FAQs
What is therapy? •Therapy is a place where folks can explore their life experiences, emotions, sensations, thoughts, understandings, and world view with a licensed clinical professional while working towards a client led goal. •I find that the therapy I conduct with folks tends to explore the connection between present stressors/symptoms and past trauma and/or developmental injury in a co-created safe environment. •Many different modalities, tools, and resources can be utilized to explore this connection, with the most important (in my humble opinion) being the therapeutic relationship. If we as people do not feel safe in therapy, we cannot do the necessary work to heal ourselves.
What is a free 15 minute phone consultation and why do I need one? •A therapy consultation is a vibe and needs check. This space allows the client to ask the potential therapist questions to determine if they would be an appropriate match to schedule an initial therapy session. •A consultation also allows the therapist to make an initial assessment if the therapist is able to meet the needs that the client chooses to share in the initial consultation. •A consultation appointment is NOT therapy and may lead to the therapist offering referrals instead of scheduling a session. This may be due to scheduling needs, a therapist’s scope of practice/training limitations, and or a mismatch of vibes to name a few reasons.
What states do you provide therapy in? •Virginia •Maryland •New York •District of Columbia •Florida as an out-of-state telehealth provider Why does this matter? •I cannot provide telehealth services to folks who live in a state that I am not licensed in and/or have state approval to provide telehealth services in. •You must be physically located in a state that I am licensed in and/or have state permission to practice telehealth services to receive telehealth therapy services from me.
Do you offer in person and virtual options? Yes, I provide in-person in Falls Church, VA as well as virtual services to folks in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Florida, and New York.
Do you take insurance? No, I provide what is called a superbill via the electronic health record system which you submit to your insurance provider if you have out-of-network reimbursement coverage. To find out about your out-of-network benefits call the members services number on the back of your insurance card and ask about your mental health out of network benefits.
What are your fees? Some examples of fees are as follow: •$210 per 53 minutes •$420 per 106 minutes •EMDR intensives begin at $630 per 3 therapy hour intensive •Sliding scale spots are available for those in need **Please note that all fees are broken down on your individual Good Faith Estimate if you become a client of Challenged Hearts Healing Center, LLC. All fees are also subject to change by Challenged Hearts Healing Center, LLC.
What is your cancellation policy? Challenged Hearts Healing Center requires 48 hour notice of a cancellation to avoid any fees. No show sessions or sessions canceled within 48 hours will be subject to a full session fee. Sessions canceled for illness will not be charged if the therapist is notified of said illness prior to the start of the session. All no show sessions, late cancellations, and/or sessions canceled after the start of session will be charged the full session fee. Virtual sessions joined from a state where the therapist is not licensed will be treated as a late cancellation session and charged the full session fee.
How do I get started? 1. Complete the get in touch form 2. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation 3. Schedule initial therapy session and complete initial intake paperwork
Do you take walk-in appointments? No, all potential clients of Challenged Hearts Healing Center, LLC must complete the 'get in touch' form then schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to determine if we will establish care. Walk-in appointments are also not available for clients of Challenged Hearts Healing Center, LLC.
Are you in therapy? Absolutely! I am actively involved in my own therapy as well as other healing/coping strategies to take care of myself and ensure that I can show up meaningfully for my clients.