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Find clarity on common questions about therapy, services, and how Inner Compass can support you

Have questions?
Get the answers you need

Find clarity on common questions about therapy, services, and how Inner Compass can support you

Do you take insurance?

Inner Compass Counseling & Consultation does not accept insurance at this time, but can provide a superbill to help with out-of-network coverage possibly offered by your insurance. Use the Menaya calculator on this website to determine if you have out of network coverage. I do not assist with this process beyond providing requested superbills.

Inner Compass Counseling & Consultation does not accept insurance at this time, but can provide a superbill to help with out-of-network coverage possibly offered by your insurance. Use the Menaya calculator on this website to determine if you have out of network coverage. I do not assist with this process beyond providing requested superbills.

What is your fee?

Most sessions cost 185.00, but there are variations of treatment and session durations that do cost more. There is a 4 dollar card processing fee for those who pay with credit or debit card. A credit or debit card must be retained on file, whether the client pays using that card or not. I do offer a sliding scale for a limited number of slots in my caseload. 

Most sessions cost 185.00, but there are variations of treatment and session durations that do cost more. There is a 4 dollar card processing fee for those who pay with credit or debit card. A credit or debit card must be retained on file, whether the client pays using that card or not. I do offer a sliding scale for a limited number of slots in my caseload. 

Do you see children?

I do not see children under the age of 14. 

I do not see children under the age of 14. 

What is your cancellation policy?

Clients who cancel their appointment via phone call, text or email within 24 hrs of their appointment will be charged the entirety of the therapy fee plus a 4 dollar surcharge.

Clients who cancel their appointment via phone call, text or email within 24 hrs of their appointment will be charged the entirety of the therapy fee plus a 4 dollar surcharge.

What is an EMDR intensive?

An EMDR intensive is a longer session where we do the entire EMDR protocol from start to finish around the trauma we are treating in therapy.

An EMDR intensive is a longer session where we do the entire EMDR protocol from start to finish around the trauma we are treating in therapy.

Do you only see people who have experienced religious trauma?

No, I see clients who are going through all kinds of life transitions! I treat variety of mental health issues including religious scrupulosity/OCD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ADHD, etc. 

No, I see clients who are going through all kinds of life transitions! I treat variety of mental health issues including religious scrupulosity/OCD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ADHD, etc. 

Are you anti-religion?

I am not anti-religion. I do help individuals who have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma heal from the high control religious structures they were a part of. I find that every individual has a different relationship with their religion, and some dysfunctional relationships with religion lead to clinically significant mental health issues. I am a multicultural therapist who works with those who have chosen to leave religion as well as those who want to have a healthy relationship with the religion they are currently active within. 

I am not anti-religion. I do help individuals who have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma heal from the high control religious structures they were a part of. I find that every individual has a different relationship with their religion, and some dysfunctional relationships with religion lead to clinically significant mental health issues. I am a multicultural therapist who works with those who have chosen to leave religion as well as those who want to have a healthy relationship with the religion they are currently active within. 

I need a superbill. What should I do?

Email me at mellissa@inner-compass-counseling.com to request a superbill. Specify the timeframe you would like the superbills for, and I will get those to you within 5 business days.

Email me at mellissa@inner-compass-counseling.com to request a superbill. Specify the timeframe you would like the superbills for, and I will get those to you within 5 business days.

Do you work with LGBTQIA+ issues?

I do! As a queer therapist myself, I find my work with the LGBTQIA+ population very rewarding! I take pride in making sure my office is a safe haven for all.

I do! As a queer therapist myself, I find my work with the LGBTQIA+ population very rewarding! I take pride in making sure my office is a safe haven for all.

Overcome the emotional pain of religious trauma 
and find the inner strength to create a life of 
freedom, purpose, and self-trust.

IT'S TIME TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE

Overcome the emotional pain of religious trauma 
and find the inner strength to create a life
of freedom, purpose,
and self-trust.

IT'S TIME TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE

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