What to expect on your therapeutic journey
Having heard from both clients and friends about their struggles in finding a therapist and understanding different therapeutic approaches, I empathize with how challenging it can be to know where to begin.
This is why I've created a space that aims to be open and transparent about what therapy with me entails, empowering individuals like you to make informed decisions about seeking support. While there's no universal explanation for how therapy works, as each therapeutic journey is unique, I believe it may be beneficial to provide you with an overview of what you can generally expect.
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Initial Phone call
You’ll be asked a few questions for a brief introduction to gather very basic information as to what you may be looking for in our work together. It will help me further understand if the services I offer will be a good fit.
Free / 15 min call
Structure of therapy
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First Assessment
A 90 minute intake where we discuss your background in more detail as well as the presenting problem that brought you to therapy. We will also begin discussing your personal goals and the frequency at which you would like to meet.
$200 / 90 min initial session
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Therapy Journey
We begin with a check in followed by setting goals for your 60 min session. Frequency of visits varies and depends on your capacity and resources. This can range from once a week to bi-weekly or once per month. But this will be discussed on an individual basis to make sure you are getting the best care.
$185 / 60 min session
FAQs
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A Clinical Psychologist has a Doctorate degree in Psychology and has been trained in a variety of treatment modalities to help support you the best way possible. Psychologists can diagnose and treat mental health related conditions.
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There are many reasons why someone may seek help from a psychologist and no reason is too big or too small. For example, learning patterns of behavior, learning how to set goals and follow through with them, managing anxiety or depression, life transitions etc. No matter why you are here, we will support you! See our Services and Treatment section for details on what we offer.
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Services at Pear Tree Therapy and Wellness are self-pay only. We do not accept insurance at this time, however we are happy to provide you with a receipt and documentation that you can present to your insurance provider for partial or full reimbursement. We cannot guarantee that your insurance provider will reimburse for our services. Please review your personal coverage and contact them directly with specific questions.
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A no-show or cancellation of less than 24-hour notice will be charged the amount of $100. Since your appointments involve the reservation of time specifically for you, and out of respect for the therapist and our other clients, a minimum of 24 hour’s notice is required for rescheduling or canceling the appointment. Please call Dr. Hunter-Benton directly or send a secure message in the Simple Practice portal to cancel.
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All our sessions will be conducted online. And with my telehealth license, I can now offer virtual therapy for people residing in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (DC), Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
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Your therapy sessions will be conducted using a HIPAA compliant telehealth service, Simple Practice. It’s very easy to use! You will get appointment reminders and an appointment link sent to your email.Just click the link and we are connected! You can connect to your therapy session using a phone, laptop or tablet.
Video telehealth offers several benefits, including:
Increased access to care: Telehealth eliminates geographical barriers, making it easier for individuals, particularly those in remote or rural areas, to access therapy services.
Convenience: Individuals can participate in therapy from the comfort of their homes, saving time and reducing the need for travel.
Cost-effectiveness: Telehealth can be more affordable than traditional in-person visits, as it reduces transportation costs and time away from work.