How to Choose an Online Therapist in Michigan
You are looking for online therapy in Michigan and you can’t help but get frustrated. You see that therapists in Michigan offer free consultations. This sounds great, but what do you say? How will you know if they are a good fit for you? What can you ask to help determine if you can trust them?
This blog will give you the essential questions to ask a therapist during a free consultation or your first session and how to decide who you want to work with.
What Questions to ask an Online Therapist in Michigan?
Below are helpful questions to ask a new telehealth therapist during a free 15 minute consultation or during the first session. In italics are the answers for Embodied Wellness, PLLC!
What type(s) of therapy do you provide?
Every online therapist at Embodied Wellness, PLLC has different specialties. We have therapists who specialize in techniques such as Somatic therapy (including Somatic Experiencing), EMDR, CBT, DBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, Empath Counseling and Internal Family Systems.
What are your areas of expertise/specialization?
At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, we specialize in PTSD treatment, trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, OCD treatment. All of our therapists are have additional training, post masters in their areas of expertise.
How much experience do you have in treating my issues and concerns?
Each of our clinicians have a different amount of experience ranging up to 20 years! Please ask more in the free 15 minute phone consultation.
Is therapy offered in person or online?
At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, we only offer online therapy in Michigan!
What are the fees for therapy? Do you take my insurance?
Our fees start at $170 for private pay clients and we are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. If you have questions about your specific mental health benefits through BCBS, please call the number on the back of your card.
How are cancellations or missed appointments handled?
We request that you provide your therapist 48’s notice if you need to cancel or you will be charged the full fee.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 55 minutes. If you want a longer session, you can request this with your therapist. Insurance does not cover longer sessions, so you would have to pay out of pocket.
How often do we meet?
We have found that people find therapy most effective when they meet with their therapist weekly.
Do you have a waitlist or immediate availability?
It depends on the therapist, but most therapists have immediate availability!
Start Online Therapy in Michigan Now
By asking these questions, you can better gauge if a therapist is right for you. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, we always offer a free 15 minute phone consultation because we value taking the time to get to know you, your mental health needs and goals and answering all of your questions. Starting therapy can be scary and we want to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible. We believe finding the right therapist for you is essential for healing. In order to get started, follow these steps:
Meet a therapist who can tailor sessions to your needs
Get the help that you need and deserve
Services We Offer Through Online Therapy in Detroit, Ann Arbor & Anywhere in Michigan
At Embodied Wellness, PLLC we provide evidenced based treatment to adults and adolescents. We utilize techniques including Somatic Therapy, EMDR, DBT Therapy, Internal Family Systems, empath counseling, and therapy in Spanish. Our online therapists have advanced training to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.