i have never been to therapy. what can i expect?
How it works
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Consult
Getting started with counseling can be overwhelming but I’m here to answer your questions and you can to book a free 15 minute consult with me. I believe that in order for counseling to be effective, we have to feel comfortable working together. The consultation is a great step to determine that, and to determine if I am the right fit to assist you with your therapeutic goals. If I am not, I will never take offense and am happy to refer you to a practice that might have a variety of counselors that would be a better fit.
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your first session
Following the consult, if we decide to move forward, we’ll then schedule your first session in which we’ll talk in depth about what brought you to counseling, how we believe we can work together and we’ll gather all of the information we need to develop what we call a treatment plan. Essentially, these are your goals we will work towards together. We’ll also determine the appropriate frequency for therapy based on your goals and your desired frequency. This session will be an hour and fifteen minutes. Should you choose to add on a natal chart reading from the astrology services, this information will be compiled and sent you prior to our session so that we may discuss this along with your goals. Adding this will be a two hour session for your first session.
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Ongoing Work
Following the initial session, we will then work together to move through your goals which will be a fifty minute session for traditional therapy. We’ll be sure to regularly check in on your treatment plan and progress against your goals.
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
Understand the therapeutic process
Share your goals and desired outcomes
Ask questions
Get to know each other
FAQs
What is the cost of therapy?
Individual Counseling:
The investment for this session is $125 for 50 minutes
2. Couples Counseling:
The investment for this session is $150 for 50 minutes
NOTE: I offer a sliding scale based on income for accessibility, please call if you
would like more details for accessible therapy.
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
Yes, I accept insurance and if you are out of network, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. For high-deductible plans, you may not meet requirements for much copay so I will also work with you on self-pay rates and offer sliding scale based on your concerns and treatment plan. I accept: Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Question Behavioral Health. Pending: United Healthcare (Optum), Florida Blue Medicare Advantage, Oxford (Optum), Oscar (Optum), Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Florida Blue, Humana Medicare Advantage.
How long do I need to be in therapy?
This really depends on your goals and your dedication to doing the work outside of session. This may vary depending on the complexity and number of your goals along with your readiness for change. This can range from a couple of months to several months and will be based upon your effort outside of our sessions as well. We will talk about this in our first session when we build your personalized treatment plan. Usually, clients start with a specific set of goals which is usually worked on a weekly or bi-weekly cadence and once they feel that they’ve made the progress they wish to see and are comfortable with their new skills, they often roll to a monthly maintenance plan.
What if I’m nervous about the first appointment? What should I expect?
Sharing your life with a complete stranger can be nerve-wracking. I totally understand that and am not here to judge anything about your life. As a counselor, I am unbiased about the inner workings of your life nor am I here to try to get you to change things that are working well. The counseling process is all about what you wish to address and change and I am there to support you in that process by providing tools and helpful reflections along with accountability for new things you may wish to try on throughout the process.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can visit my booking page, email (nikki@naturesvibrationz.com) or text/call me (813-444-2395).
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?
You may cancel free of charge up to 24 hours of your appointment time. Cancellations may be made via your confirmation email or text to Nikki (813) 444-2395 so that the appointment cancellation can be confirmed. No shows or cancellations within 12 hours of your appointment time will be charged the full amount for the services. There is more information in the cancellation policies regarding emergencies.
Can I do both an herbal consult and counseling?
No, these appointment types are not available together. I can see you as either a counseling client or herbal consult but they cannot be combined or offered to the same individual. I do have referrals for other reputable herbalists and counselors in the Tampa area if needed. However, counseling can be combined with other options such as astrological reading, yoga, energy work or sound bath as appropriate.