Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We take your privacy very seriously. Therapy session content and all relevant materials to your treatment will be held confidential unless you request in writing to have all or portions of such content released to a specifically named person/persons. Limitations of such client held privilege of confidentiality do exist and are itemized below:

1. If a client threatens or attempts to commit suicide or otherwise conducts themselves self in a manner in which there is a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm.

2. If a client threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.

3. If the therapist has a reasonable suspicion that a client or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years.

4. Suspicions as stated above in the case of an elderly person who may be subjected to these abuses.

5. Suspected neglect of the vulnerable populations including but not limited to minors, elders, or people whose disabilities may make them vulnerable to abuse.

6. If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena for information stated on the subpoena.

Occasionally we may need to consult with other professionals in their areas of expertise in order to provide the best treatment for you. Information about you may be shared in this context without utilizing identifying information such as your name.

Modern therapy takes many forms.

Currently, all therapy services by New Soil Counseling are offered on telehealth. In the future, we will provider services from our office space in Baltimore, Maryland.

Your initial session will be 60 minutes in length and consist of an evaluation including reviewing history, presenting concerns, current symptoms, and treatment goals. Scheduling future sessions will depend upon whether your needs can be adequately and ethically addressed. If your needs cannot be addressed by New Soil Counseling, then you will be referred to other providers.

Standard individual therapy appointments are 50 minutes in length; additional time may be scheduled as needed with therapist ahead of time for an additional charge. If you are late for your appointment, your session will not be extended and will still end at its normal time. This allows us to ensure that we are both honoring the boundary of time, and ensures that we do not run late for subsequent client sessions.

We reject the one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and instead work with you to cultivate a personalized space for processing, venting, healing, and (when you’re ready), change and growth.

We will focus on your specific goals such as (but not limited to) building self-awareness, increasing confidence, learning new coping skills, improving your relationship(s), decreasing symptoms of anxiety or depression, expanding happiness, and other things as you take on the modern stressors and challenges that this life provides.

At the end of each session, we will discuss scheduling subsequent appointments, process payment, and discuss any applicable “homework” or resources which are intended to promote continued awareness or growth in between our sessions.

Your initial couples/relationship work session will be one to two hours in length and consist of an evaluation including reviewing both relational and individual history, presenting concerns, contextual factors, and counseling goals. Scheduling future sessions will depend upon whether your needs can be adequately and ethically addressed. If your needs cannot be addressed by New Soil Counseling, then you will be referred to other providers.

Standard couples therapy appointments are 50 minutes in length; although less or additional time may be scheduled as needed with therapist ahead of time for a pro-rated fee. If any member of the couple/relationship is late for the appointment, the session will not begin until all relevant parties are present. The session will not be extended due to client lateness and will still end at its normal time. This allows us to ensure that we are both honoring the boundary of time, and ensures that we do not run late for subsequent client sessions.

If you are participating in Telehealth for relationship work sessions, it is important that you are both/all in front of the camera at the same location for the online appointment. We understand that this may present scheduling or logistical concerns, however it is necessary as couples often interact with one another in real time during relational work.

In short: no. However, please read on to learn about how you may potentially be reimbursed for the cost of your sessions through your insurance provider.

New Soil Counseling is an out-of-network provider. This means that we am not directly credentialed with any insurance network. Payment for the full fee of your session is due to me at the time of service. However, we can provide you with a superbill, which is an itemized list of all services you receive from us. The superbill will also contain additional information about your visit including practice information, session code(s), and diagnostic code(s). You can then submit the superbill to your health insurance company. If you have out-of-network benefits, then they will reimburse you directly for part or all of your session fees.

It’s important to check with your insurance ahead of time to confirm that you have a plan that reimburses for out-of-network providers. You can either call them to find out, or utilize a third party service such as Reimbursify.

• Individual Intake Session - 60 minutes - $125

• Individual Follow Up Session - 50 minutes - $125

• Individual Follow Up Session - 30 minutes - $60

• Couples Intake Session - 60-180 minutes - $180

• Couples Follow Up Session - 50 minutes - $180

We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

You can find more in-depth information about the services we offer and the associated fees on our Services and Fees page.

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

I utilize the following billing codes for my therapeutic services:

90791 Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessment

90847 Family Psychotherapy, conjoint psychotherapy with patient present

90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes

In short: yes.

New Soil Counseling offers both sliding scale and pro-bono sessions to a select number of clients based on both client needs and our availability. Currently we do not have additional availability for new pro-bono or sliding scale clients. If you or someone you know is seeking low fee/no fee therapy services, we recommend reaching out to Pro Bono Counseling or the Open Path Collective.

The federal No Surprises Act became effective Jan. 1, 2022. This law aims to help you (as a client) better understand your health care costs in advance of care and to minimize unforeseen or “surprise” medical bills.

The Good Faith Estimate provision of the No Surprises Act is designed to give you (a client) an estimate of how much you will be charged for the healthcare services you’ll be receiving, prior to your appointment.

Given that New Soil Counseling is an out-of-network provider, you can expect to receive a Good Faith Estimate form from us, prior to starting therapy. The estimate provided in the document is subject to change based on your therapeutic needs, cancellations, etc.

We require at least 24-hours in advance for cancellations or rescheduling.

Cancellations and no-show sessions will be subject to a full fee charge if not received at least 24-hours in advance, and will be charged to your preferred credit card on file. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you.

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please either call us directly at (410) 929-2114 or email Hello@newsoilcounseling.com.

We will be sure to confirm your cancellation, remind you of the cancellation policy, and provide you with rescheduling options.

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical in the state of Maryland. My license number is 28611. .

To learn more about the requirements for LCSW-C licensure, you can visit the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners website.

I am also a Certified Functional Strength Coach

In short, no.

I cannot accept “friend” requests from current or former clients on personal social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. I value your privacy as well as my own. Being “friends” on social media can compromise confidentiality and our respective privacy. It may also blur the boundaries of our therapeutic relationship. If you have questions about this, please bring them up in our next session.

If we encounter one another in a social setting outside of therapy, New Soil Counseling therapists will not initiate social contact by speaking to you. This allows you to decide whether you’d like to say hello based on your own comfort level and privacy preferences.

Not at all. Your therapy is about you! If you need a break or ever feel like therapy is not moving you toward the life you want, we encourage you to address it directly with your therapist. Ultimately, if a break or a different therapist is what you need, we support you in choosing yourself.