Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with you?
Before any time or financial investment, I like to have a quick (free) 15 minute phone call to see what you are looking for and to see if we would be a good fit. If you’d like you can either call me at (513) 813-1856 (also listed at the bottom of every page) or you can schedule a time for a phone call when I will reach out to you through the “book now” buttons at the top right and bottom of your screen. The button will take you to my online scheduler where you can schedule a call from there. You can also reach me via email at erin@commonthreadcounseling.net if you have any further questions. I will get back to you within 24-48 business hours of your request no matter which way you reach out. If you haven’t heard from me in that time frame, please check your junk mail/spam folders.
What are your rates?
My fee for any and all sessions is $125 an hour. I am able to use HSA/FSA cards and any major credit cards. I keep credit cards on file for all my clients, and the cards get charged at the end of the day for the appointment.
Do you take my insurance?
I am not currently on any insurance panels, although I am able to use FSA/HSA cards.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is exactly what it sounds like: an estimate of the cost of the service you will be receiving. Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. For more information please visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
What states do you do counseling in?
I can provide counseling to those who live in Ohio or Indiana and am licensed in both.
Where do you provide counseling?
I offer virtual appointments Mondays and Thursdays and provide in person sessions in Sharonville on Tuesdays at this address.
How long will our sessions last?
All sessions are 50 minutes long.
What happens in the first session?
Whether you are coming in for individual counseling, EMDR, or couples counseling, the first session is a time to get to know one another and make sure it feels like a good fit going forward. We will cover some of the brass tacks of the counseling process and discuss your history. I tend to ask a few more questions about family history, because the families we come from have such a huge impact on how we engage in different parts of our lives.
How long will I be in counseling?
The length of time you are in counseling depends on what you are coming in for. If you are coming in to use EMDR to help with trauma from a car accident, you will likely only be in therapy for a few sessions. If you are coming in with your partner for couples counseling or to address something that happened a long time ago, it’s likely you will be in therapy for longer. I have had clients who have been in therapy for just a few sessions, and I have had some that have stayed for months. If this is a concern, we can talk about what a rough estimate might be during our initial consultation call.
Your website talks a lot to women. If I do not identify as a woman, will you still see me?
Of course! While most of my clients tend to be cis-gender women, I am able to see anyone anywhere on the gender spectrum. I also do not take sides in couples counseling and will be able to empathize with both partners.