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Making the Unknown Known

frequent questions answered below

Kid Painting

What should I expect in a first appointment? 

For children, I meet with parents for our first session where we talk about your child and their history. We discuss what is difficult right now, what has happened in the past, and your hopes for the future. We spend about an hour together.

Okay, what about ongoing appointments? 

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.

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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. 

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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 do I make an appointment? 

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

How much do sessions cost? 

individual sessions

55 minute individual therapy: $150

60 minute diagnostic evaluation (first session): $180

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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: ​

  • United Health

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • NC Medicaid Healthy Blue

  • Vaya Medicaid

 

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? 

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