Common Questions About Counseling and Therapy:
Counseling is extremely personal and individualized to your needs, so it is difficult to predict what may happen without meeting you first. Sometimes, a counseling session feels like the only place where you can truly let go. Sometimes, it feels like the home you never had. And sometimes, it feels like a kick in the pants! You can expect our counselors to be kind and non-judgemental but also to call you on any BS and to challenge you… and to always only lead you as far as you need to go and to support you through every step.
It is difficult to know how long you may need to heal since every person’s circumstances are so different. Some problems are easily addressed within a couple of months, and others take years. However, your counselor may be able to give you some guidance around this after getting to know you in the first couple of sessions.
Our counselors follow a variety of faiths, and we respect one another’s beliefs. Counseling and religion are both deeply personal, so it is common that you may want to discuss your religion, beliefs, and even doubts in counseling. All discussion and exploration are welcome, and you can rest assured that our counselors will not try to convince you of any particular set of beliefs.
It is ok to ask to work with an LDS, Christian, other faiths, or Religious therapist or a therapist that is not.
If this is important to you, make sure you tell our therapist matchmaker. We value making sure you are working with the right therapist for you.
Absolutely, all of our therapists will help you no matter where you are in your journey. They will help you identify your goals and values and support you in working towards them.
We also have a few therapists who specialize in Faith Transitions and have extended knowledge and understanding in being part of being part of and leaving a high-demand religion.
If this is important to you, make sure you tell our therapist matchmaker. We value making sure you are working with the right therapist for you.
We communicate regularly with parents and will suggest family therapy if an open dialogue is needed.
We also assess each child/teen’s needs and communicate with parents as necessary in emergencies.
There is a difference between confidentiality within sessions with children, tweens, teens, and young adults. The older your teen becomes, the more confidentiality between client and counselor is imperative for a successful and trusting counseling relationship. Therefore, for our older teens and young adults, we generally do not share the content of psychotherapy sessions with parents (except in predetermined cases around safety). This will be a conversation with your Teen/Young Adult and their therapist.
Medication can be helpful for many people who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other challenges. While it can be effective, research shows that medication is often most beneficial when combined with psychotherapy.
Though our licensed counselors do not prescribe medication we have a dedicated medication management team available to support you. If we believe medication might be helpful, we can arrange a consultation with our in-house team.
Rates and Policies for Therapy and Counseling Services
All fees are based on licensure and specialties –
LCSW, LMFT, CMHC
Initial Assessment – $190
Therapy/Counseling – $155 per session
CSW, MFT, ACMHC, and Student Interns
Initial Assessment – $150
Therapy/Counseling – $125 per session
Sessions are typically 53 minutes long unless otherwise specified.
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
We also accept bishop pay and some insurance companies.
You are responsible for your copay, and all fees your insurance or third-party don’t or refuse to cover.
If you are working with a third party who is paying (such as a Bishop/Church leader, vocational rehabilitation, etc.), you will need to coordinate this payment in advance and sign a Release of Information so that the proper party can be billed for the services rendered.
You are responsible for your copay and all fees your insurance does not cover.
Some insurances don’t allow all plans to be covered OR all therapists to be covered; it is your responsibility to verify your insurance and plan coverage.
OUT OF NETWORK – Insurance providers will reimburse individuals for mental health therapy sessions. We can provide the necessary receipt information, called a “Superbill,” upon your request. Most insurance companies will reimburse between 40-80%.
We accept the following insurance for Psychotherapy and Counseling Services –
PEHP
Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield
SelectMed – Select Health
Medicaid in Wasatch County
HMHI (Uni)
SelectHealth Medicaid
United Medicaid
We DO NOT ACCEPT Optum Medicaid
You are responsible for your copay and all fees your insurance does not cover.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. That means ALL appointments need to be canceled or rescheduled 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.
Your first no-show or late cancellation will be billed at 50% of the FULL RATE session fee (this is not the insurance rate). Every session after that will be billed at 100% of the FULL RATE session fee.
***If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.