Question 1

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Email me at info@hillsteptherapy.com

Question 2

Do you accept health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I accept Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare

Self pay clients: services must be paid in full with debit, credit, HSA or FSA cards.

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

50 minute individual therapy session-$130
50 minute couples therapy session-$150

Question 4

How many sessions should I attend to see improvements?

Accepted Answer

It depends but typically 8-10 sessions. This is an ongoing assessment between therapist and client. The client is the expert on their desired result and progress discharge.

Question 5

What happens if I need to cancel the session?

Accepted Answer

Please give 24 hours notice to cancel the session so that another person can use the time. Failure to give 24 hours notice will result in being charged a $75 late cancellation fee. There is a no show fee of the full cost of the session. You have a 15 minute grace period after which you will be charged the no show fee.

Question 6

What are your credentials?

Accepted Answer

I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, independently licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Question 7

What is a marriage and family therapist and how do they compare to other therapists?

Accepted Answer

Check out this link from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) Click here(https://www.aamft.org/About_AAMFT/About_Marriage_and_Family_Therapists.aspx)

Question 8

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

I'm located in Hyattsville, MD

Question 9

Can I do an in person session?

Accepted Answer

No all sessions are conducted through video conference (Telehealth). You must reside in MD, VA, or DC.

Question 10

What is Telehealth?

Accepted Answer

Telehealth goes by many names. It is often referred to as distance counseling, online counseling, telebehavioral health, telemental health, virtual therapy – the list goes on! Overall, these terms refer to receiving therapy/counseling via video or chat. Telehealth has been around for decades and has been proven to be just as effective as traditional in-person services.