Frequently Asked Questions

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Typically, after a few sessions, you should begin to feel some relief or at least a sense of progress. This is due to having space to release emotions along with feeling empowered through implementation of learned skills by incorporating them in your daily life. It is important to keep in mind that healing is a process and takes time. 

It is encouraged that people double check with their insurances to verify that mental health counseling is covered. Below you will see each provider and what they accept.

o Elizabeth:

- Blue Cross Blue Shield

- UnitedHealthcare – Optum – UMR - Medica - Oscar

- Aetna

- Midlands Choice - Health Partners - Cigna

- Iowa Medicaid - Iowa Total Care - Wellpoint - Molina 

o Sharanā : 

- Blue Cross Blue Shield

- UnitedHealthcare – Optum

- Iowa Medicaid - Iowa Total Care - Wellpoint - Molina

o Tonia: 

- Is offering services pro bono starting February 3, 2025 – May 1, 2025. 

- Starting July 2025, Tonia will move to accepting the following insurances:

- Blue Cross Blue Shield

- UnitedHealthcare – Optum

- Iowa Medicaid - Iowa Total Care - Wellpoint - Molina

Once Tonia moves to accepting insurance and you are not covered, you can choose to move to out-of-pocket pay or Tonia will be happy to refer you out to a provider in the area that accepts your insurance. 

  If you do not have insurance, private pay is an option.

- 60 Minute Intake Session - $150.00

- 60 Minute Session - $125.00

- 45 Minute Session - $110.00

- 30 Minute Session - $100.00

Insurance typically does not cover couples therapy as it is not considered a medically necessary service. While couples may be significantly affected by the quality of their relationship, there is no specific diagnosis or disorder recognized by insurance that pertains to their challenges or treatment. As a result, couples therapy is a service paid for out-of-pocket.

You will find the intake at the bottom of this page. Please print, fill out the form and bring to your first appointment. You may also fill the intake out electronically and email it to your therapist.