FAQ

  • Balance Behavioral Therapy does not accept insurance. It is a private pay therapy practice.

  • You can expect an environment that is safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate. You should feel respected and validated in sessions.

    You should expect to Talk - We will ideally talk about your feelings, your goals, your experiences, your hopes for the future.

    Learn -We will learn from one another. I will learn about you and what I can do to help you reach your goals. Hopefully you will also learn a lot about your emotions, thoughts, coping skills, facing fears, and learn more about who you are and what you want out of life.

    Practice new skills- Once we figure out what you need and want, let’s try it out! We have a safe space to talk through new habits and ways of living. Let’s utilize that.

    Work out problems - You’re still dealing with old stuff, but that doesn't mean that new stuff won’t come up. We are tackling the old and dealing with the new, day by day.

    Find your strengths - You are born with so many innate abilities. You have strengths and talents stretching far beyond what you may see. Let’s identify those and figure out how to build on them.

  • Individual sessions are 50 minutes.

    Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions are 65 minutes.

  • A 50-minute session is $150.00.

    Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) A 65-minute session is $195.

  • Yes, I offer telehealth.

  • My office is located in the Sawgrass Village Circle complex adjacent to the Publix shopping center in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

    6000A Sawgrass Village Circle, Suite 1, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082

  • You can request an appointment or a free 15-minute initial consultation by clicking on the “Request an Appointment” button and filling out the form.

  • Once I receive your form with your email address, I will email you a link to my online portal through Simple Practice. You can then complete the intake paperwork prior to setting our first appointment.

  • Depending on your presenting issues and the therapeutic goals we set together, the counseling process, on average, can take 6-20 weeks, depending on your needs and the motivation and efforts you apply in-between sessions.

    You can schedule your sessions weekly or every other week. Some clients require very short-term therapy, while others opt for a longer duration. Some clients choose to continue the therapeutic relationship to check in from time to time after their initial goals are met.

    Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) typically takes 1 to 5 sessions to experience symptom relief. Established clients enjoying the benefits of talk therapy may want to accelerate their progress with this specialized approach to targeting painful memories. New patients who wish to only do ART are also welcome.

  • Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice when cancelling your session. Sessions cancelled within 24 hours of your appointment time will be charged the full amount of the session.