Lori T. Candrian, Ms, LPC

A Person - Centered Counseling Approach to Support Personal Growth

Hello and welcome to my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have been in the helping profession throughout my professional career. I am excited about the possibility of meeting you in Alvin, Texas for counseling services.

I started my career as a head resident for a girl’s dormitory at Texas A&M Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) after which I provided outpatient individual and group psychotherapy services for adults with chronic mental illness at the Gulf Coast Center. After 8 years of working at the Gulf Coast Center, I joined Devereux Texas Treatment Network providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy services for the adult and geriatric population.

I established my private counseling practice in 1997. I have always enjoyed helping pre-teens, teens, adults, families, and couples explore their own thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences to gain insight, new coping strategies, and confidence to create positive changes in their personal or professional lives. My goal has always been for these changes to allow each individual to have a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Some of the counseling techniques I utilize to meet individual needs include cognitive behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, bibliotherapy, trauma intervention, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, and traditional talk therapy.

I am married with two adult children and an active volunteer in my church and community.

I enjoy making scrapbooks and traveling.

I would be happy to visit your club or organization and speak on a variety of mental health topics.

Common Counseling Issues

Abuse and Trauma
Adoption Adjustments
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Childhood Behavioral Problems
Couples Counseling
Depression

Divorce Recovery
Grief and Loss
Low Self-Esteem
Marital and Pre-Marital Communication
Panic Attacks
Parenting Skills

Post-Traumatic Stress
School Anxiety
School Problems
Social Anxiety
Step/Blended Families
Stress Management
Workplace-Related Concerns

Credentials

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor #10296 since 1990 and I adhere to the rules and regulations of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors adopts rules and regulations to establish the qualifications and regulate the Practice of Professional Counselors in Texas.

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Texas A&M Commerce (1988)
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Psychology With Teacher Certification, Texas A&M Commerce (1985)

Professional Affiliations

Texas Counseling Association
Texas Mental Health Counselors Association
Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
The NET, Bay Area Mental Health Providers Network, current President

Office Hours and Appointments

Monday and Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

By Appointment Only

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, click the link below to register/schedule or call me. Please complete client forms and bring them with you to the appointment with your insurance card and driver's license.

Get Client Forms

While I am seeing clients in the office I will continue to provide teletherapy to those who requet teletherapy due to COVID-19. Please confirm this is a benifit with your insurance.

Standard Fees for Services

Individual Eval and assessment $160
60-minute Counseling Session: $140
45-minute Counseling Session: $120
30-minute Counseling Session: $80

Insurance

Here are some of the insurance plans currently accepted:

AETNA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CIGNA
Compsych
United Health Care
Beacon

Fees and Payments

I accept many major insurance plans and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Please contact your insurance or EAP by calling their customer service number and inquire if am a preferred provider for your specific plan. Customer Service can also tell you if you have a co-pay, deductible, if any of your deductible has been met and if you need authorization. If I am not on your plan, you can inquire about Out-of-Network benefits. Please bring your insurance card, drivers license and client forms to your first appointment.

There will be a $75 charge for No Show and late cancellations/rescheduling. A 24 hour notice is required.

I am not a MEDICARE and MEDICAID provider.

I accept CASH and CREDIT CARDS for out-of-pocket expenses.

Contact Information

Downtown Counseling Services

105 North Gordon Street, Suite 202

Alvin, Texas 77511

Phone: (281) 585-0000 ext. 1

(281) 508-6226

Fax: 281-585-0080

Email:

[email protected]

Web: http://www.DowntownCounseling.com