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Session Fees & Intake Paperwork

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The rate, per 50 minute therapeutic session, is $110.00.

To ensure mental health accessibility, Zia Counseling offers reduced rates to a fixed number of clientele. This is known as a sliding scale and is based upon income and available resources. If you feel you may qualify for a reduced rate of services, please request so on your intake paperwork.

 

I do not file insurance and clients pay for services on a self-pay basis.​​

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​​Credit Cards, Health Savings, and Flexible Spending cards are all accepted and will be paid through your secure portal.

​The standard credit card fees apply when using this payment method. One of these forms of payment must be on file.

​Cash and check will be accepted on the day of services for the exact session amount, as I will not be able to provide change. I do not accept Venmo or PayPal. ​All fees will be paid the day of services. 

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Intake paperwork must be completed prior to your first appointment. All forms are conveniently provided online and are confidential through your client portal.​

What can I expect in my first session?

Who you decide to move forward with as your counselor is a deeply personal decision and it is one-hundred percent yours. I will respect your wishes and do all I can do help you find the care you need. I am eager to help every client who reaches out, but I am also happy to make a referral to another therapist if you prefer. Selecting the right counselor for YOU is part of the process. 

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During our first session, you and I will have the opportunity to learn about each other and begin our therapeutic relationship. I look forward to meeting with you and learning about your story. What has brought you to the decision to begin, or return, to counseling? What are your expectations of counseling? 

 

We will also go over your intake paperwork and perhaps complete some further assessment. I will take time to explain my therapeutic approach at this first appointment and will go over confidentiality, informed consent, and when I am obligated to report issues of safety. Will will also discuss our plan and schedule future appointment(s) at this time. â€‹

What age clients do I serve?

Adolescents (11 years +), teens, adults, and elder clients

How often do you see clients?

After our initial appointment, I typically suggest starting therapy once a week or once every other week. I have found the more frequent we are able to work together in the initial stages of the therapy process, the faster we are able to build a strong therapeutic alliance and often times progress is made more quickly. 

New clients must either call 256-513-9194, or click "Schedule an Appointment" and send a message to set up an initial appointment. â€‹â€‹â€‹If you leave a voice message, please provide your name, contact information (phone number and email). Either way you reach out, I will respond as promptly as possible and look forward to speaking with you. 

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Established clients may schedule appointments and access their portal by clicking "Request Appointment" button. 

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If you are experiencing an emergency, Dial 911 Immediately. â€‹â€‹

Please notify the office at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel your appointment. Otherwise, it will be considered a "no-show" and is subject to full session fee. Contacting me prior to the 24 hour window allows time for me to contact another client who is waiting for care and does not waste the hour. This understanding is sincerely appreciated. 

Cancelation & No-show Policy

No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your services may cost.

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