Brave Path
The journey toward health begins with the first step...
A'nna Jurich
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor
(520)341-2519
I specialize in trauma therapy and grief counseling using evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
Sessions are conducted through a confidential tele-health platform where you can meet with me from the comfort of your own home, comfortable and supported.
Frequently
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I'm not sure what to expect, or if therapy is right for me. Is feeling nervous typical? It's perfectly normal to feel nervous about starting therapy. Opening up to someone with your inner most thoughts can feel intimidating. However, you are being strong even in considering it. You are curious about yourself and how to be the best version of yourself. In therapy you have a safe space to talk about and explore your thoughts and feelings and normalize your experiences. You will gain guidance in understanding yourself better and learning to meet your own needs. If at any time, you aren't comfortable with something, you can express that, ask to change the focus, or explore it as you choose. You are in charge.
What if I don't want to talk about something? It's normal to not feel comfortable jumping into difficult topics right away. I encourage you to take your time exploring where you want to start, getting to know me as a therapist, and asking questions. I will help you do all of those things. I will always check with you before approaching a difficult subject. You know yourself better than anyone, so if you aren't ready to discuss something, I will honor that and support you.
How long will I be in therapy and how often? The length of time in therapy as well as how often we meet is individual to every client. It may depend on your availability, what you want to accomplish (your goals), or your finances. Some people need more time between sessions to practice and process the information. When determining the frequency, I will look to you to see what works in your life. In some instances, I may recommend more frequent appointments, but I am willing to work with what fits best for you. Regarding the length of time in therapy, it varies from person to person dependent on their personal needs/ goals. I have many clients who come in and out of therapy to work on specific things. We may meet for a month or two and not see each other for a year or more when something else comes up. Some individuals prefer to have regular sessions even when there isn't anything specific, they are working on and benefit from the support and reflection of regular sessions. For most people, regular sessions (weekly or every two weeks) for a period of time until they gain some coping skills to use on their own and feel comfortable. At that time, we will start to meet less frequently and eventually discontinue sessions. Again, you are in charge of what works best for you, and I am happy to make suggestions but will look to you as the expert on what works best in your life.
Do you accept insurance and how is therapy paid for? I am considered out of network with insurance companies. I require that you enter a payment source for your sessions that will be billed upon completion of each session. I don't have access to your card or account information as I use an encrypted billing method. If you have insurance and would like to seek reimbursement, I will provide you with an invoice after you have paid that you can submit to your insurance company. Most will reimburse you at 50-80% of your cost. I will not request consent for your insurance company because I won't be involved with them on your behalf. Sessions are $170/ 55 minutes. You will receive a breakdown (or good faith estimate) of any costs prior to starting sessions with me.
How do I know if you are the right therapist for me? Sessions are conducted via a secure medical tele-health site. You will need to join from a confidential, private area. During our first session, I will take time to get to know you and your background. This is also a great time for you to ask any questions you have about me; my training, experience, education, and what types of therapies I use. You can determine if you feel comfortable and at ease with me. Are your questions and concerns being answered in ways that help you? Do you feel confident that I could provide the assistance you are looking for. During this session I will likely ask about your past experiences with counseling, and expectations. I encourage you to visit my website before meeting with me to get to know more about me, my experience, and training.
Can I take a break from therapy and still return when I'm ready? Of course, you know what is best for you! You may need to take a break for a period of weeks or even months due to life changes. You might want to just take a couple of weeks off because you are feeling overwhelmed with the process. Whatever the reason, we can talk about it and develop a plan that works best for you. My job is to support and offer guidance.
What are the steps to get started? To get started in therapy with me, there are links on this site that allow you to request an appointment. If you are not sure or have questions before signing up, please feel free to call or email me. My contact information is available on this site. I will always get back to you within a day. Sessions are conducted through tele-health. I use confidential services to ensure the most secure setting I can. You can join from the comfort of your own home or private space making it more convenient and private to schedule without traveling. Although I do everything I can to ensure that tele-health, email, and phone services are secure and encrypted, be aware that no online systems are 100% secure. I ask that people not email or text any information that is sensitive to them.