Rates and Insurance
My rate is $125 for a 50 minute session. I accept checks, cash and credit cards. I do not accept insurance, however. upon request, I can provide you a receipt so you can file with your insurance company. As your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you, I ask that you give 24 hour notice for cancellation to avoid being charged the full price of the session.
Forms
Before your first session, I ask that you print off and fill out a few forms so that I can know and understand your situation before beginning the therapeutic relationship.. You can download the forms below. Please bring these with you to the first session.
| intake_form_-_adult.pdf |
| intake_form_-_adolescent.pdf |
FAQs
What should I expect the first session?
I will show you around the office and answer any questions you have about the paperwork. I will tell you a little about myself and the counseling process, and then I give you time to tell me your story and what brings you in to counseling. If time allows, we might come up with some goals for counseling. We will then decide together how often we should meet and schedule the next session.
How many sessions will we have?
Based on your need and what you want, we will decide together how often and how long we will meet. Often with counseling, things evolve in an organic manner so it is very hard to predict how many sessions we will have. My belief is that developing a trusting and honest therapeutic relationship is most important in the client's therapy experience. Trust develops over time and it's something that can't be rushed or fabricated. I will not recommend therapy for longer than what is needed - this is actually unethical according to my license guidelines. That being said, some people need therapy for a few months, others a few weeks, others a few years, and others need it continually throughout their life. This just depends on what each person is going through and experiencing.
What is therapy like?
Each person's therapy experience is different. We experience and perceive things based on our past and present reality. During the therapy process, we will discuss events, situations, thoughts and feelings, and through that discussion we will hopefully reach insight and understanding. You will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. Ultimately, the purpose of therapy is to take what you learn in session and translate it into real life scenarios. I may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to help you with this process such as reading a certain book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors and feelings or taking action on your goals.
What about confidentiality?
Confidentiality is a very important part of the counseling relationship. I will not share the things you tell me without written permission from you. However, I can be forced to reveal our communication if:
What should I do if I have questions about starting therapy?
I'd be happy to have a brief phone or email conversation to answer any questions you have and to see if we will be a good fit together. Contact me at heatherisle@gmail.com or (214)282-5504. If I feel you would be a better fit with another therapist or professional, I will give you the name or names of those people.
I will show you around the office and answer any questions you have about the paperwork. I will tell you a little about myself and the counseling process, and then I give you time to tell me your story and what brings you in to counseling. If time allows, we might come up with some goals for counseling. We will then decide together how often we should meet and schedule the next session.
How many sessions will we have?
Based on your need and what you want, we will decide together how often and how long we will meet. Often with counseling, things evolve in an organic manner so it is very hard to predict how many sessions we will have. My belief is that developing a trusting and honest therapeutic relationship is most important in the client's therapy experience. Trust develops over time and it's something that can't be rushed or fabricated. I will not recommend therapy for longer than what is needed - this is actually unethical according to my license guidelines. That being said, some people need therapy for a few months, others a few weeks, others a few years, and others need it continually throughout their life. This just depends on what each person is going through and experiencing.
What is therapy like?
Each person's therapy experience is different. We experience and perceive things based on our past and present reality. During the therapy process, we will discuss events, situations, thoughts and feelings, and through that discussion we will hopefully reach insight and understanding. You will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. Ultimately, the purpose of therapy is to take what you learn in session and translate it into real life scenarios. I may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to help you with this process such as reading a certain book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors and feelings or taking action on your goals.
What about confidentiality?
Confidentiality is a very important part of the counseling relationship. I will not share the things you tell me without written permission from you. However, I can be forced to reveal our communication if:
- I suspect child or elder abuse
- I feel that there is a threat that you will harm yourself or others
- You become unable to take care of yourself and additional help is needed
- There is a licensure board inquiry
- Legal matters are involved
What should I do if I have questions about starting therapy?
I'd be happy to have a brief phone or email conversation to answer any questions you have and to see if we will be a good fit together. Contact me at heatherisle@gmail.com or (214)282-5504. If I feel you would be a better fit with another therapist or professional, I will give you the name or names of those people.