UnitedHealthcare and Optum In-Network Child Psychologists in Texas (Virtual)

Little Dove Psychology is in network with Optum (UnitedHealthcare) for virtual therapy and psychological testing in Texas: therapy for children, teens, and college students, and testing for children and adults ages 6 through 55. Both therapy sessions and comprehensive ADHD, autism, and dyslexia evaluations are billed to your plan, so you pay your copay or cost share rather than our self-pay rate. Most families have a first therapy session the same week they reach out, an average of 5 days from first contact, and evaluations are typically scheduled within one week. Every family starts with a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kristin Kroll, the practice founder.

What Optum (UnitedHealthcare) covers at Little Dove

• Therapy for children, teens, college students, and parents: anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, school refusal, family conflict, and major transitions. Sessions with a licensed psychologist are billed to Optum (UnitedHealthcare), and you pay your plan’s copay or cost share.
• Psychological and neuropsychological testing for Texas children and adults ages 6 through 55: comprehensive ADHD, autism, dyslexia and reading, combined ADHD and autism, and full neuropsychological evaluations. Each evaluation includes testing, scoring, record review, interpretation, a written report, and a live feedback session, with no separate hourly charges added afterward.
• Free 15-minute consultation. No charge, and nothing is billed until you decide to move forward.

Which plans are included

Our Optum contract is UnitedHealthcare’s behavioral health contract, so it covers most United-family plans: UnitedHealthcare, UMR, All Savers, Surest (formerly Bind), Golden Rule, UnitedHealthcare StudentResources, and Oscar Health. If you are unsure which entity administers your plan, read us the payer name on your card during the free consultation.

Not every clinician is in network with every plan. When you call, we match you with a clinician your plan covers and confirm the details before anything is scheduled.

How it works

1. Book the free consultation. Fifteen minutes with Dr. Kroll, who speaks with every family herself. You describe what is going on and she tells you honestly whether we are a good match.
2. We verify your benefits. We check your Optum and UnitedHealthcare coverage and give you an expected cost before anyone is scheduled. For evaluations, we also handle any prior authorization your plan requires.
3. Start the same week. Most families have a first therapy session within days, with evening and weekend appointments available. Evaluations are typically scheduled within one week.

Where coverage applies

Therapy is available across Texas and the other PSYPACT participating states, so a college student on a parent’s Texas plan is usually still in network while away at school. Evaluations are Texas only: psychological testing requires Texas licensure, is not covered by PSYPACT, and is available to clients located in Texas at the time of the appointment.

Common questions

Does Little Dove Psychology take Optum (UnitedHealthcare)?

Yes. Little Dove Psychology is in network with Optum (UnitedHealthcare) for both therapy and psychological testing for families in Texas. Members pay their plan’s copay or cost share rather than the self-pay rate. We verify benefits and give you an expected cost before anyone is scheduled.

Is ADHD or autism testing covered by Optum and UnitedHealthcare?

Yes. Comprehensive ADHD, autism, dyslexia and reading, combined ADHD and autism, and full neuropsychological evaluations are billed to Optum (UnitedHealthcare) for Texas children and adults ages 6 through 55. Evaluations are typically scheduled within one week. Testing requires Texas licensure and is available only to clients located in Texas at the time of the appointment.

How soon can my child be seen with Optum and UnitedHealthcare coverage?

Our average time to a first therapy appointment is 5 days. Most families start the same week they reach out, with evening and weekend appointments available, and the free 15-minute consultation usually happens within a day or two.

Is every Little Dove clinician in network with Optum and UnitedHealthcare?

Not every clinician is in network with every plan. On the free consultation we match you with a licensed psychologist who is in network with Optum (UnitedHealthcare) and confirm the details before anything is scheduled.

What if my child is at college outside Texas?

Therapy is available across Texas and the other PSYPACT participating states, and a college student on a parent’s Texas Optum and UnitedHealthcare plan is usually still in network. Evaluations are Texas only.

What does it cost without Optum and UnitedHealthcare coverage?

Self-pay therapy is $175 per session with a licensed psychologist, $150 with a licensed psychological associate, and $125 with a doctoral student or licensed professional counselor. A comprehensive ADHD, autism, or dyslexia and reading evaluation is $1,750, a combined ADHD and autism evaluation is $2,500, and a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is $3,200. Self-pay families receive a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA funds apply.

Does UnitedHealthcare cover online therapy for kids in Texas?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare routes behavioral health through Optum, and Little Dove Psychology is in network with Optum for virtual therapy for children, teens, and college students anywhere in Texas. Sessions with a licensed psychologist are billed to your plan, so you pay your copay or cost share, and we verify your benefits before anything is scheduled. Most families have a first appointment within about five days. Learn more about online therapy in Texas.

Do you take Oscar insurance for teen therapy in Texas?

Yes. Oscar Health plans are administered through Optum for behavioral health, and Little Dove Psychology is in network with Optum, so your teen’s therapy is billed to your Oscar plan and you pay your copay or cost share. Read us the plan name on your card during the free 15-minute consultation and we will confirm coverage before anything is scheduled. Therapy is virtual across Texas, with evening and weekend times that fit around school.