Frequently Asked Questions?

FAQs

How can therapy help me as a caregiver?

Therapy can help you process your feelings, strengthen your problem solving abilities, learn to set boundaries, improve your communication with your loved one and other family members, manage/decrease stress, incorporate self care, connect with local resources in your community, provide support (compassion, understanding, reassurance, guidance, direction) and space for mindfulness and increase of awareness.

How many therapy sessions will I need?

The length of therapy can vary depending on your specific needs, circumstances, and or goals. Caregiving concerns can range from needing assistance with community resources, building a schedule that works for you (caregiver) and your loved one to processing feelings of overwhelm, guilt, and or anticipatory grief of your loved one. Each of the following examples carries a different level of intervention or depth that can only be determined by your specific strengths, limitations, goals and or needs.

Why is the Client/Therapist relationship important?

The Client/Therapist relationship is the connection and relationship developed between the client and therapist overtime. A strong bond is especially valuable to the success of therapy. It takes a level of vulnerability, comfort, and openness to divulge your thoughts and feelings in such an intimate way. The client/therapist relationship should include the following characteristics 1) authenticity, 2) empathy, 3) care and warmth, 4) insight and experience, 5) trust, and 6) nonjudgemental attitude.

Its also important to note, because caregiving and life can be episodic/cyclical in nature many times clients transition in and out of therapy for a “tune up “or for a series of sessions to address a specific concern that has come up.

Can I use my insurance to pay for my session?

We are not in network with any insurance providers. We are a fee-for-service practice. We accept payment with a credit card, debit card, health saving account debit card (HSA), flex spending account (FSA) at each appointment via Simple Practice.

If you have out-of-network coverage, we can send you a Superbill to then submit directly to your insurance provider. 

If you have questions about your mental health coverage, we strongly urge you to contact your insurance provider for clarification. They will not share any information about your policy with us.

What is the Good Faith Estimate and how can it help me?

A “Good Faith Estimate” explains how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including therapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including therapy services. You can ask your provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.