Can I Afford It?

Although therapy is a significant investment of financial resources, the main focus of my approach is to quickly identify where you are getting stuck and teach you ways to help yourself, both in the present and the future. Therefore, you will leave therapy with a toolkit of skills that you can use for a lifetime. Budgeting for a season of counseling can be a small price to pay for more peace and contentment in your life and relationships.

COST -  The average length of counseling is 6-8 weekly sessions at a cost of $100.00 per 50 minute session.

TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS - I respect the investment you are making in therapy and solicit ongoing and formal feedback about how you are improving week to week, and whether you were satisfied with each session. Research shows that using two simple tools that gather this information helps you improve much more quickly.

At the six session mark, we will review your progress together and evaluate your treatment. At that juncture, we will retool our work together and/or add additional resources to supplement your therapeutic experience if needed.

WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE? - My practice is not “in network” on any insurance panels, but if you have “out of network” benefits, some or all of the cost may be covered. Please be aware that if you decide to use insurance, a formal mental health diagnosis must be made which will be a permanent part of your health care record.

If you are unsure about whether your policy covers out-of-network benefits (some do not), contact your company directly. Most plans will have a separate phone number on the back of the card for mental health/substance abuse benefits. Ask your representative all of the following questions:

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health counseling by a Licensed Professional Counselor? (If not, under certain circumstances, the cost of therapy may be deducted as a medical expense on your taxes.)
• If so, how many sessions am I allowed per year?
• What is the deductible for out-of-network outpatient mental health sessions?
• What percentage of the session cost will be reimbursed?

If you have questions about insurance coverage, or are ready to make some progress towards feeling better, call or text me at 843-270-8024 or email me at Brooke@CharlestonCounseling.org to set up an appointment.

If you are hesitant about starting the process, come in for a free ½ hour visit to meet me and see what therapy is all about!