The first session is scheduled as an Introduction Session and free of charge. The Introduction Session is a “meet and greet” to make sure you feel comfortable with me and to make sure that I would be the right counselor to help you.
The Introduction Session is also a time for you to talk about what brings you to counseling including your current situation / symptoms, how you are coping, any relevant background history, etc. to help me better understand your issues and discuss with you what kind of counseling may be helpful to you. I will also make sure that tele-health counseling will be an appropriate modality for you too.
If you feel comfortable with me and decide that you want to begin the counseling process, then you can schedule a Regular Session and complete the initial intake paperwork at that time, but there is no pressure or obligation.
I am an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and United Behavioral Health / Optum. If I am not in-network with your insurance company, I can provide to you a Statement for Insurance Reimbursement to file with your insurance company to see if your out-of-network claims are eligible for reimbursement.
Regular Session (60 Minutes) = $125.00
I do not offer a sliding scale fee, but I do offer a limited number of discounted rate sessions each month. If you have financial concerns, please talk with me about this. If I cannot accommodate you, I will do my best to refer you to a person or organization that can.
No. Only medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants may prescribe medications. However, I can offer you a referral letter to a doctor for a medication or medical evaluation and can assist in this process.
Every person is unique and every person responds differently to counseling. Generally speaking, most people will begin to notice progress and/or symptom relief in approximately 6-12 sessions.
Ultimately it is up to you as to how long or how frequently you come for counseling sessions. Most people come weekly or every two weeks depending upon their situation.
Once they feel that their symptoms are better managed or they begin noticing improvements, they may decide to “check in” on a monthly basis for a period of time or until they feel comfortable.
Your first session at Waves of Calm Counseling is focused on creating a safe, unhurried space for you to share your story at your own pace. I will listen to your experiences, assess how the loss is impacting your daily life, and discuss your goals for healing. There is no right or wrong way to feel, and you won’t be forced to talk about anything before you are ready.
Grief has no standard timeline, and intense sadness, fatigue, or confusion are entirely natural after a loss. However, if you find yourself feeling “stuck”—where your pain remains completely overwhelming months later, or you experience severe anxiety, guilt, or a total disconnect from daily activities—you may be experiencing complicated grief. Seeking grief counseling provides tailored tools to help you process these complex emotions and gently move toward healing.
Every grief journey is deeply personal, which is why I blend different evidence-based approaches to help navigate painful realities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses distressing thought patterns and mindfulness techniques help to bring physical calm. For individuals experiencing trauma or feeling stuck in their grief, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be highly effective in bridging the gap between intellectual understanding and emotional relief.
Waves of Calm Counseling offers tele-health counseling for individuals throughout North Carolina to accommodate busy schedules and for those who prefer the comfort of their own environment by using a secure, HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform. You will be able to log on to your scheduled session by using your computer, iPad or iPhone.
