Anam Counseling Midwinter 2023 Newsletter
Jess Helle-Morrissey, MA, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, CLD(CBI), CLEC
Hello, dear clients.
The snow is falling as I write this, covering the world in a fresh blanket for now, making everything look new again. I’m thinking a lot lately about the new year and new beginnings, whether those beginnings be patterns, intentions, commitments, or habits. I’ve heard from lots of folks about intentions for the coming year, many of which include strengthening new habits that lead to better care for yourself. A few book recommendations about creating habits that stick around are Atomic Habits by James Clear and Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. Both these books are approachable and practical and are based in research and evidence.
After about a …15 year lapse (ope!), I recently committed to the intention of coming back to my long-dormant sitting meditation practice. It has not been a smooth or straight trajectory back to the routine, but I’ve sure noticed the benefits when I am able to stick to it. What intentions do you have for yourself in 2023? How can we work those into therapy to help strengthen the intention?
In professional news, I am excited to be finishing up with my EMDR certification. In the EMDR world, you don’t have to be certified to practice EMDR, but clinicians who commit to EMDRIA certification have to demonstrate their mastery of the therapy through documentation of skills in session in addition to 40 hours of individual consultation with an EMDRIA-approved consultant. It’s a whole thing! In March, I’ll also be wrapping up a 9-month training program in level 1 of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic/mindfulness-based therapy modality that blends really well with EMDR. Please chat with me in session about using these modalities!
With warmth and compassion,
Jess
2023 OUT OF OFFICE dates
In the interest of planning ahead, here are the times I know right now that I’ll be out of the office this year. There will be one or two more times this summer but I don’t have specific dates just yet. I will let folks know as soon as summer plans get nailed down. Mark your calendars if you have appointment times that fall during these dates!
March 28-April 5
Sept. 5
Sept 27 - Oct. 5
Oct. 31
Nov. 21-23
Dec. 19-28
Rate increase For Existing Clients 4/1/23
After doing some local market research, starting April 1, 2023 I am increasing my fees to align more closely with current local rates for practitioners with my experience and training level. Current fee for a 38-52 minute session (which is the time frame contained by the service I bill for individual sessions) is $130. As of April 1, individual sessions will be $145. For new clients, this rate goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. Intakes for new clients are $175. As always, please feel free to ask for a superbill to submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement at any time.
More availability starting 4/1/23
Over the last year, I’ve continued to get several requests for intakes every week, nearly all of which I sadly have to turn down and refer out. In an effort to be more available to the number of folks requesting therapy, I am expanding my availability slightly by adding every Thursday from 9-1. (Currently I work every other Thursday from 9-1.) Of note here, Thursdays will be telehealth only. I will open up these Thursday spots starting 4/1/23.
Change in Cancellation policy
Starting Feb. 1, I am changing my cancellation policy to 48 hours instead of the previous 24 hours. The industry standard is moving in this direction as it’s more difficult to fill cancelled spots within 24 hours. My system continues to send email and text reminders and I’ve set them both to 50 hours ahead of session so that you have some time to consider your schedule!
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Jess Helle-Morrissey, MA, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C, CLD(CBI), CLEC
www.anamcounseling.com
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