Great question! Yes, you can still benefit from therapy. Choosing to go to therapy does not mean that something is wrong with you or that your life is out of control. It simply means that you recognize that you could benefit from an unbiased professional who can help you process what you have or are experiencing and equip you to be a healthier, happier, more free version of yourself.

The length of therapy will depend on what you aim to get from the therapeutic relationship. While the average length of treatment is eight sessions, the American Psychological Association says that 15-20 sessions is ideal for 50% of people.

In your initial session we will identify your goal(s) for therapy and assess where you are in relation to them. As we continue to meet, we will reflect together to determine if we’re moving in the right direction or if the goal(s) has changed.

Many people begin to feel better after their second or third session. It can be tempting to stop at that time, but I encourage you to continue pressing forward to give yourself time to make some real, lasting change toward your ideal vision of precious freedom.

My therapeutic style is eclectic because it is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. I believe the client is the expert on their life, not me. I act a co-sojourner helping you discover new/better ways of thinking/operating along your journey to precious freedom. As for techniques, I like to take a strengths-based, solution-focused, narrative approach.

No, I will not prescribe medication because I am not licensed to do so. However, if it seems that medication could be a beneficial supplement to talk therapy, I can provide you with referrals to other providers.

Precious Freedom Mental Health and Wellness does not take insurance because we are a private pay practice. However, I’ve partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.

Mentaya is perfect if you:

• Have out-of-network benefits

• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance

• Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement

• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

Here's how it works:

1. Sign up for Mentaya here.

2. I will enter your sessions into the platform.

3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.

4. You get reimbursed by insurance!

It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.

Payment is due at the time of each session. I accept all major credit cards for payment.

Yes, but only for a limited number of clients at a time. If the session rate seems that it may be a burden to you we can discuss options that may be available to you.

If you cannot make it to a session, please provide a 24 hour notice of cancellation. If you cancel less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled session, or no-show, you will be charged the full session rate.

Precious Freedom Mental Health and Wellness is a virtual practice without a physical office. Most sessions take place online, but if you are in the Clarksville, TN area and would like to meet in person you can consider walk and talk therapy. Learn more here.

Potential Clients: While you certainly may call, the best way to reach me is through the contact form found here or via email at info@preciousfreedomco.com.

Current Clients: The best way for you to reach me is through the client portal found here. However, you are more than welcome to call or email as well.

Yes! In fact, I am only available Friday-Sunday. Hours are as follows:

• Friday-Saturday ay 8am-6pm CT

• Sunday at 2pm-6pm CT

If you are a potential client, please complete the contact form here and I will be in touch with you to determine if we may be a good fit for one another. At the end of the initial session we will schedule the follow-up appointment.

If you are already a client, you may schedule an appointment in the client portal.

No. What we discuss in therapy is completely confidential except in cases in which there is a danger to you or someone else, child or elder abuse, or other specific instances.

Teens: There may be times when I deem it appropriate to share something we’ve discussed with your parent/guardian(s). However, in those instances, I most often serve as a support to help you tell them yourself.

Yes. I take personal notes during sessions and they are called psychotherapy notes. They are not disclosed to anyone and are kept separate from your medical records.

Progress notes, though, become a part of your medical records. These are very general and may include a summary of diagnosis, functional status, treatment plan, symptoms, prognosis, and progress to date.

Reminder: Precious Freedom Mental Health and Wellness is a private pay practice which affords you more privacy as a client. Learn more here.