People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new baby), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and spiritual conflicts. Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development.

Therapy can provide you support, problem solving skills, and coping strategies for a wide range of issues. Benefits of therapy depend on your commitment and level of readiness. Some benefits can include boosting self-confidence or improving self-esteem, improving communication skills, learning new coping skills, attaining a better understanding of yourself, changing old patterns and developing new ones, or managing your emotional feeling such as sadness, anger or other emotions you may be feeling. 

It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process – such as reading a book, journaling on specific topics, practicing mindfulness or communication techniques, noting particular behaviors, or taking action on your goals.

Once you have made a decision to see a therapist, you still might be apprehensive about the process. Many people feel nervous before their first appointment. The first session will be an initial assessment to discuss your history and needs for treatment. During this first session you will have the opportunity to see how therapy will work, review office policies, privacy and confidentiality, as well as determine whether or not you are comfortable with the therapist. Some therapists will conduct an “intake,” also known as a biopsychosocial assessment, in the first session. During the intake process, you may be asked questions about topics like family background, mental health history, physical health, education, relationship history, and substance use history.  Other therapists will wait for you to begin talking or they’ll begin the session with a simple question like, “So what brings you in today?” There isn’t a right or wrong approach. You want to find a therapist whose style fits with your personality.

It’s important to feel that there is a good fit between your personality and your therapist’s personality. Find one you are comfortable with, one you can trust, and one who helps you grow while challenging you.  We generally recommend meeting with a therapist for 2-3 sessions before deciding to continue or discontinue sessions with that therapist.  For help with deciding on the right therapist for you, call our office and our friendly staff would be happy to help you find the therapist that best fits your needs.

That’s not a problem! If your therapist asks you a question that you don’t want to answer, just tell them that you’re not ready to discuss it.  Perhaps you can come back to that topic when you’re ready.

Therapy sessions are typically 45-50 minutes.  Clients typically meet on a weekly or biweekly basis depending on the client’s needs. Length of time while in therapy will depend on the individual client’s circumstance. You and your therapist will determine that together.

The fee is $180 per 50-minute session. Payment will be collected at the time of service. Additional time required for court, reports, and coordination for providers will be billed at the regular hourly rate.  Court Rate is $180 and includes travel time.

We accept insurance, health savings accounts, flex-spending accounts, all major credit cards, cash, and checks for co-payments and out-of-pocket sessions.

Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your rates and insurance coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

• Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
• What is my deductible and has it been met?
• How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover and at what rate?
• Does my insurance company require an authorization?
• Is the clinician/ provider covered under my insurance?

Insurances we are contracted with:

• BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas (and other states) / BCBS
• United Healthcare Commercial
• UMR
• Medicaid (Sunflower/Cenpatico, Aetna Better Health, Ambetter, Kancare, KMAP, and United Medicaid)
• Aetna Commercial
• ProviDRs Care
• GEHA
• Meritain
• Cigna
• TRICARE West

We require 24 hours’ notice of cancellation, or you will be charged $100 for the missed appointment. An occasional exception may be made in the case of an emergency. It’s important that you meet with your therapist consistently in order to make progress. We send out courtesy text or voicemail reminders regarding upcoming appointments. Don’t hesitate to ask us about this policy.

Yes! We offer telehealth so that you can attend therapy wherever is convenient for you. You can attend telehealth sessions without worrying about traveling, so you can schedule less time per session and can attend therapy during inclement weather or illness.

Our therapists are skilled in helping clients in the following areas:

• ADHD
• Art Therapy
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Dietetic and Nutritional Counseling
• Family Conflict
• Gender Dysphoria
• Grief
• Infertility
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting
• Partnered Relationships and Marriage Therapy 
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse and Trauma
• Sexual Functioning Difficulties with Desire, Satisfaction, and Out of Control Sexual Behaviors
• Spiritual Counseling
• Trauma and PTSD

All ICT Therapyworks therapists are licensed mental health professionals with at least one graduate degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology. They also have post-graduate training in various topics, including trauma, grief and loss, post-partum counseling, couples counseling, sex therapy, and mind-body integrative therapy.

Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and therapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist’s office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Primary Care Provider, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.

However, there are times when a therapist is legally obligated to break confidentiality:

 * Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.

* The therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.

*A client’s file is subpoenaed by the court 

*A client experienced a health emergency during a session. In this case, medical staff would be provided only with necessary information. No information about why a client is in therapy will be shared.

Call 316-260-6889 or email us at contact@icttherapyworks.com. We are happy to answer any questions and get you scheduled.