Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact me here.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania, Certified in Brainspotting. I am a master’s level professional and nationally certified counselor.
I am client-led, compassion focused, and relational. Person-centered, skills based interventions are offered to guide the rapport building and resourcing process. As a Brainspotting Therapist, I intentionally integrate advanced trainings, ongoing professional development, and my lived experience into my work as a specialist.
I have worked in outpatient settings, intensive outpatient, hospitals, residential settings, and in-home services. I have provided direct care, comprehensive assessments, as well as supervised clinicians and directed outpatient and school-based treatment centers. I have developed and led training programs, workshops, and community events.
I’d be happy to share more about my experience at our initial video call!
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For In-Person services:
Arrive 10 minutes early to check-in and reflect on your intentions and needs for the time you have scheduled.
Bring non-noise cancelling headphones that work with your cellphone to connect with Bilateral Stimulation Music. This is recommended as an external resource during services to support regulation.
Consider bringing your journal for thoughts, doodles, notes, etc.
Bring your emotional support water bottle.
Don’t forget your favorite fidget! But if you do, I have a collection too.
Additional Preparations for TeleHealth Virtual services:
Secure a quiet, private location that is well-lit and has a strong internet connection.
Place your device on a stable surface in a comfortable spot. A laptop or similar device is recommended. Phones are not ideal for services due to the small screen size, but we can make it work if needed.
If others are in the home/office at the time of your appointment, please close the door to the room that you are in to prevent disruptions. Consider having a white noise sound machine outside of the door for privacy.
If you need to meet in a vehicle, try to park away from other cars to reduce distractions. However, car services are not recommended and cannot be the standard. Additionally, services cannot occur if you are driving.
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Credit/debit card
Additionally, many health plans have out-of-network benefits. If your plan is a PPO, POS, or something similar, then you may be eligible for reimbursement from your health plan for completed services with your preferred providers. Most people receive 70-90% reimbursement.
You can check your OON Benefits using the Mentaya Benefits Calculator. Additionally, it is strongly recommended to contact your insurance company directly.
I wrote a step-by-step guide to help you maximize the use of your OON Benefits.
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Effective January 1, 2022, under section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Services Act (the “No Surprises Act”) you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
The GFE shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for services provided by your health care provider. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. It does not take into account any reimbursement that you may receive as a result of out-of-network benefits.
The GFE does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If you disagree with your bill, you may be able to dispute the charges.
To learn more about the No Surprises Act, click here.
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Brittany is a member of the Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute.
The RMBI Scholarship Treatment Fund for Therapy awards up to 10 Free Brainspotting Therapy sessions to eligible applicants. Learn more here.