FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT BENEFITS CAN I EXPECT FROM WORKING WITH A HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER?

A number of benefits are available from participating in holistic service offerings. It is generally helpful to have someone who listens deeply and understands. Coaching can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems. You may discover a new direction or a solution to longstanding issues through dreamwork, tarot, or astrological counseling sessions. Many people find counseling to be a tremendous asset in enhancing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, addressing family concerns, and supporting the hassles of daily life.

The benefits you obtain from these services depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from these offerings include:

  • Clarify your values and goals.

  • Find a fresh perspective on the issue.

  • Enhance your coping skills for stress and anxiety.

  • Develop emotional fluency.

  • Gain communication skills necessary for harmonious relationships.

  • Free yourself from old behaviors and unhelpful patterns.

  • Experience enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence.

  • Enjoy enhanced creative flow.


WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN A HOLISTIC COUNSELING SESSION?
In holistic counseling sessions, you have the opportunity to discuss your primary concerns and challenges in a supportive environment that considers your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Together, we collaboratively develop a tailored plan to address the specific issues you present. Each session typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, and it is common to schedule sessions every other week to allow for ample reflection and processing of the material discussed.

Between sessions, it is beneficial to take time to contemplate and engage with the insights and strategies explored. The actions you take outside of our meetings are crucial for facilitating long-term healing and personal growth. These may include reading relevant literature, completing assigned worksheets, making personal observations, and practicing new behaviors in real-life situations. For the therapy to be effective, it is essential that you remain actively engaged both during our sessions and in your daily life.

For individuals experiencing a life-threatening crisis, it is imperative to seek immediate support. Please reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at https://988lifeline.org/ or seek emergency behavioral health care at the nearest hospital emergency department. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance, and prompt assistance is available.

PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE

Some behavioral health services (holistic counseling) may be eligible for reimbursement through several insurance providers. I am currently in network with a variety of insurers, including Aetna, Anthem, select plans of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum, United Behavioral Health, UMR, and Point32, among others.

For clients who prefer to self-fund their behavioral health sessions and utilize out-of-network benefits, I can provide documentation (a superbill) upon request. This documentation may facilitate reimbursement from your insurance company; however, it is essential to note that all reimbursement decisions are ultimately made by the insurance providers.

Additionally, after completing the intake session, I offer a limited number of sliding scale fee sessions for those seeking holistic counseling services, yet facing financial constraints. Please be advised that payment for services—including any applicable copayments and coinsurance—is expected at the time of booking or at the time of service, depending on payment agreements.


GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under US law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance, or who are not using insurance, an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.

PRIVACY POLICY

Your information will be used for the purposes of booking appointments and funding appointments. 

Unless you have chosen to subscribe to other information from ChrisFae.com, your information will not be shared. If you decide to subscribe to other sources such as Substack, BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, or other learning platforms, the privacy policies for those platforms will apply.


SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

It is important to note that people accessing Holistic Counseling Services are protected by specific state and federal regulations. As such, I will not accept personal friend requests and may not respond directly to comments on social media platforms to respect the privacy of all. Instead, may offer general business responses to a wide variety of comments on social media and learning resources.