FAQ's
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Do you offer a consultation to get to know each other?
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Yes! I offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to see if we are a good fit.​​ We will discuss availability, your needs, and my background to be sure you are comfortable.
Do you accept inurance?
Yes! I accept:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
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Ambetter
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QualChoice​
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Private Pay $150 per 50 minute session for Out of Network (OON). I can offer a receipt (or Super Bill) for you to submit to your insurance company
How does online therapy work?
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Online therapy is face-to-face contact through a computer, phone or tablet.
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In order to avoid interruptions during the session, it is important to ensure that you have a reliable internet connection.
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It is important that you have a comfortable and private space where you feel safe to share in order to avoid distractions and to be present to attend to your thoughts and feelings.
What if I can't make it to a scheduled session?
Cancellations can be made with a 24 hour notice. Sessions canceled with less than a 24 hour notice will be charged a full session fee.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you don’t have insurance or plan to pay out-of-pocket, your provider must estimate the expected charges for services. You can dispute the bill if it is at least $400 over the estimate provided at the time of scheduling an appointment. You can read more about the “Good Faith Estimate” following this link: No Surprises Act | CMS
Do you have crisis or emergency services?
No, I do not provide crisis or emergency services. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, Call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255) now.
Wondering how to get started? Here are the steps:
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Schedule a free 15-minute phone screening to determine if online therapy with me is a good fit for you.
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Once you become a client you will be sent an e-mail with some instructions on setting up your secure client portal and completing some initial documents.
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You will access our sessions from the secure cliient portal within Therapy Notes. This is a confidential HIPAA compliant video portal. We will meet for an initial assessment to get to know you and understand your presenting concern better. After this session we will set up a time to consistently keep meeting for therapy.
Keep in mind that online therapy may not be for you if:​
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You do not have access to an electronic device (phone/tablet/computer) and/or don’t feel comfortable with technology.
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You are in crisis and experiencing thoughts of harming self or others.
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You lack the motivation to make changes in your life and engage in honest self-exploration.