FAQs
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Many people begin therapy when something in life feels harder to navigate - at work, home, in relationship, or alone. You might notice recurring stress, relationship tension, or patterns that keep repeating even though you’ve tried to change them. Therapy provides a structured space to step back, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and move forward with greater clarity and direction.
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Therapy sessions are $150 for individuals and $180 for couples, billed per 50 minutes. Therapy is an investment in your well-being and relationships.
No, I do not take insurance. I am a private pay provider which means I’m not currently in-network with insurance providers. I do, however, take HSA / FSA cards. This helps keep our work confidential and allows us to focus on your story—not a lasting diagnosis which is required by insurance companies. For clients who wish to use their benefits, I can provide a monthly receipt (called a superbill) to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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Everyone’s experience may look a little different. For some people, therapy starts to feel helpful within the first few sessions. You might notice small things shifting—feeling a bit more understood, more aware of what you’re feeling, or starting to see patterns more clearly. For others, it takes more time as trust builds and deeper work begins.
Most people find that showing up consistently matters more than how fast change happens. Together, we’ll talk about what progress looks like for you and make sure the pace feels right—so you can feel supported while you start to notice real movement in your life.
Deciding if Therapy is Right for You-
The first session focuses on gaining a clear understanding of your background and what is bringing you into therapy. Many clients choose to schedule a two-hour intake, where the first hour is a biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment and the second hour allows us to begin working more directly on your concerns. This extended format helps create a clearer starting point for the work ahead and is highly encouraged.
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The titles therapist, counselor, and psychologist often overlap and can mean slightly different things depending on the person’s training and licensure. In general, therapists and counselors provide talk therapy, while psychologists often have additional training in psychological testing and assessment. What usually matters most is the clinician’s training, approach, and how well the working relationship fits your needs.
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Yes. Therapy is a confidential process designed to provide a safe space to speak openly about what you are experiencing. There are a few legal exceptions to confidentiality, such as situations involving immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, which will be explained during your intake process.
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That’s completely understandable—and you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy after a previous experience that didn’t quite fit. Sometimes progress takes time, and sometimes it depends on finding a therapist or approach that feels like the right match. Research shows that the therapeutic relationship itself is one of the strongest predictors of change (Flückiger, et al., 2018).
If you’ve felt discouraged by therapy in the past, this can be a chance to try again with a new focus and a fresh start. Together, we can talk about what did or didn’t work before and shape our sessions around what you truly need now.
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Yes. I offer therapy both in person and online for clients across Tennessee. In-person sessions take place in a private office setting in Nashville, while online sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform that allows you to meet from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Although telehealth sessions are available, I highly recommend coming in-person if you are willing and able.
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Finding the right therapist often comes down to two things: feeling understood and having confidence in the process. It can help to look for a therapist whose approach, experience, and communication style align with what you’re looking for. Many people start with a brief consultation to see if the fit feels right.
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Getting started is simple! The first step is to reach out through the contact form on the Hanks Therapy Co. website to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. This brief call is a chance to share what’s bringing you to therapy, ask questions, and see whether it feels like a good fit.
If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first full session—either in person in Nashville or online anywhere in Tennessee. From there, we’ll begin shaping therapy around your goals, pace, and needs.
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It’s normal to feel uncertain before starting therapy. Many people begin simply because they want to understand something in their life more clearly or feel more stable moving forward. A consultation call can help determine whether therapy feels like a helpful next step.
If you didn’t see your question listed above, you may find more information on the Specialties Overview, Therapy for Men, or Couples Therapy pages. You’re also welcome to reach out through the connect page if something still feels unclear.