Making the Unknown Known

frequent questions answered below

How do I make an appointment?

Email me (annie@mountainsidefamilytherapy.com), give me a call or send a text to 828-222-3998 to schedule a call and see if we're a good fit.

How long are appointments?

For adults, sessions are 55 minutes.

For children, I meet with the child first for individual therapy (about 45 minutes) and then bring parents in for a check in (about 10 minutes). I have two separate rooms to accommodate space for conversations together or separate as needed.

To read more about the types of sessions offered, go to my type of therapy page!

How often are therapy sessions?

I recommend that individuals start with weekly sessions and then reduce to every other week as appropriate. We will discuss what is best for your family in our initial session.

I encourage parents to be involved in care and require at least a check in after every session. I recommend additional family sessions (30-60 minutes) as needed.

How much do sessions cost?

individual sessions

55 minute individual therapy: $150

60 minute diagnostic evaluation (first session): $180

family sessions

30 minute family therapy: $100

60 minute family therapy: $200

30 minute parent coaching or consultation (prorated if shorter or longer): $100

If insurance is a barrier to care, I offer sliding scale rates for those who qualify.

What about insurance?

I am an in-network provider with:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
NC Medicaid Healthy Blue
NC Medicaid Vaya Health
United Healthcare

Even with insurance coverage, I encourage you to call the number on the back of your insurance card or look at your online portal regarding your insurance for mental health appointment. Different insurance policies have different coverage and range from equal reimbursement for care to no coverage. Some important questions to ask are:

What are my in-network benefits for outpatient mental health appointments?
Do I have coverage for individual therapy (code 90837) and/or family therapy (90846 and 90847)?
What are my family and/or individual deductibles (how much I will have to pay before insurance starts covering any cost)?
What are the costs for outpatient mental health care after I meet my deductibles?
What are my co-pays for mental health therapy?