FAQs

Often, holistic therapy focuses on integrating an understanding of psychological and physiological processes. We will examine the possibility that a physical outcome (such as chronic pain) might have a psychological cause (like stress at work). The reverse might also be true; a holistic therapist might recommend a physical remedy like exercise to treat a psychological issue like anxiety.

Our busy schedules can often be such a barrier to receiving help. Being able to pop on a virtual therapy session during your lunch break or your baby’s nap makes telehealth so convenient. And over the past two years of Covid, we’ve learned that online therapy is just as effective as in-person! I use a secure telehealth platform, Doxy.me

If you haven’t used Doxy.me, I am happy to walk you through the steps.

Sessions range from $140-$175.

The first session is a time to meet and greet and get to know each other. We will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, go over confidentiality, review forms and informed consent, and answer any questions you may have to help determine if my approach will work well for you. I’ll get a sense of your goals for therapy, see if we have similar values or philosophies and whether or not you think we’re a good fit. We won’t focus on specific issues or problems during this time because it’s important to take things slowly and give us time to build trust and establish a relationship before delving into more difficult conversations.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which you are encouraged to discover your own answers within yourself. My therapeutic approach looks at the important role of your body and how it communicates to you. As your therapist, I will guide you to find insight into your distress and offer resources to help you work through it, helping you attune to how you are feeling, what makes you feel seen and heard, and what might be triggering, or even calming. Sessions last 50 minutes and are conducted weekly or bi-weekly.

I am in-network with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

For out-of-network clients I can help clients request possible reimbursement from their insurance companies, by providing a receipt (called a superbill) for the sessions you paid for. You may submit this superbill to your insurance provider for any out-of-network benefits you may have and they will issue a reimbursement check. I recommend contacting your insurance company before beginning therapy to find out what your out-of-network benefits are. It is the client’s responsibility to pay for their session at the time of service, regardless of insurance benefits.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. The information provided in the good faith estimate is only an estimate, as actual services, or charges may differ.

Christine Reece Counseling requires clients to make payment at the time of service, and choose the frequency of scheduled appointments. Your ‘Good Faith Estimate’ will include a wide range of potential costs, as the number of sessions is likely to vary based on client needs. Once you have met with your provider, she will have a better sense of symptoms, potential diagnoses, and severity, and may be able to offer more specific guidance.

*As described in the informed consent paperwork, you have the right to decide at any time to end therapy services. You have the right to end therapy at any time without any moral, legal, or financial obligations other than those already accrued.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call your provider directly.