Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Suriel Therapy Co?
Suriel Therapy Co. was developed with Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z in mind. The state of the world has left many of us working and striving from a young age and being told "it isn't enough" or learning that everything we worked for doesn't fulfill us the way we thought it would. Some of us grew up being told "if you just work hard enough, you'll get everything you want" but then reality hits and we learned that isn't true for us. We weren't equipped with all of the skills to manage the stress, the perfectionism, the inability to feel like enough because it wasn't as commonly experienced before us. As someone who knows first-hand how hard it can be to manage those feelings and still endure, I want to normalize these experiences and help other's develop the skills to help break the cycle. Our stories have been controlled by our families, our employers, the government, and while not everything is in our control, it is time to take back the pen and author our story the way we want to. Suriel Therapy Co. is for the burnt-out overachievers who are ready to find themselves.
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How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Anxiety and depression are natural emotions that every person experiences in one form or fashion, it's when these emotions bring disruption and disfunction to our lives when therapy may be needed. Therapy can be useful for understanding why these symptoms became so chaotic, the overall impact of how they are impacting you (outside of the obvious), and how to heal and cope with the symptoms. If you find your symptoms are interfering with your employment, academics, relationships, self-care, or emotional-regulation, therapy may be right for you.
Interested in exploring more? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to determine if therapy and Suriel Therapy Co. is right for you.
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What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. EMDR is also a helpful treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019).
EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process.
EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain. For
many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies.
EMDR is just one of the modalities offered through Suriel Therapy Co. If you are interested in learning more or exploring EMDR or other modalities, feel free to reach out for a free consultation!
Learn more at: About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association
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What will therapy cost?
This is often the biggest determining factor in whether someone chooses to engage in therapy.
To keep therapy accessible, I do accept some insurances through different platforms like Headway, Alma, and Rula. These platforms allow me to accept certain insurances, schedule, and bill/create invoices for my clients. I currently accept Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UHC, Optum, Oscar, and more. I can also provide Super Bills if you would like to use your Out of Network benefits and submit claims to your insurance that I may not be in network with.
I also offer private pay options, and those fees are listed under the Rates and Insurance section of this website. Private pay may be a better option for some people, even if they have insurance. Some insurance plans have a high deductible, and you may decide that paying privately is a better choice for you. Insurance also requires the sessions to be "medically necessary" and may place limitations on the session lengths, frequency, and total number of sessions. Insurances also may request information from the therapist on the sessions including the progress notes or treatment plans, which you may want kept separate.
I do require a card to be kept on file for auto payments. There is a fee for late cancellations and no-shows. This information is outlined in my practice policies and informed consent as well. Please read below for more information also.
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What is the cancellation policy? And why?
Suriel Therapy Co. adapts a strict cancellation/no show policy that is typical within the industry standard. The policy requires a minimum of 24-hours notice to cancel an appointment without fee. If you are within the 24-hour cancellation period, then the full fee of the session is still charged. If you no-show the session, the full fee is also charged. Insurance will not cover the cost of the cancellation fees and are the full responsibility of the client.
The reason this policy is in place is to protect the time and income of the therapist. For each time slot, we are projecting a certain estimated income to ensure we can maintain our livelihood. Late cancellations/no-shows directly impact our ability to maintain a stable practice and support our families. If the cancellation policy is something that you do not agree with, that is completely understandable, and Suriel Therapy Co. may not be an appropriate fit for you.
Please note, the therapist maintains the discretion to waive the cancellation fee for specific emergencies. Work conflicts, failure to monitor your schedule, and inability to meet expectations of privacy and safety in session (e.g. driving during session, etc.) do not warrant waiving of the fee.