Your Therapy Journey

What to Expect

Starting therapy is a courageous step. Here's how we'll work together to help you find clarity, build coping strategies, and create meaningful change.

Session Basics

Session Length

53 minutes per session

Session Format

In-person or via Zoom (your choice!)

Frequency

Typically weekly or bi-weekly

Confidentiality

Everything stays between us (with legal exceptions)

Transparent Pricing

Therapy Offerings

Simple, straightforward pricing for quality mental health care

Individual Therapy Session

50-minute confidential session

$150
per session

Currently Accepting Insurance

I accept most major insurance providers to make therapy more accessible

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BCBS
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
Out of Network: I'm also happy to provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider to learn about your out-of-network benefits.

How We'll Work Together

A clear roadmap for your therapy journey

1

First Sessions

Building Trust & Understanding

We'll start by creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be honest—even when honesty feels scary. There's no pressure to dive deep right away.

Establish Safety & Trust

We'll set clear expectations and build a therapeutic relationship based on understanding. This is YOUR space.

Understand Your Unique Needs

We'll explore your communication style, triggers, and what brought you to therapy—tailored to you.

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2

Weekly Sessions

Check-Ins & Skill Building

Each session starts with a brief check-in about your week. We'll explore what's working, what's challenging, and build practical coping skills together.

  • Identify triggers and emotional patterns
  • Practice and refine coping strategies
  • Address negative thought patterns
  • Track progress and celebrate growth
3

Ongoing Growth

Build Confidence & Independence

My goal is to help you develop the self-awareness and tools to navigate life's challenges independently—with confidence and resilience.

Deeper Self-Understanding

Gain insight into your patterns, strengths, and what drives your behaviors

Practical Life Skills

Emotional regulation, healthy communication, and evidence-based coping strategies

Long-Term Resilience

Tools you can use long after therapy ends—building a foundation for lasting change

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Your First Session

Feeling Nervous? That's Completely Normal

Walking into a room (or logging into a video call) with a stranger and talking about your most vulnerable feelings takes courage. There's no pressure to dive deep right away—we'll start wherever you feel comfortable.

It helps to know:

  • It's okay to say "I don't know" or "I'm not ready to talk about that yet"
  • Silence is okay—sometimes we need pauses to process
  • Therapy is collaborative—you can tell me what feels helpful or what doesn't

"My job is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest. We'll build trust one session at a time."

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You're Not Alone
I'm here with you every step
Before Your First Session

Getting Started

I'm so excited to support you on your journey! To ensure we make the most of our first session, there are a few things to take care of beforehand.

Complete Your Intake Paperwork

Please complete at least 48 hours before your first session

You'll soon receive a separate welcome email from Therapy Notes with instructions to log in and complete your intake paperwork. This helps us hit the ground running in our first session!

Access Client Portal

Note: If you haven't received your welcome email within 24 hours of scheduling, please text or call me at 314-548-9105

In-Person Sessions

13023 Tesson Ferry Road, Suite 103
St. Louis, Missouri 63128

The office is on the lower level, accessible via the side or back door.

Once you arrive in the waiting room, please feel free to text me or ring the doorbell labeled "Jillian", and I'll come welcome you to my office.

Virtual Sessions

Please use the link below to join our session. I recommend testing your connection a few minutes early!

If you encounter any issues connecting, don't hesitate to text or call me at the number below.

Insurance & Payment

I accept insurance through Headway

I'm in-network with many major insurance plans through Headway. You can check if your insurance is accepted and see your coverage details through their platform.

Session Fee: $150 per session
Self-Pay: I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
Sliding Scale: Limited spots available based on financial need

Questions? Get in Touch!

I'm here to help make this process as smooth as possible

Call or Text

314-548-9105

24/7 Crisis Hotline

314-469-6644

BHR Crisis Line

I'm really looking forward to seeing you soon! 💚

Ready to Get Started?

If you're feeling nervous about starting therapy—that's totally normal! Let's have a quick 15-minute clarity call to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment. ☕

Still have questions about the therapy process?