Therapy - There's a Space Being Held for You

Therapy is provided by Tahira Lopez Benevelli, M.A., LPC Associate (Texas License #102806), under the clinical supervision of Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S.

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You Might Be in the Right Place If...

  • You want a therapist who works beneath the surface — someone who understands that your nervous system, your attachment history, and the parts of you that developed to survive all have something important to say

  • You have experienced complex or relational trauma that is impacting your relationships, your parenting, or your body

  • You're a BIPOC individual or family looking for a therapist who can help make therapy accessible and applicable to your lived experience

  • You're parenting neurodivergent kids, running on empty, and you know you need support too

  • You've tried therapy before and it didn't fit — and you're willing to try again with someone who approaches this work differently

If you've ever felt like the mental health system wasn't built for someone like you, this practice is being built with you in mind.

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My Approach

This isn't neutral, detached therapy. It's relational, honest, and rooted in the understanding that so much of what brings us into a therapy room didn't start with us. It started in systems, families, and histories that shaped us long before we had words for any of it.

You are the expert on your own life

Person-Centered Therapy

Trauma-Informed Care

Your nervous system's responses make sense

Making sense of the parts of you that feel in conflict

Parts Work (IFS Informed)

Neurodiversity-Affirming

Honoring the beautiful way your brain is wired

What to Expect

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Takes two minutes. No commitment, no obligation — just your name, email, and a little about what you're looking for.

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I reach out personally

I typically respond within 1–2 business days to set up your free consultation.

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Free 20-minute consultation

We'll talk about what you're hoping for, answer your questions, and see if we're a good fit. No pressure.

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We begin when you're ready

This is your process. We move at your pace from the very first conversation.

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Fees & Accessibility

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Here's how it works:

  • Standard rate: $125 per session

  • A limited number of sliding scale spots available for those experiencing financial hardship

  • We'll have an honest conversation about what's achievable for you — I won't verify your finances, but I ask for openness and transparency

  • If your financial situation improves, I ask that you let me know so we can revisit your rate together

Get Started

  • This form is for therapy services, which I offer as an LPC Associate under the clinical supervision of Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. If you're looking for parent coaching or school advocacy support, visit my coaching page to learn more.

  • All sessions will be held virtually through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. I also have limited in person availability in South Austin.

  • I work with a group practice though which I take the following insurances:

    VA, ChampVA, Tricare, TriWest, BCBS, Baylor Scott & White, and Sendero.

    For more information visit: https://www.wellnessatx.org/therapists

  • I use the Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method, created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk — a flexible, trust-based pricing structure rooted in equity and collective care.

    This isn't charity — it's community accountability. Those who are able to pay the full $125 make it possible for those with fewer resources to access care. In line with my commitment to anti-oppressive practice, I believe disrupting systems of oppression happens through community building, and that requires trust and collective responsibility at the center.

    To help you figure out where you land, ask yourself honestly:

    If paying $125 per session would mean adjusting non-essential spending — skipping a dinner out, delaying a small purchase — but doesn't cause lasting financial harm, that's a meaningful sacrifice and the full rate is likely workable for you.

    If paying $125 per session would mean struggling to afford essentials like food, rent, or transportation, that goes beyond sacrifice into financial strain — and a sliding scale spot is likely the right fit.

    I will not verify your finances. What I ask for instead is honesty, transparency, and a willingness to revisit your rate if your situation changes. That's how this works — through trust and mutual accountability.

  • Yes. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost. Under the No Surprises Act, clients who are not using insurance can request a written estimate of charges before starting services. Just ask and I'll provide one.

Your Questions, Answered