Affordable Session Rates

• $125.00 Individual session

• $130.00 Specialty Trauma/EMDR session

• $150.00 Couples session

• Affordable Self-Pay Rates

• Sliding Scale - Apply You May Be Eligible

• Superbills provided for Out of Network

• Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Aetna EAP, Cigna & Evernorth, Florida Blue, BCBS

Please note that itis your responsibility to be aware of your insurance benefits, including verifying that your plan includes virtual/telehealth therapy benefits. 

We recommend asking your insurance provider the following questions to help determine your benefits:

• Does my health insurance plan provide mental health benefits, including telehealth services?

• Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it? Have I met mine yet?

• Does my plan limit how many therapy sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?

• Do I need written approval from my primary care physician for my therapy to be covered?

A CSAT & ASAT are Sex Addiction Therapists trained by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.

Both have undertaken extensive educational training and are versed in utilizing the 30 Task Model for recovery, supporting individuals struggling with Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Co-Occurring addictions.

A Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS-A) is a professional therapist specifically trained and certified by the Association of Parters of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) to support the healing journey of those impacted by betrayal and breaches of relational trust.

A CCPS clinician is trained in the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM) which views partners not as co-dependent but as individuals experiencing real trauma from deception and betrayal.

Sharon supports partners through the Pro-Dependent model supporting choice and empowerment.

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As my client, your information is protected under HIPAA. This means that what you share in therapy will be kept strictly between us. However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality—specifically if you or someone else is in danger, being hurt, or being neglected. This includes situations such as suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or reports of abuse. As a mandated reporter, I am legally required to notify the appropriate agencies in those cases.

As a telehealth provider, I take every precaution to ensure our sessions remain private and secure. I use a HIPAA-compliant platform and maintain a confidential environment. I encourage you to use headphones and join sessions from a private space whenever possible.

Additionally, Sarah Reyes, LCSW, Clinical Director and CEO of Elevate PD & Therapy Corp, may review my session notes and provide consultation to support your care. My Qualified Supervisor, Holly Hintz, LCSW (holly@readytoelevate.org), is also bound by the same professional and ethical confidentiality standards. Neither of my supervisors will share your information, except in the specific situations mentioned above.

Visits are scheduled for specific dates and times.

The sessions must begin and end on time (a 10-minute starting grace period is acceptable).

Client may cancel appointment via e-mail, voice call, in person, or by voicemail. If the cancellation is done at least 24 hours in advance of the appointment, there will be no charge for the cancellation.  If less than 24 hours, the charge is price of your session.  Please note, reminder calls/texts are a courtesy and keeping appointment times is the responsibility of the client. If an appointment is missed the client will be charged for that session.   

We use SimplePractice for scheduling clients, data forms, and billing. SimplePractice has a HITRUST Certification (CSF) which holds the highest levels of privacy, security, and compliance measures.

First, you will need to provide your first name, last name, date of birth and email address.  This will allow us to electronically email you a link which will provide you our privacy forms, consent forms, payment information, and questionnaires.

We require these forms to be completed before our scheduled appointment.  

Please note, I only see clients 13+ years of age. 

New clients can call 813-816-8400 or email Sharon@Readytoelevate.org to start the process and schedule their first appointment or free consultation.

Existing clients will have access to schedule and manage their own appointments in the SimplePractice portal.

A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state. 

The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.

In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.

I am registered as an intern until 2030, but I anticipate being fully licensed in 2028.

My Florida Department of Health license number is ISW22585.

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to provide a good faith estimate of expected charges for items and services to individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services.  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/nosurprisesor call 1-800-985-3059.

Good Faith Estimate Disclaimer

• The Good Faith Estimate you will receive from your therapist shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs. The estimate is based on information known when the estimate was created.

• The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. Federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill if this happens.

• If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

• You may contact us at sarah@readytoelevate.org or call 352-345-6218 to let us know if the billed charges exceed the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask us to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, negotiate the bill, or ask if financial assistance is available. 

• You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about four months) of the date on the original bill.

• There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees, you must pay the price using this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.

• To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. Please keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.

Public Disclosure of the Good Faith Estimate

• Do I have mental health benefits?

• Does my policy cover out-of-network Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists?

• How much reimbursement will I receive for sessions coded as 90847, 90834, 90837?

• Is there a limit to how many sessions I may have?

• Does my plan cover couple and family sessions?

• Do I have to meet a certain deductable? If so, how much of my deductible have I met so far?

• Can I submit a monthly Superbill from my therapist for reimbursement? Are there any details he must include in order to successfully process the bill? Where should I send these documents to?

• How long before I receive a reimbursement check?

• Do I have to get pre-approval or pre-authorize sessions? If so, how can I go about getting these authorized?  Can this be done over the phone? If not, what is the procedure?

• Is there anything else I should know?

Sharon is specifically trained in the REA and can provide this assessment, along with a battery of assessments and screeners which support recovery and healing.

The Relational Empathy Assessment (REA) provides insight about a client’s empathy, helping guide treatment plans and interventions.

Empathy is often an abstract term in the field of therapy which when not accurately defined, can create undo confusion and stress.

Every client’s therapy journey is unique. How long you need to engage in therapy and how often you attend sessions will be influenced by many factors, including:

• Your schedule and life circumstances

• Therapist availability

• Ongoing life challenges

• The nature of your specific challenges and how you address them

• Personal finances

You and your therapist will continually assess the appropriate frequency of therapy. They will work together to determine when you have met your goals and are ready for discharge, or a new “Good Faith Estimate” will be issued should your frequency or needs change.

According to the American Psychological Association, “on average 15 to 20 sessions are required for 50 percent of patients to recover as indicated by self-reported symptom measure”. Additionally, they state that through the working relationship between the client and counselor, sometimes the preference is for “longer periods (e.g., 20 to 30 sessions over six months), to achieve complete symptom remission and to feel confidence in the skills needed to maintain treatment goals”. It depends on several factors because everyone has different, unique counseling goals. 

Like any other relationship, it takes time to develop rapport with your therapist, identify your treatment goals, establish a plan of action, and work towards accomplishing them. Whatever your number of sessions, we will work together to meet your needs.

Beginning January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the "No Surprises" Act. Under the law, healthcare providers must give patients who don't have insurance or are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services called a "Good Faith Estimate" (GFE), explaining how much your medical care will cost.

This regulation is designed to provide patients with transparency regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows patients to understand how much their health care will cost before they receive services.

Several factors make it challenging to provide an estimate on how long it will take for a client to complete therapeutic treatment and much depends on the individual client and their goals in seeking therapy. 

Some clients are satisfied with a reduction in symptoms, while others continue longer because it feels beneficial to do so. Others begin to schedule less frequently and may continue to come in for "tuneups" or when issues arise. Ultimately, as the client, it is your decision when to stop therapy.

Please note: We must provide a diagnosis for all therapy clients for ethical, legal, and insurance reasons (as well as required by the "No Surprises Act"). A formal diagnosis occurs after an assessment has been completed, which will take place 1-5 sessions after beginning psychotherapy. If you choose to decline a formal diagnosis, we will not update the GFE. It is your right to decline a diagnosis per state and federal guidelines.