COUNSELOR INFORMATION

Name: Clayton Aker

License: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate), State of Texas, #100866

Supervisor: Russ Bartee, PhD, LPC-S,

Location: Belton/Temple, Texas (telehealth only)

Phone: [PRACTICE PHONE]

Email: [PRACTICE EMAIL]

EDUCATION

Doctoral candidate, Counselor Education and Supervision, Grand Canyon University (expected 2029)

Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University (CACREP-accredited), 2025

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual counseling for adults and adolescents

Couples counseling

All clinical services are provided by secure telehealth to clients located in Texas

Spiritual direction (not a clinical service and not billed to insurance)

THEORETICAL ORIENTATION

Existential humanistic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Sand Tray Therapy, and relational psychodynamic therapy.

SUPERVISION

As an LPC Associate, I practice under the supervision of board-approved supervisors as required by Texas law. My clinical work is reviewed regularly with my supervisors. I expect to be eligible for full licensure in June 2027.

FEES AND PAYMENT

Session fee: $80-120

Private pay only. Superbills are available on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMENT

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for services. Ask for one before your first session.

CONFIDENTIALITY

What you share in counseling is confidential. Exceptions include risk of serious harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability, and disclosure required by a court order. These are explained fully in your intake paperwork.

CLIENT RIGHTS

You have the right to ask questions about your treatment at any time, to refuse or end treatment, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to receive services free from discrimination.

COMPLAINTS

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: (512) 305-7700  ·  Toll-free complaint line: (800) 821-3205

Website: bhec.texas.gov

EMERGENCIES

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. I am not available 24 hours a day and cannot guarantee an immediate response outside of scheduled sessions.