Freedom Counseling LLC receives daily calls from potential clients who express interest in seeking counseling with us. When a person is in the process of searching for a mental health counselor, the following important factors are typically in play:

1. Is the therapist competent aka can she/he help me with my concerns?;

2. Where is the practice located? Ideally, the location is within 15-20 minute drive to the individual’s home address. Although TeleaHealth is becoming more common these days  many clients still prefer to go to an actual office and see their counselor in-person.;

3. Does he/she accepts my insurance? Everything may seem perfect until this question is being asked. You have a highly knowledge psychotherapist with an office within a 10 minute distance however, he/she does not accept your insurance. What a Bummer!

Finances are an important aspect of finding a mental health professional. In some instances, the most important aspect. Not accepting certain mental health plans means that clients will need to search more broadly for someone who accepts theirs insurance. Not having any mental health coverage can also hinder an individual’s ability to get help and ultimatly get better.

The goal of this post is not to review the pros/cons of insurance coverage vs paying cash. When people select a medical plan and contribute weekly or bi-weekly by having deductions withheld from their paychecks,  it only makes sense that they would like to utilize this benefits. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this. This post aims to provide an overview of the accepted mental health insurances this practice has contracts with.

Freedom Counseling LLC is in-network with the following insurance companies:

• Cigna
• Aetna
• United HealthCare/ Optum
• Medicare

In addition to the above, Freedom Counseling is also contracted with a dozen or more Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Many people are unaware that they have mental health coverage through their employer’s EAP. Often types, a coworker may have utilized the benefit and is then sharing with other office teammates. EAPs should not be used for long-term counseling. As a matter of fact, each individuals who calls to initiate a new case is advised that they are only approved typically for 3-6 sessions (depending on their employer and EAP provider). If their concern is not resolved, their counselor will either accept them as an insurance client, or refer to a provider who accepts their insurance coverage. The most important benefits of EAPs are that they are part of the employee benefit package, are free (your employer covers the cost of the EAP sessions) and are a way for individuals to start the often confusing world of finding a therapist. 

If you need more information on insurance coverage or EAP benefits, you can always contact your insurance provider directly and simply ask them what your coverage is. They will also be able to provide with a list of approved psychotherapists who accept your coverage. Mental Health is as important as ever. Don’t hold yourself back any longer. You have the power to change your life. Start today!