FAQs
We meet with both the child (client) and parent for the initial appointment. We will go through a list of standard intake questions so we can get to know your child. These questions will focus on your child’s strengths, goals for therapy, family dynamics, and any family mental health history that may be relevant. We will also map out your family in something called a genogram which looks like a family tree and lays out dynamics, trends, etc. Meeting together helps us understand your family dynamics, and this helps your child to know that (s)he is safe with us.
We will meet with your child one-on-one for approximately 50 minutes. During this time, your child will work together with us to help your child be successful. Per confidentiality rules, what your child talks to us about will remain confidential with three exceptions: if your child is at-risk of hurting him/herself, if someone is hurting your child, or if your child has plans to hurt someone else. We would encourage you to limit your questioning your child after the appointment so your child feels privacy is being respected, however it is often helpful for you to ask about topics we focused on. For example, “What did you learn about today?”
Clients who see an LPC (Kate) are billed at $125 for one (50 minute) session. Clients who see an LPC-Associate (Emily or Rachel) are billed at $100 for one (50 minute) session.
Family Therapy (you and your child) is billed at $150 for one (50 minute) session with an LPC or $125 for one (50 minute) session with an LPC-Associate.
No, we do not work with insurance for billing. However, we can issue a Super Bill via email at the end of the month with a diagnosis and billing code that you can file with your provider. Coverage is not guaranteed in this way.
All major credit cards, cash, and checks made out to The Bug and Bee, as well as HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards are accepted.
Life happens- I get it! We kiddos too, and things can change on a dime. We ask that you please let me know 24 hours in advance if you have to cancel your appointment so we can try to fill your appointment slot. Otherwise, you will be charged for the full rate of the session. We will consider you a “No Show” if you are more than 15 minutes late for an appointment without notice, and this, too, will be charged at the same full rate of the session.
During severe weather events, we will likely follow protocol of FWISD. However, your safety and my safety is my main priority, so please know sessions will be cancelled if we can not make it to the office safely. If this occurs, you may be asked to change your in-person appointment to a telehealth appointment.