Individual therapy
For one adult. A steady hour of your own, 50 minutes.
Seguin, Texas
Therapy that speaks both languages of your family
Aster is a Seguin practice of three licensed clinicians for Mexican American adults, couples and families. Sessions are in English, in Spanish or in both, in person or by video.
50
Minutes in a session, in person or by video3
Clinicians, each licensed in Texas2
Languages: Spanish and English1
Office in Seguin, and video across Texas
How we work
A room with space for both sides of you
Many of the people who come to Aster grew up between two languages and two sets of expectations: what is said at home, and what is said at work or at school. Therapy here makes room for both.
Your language, your pace
Your clinician listens first and asks which language feels right for each part of the conversation. You can switch in the middle of a sentence. Nobody will ask you to translate yourself.
Plain methods, named
We use person-centered talk therapy, and bring in family-systems and emotionally focused ideas where they fit. Each clinician tells you which approach they suggest, and why, before you agree to it.
Services
What we offer, and where
Every service can be in English, in Spanish or in both.
Therapy
Couples therapy
For two. Eighty minutes, so each of you has time to speak.
Family sessions
For parents and grown children, or siblings. A parent or guardian joins any session with a child.
Where and how
In person, in Seguin
Our office on North Austin Street, by appointment.
By video, across Texas
From wherever you are in Texas during the session.
In Spanish, English or both
Two of our three clinicians see people in both languages.
Who we see
Who Aster is for, and who it is not
- A good fit
You switch languages when you need to
Some feelings come out in Spanish and some in English. In one session, you can use both.
- A good fit
Family is part of every decision
You are caring for parents, raising children or answering to a large extended family, and you want one place that is only yours.
- A good fit
Therapy is new to you or your family
You are the first in the family to try it, and you want someone to explain each step before it happens.
- Not what we offer
Emergency care, medication or court evaluations
We do not prescribe medication, provide emergency care or write evaluations for court. If you are in crisis, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
Our clinicians
Three clinicians, two languages
Choose by language and by who you want to talk to. Each page lists the person's Texas license.
Lucila Cavazos
Founder and therapist, LMFT · Spanish and English
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) · TX Lic. # 000000
Adults, couples and families, in Spanish and English.
Gerardo Longoria
Therapist, LPC · Spanish and English
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) · TX Lic. # 000000
Adults and couples, in Spanish and English.
Estefania Barragan
Therapist, LCSW · English
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · TX Lic. # 000000
Adults and families, in English.
How it starts
Three steps before we sit down to talk
- 01
Write or call us
Tell us which times and which language suit you. You do not need to say anything more.
- 02
We match you with a clinician
We suggest a clinician by language and schedule, and you can ask for someone else at any point.
- 03
The first session
If you pay without insurance, we first send your Good Faith Estimate in writing. Then 50 minutes to get to know each other.
In their words
What the room felt like
“Lucila switched to Spanish when I got stuck on a word, and nobody made it a big deal. I never felt I had to translate myself.”
Zayra R.
“Gerardo never rushed me. He asked what words I wanted to use and let me take my time in either language.”
Abraham G.
“The office felt like a living room, and Estefania explained every step before it happened.”
Gricelda M.
Sample reviews.
Where
Where we see people
In person at our Seguin office, and by video from anywhere in Texas. Our clinicians are licensed in Texas, so you must be in Texas during a video session.
Guadalupe County
- Seguin
- Schertz
- Cibolo
- Marion
If you are outside Texas during the session, we cannot see you yet. We will help you find someone licensed where you live.
Licenses and languages
Licensed in Texas, and who speaks what
Each clinician's license number is in the footer. This is the directory by language.
Texas licenses
Lucila Cavazos, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
TX Lic. # 000000 · Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Required to practice therapy in Texas
Gerardo Longoria, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
TX Lic. # 000000 · Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Required to practice therapy in Texas
Estefania Barragan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
TX Lic. # 000000 · Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Required to practice therapy in Texas
Spanish and English
Lucila Cavazos
Founder and therapist, LMFT · adults, couples and families
Gerardo Longoria
Therapist, LPC · adults and couples
English
Estefania Barragan
Therapist, LCSW · adults and families
How fees work
What nearly everyone asks before a first session, answered plainly.
Insurance we work with
Aster is in network with some plan types and out of network with others. Before your first session we tell you which applies to your plan. We do not bill Medicare or Medicaid, and we will gladly give you the names of colleagues who do.
Some PPO plans, in network
Other plans, out of network
If you pay yourself
If you pay without insurance, we give you the fee for each session in writing before you start; it depends on the clinician and the length of the session. A limited number of reduced-fee spots are open, so ask how to request one. You can pay by card, including HSA and FSA cards. We ask for 24 hours' notice to change an appointment.
Receipts for reimbursement
Each month we give you an itemized receipt (a superbill) to send to your plan, which may reimburse part of out-of-network care. It lists a diagnosis code your insurer can see, and your plan decides whether it pays anything. Ask your plan before you begin.
An estimate in advance
If you pay without insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost before you start. We give you one in writing before your first session. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it. The estimate is not a contract.
Checking your benefits
On request we check your benefits before the first session and tell you what we find. For out-of-network benefits, call your plan and ask about out-of-network mental health services. Our front desk can help you with the words to use.
Questions
What nearly everyone asks
Can I have my session in Spanish?
Yes. Lucila Cavazos and Gerardo Longoria see people in Spanish, in English or in both. Estefania Barragan sees people in English. The directory on our clinicians page lists who speaks what.
Do you take my insurance?
We are in network with some plan types and out of network with others, and we do not bill Medicare or Medicaid. Before your first session we tell you which applies to your plan.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you pay without insurance, you have the right to receive a written estimate of what your care will cost before you start. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it. The estimate is not a contract.
How much does it cost, and can I use an HSA or FSA card?
Your fee for each session is given to you in writing before you start; it depends on the clinician and the length of the session. You can pay by card, including HSA and FSA cards. A limited number of reduced-fee spots are open; ask how to request one.
What happens in the first session?
You tell us as much or as little as you want. Your clinician explains how they work, how confidentiality works and where it stops, and what could happen next. You decide whether to continue.
What is confidential, and what are the limits?
We keep your records private and share them only as the law allows. Before you start, we explain the limits in writing, including when a clinician must act to keep someone safe.
Write to us
Tell us how you would like to start
We reply within one business day, in English or Spanish, by the method and at the time you choose.
Phone(830) 555-0101
Hours
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- SundayToday
- Closed