FAQ | July Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Facts

Therapy Format: Virtual and in-person

Standard Indv. rate: $180

Standard Cple. rate: $220

Sliding scale: Read below

Consultation: Complimentary

Virtual therapy platform: Doxy

Psychotherapy/counseling or "therapy" is a space for you to explore and process your inner workings, behaviors, responses, mood, relationships, identities, positionality, and any other factors that you deem worth investigating. Therapy is a practice that has been around for centuries and involves talking to a person about a variety of things so you can have help processing and making meaning of whatever it might be that is troubling you.

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Consultations with me are complimentary and are usually a 15 to 30-minute video or phone call. In this call, we can discuss what brings you to therapy, what you might be looking for in a therapist, what approaches I most utilize, places where we connect or vibe, therapy logistics, and any questions or concerns you have for me. For many clients, this is also the time when we can schedule your first session. If it turns out we're not quite a match, I'm happy to refer you to someone in my network who might be a better fit. There is no obligation to continue sessions with me at any point in our relationship if you realize we may not be a good fit. If you're considering working with me, I'd love to hear from you! Please contact me below.

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There is no 100% foolproof method for determining a perfect fit for a therapist. However, some things to consider when exploring therapeutic options are if you feel safe or comfortable with them, if they understand and acknowledge the importance of multicultural factors in a non-pathological way, if you "click" with them, if you feel like they can understand your goals and help you reach them, and if you feel confident that they will maintain an attitude of curiosity about you. I know this doesn't feel easy to determine based on someone's website, so I encourage folks to consult with therapists to better answer these questions.

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The first session will involve talking about the logistics of our work together, getting to know each other, learning what brings you to therapy, and discussing what goals you have for yourself while in therapy.

The second and third sessions will involve us going over a bio-psycho-social questionnaire together. This will help give me a more holistic understanding of you and give our relationship more context and data points.

The sessions after that will involve us processing what comes up for you, learning how to reach your goals, and navigating any areas of concern or areas where you might need support.

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I have the opportunity to do therapy both virtually and in person. My in-person availability is limited to Monday and Wednesday afternoons and nights. My virtual availability extends across the week from Monday to Friday and we can work together to find a time that works for you. I utilize Doxxy for my virtual sessions which is a HIPAA-compliant video chat platform similar to Zoom

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As a counselor under Wise Therapy, our practice encourages folks to inform their therapists at least 48 hours prior to the session if they wish to cancel the session or reschedule the session. If this is not possible the client is responsible for paying the full session fee. However, emergencies occur and during those times we can discuss potential financial options for you.

If for some reason you are late to a session that is okay. Life happens. I completely understand. It is Wise's policy that as long as you are able to make it into the session within the first 15 minutes we can continue the session as normal. However, if a client is more than 15 minutes late then we will be unable to continue the session and the client will be charged the full session fee.

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I sadly do not take insurance but I am happy to help you navigate your out-of-network (OON) benefits by giving you a “superbill” with all the necessary information needed for reimbursement.

To find out if you qualify for OON benefits here are some questions to ask your insurance provider:

What is my out of network deductible?
How much of my out of network deductible has been already met?
What is my policy period?
What is my co-insurance?
How do I submit for reimbursement?
How long do I have to submit my superbill?

If they ask for a CPT code: Individual Sessions = 90834, Couples/Family Sessions = 90847

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