Central Texas Psychological Assessments, PLLC
Dr. Christina Fay
Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Texas and PSYPACT states
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to process?
Working with a therapist can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. I have a background in working with diverse ages (teens to geriatric individuals), addressing issues across the lifespan (adjustment issues to chronic diagnosis), as well as including cultural, systems, and social issues that can impact day-to-day life. Together, we can develop a plan for each life obstacle, break that plan down into manageable and actionable steps, and build skills for living those steps out in your daily life.
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Please scroll down to review the Frequently Asked Questions & Answer (FAQ) section.
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All About Therapy
Personalized Attention for Your Mental Health Needs
Perhaps you're down or find yourself worrying more - maybe you're unsure about relationships in your life or feel you aren't living the life you would like to lead. Through the different stages in life, therapy can be a helpful form of support. Therapy is a process of learning through self-discovery. We will focus on practicing awareness of thoughts and beliefs, emotions, physical sensations, and the actions that result from these. This awareness will help us learn more about how you are living life now and how we can help you make choices that are in line with your values and life goals.
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
10AM - 4PM Central Time
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Out of Office:
November 3rd - 13th, 2025
November 27th, 2025
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Current patients: If you are wanting an appointment within the next 48-hours, please use the portal to send a secure message to check for availability during business hours (portal link). ​
Individual Counseling
Here For You
Stress Management
Skill Building
Mind, Body, & Situational Awareness
A Values-Based Approach to Life
FAQ
What insurance do you accept?
Aetna and BCBS
How long does each therapy session take?
Hour long sessions involve 53+ mins of face-to-face time. The remainder of the scheduled hour is to ensure I am able to appropriately document each session.
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Shorter sessions are not scheduled at this time.
What techniques or approaches do you use in session?
I generally approach treatment from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework.
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I approach sessions from an open and honest approach that assumes the patient is the expert in themselves and we are continuously learning together.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
The American Psychological Association (APA) describes CBT as "... a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications."
You can read more about CBT at:
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
What is the best way to contact you?
Preferred contact: 1) through the patient portal or 2) contact@DrFayCTX.com.
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Please do not submit personal details or PHI (Personal Health Information) such as Social Security Number or other confidential information over email/electronic communication.
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Questions or scheduling issues are best addressed online through the client portal, using the calendar, or secure messaging. If you choose to send a text or leave a voicemail, you can generally expect a response within 3 business days (Monday - Thursday).
You will need to leave the EHR notifications on to receive important reminders such as - appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, secure message alerts, documents, etc.
After being established as a patient, most issues should be addressed in session and contact outside of sessions will be intentionally limited in order to maintain ethical and professional boundaries.
What is PSYPACT and what states can you see a telehealth patient?
"The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries."
~https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About
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Please visit the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) website to see if you live in a state where Dr. Fay can provide services:
Do you offer in person and telehealth appointments?
Currently, I am offering telehealth/virtual appointments.
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Appointments are completed using a HIPAA compliant video platform (reminders and the link are sent through email three days ahead & one day ahead and by text message one hour before the appointment).
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) allows you to schedule/cancel/reschedule, receive reminders, connect to the appointment - all securely online. If you are using an insurance mentioned above, there may be a second platform used for billing insurance/payment.
Do you offer psychological assessment and evaluations?
Yes, I conduct pre-surgical/bariatric/gender affirming evaluations, adult autism evaluations, and assessments for mental health diagnosis/clarification for adults (18+).
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You can expect a ~15 min consultation call to determine if the assessments I provide will meet your needs.
* I recommend you contact your insurance before the consultation to ensure you understand your benefits/coverage and need for pre-approval.
* If you plan to move forward with the assessment, we can schedule the intake appointment during the consultation call.
* There is a $240 deposit required to secure the appointment time and this deposit is non-refundable. We will discuss the fee schedule and timing during the consultation. The fees will be due 2-business days before a scheduled appointment to keep the appointment.
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The intake appointment will be scheduled for 2-hours. We will discuss during the consultation if more appointments are expected based on your assessment needs.
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The assessments will be provided for you to complete after the intake appointment. All assessments would be expected to be completed within 14 days.
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There will be a feedback appointment to discuss the findings, provide the report, and recommendations. This appointment is generally 30 - 45 minutes.
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Please contact me at contact@DrFayCTX.com for more information or to schedule a consultation for an assessment.
What is the cost for therapy appointments?
Initial/Intake appointments are $240
Follow-up appointments are $190
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