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Yes, I work with couples and specifically seek to hold space for couples who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work with non-LGBTQIA+ couples, as well as working with individuals.

Yes, I offer in person as well as virtual counseling across Indiana.

Frequency of sessions is determined during your first intake session. We will discuss what you are needing in therapy and I will give you my recommendation based on my clinical assessment. Clients typically meet with me once a week, every other week, or once a month.

I do not file for insurance reimbursement. This allows me to offer professional counseling at a dramatically reduced rate. Given todays’ high deductibles and co-pays, most clients find The Fort more affordable than comparable services that accept insurance and fold the high cost of filing into their fee structure.

Many clients have success using their flexible spending accounts through their place of employment.

Some PPOs and HMOs will cover all or a portion of our services. If you would like to use your insurance, please contact your insurance provider directly via the 800 number on the back of your insurance card and ask about self-filing options for “out-of-network providers.” If possible, ask them to fax or email you a copy of your coverage so that you can use this when you submit future documents. I will provide you with a receipt after each session that includes a description of services and provider information so you may submit the claims directly to your insurance company.

Fortify Counseling does not make any guarantees or promises that you will receive reimbursement from your insurance company for our services.

I decided not to work directly with insurance companies for many reasons.

First, they require a mental disorder diagnosis. Many people that we work with at The Fort would just need new skills or different strategies to try at home or work, they do not necessarily have a diagnosis. In turn, your mental health diagnosis becomes part of your permanent insurance and healthcare records.

Secondly, many insurance companies put profound restrictions on what types of services they will cover. For example, many insurance companies do not cover marriage or family counseling.

Thirdly, I want you to be actively involved in determining what type of care you are receiving. With insurance, many of your choices and my treatment options are limited.

Lastly, the most important reason I do not take insurance is that it jeopardizes your confidentiality. If I submitted a bill to your insurance company on your behalf, your confidential information is processed by the insurance company and stored in a database. Anyone who is involved in the processing or handling of your claim may have access to your records and anyone who has a legitimate reason to access the medical database, such as insurance companies and possibly future employers, can view your confidential records. Your insurance and healthcare records may be used to determine eligibility for future coverage and treatment.

My fee for a 50-minute individual therapy session is $165, and $185 for couples/family sessions.

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