Private Pay Counseling Services in Baltimore City, MD
Take Charge of Your Therapy Experience & Enjoy a Higher Level of Confidentiality
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we understand that choosing the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. While many of our clients are looking to use their health insurance, we also know that there are others who prefer to invest in their mental health through self-pay counseling services, and we are happy to accommodate that request. By going the private pay route, individuals have the freedom and flexibility to prioritize their well-being on their own terms.
We Make Scheduling Easy!
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1. Call Us
Give us a call at 410-497-8451, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm and speak with our office admin who will help you get scheduled!
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2. Schedule With One of Our Therapists
Click on the “Make an Appointment” button with the therapist of your choice here (make sure they’re accepting new clients). Follow the prompts to create your account, schedule an appointment, and complete the biography section. You got this!
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3. Send Us a Message to Get Started!
Need help deciding which therapist is the best fit for you? Send us a message to get started.
Why Choose Private Pay Counseling?
There are numerous reasons why people seek out self-pay therapy. Some common reasons individuals choose private pay counseling include:
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Confidentiality & Privacy
When you pay out of pocket, your therapy remains completely confidential. When individuals use their insurance, providers are required to share certain information such as a diagnosis for the sake of billing. Providers’ insurance contracts also require therapists to turn out their clients’ charts if/when the insurance company decides to audit records. With private pay, your sessions stay between you and your therapist.
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No Insurance Limitations
Insurance plans sometimes dictate how many sessions you can have, which providers you can see, and even what types of therapy are covered. Self-pay counseling allows you to choose the therapist and the approach that best fits your needs. When you choose private pay therapy, there’s no need for you to have a diagnosis or for you to meet “medical necessity.” When you are private pay, you are the only person who gets to make decisions about your eligibility for therapy.
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Greater Flexibility
Therapy should focus on the topics that are most important to you, not simply on issues that fall within insurance guidelines. Private pay counseling means we can focus on what matters most to you without having to justify your care to an outside entity.
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Personalized Care
When you invest in self-pay therapy, you have more control over your mental health journey. Your sessions are based on your goals, not on what an insurance company determines is necessary.
Our Approach to Counseling
At LifeSpring, we provide a warm and welcoming space where you can feel supported as you navigate life’s challenges. Our therapists work with adults at our Baltimore City office who are looking for autonomy and a meaningful experience in therapy. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, career transitions, or simply want a space for self-growth, we are here to help.
How to Schedule Self-Pay Counseling Services at LifeSpring
Reach Out to Schedule Your First Appointment. Give us a call at 410-497-8451 (M-F from 9-5) to schedule an appointment, or go to our Meet Us page to review our therapists’ profiles and schedule an appointment 24/7 from their profile page. Let our administrative assistant or the therapist you selected know that you are specifically seeking private pay counseling.
Complete Intake Paperwork. Before your first appointment, we’ll have some forms for you to review and sign, so your therapist is ready for you. When seeking self-pay counseling services, we’ll have you sign an insurance opt-out form (for compliance with our insurance contracts), and we’ll have you sign some other forms to make sure you know exactly what you’ll be paying for services.
Attend Your First Appointment. Begin your therapy sessions at our Baltimore office, where we’re committed to helping you thrive.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey and want the freedom that comes with self-pay counseling, we’re here for you! Contact us today to schedule your first session!
What is Holding You Back from Starting Therapy?
Specialized Private Pay Counseling Services at LifeSpring
At LifeSpring, Brainspotting is one of our specialties. While many people are still learning about this approach, it’s a brain and body-based modality that has been around for over 20+ years. If you are looking for specialized private pay counseling services, we would be happy to help you discover if Brainspotting is right for you.
Brainspotting is used to help people process difficult emotions and experiences such as a traumatic event. It can also be used to help people who are looking to feel more creative or expansive or pursue personal or professional growth. Ultimately, it’s a modality that’s a great fit for people who are looking to do deep work in a shorter period of time.
Here are some of the specialized private pay Brainspotting services you can find at LifeSpring:
Extended Brainspotting Sessions (2 hours)
Our Extended Brainspotting Services are Strictly Private Pay. To set up a consultation, email Melissa Wesner, LCPC, LifeSpring Founder, Certified Brainspotter, and Brainspotting Consultant at melissa@lifespringcounseling.net or call 410-497-8451 to set up a 15 minute consultation call to see if extended Brainspotting services are right for you.
Getting Started is Simple!
When you start therapy, you’ll have some decisions to make. Am I interested in online counseling, or do I want to meet with someone in person? From there, you’ll have to think about the type of therapist you think you’d work well with. At LifeSpring, we have both male and female therapists in case you have a preference.
Scheduling your first session is simple:
Click Here to book online 24/7 with the therapist of your choice or give us a call at 410-497-8451 Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Complete your intake paperwork.
Attend your first session and start feeling better with professional support!
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We’re here to help. Schedule your first session today!
Other Mental Health Services at LifeSpring
Counseling for children and teens isn’t the only counseling service offered at our office. Our Greater Baltimore mental health counseling office also offers individual counseling services for adults and college students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal violence, and trauma. We also offer specialized counseling services including online therapy, Brainspotting, faith-based counseling, and mindfulness-based counseling.