Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For questions about fees, insurance, availability or other frequently asked questions, please see FAQs.
Feel free to reach out with additional questions via email at colleen@choosingyourselfcounseling.com or by submitting a form through the website.
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Individual Therapy
55-minute session: $200Couples Therapy
60-minute session: $275
90-minute session: $325 -
Choosing Yourself Counseling is not in-network with insurance in order to provide care that is personalized, clinically appropriate, and not limited by insurance requirements.
Insurance companies often place restrictions on care, including session length, frequency of treatment, diagnosis requirements, documentation requirements, and what types of treatment are considered reimbursable. These limitations can interfere with the quality, flexibility, and privacy of therapy.
By remaining out-of-network, I am able to offer treatment that is based on your needs, goals, and clinical presentation rather than insurance company restrictions.
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Many insurance plans offer out-of-network mental health benefits, which may reimburse you for a portion of your session fee. Because every plan is different, I encourage you to contact your insurance company directly before beginning therapy to understand your benefits.
Helpful questions to ask your insurance company include:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
What is my out-of-network deductible?
How much of my deductible has already been met?
What percentage of each therapy session is reimbursed after my deductible is met?
Is there a limit on the number of sessions covered per year?
How do I submit superbills for reimbursement?
Do I need prior authorization?
Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your specific insurance plan.
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Yes. I offer online therapy for clients located in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
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Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Trumansburg, NY.
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I specialize in therapy for OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and couples therapy. My approach is personalized and evidence-based, drawing from modalities such as CBT, ACT, ERP, Inference-Based CBT, Gottman Method, and EFT-informed couples work.
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Yes. I specialize in OCD treatment and work with many OCD presentations, including intrusive thoughts, mental compulsions, rumination, reassurance-seeking, relationship OCD, harm OCD, moral/scrupulosity OCD, health/somatic OCD, and perfectionism/“just right” OCD.
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Yes. I provide couples therapy for partners who are feeling disconnected, stuck in repeated arguments, struggling with communication, navigating parenting stress, or trying to rebuild a stronger sense of partnership.
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A consultation call is a brief opportunity for us to connect and determine whether working together may be a good fit. I’ll ask a few questions about what you’re looking for, what you’re hoping to work on, and what kind of support you need. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about my approach, fees, availability, and next steps.
This call is not a full therapy session, and you do not need to share every detail of your story. The goal is simply to determine whether my experience and approach align with what you’re looking for.
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You can schedule a consultation by submitting a form on the website.