Connect with Austin Therapist Dianne Arnett

At the onset of counseling, most clients are typically seen once a week to establish goals, rapport, and a comfortable rhythm. If your needs are dire, twice-a-week sessions are available. As time goes on, the frequency can drop.  The number of sessions depends on your current needs and challenges.

I am available for in-person sessions in Austin, TX, from Tuesday to Saturday. Monday afternoons are available on an emergency basis. 

I know work and life in general can be demanding. I am grateful for this season in my life where I can offer more flexibility with my schedule. Simply let me know what your needs are, and I will be happy to work with you on an ideal schedule. 

That fully depends on the nature of your challenges and what your goals for therapy are. Some clients have a very specific problem that can be worked through in a short course of counseling. For others, therapy is an ongoing learning process that they choose to remain in for a longer period of time. 

It is impossible to give a specific number of meetings, but we’ll discuss your goals in the first session and establish what it will look like when therapy is completed. 

Even if your initial goals are reached, the book is never closed on our therapeutic relationship. 

Many return to therapy as new circumstances and challenges arise. Others take what they have learned, put it into practice, and come back for “therapeutic boosters”.  With the intimacy that occurs in therapy, I always remember my clients—their history, values, and goals. However much time has passed, I’ll be happy to see you again and pick back up where we left off. 

Every client relationship begins with a free 30-minute phone consultation. 

Initial Intake Session (90-minutes): $200

50-Minute Sessions (Weekly): $200

50-Minute Sessions (Twice a week): $150

Court Appearances: $300/hour
Record Review or Document Preparation: $200/hour

I am also available to teach workshops and seminars on a multitude of topics. 

$300 for the first hour, and $250 for each subsequent hour. 

I do not accept insurance at this time. I can provide you with clinical receipts if you would like to file for reimbursement with your own insurance. 

As a counselor and therapist, I am not legally allowed to prescribe medications. 

However, based on a joint assessment of the problems you are facing, I may advise that you consult with a psychiatrist to determine whether medication is warranted. Clients will typically see someone under their health insurance coverage, or I can refer you to a psychiatrist. 

If you elect to pursue a treatment involving psychotropic drugs, please understand that it is not always a lifelong regimen. I can assist you in monitoring progress in this area in collaboration with your physician. Individuals who are prescribed medication will find the most effective results with the combination of therapy along with the medication. I work organically to treat the issue at hand before any recommendations toward intervention with medication. 

I am not trained in Eating Disorders, but I have a wonderful resource that I would be happy to refer you to. If you are struggling with addiction, I can only work with you if you are actively in a recovery program. Otherwise, I am not ethically allowed to work with you as your therapist. 

I also do not work with the criminal justice system. 

For a copy of your records, you must submit a written request via email or U.S. Postal Service. Two-week notice and full payment are required prior to release. Cash and Money Orders are acceptable payment methods. Fees are assessed per page of records.

While it’s more desirable to have the participation of both parties, as results are often achieved faster, sometimes one partner is not as willing to come in for counseling. I find that it is possible to improve the relationship with just one person involved. Change in oneself promotes change in the couple and family system. I’ve often observed that the reluctant partner joins in as changes, improvements, and greater happiness become evident in the spouse who sought counseling. 

Partners and spouses are encouraged to come and observe the counseling process even if they do not actively participate. Being a supportive adjunct can bring more positive and prompt results to the couple. 

Yes, I have extensive experience in supporting couples through the divorce process. I comfortably work in the court system through a family's separation, divorce, and custodial discernment.