Sessions are 45-55 minutes in duration and are expected to start on time. Longer sessions are available if desired; however you will need to discuss and plan this with your therapist.

This will depend on what is bringing you to therapy, how long struggles have persisted, and what changes you are trying to make. Change can be a difficult process that varies for each person, couple and family. It is usually best to come weekly at first, and to space sessions out as time goes on and progress develops.  As you and your therapist get to know one another, she/he can better recommend how frequently you attend therapy. As progress is made and maintained, you and your therapist should discuss decreasing session frequency, establishing check-ins, or discharging from services. You are always welcome to return in the future as needed.

ATTEND: Attend scheduled appointments, arrive on time, and attend regular sessions in the beginning until progress begins to be made (most people come weekly at first)
ENGAGE: Bring questions; identify goals/desired changes; and share your honest thoughts, feelings, wants and needs.
APPLY: Practice, more than once. Use handouts/techniques your therapist recommends; develop action steps and realistic goals towards change; and take one step at a time to move in the right direction.
ADVOCATE: Let your therapist know how you’re feeling about your therapy sessions, and if you feel they are not the right fit for you. Openly address factors or barriers that are preventing engagement in services.

Therapy can help with individual problems (stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, etc), relational problems (communication, connection, infidelity, conflict resolution, etc.) and family problems (communication, conflict management, adjusting to changes, parenting, etc.) Therapy can help you process and cope with stressors in a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment. Also, relationships are known to impact our health just as much as diet and exercise can, so therapy is considered a necessary component of wellness should you be experiencing relational problems or stressors in an environment where you feel you lack adequate social support.

If you have had thoughts of wanting “to be gone” or “not wake up”, or if you have experienced suicidal thoughts or urges, then therapy is highly recommended. Further, if you are experiencing headaches, stomach aches, body pains, heart palpitations, etc., we recommend a therapy evaluation in addition to consulting with your primary care physician. While some of these physical symptoms can be medically relevant, we often see that there may be underlying stressors, emotions, or mental health problems at play. Finally, life transitions, changes, losses, and adjustments can “rock the boat” in a way that can warrant therapy as a helpful support and service during difficult times.

Please review our individual backgrounds to learn more about ways we can help.

The Prepare/Enrich assessment tool looks at your specific couple relationship and assesses domains such as communication, finances, stress, parenting, expectations, and much more! This tool can help highlight your areas of strength, as well as the areas of growth that may need addressed in therapy. This assessment helps both premarital and marital couples strengthen their relationship and gain the skills to have a lasting and successful marriage.

Yes! All of our licensed therapists are in-network providers for Aetna and BCBS (not including Blue Local, Blue Home and Blue Medicare plans). All therapist are considered out-of-network providers on all other insurance panels, and can submit claims on your behalf, or can provide you with the paperwork needed to submit out-of-network claims yourself. Interns cannot bill insurance at this time.

Yes! We want to accommodate everyone’s needs! Our clinical interns offers low cost rates that range between $20 and $60 per hour and our licensed therapists offer reduced rates of $100/intake and $85/follow up session. Reduced rate spots are limited; please do not schedule with a licensed clinician without confirming there is a spot available. 

You can call us at (919) 909-1230, or you can contact your preferred therapist via their direct line. You can also use our online scheduler to book your own appointment. Please allow at least 24 hours notice if booking online. Also, if you do not see an available time that would work for you, please call and we will try to accommodate you as best as possible!

Using the e-mail confirmations or reminder text message, you can cancel your appointment up until 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. If you need to cancel within the 24 hour window, please contact your therapist directly. All appointments canceled within 24 hours will be charged $85. No-shows will be charged $100. We are sorry but there is no exception to this policy.

Please contact Erin B. or one of the other therapists via their direct line if you have questions! We are all available by phone and e-mail, but are in appointments sometimes so please leave a message. We will respond within 24 hours. Our main line is 919-909-1230.