Sessions
Helpful Information to Know
Session Length & Paperwork.
All therapy sessions are 55 minutes in length.
Prior to the initial session, the client will complete intake paperwork along with consent, disclosures forms, and assessments.
Telehealth.
At this time Kristel is only offering art therapy and counseling services through telehealth. Benefits of this technology are briefly outlined below.
Scheduling.
Sessions are scheduled Tuesday through Friday with some evening and lunch availability. For further questions about times, please reach out.
Privacy.
All sessions are done remotely through easy to use video software, Simple Practice, to ensure a client’s privacy and confidentiality. It is secure, private, and adheres to HIPAA standards.
Payments will be rendered through the HIPAA compliant phone app, IvyPay, for ease of use and convenience.
Self Pay Rates
initial Consultation
FREE
Up to 20 minutes
Phone or video option
Consultations are free regardless if using insurance or self-pay
Intake and Assessment
$140 per 55 min session
A diagnosis and treatment plan is not needed if a self-pay client
Individual Therapy
$140 per 55 min session
Option to meet weekly or biweekly
Missed Appointment/Late Cancellation Fee for Self-pay clients: Full session rate.
I offer a limited number of sliding scale sessions through Open Path Collective.
Insurance.
Kristel currently accepts the following insurances through Headway:
Aetna
Cigna
Oxford
United Healthcare
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Colorado HMO and PPO plans
Insurance Co-Pays and Deductibles vary by Insurance Carriers: Please contact your insurance company directly for a full list of benefits and associated fees. The fees may differ from the self-pay rates. Insurance will require a treatment plan and a diagnosis.
Missed Appointment/Late Cancellation Fee for Insurance clients: $85.00 (Not covered by insurance).
*I do not take Medicaid at this time.
*I do not take Medicare at this time: Due to recent federal changes with Medicare, licensed professional counselors are able to see clients who have Medicare and do not wish to utilize their Medicare insurance for mental health therapy. This change may benefit you if you are looking to expand your therapy options and work with a provider who uses different approaches in their work with clients such as art therapy. A Medicare Opt-Out form must be completed by the client before starting services. If you are interested, please reach out to me to discuss your options.
Benefits of Telehealth
Kristel is only offering virtual services through a secure, online platform which has the following benefits:
No transportation required
Stay in the comfort of your own home!
Schedule sessions around a busy job or school schedule
Great option if you live in an area that does not have many local mental health therapists and/or art therapists
Art therapy can be done at home (minimal materials are needed)
Sessions can be done anywhere in the state of Colorado
When deciding if Telehealth is a right fit for you, ask yourself:
Do I have a private place with access to the internet or phone service?
Do I feel I may need more support than regularly scheduled therapy session may provide?
If you feel you may need more support, then local options may be a better fit for your needs at this time. Otherwise, telehealth is a convenient, effective, and private way to experience art therapy and counseling.
Existing clients can access the client portal below
