Each therapist offers different rates. Please reach out to our office for a rate request.
Couples sessions are offered at 60 or 90-minute increments. Individuals using their insurance for the sessions are typically allowed up to 60 minutes per session. Insurance will not cover past this time but if you would like to have a longer session, let your counselor know and they can give you the rate difference.
The therapist will create a safe, therapeutic and confidential environment while gathering information about your presenting issue or reasons for seeking therapy. The therapist will also gather information about your history (family, relationship, psychological, career, etc.) and your current lifestyle (schedule, stressors, support network, etc,). The therapist will explain the process of therapy and may discuss some initial goals and objectives. You are encouraged to ask any questions you might have about therapy and to share your objectives, concerns, etc. You and your therapist may discuss frequency of visits (which is usually once a week at the start of therapy), and you will schedule your next visit if you and your therapist agree it is a fit to work together. There is some basic paperwork that you will complete prior to the first session that will contain information about your contact information, insurance, confidentiality, etc.
Length of treatment depends on the presenting issue and the goals of treatment. Brief treatment might be as short as three to five sessions, while longer-term therapy might last as long as a few years. The therapist and client will collaborate to determine the length of treatment that is clinically appropriate and feels comfortable for the client.
At PNC, each of our counselors utilizes different approaches to the therapy sessions. Please contact a counselor directly to learn more about their approach.
Most insurance plans will cover mental health and substance abuse treatment, however couple’s counseling is not usually covered by insurance. Insurance usually only covers therapy if the sessions and diagnosis are “medically necessary.” Pacific Northwest Counseling accepts many insurance plans.
Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare at this time. Co-payments/deductibles per session are collected at the time of service. Your therapist will explain your coverage at the following session after the insurance company responds with a quote of benefits, which is not an absolute guarantee of coverage.
Below is a list of the current insurance companies Pacific Northwest Counseling is contracted with:
Blue Cross of Idaho
Pacificsource (Voyager plan only)
SelectHealth
Bright Path/ SLHP
ESI EAP
All our therapist are currently offering teletherapy only at this time (except Michele Haynes who is offering both tele therapy and in-person – Boise). All your appointments will take place through a HIPPA compliant online platform. Teletherapy consists of live video conferencing to provide therapeutic services. While teletherapy has its benefits, there also some disadvantages.
Advantages of teletherapy:
Convenience of travel
Flexibility of time
Accessibility
Cost Savings
Consistency
Disadvantages of teletherapy:
Reliability of technology
Familiarity of technology
Insurance may not cover
