credit: Photo by Jakob Owens on UnsplashFrequently Asked Questions
**March 2024-ACST is currently accepting clients. Availability: Wednesday AM and Thursday PM *
Services
Do you offer in person sessions?
At this time, only virtual sessions are offered
What services do you offer?
Therapy, yoga and life/health/wellness/parent coaching
What is the difference between coaching and therapy?
Coaching and therapy both focus on helping you achieve your goals. The main difference is whether or not services are being used for mental health treatment. If there is a mental health condition, coaching cannot be used to treat mental health.
Do you offer couples counseling?
ACST does not currently offer couples counseling. The following therapists may be able to assist:
Fees, Payment, and Insurance
Do you accept health insurance?
No. Currently, Davena is only accepting self-pay clients.
If you would like to use your insurance, please contact your insurance company to find out what your out-of-network benefits are for mental health services. ACST can provide you with a super bill which you can give to your insurance company for reimbursement.
If I use my health insurance, will I have to have a diagnosis?
Yes. Health insurance companies require a diagnosis. With self-pay, a diagnosis is not required. If you are concerned about a diagnosis, please discuss this with your therapist.
Can I use my health insurance for coaching or yoga?
Most insurance companies do not cover coaching or yoga services.
what are your fees?
- Assessment/Diagnostic Evaluation (completed at first session)-$200
- Individual yoga and coaching-$125/session (packages are available)
- Therapy-$175/session
Can I use my FSA/HSA?
- For therapy services, yes.
- For yoga services, possibly with documentation of medical necessity from your doctor (depends on your HSA/FSA provider).
- For health coaching, possibly with documentation of medical necessity from your doctor (depends on your HSA/FSA provider).
- For life and wellness coaching, generally no ((depends on your HSA/FSA provider).
Expectations
How long are sessions?
A standard session is 50-60 minutes. If receiving EMDR services, longer sessions may be necessary.
How often do I need to meet for therapy/coaching?
Developing and establishing a healthy rapport with your therapist is important for the therapeutic/coaching process and can take time. We strive to not rush the process and begin digging deep when you are ready to do so. The first few sessions are really focused on getting to know you, your concerns, and your goals.During the first 4 sessions, please take the time to evaluate whether your therapist is a good fit for you. In an effort to build healthy rapport with your therapist it is most effective for meetings to take place weekly for the first 8-12 sessions (depending on the severity of concerns). We will continue to re-assess along the way and adjust as is necessary for you based on progress and availability. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly sessions are available.
How long will it take?
This will depend on your concerns, commitment to the process, and capacity to do the work (sometimes external factors can make it difficult to truly invest in the process). Often clients will achieve their initial goals, develop new goals, and will want to continue working on those. While there is no set time frame for how long it will take, clients who have been committed to doing the work in session and outside of session, notice improvements within the first three months.