Why Align?
To me, being in alignment meanings feeling like your being is in agreement; you are living authentically in your actions and values. Often, issues arise in our life we feel out of alignment–with our ourselves, our purpose, our career, our partners. If you are feeling mental distress, you probably know this feeling. I'd love to help you remove obstacles, fears, and faulty believes or patterns that have been keeping you from feeling the peace of being aligned.
In the counseling world, we also wish for our clients to feel our support and hope for them. We seek for our clients to feel us align with them and for the alignment experience in itself to be therapeutic – a way to model healthy relationships and attachments so they are more easily sought out and recognized in the real world (aka outside of session).
How much does a session cost? Do you take insurance? How do I pay?
Counseling sessions are 50-55 minutes and cost $110 for individual and $120 for couples sessions.
Extended length sessions (75 min, 90 min, 120 minutes) are available and can be prorated.
Sliding scale fees are available upon request. I allot a specific number of sliding scale rate clients at any given time and would be happy to talk to you about qualifying.
Rates are always discussed prior to your first session. However, all clients have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" to estimate expected charges. You are welcome to request this from me at anytime before or during treatment.
I do not accept insurance at this time. However, I am happy to provide you with a superbill to submit to you insurance for reimbursement.
Payment is due at the time of service. I accept all major credit cards, cash, check, and FSA and HSA accounts.
What does confidentiality mean?
Confidentiality is one of most important elements of counseling. I follow the American Counseling Association's ethical requirements on confidentiality, as well as federal/state confidentiality law, and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which all prohibit sharing client information with anyone else with a client's consent. What we speak about in session, stays in session. There are a few exceptions to confidentiality:
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If a client discloses a plan to harm themself or another person to the counselor.
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If the counselor suspects child or elder abuse in any form, as required by KY state law.
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If the counselor is subpoened for court, she may be required to disclose relevant information. However, every effort is given to protect the client's confidentiality, and the client will be notified of the subpoena.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I currently operate under the license of a qualified and approved supervisor, requiring clinical supervision hours by KY state law. Confidentiality is therefore extended to my supervisor only, allowing for consultation. Every effort is made to protect anonymity and privacy of clients. My supervisor is Elizabeth Bullock, LPCC (KY #239610).
Sometimes, there are times when the client and I wish to consult with another provider, such as when seeking medication for further management of symptoms. In such cases, I will consult with a psychiatric provider or physician with written permission from the client for coordination of care.