What is your therapy rate?
Each 55 minute session is $175. Payment is due at the time of service, and can be paid by check, cash or major credit card (AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, HSA). Please keep in mind that we do not accept insurance, although we are able to complete a super-bill for out-of-network benefits upon request.
Do you take insurance?
My practice is self-pay only. While I do not accept insurance at this time, we do create automatic super-bills for all of our clients. You are welcome to contact your insurance provider and request reimbursement directly, as an out-of-network provider, I cannot guarantee reimbursement. I do accept HSA/FSA accounts if you would like to utilize this benefit.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 24 hour notice of cancellation for all sessions. If you cancel your session less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be charged the full session fee.
Do you provide in person and telehealth sessions?
Yes! I provide both in person and telehealth sessions. My office is located at 9260 E. Raintree Dr. Suite 120 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. Telehealth sessions are held utilizing my HIPAA compliant Zoom account.
Do you offer phone consultations?
Yes! I believe that best fit and a good connection with your therapist is what leads to the most progress and benefits in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss your needs, discuss my approach to therapy, answer any questions you have, and determine if we are a good fit moving forward.
What is EFT?
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFT) focuses on attachment bonds for individuals and for couples. Therapists who work from this therapeutic framework strive to shape more loving relationships while supporting clients in increasing their awareness of emotions. EFT can support individuals and couples in learning effective strategies to cope with and regulate emotions.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy utilized to relieve psychological stress including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and trauma. It is designed to deploy the natural healing power of the brain to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories. EMDR therapy includes alternating eye movements, sounds, vibrations, lights, or taps depending on your provider. Have more questions? Contact me directly or visit www.emdria.org.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a type of therapy utilized to heal and process trauma. According to therapist and creator David Grand, the direction in which people look or gaze can affect the way they feel. During brainspotting, therapists help people position their eyes in ways that enable them to target sources of negative emotion. With the aid of a pointer, trained brainspotting therapists slowly guide the eyes of people in therapy across their field of vision to find appropriate “brainspots,” with a brainspot being an eye position that activates a traumatic memory or painful emotion. Practitioners of the procedure believe it allows therapists to access emotions on a deeper level and target the physical effects of trauma.
Good Faith Estimate
Effective January 1, 2022 under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, a ruling went into effect called the "No Surprises Act", which requires practitioners to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" or GFE detailing out-of-network care. At Authentic Connections Therapy Center we will provide your fee for service information prior to your first appointment via the Simple Practice Portal. We will work collaboratively with our clients in developing treatment plans, and openly communicate both verbally and in writing about ongoing costs of care. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask during your phone consultation