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Mya Hooks
LMFTA
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 710
ABOUT ME
My name is Mya Hooks and I use she/her pronouns. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) in North Carolina. I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wingate University. I have been interested in pursuing a career in a profession where I can support others since middle school. Along with my interest in wanting to support others, I enjoy crime documentaries, traveling, and spending time with my very spoiled fur babies.
EXPERTISE
I began my professional career as a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor working with adolescents with mood disorders and ADHD. I have provided clinical services to adults in a substance abuse intensive outpatient program. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
In the past five years I have gained significant experience working with college students with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I know how hard it can be transitioning from one stage of life to the next, so navigating life transitions has been a major part of the work I have done in supporting individuals. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with families and couples struggling with communication issues, problem solving, improving relationship with their partner and/or with other family members including children.
COUNSELING APPROACHES
As humans, we are part of many systems from our colleagues, families, friends, and romantic partnerships, all of these relationships play a role in how we engage in the world. I truly value the experiences of others and recognize that all aspects of one’s life are interconnected. Supporting people as they navigate the various systems, they are part of is important because it has a profound impact on how we experience the world.
I focus on supporting clients in taking ownership of the changes they would like to see, the choices they make, and the lives they would like to lead. Collaboration with a client to identify the goals that are important to them can assist with creating a more lasting change. I make it a priority to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to feel empowered, build healthy coping strategies, and increase confidence.
I use a variety of modalities in my approach such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, systems theory, coaching, and mindfulness techniques.
INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Please note, clients are responsible for calling their insurance to verify insurance benefits for Outpatient Therapy (in-network or out-of-network benefits if Wake Counseling provider is not in-network with your insurance plan). Here are commonly accepted plans by this provider:
BCBS (Out-of-Network for Blue-Local Plans for Duke & WakeMed)
Aetna
Ambetter of NC
UHC/Optum
Out-of-Network Insurance: We can bill out-of-network as a courtesy, or we can provide a “Super Bill” invoice clients can submit to their insurance provider to claim out-of-network benefits. Client is responsible for verifying out-of-network benefits with their insurance plan.
Private/Self-pay, fee schedule is as following:
Initial Assessment/Consultation - $170
Individual 40-45-minute session - $105
Individual 46–60-minute session - $140
Family 45-minute session - $120
Family 46–60-minute session- $160
There will be $105 no-show/late cancellation fee for missed appointment unless cancel/reschedule appointment with a 24-hour notice in advance.
Blog Posts
We live in a world that’s greatly divided and conflicted, much to the detriment of our minds and souls. This unhealthy dynamic has often manifested in the disintegration of familial relationships and the unraveling of once-held-dear friendships.