Benefiting from therapy does require work and effort on your part. Therapists cannot read your mind. If you hide information or are dishonest, you're wasting your own time and money. Therapists cannot be your friend after starting a therapeutic relationship. Therapists generally like the clients they encounter and would love to get to know them better. Ethical rules prevent casual relationships outside of treatment and put their license at risk.

If each individual is concerned about the relationship and would like to work with Dr. C, she could initially work with you separately as she does not provide couples/family counseling services. Dr. C may be able to support you with resources to obtain a provider that offers couples/family counseling.

Brainspotting developed as a treatment for trauma. It can be helpful in any situation where thinking can get in the way of performance, such as creativity or sports performance. It is for overthinkers and those with high anxiety because it bypasses the “thinking” cortex of your brain. Brainspotting allows for nonverbal processing since you can talk as much or as little as you want. It is an alternative to traditional talk therapy as you focus your thoughts on the issue at hand and notice your bodily sensations as you are doing it. Brainspotting is helpful if you’ve become mentally “stuck” on something or feel like something is holding you back from moving forward or being more successful. Brainspotting is also great for those who work in a field where they can’t talk about their job due to security or confidentiality concerns. These are a few examples of how brainspotting can be used. Brainspotting can be done as part of any service offered. Please let Dr. C know if you are interested in this approach prior to the session. For a brainspotting session, it is advised that you have water and tissues readily available. This is because individuals may have different ways in which their bodies release emotions or tension during the session. Having water nearby can help you stay hydrated, and having tissues on hand allows for comfort and ease if you experience any emotional release. Please ensure that you are in a comfortable and private space where you feel at ease to fully engage in the session.

Payment is due and collected by the end of a scheduled session. Dr. C is currently accepting self-pay and insurance. If you are seeking iRelease services and have insurance: Dr. C is in-network with the following health insurance plans (United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Cigna and Aetna) through Headway,(https://headway.co/providers/christa-benton?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=17969) the service provider that handles billing only. Please keep in mind all health insurance plans are not created equal and medical and mental health coverages are different based on your plan. **Please note that Headway is not the platform used to schedule appointments.** Go to https://calendly.com/dr-imatterllc (https://calendly.com/dr-imatterllc)to schedule sessions. If you are seeking iRelease services and do not have insurance or seeking iRestore services: Ivy Pay** is the app used to collect self-pay for services rendered. It is a HIPAA-secure, PCI-protected card-on-file payment service. It works with credit, debit, HSA, and FSA cards. Your mobile number is all that is required to get you connected for payment.

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Yes. Life happens and does not always go as planned. If you cannot attend a scheduled session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before. You will be billed a no-show fee for missed sessions and sessions canceled same day. The no-show/late cancellation fee will need to be paid before your next scheduled appointment. Please make sure that you understand this policy and feel free to ask questions in advance to prevent disruption of services.