FAQ
Here are some Frequency Asked Questions about my services and working with me.
What is the First Step?
Schedule a free consultation call by using my calendar to see if we'd be a good fit. If we decide to work together I'll set up a portal for you to review and sign paperwork. During the consult call we will schedule our first session together.
Do You Take Insurance?
I am in network with many Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC plans. Your out of pocket costs while using insurance benefits will be based on your plan.
If I am not in network with your insurance plan you may have Out of Network benefits you can use.
Using your insurance benefits will require a 'billable' diagnosis, situation, service, and session length based on your insurance company's rules. Insurance companies will not pay for all forms of treatment that you may want or need. I can answer questions about insurance over a consult call.
What is Direct Pay?
Direct Pay, Self-Pay, and Private Pay may be terms you hear for paying me directly at my listed rates below.
Direct pay can give you more privacy, freedom, and choice in the type of service you receive. We can go over any questions you may have about this in our consult call.
What are Your Rates?
Consultation Calls
Intake Sessions
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Therapy Intensives
Free
$200
$150
$180
$600
How Long are Sessions?
Individual and Couples Sessions are 50 minutes long.
Sessions often start off weekly and then become less frequent as you reach and maintain progress on your goals.
Therapy Intensives last three hours.
These are called intense for a reason. These personalized and concentrated programs are designed for meeting less frequently for longer sessions. For example, intensive sessions may occur once a month or once a quarter depending on your needs.
What Can I Expect from Sessions with You?
Sessions will focus on what I can teach you in our meeting that will help you make progress on your treatment goals.
I want you to feel like we're making great use out of your precious time.
By the end of each session, I want you to be able to identity a behavioral goal that you can practice that will help you make clear, measurable progress toward your overall treatment goal.
When is Counseling Done?
Counseling ends once you've met and maintained progress on your goals. We may have more than one goal while we work together. Remember, I'm trying to work myself out of a job here. I want you to be able to do this on your own.
I look forward to meeting you, helping you meet your goals, and to ending our last meeting together knowing you've made the change you want to see in your life.
