FAQ
Where is your office located?
The address to my Cool Springs office is:
1604 Westgate Circle, Suite 150
Brentwood, TN 37027
Look for the building with columns. The signage out front includes Therapy Space.
Is your office handicap-accessible?
Yes. There are several handicap parking places directly out front and an incline walkway. Plus, the building has an elevator and handicap-accessible bathrooms.
What are your hours?
Fridays – 10am to 3:00pm
How long are your counseling sessions?
My counseling sessions are 45-50 minutes. This is considered a full “clinical hour” and is standard across most practices in the USA.
How much do you charge?
My counseling fee for services is $175 per clinical hour due at the time of service.
My group counseling fees depend on duration and the type of group offered.
How do I pay for services, and what forms of payment do you accept?
Counseling fees are paid at the time of service and can be paid via any of the following methods:
- Cash
- Check
- Debit Card
Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, HSA Card)
Do you accept insurance? Why or why not?
No, I do not accept insurance for payment of counseling services. My primary reason for this is to allow my clients to enjoy counseling sessions with full confidentiality. Most insurance companies require clinicians to make and disclose a diagnosis before reimbursing.
With that knowledge, clients often choose not to file for coverage in order to prevent a diagnosis added to their medical record. Diagnoses remain on medical records permanently.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require cancellation notices be given 24-hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
If an appointment is cancelled in less than 24-hours notice for non-emergency purposes, it will be considered a late cancellation and full payment for the late cancellation will be due.
Do you offer video or phone session?
I do offer TeleMental Health video session and do not offer therapy via telephone. My policy is to see clients in person for a minimum of three sessions prior to discussing the possibility of moving to TeleMental Health video sessions.
What age range do you work with?
Adults 21 and up.
What modalities do you use in your client work?
All of my care is trauma-informed and evidence-based. I attempt to integrate a variety of trauma informed and evidence-based techniques that align with the unique needs of my diverse clients.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and has been proven effective for the treatment of trauma.