BENEFITS OF DOING THERAPY ONLINE
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You can stop what you are doing, hop online and do the session. then return to what you were doing.
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You don't have to get dressed up.
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No risk of running into someone untrustworthy as you enter the mental health clinic's offices
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You don't have to go out in bad weather.
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You save money on gas and wear and tear on the car.
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Since overhead is significantly less, the therapist doesn't need to increase the fee to cover it, so you save money,
BENEFITS OF PAYING FOR THERAPY OUT OF POCKET
FREEDOM FROM THE CONSTRICTION OF A BILLABLE DIAGNOSIS: You may have a symptom (eg anxiety) but don't meet the full criteria for the diagnosis. I can help you with the symptoms regardless of whether you meet the criteria. It also means we can work on things that insurance companies don't reimburse for at all, like struggles with meaning and purpose in life or problems in a relationship. ​
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AVOID A DIAGNOSIS BEING ON THE RECORD: This information can sometimes be used against you. Despite HIPAA, its been known to happen. Seeking the help you need should never be punished. ​
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MAY SAVE YOU MONEY: By the time you pay your annual deductible and the copay for each session, you may end up paying more than if you had just paid out of pocket. ​
Let Me Introduce Myself
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I have a Masters in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, and have been licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) for 30+ years in Missouri, so I have not only the training but lots of experience, especially developing expertise in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. I have learned a lot of strategies clients can use to make life better.
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My psychology training was from a Systems perspective; each of us individually is a system (bio-psycho-social-spiritual) that lives in a web of other systems, whether they be family, coworkers, or church/synagogue/mosque or other spiritual group. There are many entrances into those systems to produce change. Social work was first done in community systems, which influences the social work training. There are more LCSWs who provide therapy than psychologist or LPCs.
This perspective has led me to become a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, a Mindfulness-Informed Professional and to get certified in Comprehensive Energy Psychology, which I have found to be very helpful in working with people who have experienced trauma. I also use pranayama strategies with sleep and a particular type of meditation that literally rewires you brain for increased emotional management and better focus.
If I sound like your kind of therapist, email me to make an appointment!
