Coaching tends to work best for clients that are focused on identifying problems they're having and finding solutions they can actively incorporate into their lives to achieve a desired outcome or life goal. You do not receive a diagnosis with coaching. With therapy, we can certainly work on solutions, but therapy tends to also be geared towards unearthing some deeper wounding that has occurred, treating traumas, and finding healthy ways to process these wounds and/or change harmful/destructive patterns. Therapy is appropriate treatment for mental health conditions and diagnoses, and coaching is not appropriate for treatment of these conditions. If you still have any questions or aren't sure which would be better for you, feel free to let me know!
Another distinction to be mindful of is that I am ONLY licensed to do therapy with clients who are physically in Tennessee or Florida. Coaching is available to clients worldwide.
how is coaching different from therapy?
do you offer options to help with therapy costs?
What's your cancellation policy?
I am considered out-of-network with all insurance companies. I am happy to help anyone navigate and understand their out-of-network benefits.
For payment, I have two options available to clients who would like to utilize their behavioral health insurance for therapy. With the first option, clients are responsible for the full fee at time of service but are given forms to submit to their insurance to receive reimbursement directly from the insurance company. Most clients say it's super easy to submit these. Receiving reimbursement isn't guaranteed though, and a lot of plans vary, so I encourage you to check with your insurance company before we begin our work together if reimbursement is important for your situation.
For the second option, we can work with a company called Thrizer that acts as a sort of go between to make out-of-network therapy more affordable. They have the same option to get reimbursed after paying my full fee at the time of session, or an additional option where you can choose to only pay your out of pocket amount (if your plan has a copay or coinsurance) rather than my full fee. If you have a deductible, that'll need to be met first. They will also pursue your insurance should there be an issue with your claim, at no cost to you.
I accept payment via all major credit or debit cards, as well as most HSA/FSA cards.
how often do sessions occur?
CAN I USE MY INSURANCE FOR OUR SESSIONS?
The first (intake) session will be 60-90 minutes, and sessions after that typically last 50-60 minutes/session. Longer sessions can be requested in advance, and I'll let you know if I am able to accommodate it. I do not make guarantees that I will always have space in my schedule for sessions longer than an hour.
The intake session is where we'll go over your paperwork, talk about your goals, and make sure we're a good fit for each other.
This is a tricky one to say for sure, but ideally we start out with weekly sessions. It helps you get more comfortable with me, which allows you an opportunity to trust me more. That way you don't feel weird about sharing things and you also trust me as a therapist. It's much harder and takes longer to build that up if we see each other less over time.
But! Big but(t)... sorry, I couldn't resist. Anyway, not everyone can make weekly sessions work for a variety of reasons. And depending on your goals and your experiences, it may be possible to start with bi-weekly sessions.
Then slowly over time, a lot of clients will test out bi-weekly sessions and once they're comfortable with that, maybe move to monthly. Some may try bi-weekly and are ready to try out taking a break from therapy. It really just depends on a lot of factors and what we agree on together.
I happily reserve 3 sliding scale slots* on my caseload for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford to pay my full rate. Clients who are able to pay my full rate are what makes it possible for people who are not as financially resourced to receive therapy at a lower cost. If you feel you are in need of a sliding scale slot or are unsure if you meet requirements, please reach out so we can talk about your options!
The Worts and Cunning link below takes you to a wonderful resource called The Green Bottle Method. It was created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk to demonstrate the varying ways in which someone can be resourced. I utilize this method to determine who meets criteria to receive a lower rate. These spots are limited and I cannot guarantee these will be available or open for new clients.
*These spots don't come available often, but they do open up as people "graduate" therapy.
Hey, life happens. Shit happens. I totally get it. I also know it can be tempting to look at your schedule and see what you can shave off when life gets a special kind of bananas. In an effort to lovingly assist you in prioritizing therapy, and to keep my practice afloat, I have a cancellation policy.
The full fee of $200 is charged for any session cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. Rescheduled appointment slots may be available on a limited basis and are not guaranteed, though I will do my best to make sure we reschedule rather than you having to pay a fee for a session you didn't attend.
how long are individual sessions?
My fee is $200 per session. I do not offer couples or family therapy sessions at this time, but I am happy to suggest people who will do a wonderful job if you are in need of those services!
How much do therapy sessions cost?
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