 for couples/family sessions. She is currently accepting new clients, either in person or virtual session available. Contact me at 430-300-0295 or jackiewardlmsw@gmail.com Supervised by
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