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What are your rates for therapy and coaching?
Licensed Therapists
Individual Sessions: $210 /50-minute session
Couples Sessions: $240 /50-minute session
Associate Therapists
Individual Sessions: $160 /50-minute session
Couples Sessions: $175 /50-minute session
Clinic Therapists
Individual Sessions: $55 / 50-minute session
Couples Sessions: $75 / 50-minute session
How long will this take?
This answer varies with each person and depends on what you want out of therapy. We typically work with clients over a longer period of time (6-12 months or longer). Most people report a greater benefit having a type of “life coach” to utilize in maintaining the changes they’ve made. It is also helpful to have a built-in support system in what we call “keeping the conversation going.” The way we practice allows you to learn a language and a way of approaching life that is very different to how the world speaks. However, some clients have very specific needs and prefer to be goal oriented in therapy rather than process oriented. These clients are likely to get those needs met in less than 6 months. It is important that therapy is working towards your desired outcome. Your therapist will make recommendations but you will make the final decision.
How often do I need to come?
In the beginning we recommend that you come weekly as 1 hour a week is actually not a lot of time compared to the other 6 days and 23 hours of your life. Coming weekly in the beginning helps to keep the momentum going and the information fresh for you. In life, we develop helpful and unhelpful habits. “Habit energy” is incredibly strong and change requires patience, commitment and willingness on your part. While we recommend weekly, we will accommodate your needs and wants.
Sometimes finances are an issue or work/life demands make it difficult to do weekly sessions. Your therapist will discuss the recommendations based on your specific goals for therapy and consider any limitations you may have. After a period of time, you may decide to come bi-monthly or monthly, if that feels supportive to you. As you become more adept at this new lens, you will feel less of a “need” for the sessions and see them more as adjunctive, and may begin to come on an “as needed” basis or stop altogether. Our approach is collaborative; it is a conversation between you and your therapist and in the end you will decide what is best for you.
What hours do you work?
Each therapist has their own schedule. To view the schedule for Laura Carr, LMFT click here. For the other therapist’s schedules, you will need to reach out to them directly.
Do we take insurance?
We do not take insurance. We are considered “out of network” providers. If you have a PPO insurance we can supply you with a “Superbill” that you can submit to your insurance and they will reimburse you directly, according to your plan. We do accept HSA (health savings account) cards. Additionally, many insurance companies have guidelines about whether care provided by a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist will be covered by insurance so please verify with your insurance if you will be seeing an AMFT. Our Masters-level therapists in the Clinic Corner will not be covered.
What forms of payment do we accept?
CFMR accepts all major debit/credit cards, HSA (Health Savings Account) cards and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards as forms of payment.
What’s your cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend your session, please cancel via text, phone call or email at least 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged for this session.
Do we prescribe medication?
We do not have a psychiatrist on staff and do not prescribe any medications. In order to provide the highest level of care, your therapist will collaborate with any other treatment providers you are working with. If you are looking for a psychiatrist, we can offer referrals. All decisions regarding medication are to be handled between you and your physician.
How do your therapists work?
Each therapist has received training for a variety of therapy approaches, but utilizes their own approach to the therapeutic process. The “type” of therapy that we are all trained in at CFMR is collaborative and grounded in the theories of Humanistic, Existential, Family Systems, Attachment, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Practices. The founders of CFMR have named the integration of these ideas Compassion Based Awareness Therapy (CBAT). For more details about CBAT visit the “About Us” section. While each of our therapists are trained in CBAT, they utilize CBAT in their own way. Feel free to read each therapist’s bio page to get a better feel for their individual approach. Each therapist offers a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to answer any further questions you have.
What is the difference between therapy and counseling?
In our society the words counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably. To simplify things, most therapists do not distinguish between the two. There are some subtle differences. To be precise “counselor” means “advisor.” Counseling in the traditional use of the word was referencing to advice giving discussions that is typically short-term. Therapy is a shortened version of psychotherapy. The “psycho” refers to psychological but the “psycho” became a stigma for crazy, which is why that term is used much less frequently. Psychotherapy, or therapy, is intended to be depth oriented and looks at the psychological processes that occur for human beings and often occurs over a longer period of time. Therapy requires specific training and education, and while a therapist can provide counseling, a counselor doesn’t often have the training to practice psychotherapy.
Where do I find the paperwork?
CFMR uses a safe, secure and user-friendly Electronic Health Record (EHR) called Simple Practice. It’s quick, easy and all online. Once you’re scheduled for your first session (after your phone consultation), You will receive an email with a link to the Simple Practice portal where you can complete the necessary paperwork before your initial session.
Ready to get started?
If you would like to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation call or email your therapist going directly to their page.
Click here to access the website page for our therapists.
Go to their page directly for contact information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
