Question 1

What are the rates for your sessions?

Accepted Answer

Individual Therapy- $165.00 
Therapeutic Coaching- $165.00
Couple's Session- $200.00

All sessions are 50 minutes and payment is due at the time of the appointment.

I am also in network with the following providers: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, and BCBST.

Additionally, The Loveland Foundation offers financial scholarships to Black and Brown girls/women who are wanting to receive therapy services. You can read more and apply HERE.(https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/)

Question 2

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I am in network with the following providers: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, and BCBST.

If your insurance providers is not listed above, this would mean that I am an I am an out-of-network provider for your insurance. Your plan, may reimburse you a portion of your financial investment if you have out-of-network coverage. Please note that submitting an insurance claim means I will need to give you a mental health diagnosis.

Question 3

What is the difference between therapy and therapeutic coaching?

Accepted Answer

Therapy and therapeutic coaching share similarities, but they are not the same.

Therapy is a clinical treatment that helps individuals resolve emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges that are impacting their overall functioning and well-being. A licensed therapist utilizes evidence-based techniques and interventions to assist clients in addressing and overcoming their difficulties.

On the other hand, therapeutic coaching is focused on helping individuals achieve specific goals in their personal or professional lives. It is an action-oriented approach that emphasizes the present and future rather than the past.

While both therapy and therapeutic coaching can help individuals improve their overall quality of life, they differ in their approaches and goals. Therapy is typically recommended for individuals with mental health conditions, while therapeutic coaching is more suitable for individuals seeking to make positive changes in their lives.

Question 4

Do I have to be a resident of Texas or Georgia in order to receive services?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not have to be a resident of Texas or Georgia to receive therapeutic coaching.

However, you do need to be a resident of Texas and Georgia in order to receive individual therapy.

Please note that Damilola is licensed to practice in Texas and Georgia only, so if you reside outside of Texas and Georgia, the option available to you is only therapeutic coaching.

Question 5

Do you offer in-person therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

All counseling sessions are conducted via a secure and easy-to-use telehealth platform. I do not offer in-person therapy.

Question 6

What can I expect from tele-therapy?

Accepted Answer

Sharing your deeper personal thoughts with a stranger is difficult, and doing it through a screen can be cumbersome, but it doesn’t have to be. Tele-therapy is not as scary as it seems. Many clients forget all about the screen within the first few minutes of their session. HIPPA compliant software is utilized for video sessions to ensure confidentiality of clients. Lets also not forget that tele-therapy ensures safety, saves times, accommodates physical limitations, and is simply easy to use. You are busy, but don’t let that stop you from getting the support and healing that you so desperately need.

Question 7

What are common reasons for patients to see me (Damilola)?

Accepted Answer

While there are a wide variety of issues that Damilola has experience with, she specializes in the following areas:
 • Perinatal Mental Health and Wellness 
 • Couples 
 • Parenting 
 • Anxiety and Depression
Clients that reach out to me are clients that are desiring a safe space to share insight in a non-judgmental and encouraging environment. I believe that the key components of a therapeutic alliance are respect, trust, and care. I serve as a guide and resource for you so that they can create a path suitable for your lifestyle.

I see clients ages 18+. I do not service youth or teens.

Question 8

Can therapy really help me?

Accepted Answer

It is definitely not a magic pill or quick fix, but there are many benefits from participating in therapy. Therapy allows you to be your authentic self without the fear of judgement. A therapist is a trained professional who will approach your situation in a manner that will not cause additional emotional harm. Therapist help you manage personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marital issues, and general stress from daily life. What you get out of therapy is dependent upon what you put into the process. Some of the benefits include: 
 • Learning new coping strategies 
 • Improving self-esteem and boosting confidence
 • Managing anxiety, depression and other emotional pressures 
 • Finding resolutions to the issues that led you to seek therapy

Question 9

Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if its right for me?

Accepted Answer

People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. Therapy provides much needed encouragement and self reflection. Therapy can help with developing skills that will assist in shaping the life of wholeness and wellness that you desire and seek. If you are ready to face the heart wrenching things in your life that hold you back from experiencing life to its fullest, then this is the right medium for you. Sometimes its helpful to talk to your therapist about some of the concerns that you may have about your reaction to therapy. Honest and clear communication with your therapist is the key to unlocking all the things that therapy could be for you.

Question 10

What is Good Faith Estimate?

Accepted Answer

Under the Federal No Surprises Act (H.R. 133 – effective January 1, 2022), 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 questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises (https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises)or call 1-800-985-3059.

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