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Online Therapy for Millennial Women in Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process.

You may have a ton of questions, right now. Let's make this whole thing a lot less confusing. Check out the answers, below, to some of the most common questions that I am asked.

  • Not at this time.

  • I see adult women/womxn in individual counseling who are wanting to work on their anxiety, boundaries, and/or attachment trauma.

    All clients must be living in Tennessee, who are in the state, at the time of service.

    Not sure if you’re a fit? The best way to find out is to schedule a free, 20-minute phone consultation so that we can talk more about it.

  • Yes! I exclusively offer online sessions.

    We will meet at the same time each week, online, via a HIPAA-compliant and encrypted video. It’s as easy as hitting a link that is e-mailed to you, popping in some earbuds, and chatting with me.

    If you’ve never done this or feel nervous to try, I’m happy to do a free trial run before you ever commit to any session.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

  • Typically, we will choose a regular, weekly meeting time for your 50 minute sessions, unless we agree that a different frequency or session length would be a better fit for your clinical needs. Extended sessions may be available if we mutually agree that they would be an appropriate choice for you.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

  • Individual Sessions (50 minutes)

    Initial & Follow Up Individual Sessions (50 minutes)- $295

    All services are self-pay (not able to be covered by insurance), although you may be eligible to submit a Superbill to your insurance company for Out-of-Network reimbursement.

    You will keep a credit card on file through a secure site (Stripe) that will be billed the day of service, prior to your appointment. You may also be able to use a health savings card for session fees, depending on your insurance.

    Each client will receive a Good Faith Estimate, so that you are aware of the cost of services prior to receiving care.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

    If you have any questions or are ready to get started, you can talk with me directly by scheduling a free, 20 minute phone consultation.

  • All services are self pay only. This means that you pay out-of-pocket for all services and I do not take insurance of any kind.

    Doing all self-pay allows you to participate in therapy privately and without the restrictions that insurance companies can place on the process. As I see therapy as a jointly-created process, it’s important to me that you have total freedom in how often you come in, what we discuss, and how we focus on the problems that are most important to you. This also means that any information, including diagnoses or other health information, cannot be accessed by your insurance company unless you provide it to them via a SuperBill or other documentation.

    Some insurance companies still allow out of network benefits. If this is the case for you, I create a monthly statement (called a SuperBill) with all the information that you need to submit. I do not submit these documents for you. You may also be able to use a Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account or other similar cards to pay for billable services.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

  • Once we choose a weekly session time, that is reserved for you indefinitely, until availability changes, you have met your treatment goals, or you would like to discontinue therapy.

    Since you will have a weekly spot reserved for you, you will be financially responsible for your weekly session, regardless of attendance.

    If you need to reschedule your session, you may do so within a three-week window of your original appointment (the week prior to, the week of, or the week after your original session).

    Rescheduling is made easy, as you have 24/7 access to my availability via the client portal, so that you never have to play phone tag or be left guessing as to when you can get on my schedule.

    Note: You are not financially responsible for any cancellations that are initiated by me or if you notify me about a federal/religious holiday that you observe.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

  • After completing your complimentary consultation call and your intake documentation, our first session will go over the process, your history, and answer any questions you have.

    The first 1-4 sessions are for us both to feel out the therapeutic relationship and see if we’re a good fit. If during that time, we agree to move forward, we will pick a designated time to meet on a weekly basis, make treatment goals, and review those upon completion or every 3 months.

    As you progress toward completing goals and we mutually decide that therapy is no longer needed, we will discuss a plan for stopping therapy.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

    If you have more questions or you’re ready to get started, schedule your free phone consultation here.

  • Your first step is to schedule a time for your free, no-obligation, 20-minute phone consultation so that we can figure out how I may be able to help you

    Here’s what to expect after we get the ball rolling:

    After I approve your consultation request, you will fill out a short questionnaire through the client portal that will help me prepare for our call.

    We will complete our 20-minute phone consultation and I will give you time to think over if we will be a good fit.

    If we decide to move forward, I will send over the practice policies and you will fill out a questionnaire about you. This is all done online through the client portal so that you have time to complete it at your own pace.

    Learn more about what to expect from therapy here.

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Why Online Therapy?


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Convenience

Rather than trying to schedule enough time for the commute and the session, you only need to block off an hour each week. This also allows us to still see one another regardless of where you are in Tennessee.

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control over privacy

Unlike in-office therapy, there is no chance of running into someone that you know in the building or anyone overhearing our conversation. You get to control the space that you meet in to ensure that you have privacy while we meet.

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comfort

Meeting virtually also allows you to be in a space that is comfortable for you. This level of control and familiarity can be particularly helpful for people who have gone through or are processing trauma, as you can have items that will help you to feel comfortable and safe.

We can also talk about ways to best
prepare your space for online sessions.

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Having tissues handy, prepping your favorite drink to enjoy during our appointment, and using earbuds can help you to avoid any distractions.


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What are my rights under the No Surprises Act?

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining the cost of your medical care

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith  Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call Anne Marie Schoenherr, MS, LMFT at Amity Therapy Solutions at (731) 671-8428.

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You think that we would be a great fit and you want to get started.

Take the first step, now, by scheduling your free 20-minute phone consultation.