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Where are you located?
I am in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
I don't live near Lincolnton, or can't get there frequently. What are my options?
I can only see clients who are in North Carolina at this time. But if you are in North Carolina and are appropriate and willing to participate in online counseling, that is definitely an option.
How much do you charge for sessions?
I hate it when companies don't have full transparency on their websites of their pricing. I know pricing is important for a lot of people, especially in today's economy. However, please look at your mental health as important as your physical health, because it is! Prioritize yourself so you can live your life to the best of your ability.
If you are self-pay, as of January 2026, I charge $100 per session. Sessions are approximately an hour. Self-pay clients can request extended-length sessions for an increased cost if they feel as if they need more time in session.
Fees will be discussed prior to the first session and are due at the time of each session. Late cancel/no-show charges are also enforceable at $75 per session canceled within 24 hours. However, I always give grace and understand life happens, and certainly don't want you in office sick! The policy is there for those who repeatedly cancel late or no-show appointments. The cancelation fee is to be used at my discretion. Before or at your first appointment you will receive written documentation, and agree to, information regarding pricing and payment policies to comply with the No Surprises Act.
What types of payments do you accept?
If you are a self-paying client, I accept cash, card, and/or HSA/FSA plans. You do not have to pay the same way each session. For cards, I use a HIPAA-compliant app for therapists called Ivy Pay that allows you to enter your card (debit, credit, HSA/FSA) in and I have no access to it. You receive text messages to enter your information and obtain receipts for payments submitted after each session.
If you are billing your insurance, you will have a card on file via a company called Headway. I will not have access to your billing information and you will be billed to your card on file after each session. You will be made aware of your copay or other insurance-related cost, if any, prior to beginning therapy. All payments related to insurance is billed directed via Headway to your card on file. You are welcome to update your card on file at any time, if needed. I do not accept copays, etc. in person. The late cancelation/no-show fee will also be charged, as needed, to your card on file.
So you do accept insurance now???
As of April 2026, YES!! I currently accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Providence Health Plan. I am actively working on soon being able to accept United Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. I will update my social media and website to reflect those updates as soon as I am active with those insurance companies.
However, there are benefits for privately paying for your mental health services. If you do not wish to bill your insurance, please inform me that you prefer self-pay.
If for some reason you need to seek reimbursement for services from your health insurance company, I will be happy to provide appropriate documentation for you. Please inform me prior to scheduling if you need said documentation. Please note that reimbursement will be determined by the individual healthcare policy at the time the claim is received and Red Sea Road Counseling has no bearing on that determination. It is recommended that you contact your health insurance provider prior to beginning services to determine if you are eligible for reimbursement, if you are seeking reimbursement.
Do you have to have a card on file to schedule services?
Not at this time. However, a lot of mental health professionals are having to enforce this as a new policy due to increasing costs and continued no-show/late cancellations. This may be a policy I have to introduce in the future. However, if you are billing your insurance, again I use a company called Headway to do so, and they do require form of payment before I am able to add you to my schedule. You are welcome to update that payment method in your Headway profile at any time.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
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