May Chinn,
MA: LPC-Associate
(supervised by Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS)
Welcome! I’m May, and I’m so glad you are here.
We are all affected by our past experiences, how they changed us, and our reactions to those experiences. Sometimes people think their reactions to their experiences don’t “make sense.” In therapy together, I am here to witness your story and help you put the puzzle pieces together. Your reactions do make sense. Our brains are highly adaptive and everything they do is with the goal of protecting and taking care of us. Sometimes, however, our reactions to our past experiences aren’t helpful to us, despite our brain’s best attempts to take care of us. Through therapy, these reactions can be worked through, adjusted to be more helpful to you, and/or replaced with new, more constructive reactions and skills.
Because I believe that YOU are the expert on YOU, this will be a team-working experience, and one I am so excited to embark on with you!
My Qualifications & Philosophies
I graduated with my master’s in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and am licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (supervised by Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS). Though I work with a large variety of clients, I specialize in working with disordered eating, the queer community, adult adoptees, addiction, and trauma. I utilize a Health at Every Size approach in my therapy room and, where possible, use a depathologizing, intersectional framework.
In therapy, I will not shame you or try to sweep your thoughts and feelings under the rug. I am very willing to dive into discussions about the nuances of difficult subjects. Let’s talk it out! Let’s acknowledge systems of oppression and injustice in the world. Be angry. Challenge society’s narratives. Take back your voice and power.
I see therapy as a place to make sense of your story. What experiences influence the way you show up in and interact with the world around you? As we discover the answers to this question and questions like it, you will have the opportunity to think deeply about how you want to show up in the world and how you want to interact with others. Therapy is the place that is all about you. Let’s get to know you!
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Questions for May
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I am a therapist who is not afraid of BIG emotions. I am comfortable with anger and nuance. My clients are tired of others dismissing their pain. They come to me for acknowledgement, validation, and empowerment. The world is unfair. Together, we can take small steps toward a better world.
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I love to read good books, listen to good music, eat good food, and spend time with good friends.
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May is In Network with the following insurance plans under my supervisor Dr. Stephanie Waitt, LPC-S, CEDS:
Aetna
Cigna
BCBS PPO
If May cannot accept your insurance she is out of network and payment is due at time of service. You may request a superbill to file for out of network reimbursement, but insurance may not reimburse for this type of service.
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I am an out of network provider and payment is due at time of service. You may request a superbill to file for out of network reimbursement, but insurance may not reimburse for this type of service. Payment is due at time of service and cash, check, or credit/debit card is accepted. I can either accept cash or check or we will hold a credit card on file to charge following each session. Your card will remain secured. If you wish to pay by check please make checks out to Texoma Specialty Counseling. I will place your cash or check aside to be applied to your bill.
If you are using your Out of Network Insurance (OON), please be aware that a diagnosis and possible chart documentation to your insurance company is required. Filing with your insurance does remove some confidentiality from your mental health records. There may be limits to your plan regarding diagnosis and treatment. It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider to verify your OON benefit. You are responsible for the FULL FEE at the time of service. Texoma Specialty Counseling, PLLC provide you with a superbill receipt so you can file claims to your insurance company for* possible* reimbursement. Please note that insurance payment depends on your eligibility based on policy benefits. If you are interested in services that are not covered by your OON insurance, you will be responsible for the full fee at the time of services. Texoma Specialty Counseling, PLLC does not guarantee reimbursement of ONN benefit. All payments are due in full at the time of service. Please consult with your insurance provider to verify benefits prior to beginning counseling. Costs for services are the following:
Initial intake session: $125
Family therapy session: $125
Individual session: 50-minute: $125
Group Therapy: $20-40 (depending on group type)
May has limited sliding scale availability and we do value offering accessible services. Please speak with her to help you arrange a payment option that works for your budget.
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Totally! And please! We invite you to. Out Of Network (OON) benefits vary per plan, but can be used to help make your therapy more accessible and affordable. We can walk you through how to get reimbursed by your OON benefits during our first session!
We wrote a whole blog to explain more here: