Frequently Asked Questions
How much does counseling cost?
Your out-of-pocket cost varies depending on your insurance plan. Many insurance plans cover the majority of the session fee, leaving you with a very small percentage that you would pay. Often the amount you pay is the same amount you would pay for a normal doctor's visit. We're happy to check your benefits and give you an exact amount you would pay for sessions. Call us today to find out what your out-of-pocket expense would be.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We are an in-network provider with the following insurance plans:
Do you accept Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare?
We do not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare at this time.
Who seeks counseling?
People have many different motivations for seeking counseling. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, marriage, new child etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances as well as they would like to. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral issues, family conflict, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Counseling can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking counseling are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.
What is counseling like?
Because each person has different issues and goals, counseling will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your counselor (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from counseling if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of counseling is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in counseling sessions, your counselor may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking counseling are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
How can counseling help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in counseling. A counselor can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Counselors can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from counseling depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from counseling include:
Do I really need counseling? I can usually handle my problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, counseling is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Counseling provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Your out-of-pocket cost varies depending on your insurance plan. Many insurance plans cover the majority of the session fee, leaving you with a very small percentage that you would pay. Often the amount you pay is the same amount you would pay for a normal doctor's visit. We're happy to check your benefits and give you an exact amount you would pay for sessions. Call us today to find out what your out-of-pocket expense would be.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We are an in-network provider with the following insurance plans:
- Humana PPO (excluding Humana CareSource)
- Anthem (excluding Anthem Medicaid)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Aetna (excluding Aetna Better Health)
- Center Care Plans
- Cigna
- Baptist Health
- United Health
- most other commercial insurance plans**
Do you accept Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare?
We do not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare at this time.
Who seeks counseling?
People have many different motivations for seeking counseling. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, marriage, new child etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances as well as they would like to. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral issues, family conflict, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Counseling can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking counseling are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.
What is counseling like?
Because each person has different issues and goals, counseling will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your counselor (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from counseling if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of counseling is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in counseling sessions, your counselor may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking counseling are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
How can counseling help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in counseling. A counselor can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Counselors can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from counseling depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from counseling include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek counseling
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Do I really need counseling? I can usually handle my problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, counseling is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Counseling provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.