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Katy van der Merwe is an LPC in Waco, TX, specializing in Play Therapy for children with ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities.
Katy van der Merwe, LPC, provides compassionate counseling services in Waco, TX, specializing in support for children, teens, and adults facing neurodevelopmental and emotional challenges. With specialized training in Play Therapy and progress toward Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials, she offers a safe, therapeutic environment for children experiencing barriers to growth, including those with ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional Defiance (ODD).
Her practice focuses on individualized care, utilizing modalities that best fit each client's unique needs. She is highly experienced in addressing a wide range of special needs-related issues, including learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, anxiety, and the specific needs of caregivers. Whether through in-person sessions or telehealth, Katy provides a non-judgmental space to problem-solve and heal from life transitions, grief, and complex family dynamics.
Katy is currently accepting new clients and offers flexible session options, including individual and group therapy. She accepts a variety of insurance plans, including BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare, and provides services for various age groups from toddlers to elders. For more information or to schedule a session, please contact her at +1-254-278-2981.
At a Glance
Age GroupsToddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
SpecialtiesImmuno-disorders, Single Parent
InsuranceAetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna EAP, Cigna Medicare, Curative, First Health, Magellan, Medicare, Scott & White Health Plan, Surest, TriWest, UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP, UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
FeesIndividual sessions: $90
WaitlistCurrently accepting new clients
OnlineYes
Credentials
LPC
Basic Information
| Licenses | TX / 92388 |
| Additional Qualifications | LPC |
| Age Group | Toddler · Children (6 to 10) · Preteen · Teen · Adults · Elders (65+) |
| Language | I understand and am growing in Afrikaans fluency. |
Education and Training
| Attended School | Tarleton State University |
| Degree/Diploma | Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| Year Graduated | 2023 |
| Credentials | LPC |
Modalities and Specialties
Issue
AddictionADHDAnger ManagementAnxietyAutismCaregiversCodependencyDepressionDomestic ViolenceEducation and Learning DisabilitiesEmotional DisturbanceGriefLife TransitionsOppositional Defiance (ODD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumSleep or InsomniaWomen's Issues
Specialty
Immuno-disordersSingle Parent
Client Focus Participants
IndividualsGroup
Therapy Delivery MethodsOnline / Telehealth · In-Person
Availability and Payment Options
| Payment Methods | American Express · Cash · Check · Discover · Mastercard · Visa |
| Accepted Insurance Plans | Aetna · BlueCross and BlueShield · Carelon Behavioral Health · Cigna and Evernorth · Cigna EAP · Cigna Medicare · Curative · First Health · Magellan · Medicare · Scott & White Health Plan · Surest · TriWest · UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP · UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid · UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare · UnitedHealthcare Student Resources · UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| Offers Online Therapy | Yes |
| Waitlist Status | Currently accepting new clients |
| Fees | Individual sessions: $90 |
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