Using Insurance
Thrive Counseling Center strives to have providers on a wide range of major insurance company panels utilized in our area to help make counseling as affordable as possible.
While not every provider is contracted with every insurance listed, we are proud to have one and/or multiple providers who are in-network with the majority of plans with insurance companies on the list below.
For other insurance companies not on this list we are happy to look into your out of network benefits. Even using out of network benefits many clients still only have to pay a small co-insurance fee per session and we can bill insurance for the remainder of the costs. Please call our office so that we can help you look into out of network options.
Unfortunately, we are not set up to take Medicare, Medicaid, or Washington State Apple health plans.
Insurances we are in network with*
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna
- Crime Victim’s Assistance Unit
- Empire BlueCross
- First Choice Health
- Health Ventures EAP
- HMA (some plans)
- Kaiser
- Optum
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Premera
- Regence
- UMR
- Union Worker’s Health Plans (most plans)
- United Healthcare
*There are occasional plan exceptions for which we are not a contracted provider. We will do an insurance verification to confirm that we are indeed contracted with your specific plan once you are scheduled to come in.
Private Pay Fees
Our out-of-pocket/private pay fees range from $150-$165 per session.
We are a qualified expense for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if you chose to use these funds towards your counseling expenses. We are a primarily credit and debit card operated office, although we won’t refuse cash or check.
Call 206-567-7267 or email us today to get started!!
Good Faith Estimate Information
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”, explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For more information, please visit the CMS website.
This is a great question and an extremely important one! We are committed by law, and by our professional ethics code to not disclose any information about you to anyone without your permission. By permission, I mean that you actually have to come into the office and sign a Release of Information (ROI) if you ever wanted us to speak with someone on your behalf.
Protecting Privacy Is Extremely Important to Us
This means that even if someone were to call our office and ask if you were a client of ours, unless we have that ROI on file, we don’t know who you are and can’t even tell the caller if we’ve ever even met you before. We take protecting your privacy extremely seriously.
How We Bill Insurance in Federal Way
If you are interested in having us bill your insurance, you will need to sign our initial paperwork giving us permission to share some of your information with the insurance company. Some of the information that you are giving permission to share are things like your medical/psychiatric diagnosis, as well as occasional treatment planning records and/or progress reports. Unfortunately, the insurance companies will not cover services without this information. In the past, a medical record had big implications serving as documentation of pre-existing conditions that excluded many from getting health insurance. Although the current health insurance system does not allow for exclusions for pre-existing conditions, we do not know if this will continue on infinitely. Some of our clients do choose to completely protect their privacy by paying privately (out of pocket) in order to keep their session details entirely confidential. We leave this up to you and are happy to discuss this further with you if you have additional questions.
HIPAA Compliant System
We are extremely proud to run an office that utilizes the best of cutting-edge technology to give you the best experience in working with us while not compromising your privacy and the integrity of your trust in us. We have gone to extra lengths to make sure that EVERY system we use is HIPAA compliant (the standard the government sets for requirements for protecting sensitive patient/client data). Our staff has received training in HIPAA compliance, our software programs are all HIPAA compliant, and our IT department has specialized HIPAA compliance certifications. This boils down to an extremely secure experience for you coming in to see us, whether you come into our Federal Way office or meet with us virtually.
When starting counseling in Federal Way, we typically go for 55 minutes. This allows the counselor an opportunity to get to know the situation and help you feel more relaxed. This timeframe is designed for your comfort and allows you to talk freely and build a rapport with your counselor.
However, in working with couples and some individuals, we sometimes find that longer sessions can be helpful (1.5-2 hours) to really dive into the places you are getting stuck in a productive way. You may also find that a shorter session is best. However, if you know that you would like to schedule an hour and a half for a session, you can do so by giving us a call or by sending us an email.
Customizing your sessions to meet your needs is very important to us.
In some cases, if we are working with young children, we will do abbreviated 40-minute sessions, which tend to work well and hold their attention.
Are You Ready to Schedule a Therapy Session in Federal Way?
You can schedule your appointment now through our online scheduling system.
Have more questions? Please give us a call at 206-567-7267 or send us an email.
Just as you have a medical doctor who helps you protect your body and who can care for you when you get sick, you can also have a team of mental health professionals on your side to help you care for your mind.
How Mental Health Counselors Can Help
- Provide a safe space where you can discuss sensitive issues in your life or seek help when you are struggling
- Offer counseling services for couples and families in addition to individuals
- Help you learn healthier, more effective ways to manage your stress or cope with challenges in your life
- Create a sense of accountability for your behaviors if you’re struggling and want to get back on track
- Validate the way you are feeling and help you process your emotions more productively
Keeping yourself mentally healthy is just as important as keeping yourself physically healthy, and a mental health counselor in Federal Way, WA can assist you if you’re struggling.
Counseling professionals get into their line of work because they genuinely care about people and their wellbeing. Our mental health counselors in Federal Way are licensed, trained individuals who want to help you get into a better headspace and improve your quality of life.
Contact Our Federal Way Therapy Office
If you have questions about counseling in Federal Way or are curious about how seeing a therapist might help you, please call us at Thrive Counseling Center by dialing (206) 567-7267 today!
Your initial therapy consultation is an opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other. It’s also a chance to learn why you seek counseling, how your current situation impacts your life, your goals for counseling, and your background.
First Therapy Consultation
Therapy doesn’t occur during the consultation; it starts in the first session after the consultation. Your initial consultation is the perfect time for the client and therapist to ask each other questions.
Before your consultation, it may be helpful to brainstorm and make a list of questions to ask the therapist. You may consider asking your therapist who they are, how they work and approach therapy sessions and more. Therapy is very personal and relies on mutual trust, respect, and open communication.
Our goal is to help you navigate your life so you can thrive. By arranging an initial consultation, we will have a better idea about how the counselor may be helpful for you or if we’re a good fit for each other.
Schedule Your Therapy Consultation in Federal Way
Are you interested in scheduling a therapy consultation with a counselor in Federal Way? Please don’t hesitate to contact us today so we can schedule your consultation at our therapy center.
We look forward to welcoming you to Thrive Counseling Center!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings instead of feeling guilty about them or fighting them. The primary objective of ACT is not to eliminate complicated feelings but to transform our relationship with these feelings and help us move toward a more valued, fulfilling life.
How ACT Works
ACT uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to develop psychological flexibility and help you become aware of and make contact with your experiences. It facilitates you to identify your values, which act as a compass for your actions. Individuals can lead a rich and meaningful life by committing to behavior aligned with these values, even in the presence of challenging thoughts or feelings.
In ACT, there's an emphasis on "experiential exercises" rather than traditional "talk therapy." These exercises help you explore your experiences from a new perspective, fostering self-acceptance and emotional agility.
Contact Us for Counseling in Federal Way, WA
At our Federal Way, WA, counseling center, our skilled therapists use ACT to help you accept whatever life throws at you, choose a valued direction, and take action. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other psychological issues, ACT could be a potent tool in your therapeutic journey.
Call us today to schedule your consultation with one of our trained therapists.