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Good Faith Estimate Disclosure

I’ve never been in counseling before. What is therapy like?

Does being in therapy mean I’m weak or incapable?

What can I expect during the first session?

How do you work with people from diverse backgrounds?

How long can I expect to be in therapy?

Do you offer telehealth video sessions or in-person?

What are your hours of availability during the day and evening?

How do you charge and do you accept insurance?

What is your cancellation policy?

What if I’m having a crisis or emergency?

It is your right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” that explains how much your mental health care and medical care will cost. This corresponds with the No Surprises Act, active as of 1/1/2022. Any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy, are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate. You can request a Good Faith Estimate from your healthcare provider or any other provider before you schedule a service. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (719-505-2461).

At first thought, it seems intimidating – kind of like dating. You have to research, look around, and see how it feels. Is there a sense of connection? It can be anxiety provoking! My goal, first and foremost, is to relieve your anxiety and replace it with a twinge of hope and a sense of ease in the first session. If we hit it off, our journey together will be as unique as any other relationship. We're in this together!
 
Therapy is meant to give you the experience of unveiling all parts of yourself safely and securely. To give those pain points that were previously seen as threatening, a safe landing. A place to rest. This doesn't mean doing it perfectly. In most cases, it means quite the opposite. What it really means is practicing imperfection vulnerably, with compassion. In this way, therapy is a model for any secure relationship to show those parts of yourself that this is possible in our world, both internally and externally. And when you fully learn to experience and embody this possibility, you begin to trust in the possibilities of life all around you.
 
I’m committed to going at your pace, organizing around your goals, and using your time how you’d like to use it. And I have a few tricks up my sleeve when you need a nudge.

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I’ve never been in counseling before. What is therapy like?

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Quite the contrary! Seeking help for your emotional personal development takes strength, courage, and perseverance. Taking the first step is an act of bravery and self-compassion. If you don't know where to start or are on the fence about therapy, here's what the research says:

DOES BEING IN THERAPY MEAN I’M WEAK OR INCAPABLE?

First sessions are unique. We are meeting face-to-face for the first time, and you will be asked to share your personal history, present-day concerns, and what you hope to get out of therapy, to allow me to make an assessment. If you have specific goals for therapy, we will discuss those too. I will answer any questions you have about the therapeutic process, modalities I use, and expectations. Ultimately, this is where we get to know eachother and create a safe space together.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE FIRST SESSION?

We are all human, first and foremost. We all want to be seen, felt, and understood fully, in all our nuances that don't quite fit the mold of societal labels. This is where I naturally meet people, on and off the couch. As a clinician, I have extensive experience working with a myriad of marginalized folks. But more importantly, I was thankfully raised in an environment that exposed me to an exorbitant variety of nationalities, classes, abilities, sexual orientations/expressions, ages, races, and beliefs. I am innately curious and appreciate working with a tapestry of people. Diversity is to be celebrated, never dampened. It is the ultimate expression of one of our biggest strengths: Authenticity.

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HOW DO YOU WORK WITH PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS?

I wish I knew the answer to this. It's so hard to embark on something new and intimidating and not have a time-sensitive light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve worked with clients who didn’t think they’d last a month and stayed with me for years. The answer depends on so many factors: trauma history, frequency of treatment, the client's level of commitment to their goal in and out of sessions, I could go on. What I can tell you is that because I do trauma-informed work, it will take less time to feel the "light at the end of the tunnel" sooner than therapists who simply do "talk therapy.”
 
Because I see this not just as my job, but my purpose, that I see our time together as not just a work hour but a relationship, you will feel relief much sooner than our work is done. I don't want you to be in therapy any longer than you feel you need it. And I want to put the onus on you to keep me updated on your progress and how we need to change our course to hit our targets as effectively and efficiently as possible.

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HOW LONG CAN I EXPECT TO BE IN THERAPY?

During this unpredictable time, it is more important than ever that we take care of ourselves – and that includes our mental health. Currently, my services are primarily via telehealth, which offers many advantages over in-person appointments. In certain circumstances, however, I do hold in-person sessions at my home office, and we can discuss that option if the need arises.

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DO YOU OFFER TELEHEALTH VIDEO SESSIONS OR IN-PERSON?

I hold ongoing sessions between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday, though it is possible to arrange to have an appointment starting before 10:30 am or after 5:00 pm, depending on my availability. I do not offer Friday or weekend hours.

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WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF AVAILABILITY DURING THE DAY AND EVENING?

I offer counseling services at an hourly rate. Affinity does not accept insurance at this time. As a private pay practice, clients must pay directly for services at the time of appointment. Some therapy practices, such as Affinity, choose not to work with insurance companies to avoid having to submit a diagnosis or deal with the bureaucratic demands that cut into my bandwidth to focus on you. Your privacy interest is paramount, and I believe your treatment should stay between the two of us. It also allows me to operate with complete clinical independence, offering treatment based on my own expertise instead of letting insurance companies dictate frequency, length, or treatment modalities.  
 
If you have insurance, consider contacting them to inquire about coverage for my services. If your insurance company considers Affinity an "out-of-network" provider, I can provide an invoice for third party reimbursement (called a “superbill”) at your request. Many insurance companies reimburse for out of network providers. If this is an option for you under your insurance, a diagnosis must be provided, and your records may be reviewed by your insurance company to determine if services are medically necessary.
 
Please note that Affinity is required to notify you of your right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” that explains how much your mental health care will cost. Accordingly, please find the required notice posted below the FAQ questions.

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HOW DO YOU CHARGE AND DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

I understand that unexpected events and illness happen. I strive to send appointment reminders to allow my clients the opportunity to reschedule as much in advance as possible. As a self-employed therapist, my schedule is my livelihood. It is important that I limit the opportunity for income and schedule insecurity to arise so I can devote my full attention to my clients. To avoid being charged my full session fee, requests to reschedule or cancel must be made at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. This policy not only affords financial protection for my business, but allows adequate time to fill the slot for another client who could use it. Thank you for your understanding that no shows, tardiness, and late cancellations will result in a charge of my full fee.

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WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Affinity does not offer on-call services or keep emergency hours. I strive to return phone calls or emails within a few hours, if my schedule permits. If you are experiencing a true emergency or mental health crisis, such as contemplating suicide, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate help. You can also call the Colorado Crisis Center at 1-844-493-8255 to speak to a mental health professional immediately.

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WHAT IF I’M HAVING A CRISIS OR EMERGENCY?

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