+ Whats the benefits of going to counseling?

• improved communication and interpersonal skills
• greater self-acceptance and self-esteem
• ability to change self-defeating behaviors/habits
• better expression and management of emotions, including anger
• relief from depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions
• increased confidence and decision-making skills
• ability to manage stress effectively
• improved problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

+ How much is the fee for out-of-pocket sessions?

A typical weekly session is $150 for individual therapy. Family therapy sessions are $165, family is whoever you define that to be (limit for 4 people in a session).

+ Do you offer paperwork for out of network benefits/Super Bill?

We are happy to provide you with a detailed receipt that can be sumitted to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Email admin@wellmindedcounseling.com for this, this will be provided only on a monthly basis and upon request only.

+ Why would I want to use out of network benefits?

Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis be added to your permanent medical record before approving services. Many of my patients are suffering despite not meeting criteria for an official diagnosis.

Insurance companies often restrict the length of treatment and the type of services that can be offered and require lengthy discussions, reviews, and documentation to support the psychologist's clinical judgment.

In-network insurance providers agree to allow auditors to review your therapy records. We are committed to confidentiality and prefer to not have non-clinical auditors reviewing your records any time they want. We also have concerns about insurance companies being the target for data breaches as we've seen with Equifax and the U.S. government.

Many insurance plans have in-network mental health deductibles that are so high it won't save you any money to stay in network, so why not see someone of your own choosing who is out-of-network?

The fees insurance companies allow for psychotherapy are often less than half of the actual cost for therapy. My fees are typical for the Colorado and Florida area. We encourage you to check the independent nonprofit [FAIR Health] for your ZIP code and the procedure code 90837 to see the actual cost of therapy.

+ How long does it take?

Each session is 50 minutes in duration. The amount of sessions depends on your wants and needs, however We do ask that clients attended more than the initial intake session, and schedule 6 sessions out after the intake. We typically have clients start weekly and move them to bi-weekly as they progress and then monthly until sessions can be terminated based the progress and mental health of the client.

https://www.fairhealthconsumer.org/medical

+ What do I need to bring to the first session?

All paperwork needs to be filled out prior to the first appointment which can be accessed through an email sent from do-not-reply@theranest.com with the subject line of: WellMinded Counseling has invited you to Join the Client Portal Always check your spam folder, just in case.

+ What types of payments are accepted?

Debit card, credit card, and HSA. We use Theranest to process all payments which is HIPPA compliant for your safety which is a payment that is taken through an app that was specfically designed to you for theraputic services.

+ What Insurances are accepted?

Cigna, Aetna, UMR, United Behavioral Health, CCHA and Co-Access.

+ What would we talk about?

Everyone is different, and your sessions would be tailored to your needs and wants. Sessions typcially center around your emotions, self-esteem, conflict resolution, social skills, boundary setting, and processing issues that are related to your mental health.

+ Do I have to come to the office for a session?

Its not 100% necessary, I offer counseling via GoogleMet (an online video service that is completely confidential). Prior to each session you'll receive an email link from the provider to help you connect to the session. Find out more on the Online/Virtual Therapy page.

+ How do I find the Google Met link

Your therapist will email you the link to the session prior to the appointment, those emails will look like your therapists first name @wellmindedcounseling.com

+ Why don’t you accept all insurances?

If I do not accept your insurance and you'd like to pay out of pocket I can create a "superbill" which is an invoice that shows all of your sessions, you'd submit it to your insurance and it would go towards your deductible.

+ How do I reschedule or cancel an appointment?

You can call the main number 720-380-3564 or email admin@wellmindedcounseling.com or access your appointment on Theranest using the portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/wellminded/

+ How do I update my insurance information?

You can call the main number 720-380-3564 or email admin@wellmindedcounseling.com or access your information on Theranest using the portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/wellminded/

+ How do I update my credit card information?

You can call the main number 720-380-3564 or email admin@wellmindedcounseling.com or access your information on Theranest using the portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/wellminded/

+ How can I get a letter of reccommendation for an emotional service/support animal or a medical marijuana?

WellMinded Counseling and its clinicians will not provide letters recommending emotional support animals, medical marijuana, or any matters regarding employment, immigration or fitness to serve matters.