HELPFUL INFORMATION
WHAT IS TELE-HEALTH?
Telehealth is healthcare provided by any means other than a face-to-face visit. In telehealth services, medical and mental health information is used for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, therapy, follow-up, and education. Health information is exchanged interactively from one site to another through electronic communications. Telephone consultation, videoconferencing, transmission of still images, e-health technologies, patient portals, and remote patient monitoring are all considered telehealth services.
HOW DO I "ARRIVE" FOR A TELE-HEALTH SESSION? (SOME HELPFUL TIPS TO ASSIST WITH THE SESSION)
Before the first session, you will receive a link to secure platform that you will use to login for our sessions.
Some things to help the session be as secure and beneficial as possible for you: Choose a secure/confidential location such as a bedroom, outside if you have privacy, car or other location that you feel comfortable in. Try to have lighting in front of you rather than behind so that I am able to see your face as clear as possible and if possible headphones so that the conversation is clearer and feels more secure.
It is also helpful to have items of comfort such as blanket or stones for grounding purposes and something to drink to help hydrate and pause during sessions.
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
The initial session for individuals takes between 50-60 minutes. This is because of gathering as much information about your current situation as comfortably possible. It is also a time for you to ask questions you may be having about the process as well. After that, the typical session last between 50-55 minutes including the scheduling discussions at the beginning/end of session.
WHAT DO I DO DURING THERAPY?
This looks different for everyone. A lot of the time the style I use is psychodynamics, meaning we talk. There are questions that are asked, but often you are guiding the session based upon what is taking place that day. Sometimes guided imagery is used to help someone relax, and we are always working on learning new coping strategies.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED?
We recognize that utilizing insurance benefits is a necessary and valid choice for many. If you choose to use your insurance, we are committed to protecting your privacy within the requirements of the system. We accept insurance payments from those we are in network with and private pay. Private pay and co-payments can be made by all major credit cards or HSA cards through the therapy portal.
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
Yes we do. A sliding scale fee structure is established to encourage fairness and accessibility, particularly in light of existing systemic inequities. Ultimately, it is your decision as the client to choose the tier that best fits your financial circumstances. The initial fee for the first session is $300, intended for clients seeking therapy rather than those interested in neurodivergence assessments.
Individual Therapy Fee Rates
Full Cost - $250
Sliding Scale - $185 to $250
Please see the ADHD & Autism Section for detailed information about sliding scale options.
If you have any more questions or something you still want to know, please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!