Therapy FAQs: Starting Your Work With Me
Do you accept insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I do not work directly with insurance providers. I do provide a monthly statement that you can submit to your insurance. If your plan includes an out-of-network benefit, you might be able to be reimbursed for a percentage of each session. I partner with a service called Mentaya to help patients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. You can check whether you have out-of-network benefits here.
You can learn more about out-of-network benefits here.
I care deeply about access to therapy and dedicate 25% of my available sessions to low-fee spots. While those are currently full, you're welcome to email me and join the waitlist for reduced-rate sessions.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes, I see clients in person in Herndon, Virginia, and in Arlington, Virginia.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I offer virtual therapy for anyone located in Virginia.
How much does therapy cost?
Rates for psychotherapy sessions will be discussed during your free 15-minute phone consultation.
How long will I be in therapy?
That really depends on your goals and what brings you in. My approach is often deeper, insight-oriented work, which tends to be a slower process. Psychodynamic psychotherapy typically unfoldes over years not months.
What services are you unable to provide?
I am not a medical doctor, so I am unable to prescribe medication. I also do not offer ADHD or Autism assessments or court-mandated counseling. Letters for emotional support animals or disability accommodations are reserved for clients with whom a therapeutic relationship exists and are evaluated on an individual basis.
How do we get started?
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You can email me at Grace@GraceGoodmanCounseling.com or call 703-996-9702.
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We’ll set up a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk about what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.
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If we decide to move forward, you’ll receive an email from Simple Practice with your first appointment details and paperwork. For in-person sessions, I’ll send the office address. For virtual sessions, we’ll meet through Simple Practice’s secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform—you’ll get a unique link for each session.