FAQ

How much are the sessions? Do you take insurance?

I am in-network with Cigna, BCBS PPO and HMO, United Healthcare, Optum, Aetna, and Superior. I can file on your insurance for you and you will owe your co-pay. I will find out what your responsibility is prior to our first session.

If you do not have insurance, my session fees are $120. I do offer a sliding scale and will be happy to discuss this for you. I want mental healthcare to be accessible for all, and we will work together to find what works for you.

How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?

Take your time to read through my website. If you sense that I may be a good fit based on what you are reading, you can Email me, call me, or text me.

During a free phone consultation, you can ask me more about my training and education, what a typical session with me is like, or any other questions you may have that are specific to you. You’ll also be able to discuss what’s on your mind and we can decide together how I can help.

It may be helpful to think of the first few sessions as trying out the waters together. During the sessions, you’ll be able to see how you feel working with me. My approach is not going to work for everyone. What’s most important to me is that you find someone who you feel is the right fit for you. We can explore that together.

What if I don’t want to talk about something?

If something feels overwhelming or even terrifying to discuss, that’s actually very normal. It can often feel difficult to talk about some things. During our sessions, it will always be up to you if you feel ready to talk about something or not. It’s my job to give you space to slowly start to work through the tough stuff. Gradually and at a pace that feels comfortable to you, you can share what you feel ready to share.

You can also share with me that you are nervous to open up about something and we can talk about that too. Whatever is present for you, whatever you are going through, bring that into the session and we can explore that together.

I’m scared that if I open up, you will think I’m making it all up.

If you open up to me, I will not think you are making it all up, I will think you are unique and human. Many of my clients have had the same fear (that people would think they are making it all up).

Through my own life journey and working with my clients, I know how ‘normal’ your experience is.

You’re not being dramatic or “too much”. Nothing you can say will cause me to judge you.

I know we all have our strengths and weaknesses, we all suffer in different ways, we are humans trying to be human.

Whatever it is you’re going through, I provide a calming space where I respect you and listen with focus and compassion.

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

It can be worrying to think that something you say in therapy might get out into our close-knit community. So I want you to know that unless you are in danger or someone else is, your story is confidential and your time in the session is protected.

Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance.

You can rest assured that you can talk about anything without fear of that information getting out.

If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during your free phone consultation or anytime during our work together.

How can I get started?

I’m here to talk during a free phone consultation where you can discuss what’s on your mind and we can decide together how I can help.

Email me today to get your free phone consultation at Kimberly@tylerteencounseling.com