Insight Healing and Wellness Image Hero Therapy

Therapy

Looking for a safe, encouraging environment that empowers personal transformation? We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy to clients in California and Michigan. Our experienced therapists work with adults, teens, and children, both in person and online, using a variety of evidence-based modalities.

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Physical

You need help processing and healing from trauma or PTSD.

You’ll share initial symptoms and what brings you to the therapeutic space.


The two of you will establish agreements, boundaries, and goals for therapy.


Your therapist will create a plan to help you reach those goals, including how often you'll meet and what techniques or therapy approaches will be used.

Building Trust

As you start attending therapy sessions, you’ll have “get to know you” conversations with your therapist. 
(For children, relationship building happens through indirect techniques 
such as play therapy or art therapy.)


Your therapist may facilitate additional services beyond psychotherapy if needed.


You’ll learn soothing techniques to regulate emotions and to practice between sessions.

Digging Deeper

You and your therapist may explore difficult dynamics in your life and 
create room to hold space for uncomfortable realities.


Your sessions may include therapeutic techniques such as EMDR.


As you develop insights, you may start 
to change behaviors.


When it feels helpful, you and your therapist may make adjustments in your treatment plan.

Checking Progress

Your therapist will regularly monitor your symptoms and check on how you're doing, how your treatment plan is working, and whether any changes are needed.


This stage also involves re-assessing 
prior triggers.


You and your therapist may decide to 
re-explore earlier phases of therapy or utilize additional resources.

Finishing Up and Staying Well

When you've made progress and achieved your goals, you and your therapist will decide whether it's time to finish therapy.


After therapy, you’ll use the skills you learned to stay well.


You may have follow-up sessions with your therapist, who may suggest other support options as needed.

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Therapy Types

Our therapists will work with you to decide which modality or modalities will most efficiently resolve symptoms and help you achieve your goals.

EMDR

During EMDR therapy, the client thinks about a traumatic memory while also experiencing some form of left-right stimulation, often eye movements. This helps make the memory less intense and emotional. Studies show EMDR can help with trauma and PTSD, as well as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other difficult experiences. Since 2016, over 7 million people have been successfully treated with EMDR by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries. All of our therapists are certified, or training to become certified, in EMDR.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help with issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems. CBT teaches people to recognize and change negative thinking patterns and unhelpful behaviors. CBT is backed by research and focuses on practical strategies to improve daily life, often involving homework exercises and collaboration between therapist and patient. It emphasizes understanding current problems and developing effective coping skills for the future.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It's a short-term approach that helps clients set goals and imagine how their lives will be better when those goals are achieved. Therapists and clients work together to identify resources and past successes that can be used to create solutions. Developed through observation and practice, SFBT is designed to be practical and effective in helping clients achieve their desired changes.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach to helping people change, focusing on their reasons for change and strengthening their commitment to specific goals. It involves respectful communication, drawing out the client's motivations, and avoiding giving unsolicited advice. Motivational Interviewing is particularly useful when people feel stuck, uncertain, or conflicted about change. MI practitioners ask open-ended questions, affirm strengths, and reflect with clients. The process includes engaging, focusing, evoking motivations, and planning for change. MI is used across various settings and populations and compares well to other evidence-based approaches.

Group therapy

In group therapy, a therapist leads sessions with a small group of clients, typically meeting weekly for an hour or two. These groups focus on specific issues like depression, anxiety, or social skills, providing support and guidance. Being part of a group can offer a unique perspective, support network, and accountability, helping individuals realize they're not alone in their struggles and gaining insights from others' experiences.

Frequently asked Questions

FAQ

How do I know whether a therapist is right for me?

It’s often difficult to find the right therapist. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. If that feels comfortable, we can then meet for an initial intake session. You can meet us in person, see our office, and learn more about the type of treatment offered, and we can both make a decision about whether or not our services would be the best match for your needs.

How long will therapy take?

Depending upon the diagnosis, goals, and willingness to commit to treatment, the length of therapy is different for every person. This is generally discussed during the intake and re-assessed periodically throughout the course of treatment.

How often do I have to attend therapy?

