GearingUP Counseling in Plano, TX

Every therapist at GearingUp is a verified, licensed clinician who has completed at least a master’s degree or a doctorate degree in a therapy related field. GearingUp also trains and supervises all new therapists who join our clinical staff regardless of their experience level. Our entire clinical team has been qualified, certified, and approved by the appropriate state government agencies and legal standards which requires years of graduate level education, licensing exams, live training, and supervised practice. State licensure also requires at least 3 years of experience in mental health treatment and over 1,000 hours of hands-on therapy experience. There are many different types of licensed therapists depending on their qualifications, training, and more. All of GearingUp’s therapists have attained at least one of the following license types: Clinical Psychologists (PhD / PsyD), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW / LMSW), or Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA). Meet our Therapists

Therapists should make clinical decisions, not an algorithm. Your initial intake appointment will be with one of our senior therapists where you can share your symptoms, your history, your preferences, and more in a confidential one-on-one session. Once they know what you are looking for, they will suggest a few therapists on our staff that should fit your needs based on their experience, training, personality, and more. GearingUp’s therapists are a diverse set of professionals with different backgrounds, professional experiences, and specializations. Of course, it’s easy to switch therapists if you don’t feel its a good fit.

We often have same-day or next-day appointments available for new clients, but generally speaking your first therapy appointment will be within one week of contacting our office. Get Started Today

Pricing largely depends on how you are paying. We are in-network with most major insurance companies, and depending on your insurance coverage your therapy could be free. On average, most clients using insurance pay an average copay of $25-30 per 60 minute individual session. We also offer sliding scale, discounted cash pay, and out-of-pocket options as well for clients without insurance or who do not want to use their insurance. Some employers also cover the cost of therapy, and our office accepts HSA and FSA cards for payment as well as some employer HRA plans. Contact our office to learn more or verify your insurance information!

GearingUp is in-network with most major insurance plans, and depending on your benefits your therapy could be free. Most clients using insurance typically pay a copay of $25-30 or less per 60 minute session depending on their benefits. Your employer may also cover all or part of your therapy at GearingUp as well through HRA plans or HSA or FSA accounts. Contact our office today to verify your insurance information!

The length of treatment depends on many variables and is different for each client based on their needs. Some clients feel that they have accomplished their goals after a few weeks or months while others decide to spend a year or more in therapy. You are the best expert on your needs. However if this is a concern, you should talk to your therapist. They may be able to share more information about expected duration of therapy based on your treatment goals, your history, your treatment plan, and more factors. For more information, please feel free to read more about what therapies GearingUp offers.

Licensed therapists must follow a strict set of rules determined by state and federal laws as well as each state’s licensing board to protect the confidentiality of client sessions. These rules are very strict and rigorously protect your personal information, and GearingUp also implements additional security measures to further protect patient privacy. However, there are legal exceptions to confidentiality that therapists are required to comply with by law. Generally speaking, therapists are required to take action if a client has made a credible threat to harm themselves or someone around them. They are also required to make reports of any abuse against a child, disabled person, or elderly person to the appropriate authorities. Before proceeding with therapy, please make sure to discuss any questions or concerns regarding confidentiality with your therapist. For more information, please refer to GearingUp’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policies.

There are multiple ways to communicate with our office between sessions including phone calls, chat, emails, text messages, patient portal messages, and more. Please be aware that all messages may be read and screened by other GearingUp staff and therapists. Out of respect for the privacy, work-life balance, and professional boundaries of our therapists, messages may be held until your next scheduled appointment where your therapist can discuss these messages with you directly. Therapists work with many clients throughout their work week, and they also need their own personal time to relax and recharge so they can show up to your sessions as the best version of themselves to deliver effective therapy. However if you are in crisis or need extra support, our office can schedule emergency sessions for you to meet with your therapist or another GearingUp therapist as soon as possible. Please contact our office if you have further questions or concerns.

GearingUp may be the right choice for you if you are looking for therapy services to improve something in your life or work more effectively with challenges. Many clients start therapy simply because they know they want things to change, while others may have a more specific issue or diagnosis and they want professional help to address it. GearingUp can meet you both at the beginning of your journey or already on the path towards improvement. Our staff of highly trained therapists specialize in many issues including anxiety, stress, depression, panic, trauma, self-esteem, anger, sleep issues, relationships, parenting issues, addictions, disordered eating, family conflicts, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. Learn more about what Therapies we offer, what kinds of Clients we work with, our clinical Specializations, our Testing and diagnostic tools, or Get Started today.
NOTE: If you are in an immediate or urgent crisis or emergency situation, please call 911 or reach out to one of the resources listed on our Emergency Resources page.

GearingUp has been delivering therapy in Texas since 1986 with over 500,000 completed therapy sessions. During their careers, the founders of GearingUp, Dr. Sylvia and Dr. Milt Gearing, have been clinical directors for multiple mental health hospitals, completed a post-doctorate with one of the founders of personality disorder treatment Dr. James Masterson, served as psychology and mental health professors at multiple universities, and published multiple books and professional journal articles on the study and practice of psychology. GearingUp therapists have an average of over 10 years experience as a licensed therapist, and each therapist completes an average of 75 hours of continuing education and professional development per year (based on 2022 and 2023 clinician data). Learn more about our Clinical Team.
GearingUp also regularly monitors the quality of care and clinical effectiveness through anonymous client ratings, surveys, and internal clinical data reviews. Based on our clinical testing data, 93% of GearingUp clients show “significant improvements” in resolving their clinical issues after 6-12 months of therapy. Client surveys show that 99% of our clients report that they have made progress on their goals since starting with gearingUp and 100% agreed that they therapist was effective for their therapy needs. Approximately 97% of clients say that they feel better since they have started therapy with GearingUp, and 99% of clients responded that they are happy with their care at GearingUp. Learn more about our Outcomes and Statistics.