FAQ
Having questions about Counseling or EMDR? I will do my best to answer them. If you don’t see a question, please email me or call.
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I believe that if have the desire to change because you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, stuck or just having a hard time managing things in your life, maybe mental health services can be helpful to you. If you still not sure, please call me for a 15 minute free consultation.
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The first initial session is about gathering information about the issues that bring you to counseling. The goal is to have a global view of what is happening in your life that contribute to your counseling concerns. With this information, I will be able to create a treatment plan to be shared with you so that way we both can determine a pathway forward for you.
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On average, counseling sessions are about 50 to 60 minutes long for adults. However, sessions can be shorter depending on extraneous circumstances. For Adolescents, the length of sessions can vary between 30 minutes to 60 minutes. For children, the average is 30 minutes.
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It is generally recommended to meet on a weekly basis. However, circumstances can change depending on the client in which bi-weekly or monthly meetings might be something that the client can do. We will both have this discussion and collaborate on your attendance.
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That would really depend on several things. For instance, how often we meet for counseling. Another consideration is how well we are progressing with your treatment goals. How long treatment last depends on the individual and their specific situation.
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Yes! We are currently in-network for Aetna, Optum, BCBS, and Cigna! These are the commercial plans!
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Yes we do! if you just have Medicare, then we can provide services to you. We also are accepting Medicare Advantage for Blue Cross Blue Shield. We are also in the process for Cigna Medicare Advantage as well.
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I am currently in the process of being credentialed in Medicaid. The process takes a long time, but I should be within the network in October 2026. Once that occurs, we will apply to be credentialed with Driscoll Health Plans and Wellpoint (Amerigroup).