Typically, sessions are once per week. On an as-needed basis, a smaller percentage of patients opt to have sessions twice per week.

Do you accept Insurance?

Yes.

What are your rates, and what type of payments do you accept?

In addition to the insurance options listed below, we also accept clients who choose not to use their insurance for services. Session fees begin at $150, and are based on the length of session and type of service being offered. We do have therapists with sliding fee scales, please contact us for more information. We accept paypal, credit/debit cards, or cash payments.

How can I afford treatment?

  • We offer a handful of reduced fee sessions to clients who do not have out-of-network behavioral health benefits. We are able to accommodate a limited number of reduced fee clients at any given time.
  • Consult with your tax professional to determine if you may be able to deduct your mental health expenses.
  • Consider an in-network therapist with your current insurance.
  • Consider an even lower reduced fee therapist, an unlicensed therapist under supervision, or a lower fee clinic.

Can I get a good-faith estimate?

Yes. Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act (the “No Surprises Act”), you have a right to a good-faith estimate explaining how much your therapy services will cost. Healthcare providers are required to provide clients who do not have insurance or who choose not to use their insurance with an estimate of the cost of services. The total cost for each client will vary depending upon the duration and frequency of sessions throughout the therapeutic relationship as determined by the initial assessment and continued evaluation of treatment needs and progress. Your estimate will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Should any fee changes occur, or upon your request, we will provide you with a new good-faith estimate.

What can I expect from therapy?

The overall process of therapy is generally broken down into the following phases.

INTAKE:
The first step is called the intake process. In this phase, we assess whether or not the therapist and client are a good match. If the client and therapist are a good fit, we commit to the therapeutic process. We discuss fees, boundaries and expectations, the type of treatment that will be offered, sign the contract, discuss symptoms, and set goals.

BEGINNING:
Next we begin therapy. This is when trust, rapport and the therapeutic relationship are established. For children, we often engage in play therapy, art therapy or other non-direct techniques. For adolescents and adults, the process is more conversational – “getting to know you.” If adjunctive services are needed in addition to psychotherapy, we facilitate them accordingly. We learn soothing techniques and ways to regulate emotions, and practice these techniques in between each session.

MIDDLE:
In the intermediate phase of therapy, we begin to dig deeper. This can be a more vulnerable time in therapy. We may discuss more difficult dynamics, confront uncomfortable realities and administer therapeutic techniques, including reprocessing with EMDR. This can result in developing insight, changing behaviors and making adjustments.

What services do you offer?

We work with adults, children, and teens within the context of individual, couple and family sessions. Based on need, preference and therapeutic approach, we will work together to decide which modality of treatment will most efficiently resolve symptoms and work towards achieving goals.

Which insurance plans do you accept?

We currently accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. We also accept Aetna, Blue Care Network, and out of network benefits.

Does my insurance offer out-of-network benefits?

Some insurance companies do offer out-of-network behavioral health coverage, and it’s important to check with your insurance company to see if this is something that is offered. If so, the client pays upfront for sessions, and then a superbill (a document with industry-specific coding) is provided afterward that can be submitted to insurance. Know that even if your insurance does reimburse for out-of-network coverage, it isn’t guaranteed that they will reimburse you for the services you’re seeking. Insurance companies typically only reimburse for certain types of diagnoses.

If your insurance has out-of-network behavioral health benefits, they will likely cover a portion (somewhere between 30-80%) of the fee, after reaching your out-of-network deductible. This will cost you upfront and your diagnosis will be recorded, but it gives you the freedom to choose a mental health professional that is not in-network with your insurance.

What questions should I ask my insurance company?

  • Do I have out-of-network behavioral health coverage?
  • If so, what is my out-of-network deductible?
  • Has it been met?
  • If not, how much more do I have to spend before it will be met?
  • Once my deductible is met, what is the reimbursement percentage rate for an out-of-network behavioral health provider?
  • Is there a limit on the number of sessions my plan covers per year?
  • What is my out-of-pocket max for out-of-network behavioral health coverage?
  • How do I submit a superbill to be considered for reimbursement?
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