These are the questions we are asked most often
Everything from ‘How long are sessions?’ to ‘How much do you charge?’
How much do you charge?
The amount you will be charged depends on several factors. Whether you are seen as an individual, a family, or a couple; how much session time you will need; and whether an extended assessment is required can all change your fee. When we answer your call we’ll gather the information needed to determine those things, and then we will be able and happy to quote you an accurate fee.
Do you take my insurance?
Not only do uncaring insurance companies decide without ever meeting you how many times and how often people can be seen, but many people don’t know that when they use their insurance for counseling, in order to get reimbursed the therapist usually has to write the insurance company that the client has a serious mental disorder—even if the client is just going in for stress or a relationship issues. That diagnosis stays on file with the insurance company which in turn reports it to the Memphis Information Bank where it stays in an accessible computer indefinitely. “HIPPA” law, widely believed to protect people from that kind of thing, were actually enacted in order to allow it to happen.
We have no idea how many people who have used their insurance for couples counseling, for example, are listed as having a serious mental disorder. We are aware, however, of many examples of a person’s so-called “personal” health information being used against them in hiring and promotion decisions. Of course people in distress may not feel they have any option except to use their insurance for psychotherapy, but we want people to know the truth and the reasons why whenever possible we recommend against doing so. Call us to discuss other options for getting help.
How long are sessions?
What is your success rate?
We have successfully helped people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, education levels, and intellectual capacities. We have helped people whose issues are complicated by physical ailments, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Your individual chance of success depends on your circumstances and your readiness to do the difficult work of therapy. For these reasons we are not ethically able to predict your success.
Working together, you and your therapist will be able to discuss what getting better is likely to require.