Recognizing that each individual has unique needs and expectations, Affirming Approach works to ensure we are the right "fit" for you. Before we schedule your first appointment, we will schedule a phone consultation to discuss your needs and whether we both agree working together will be a good match. If we both would like to move forward, we will schedule your first appointment. There is no charge for this initial phone consultation.

For therapy clients: Prior to your first appointment, you will receive an email with intake paperwork. This paperwork will assist us in getting to know you and allow us to use our first session to explore your needs and goals. In this first session, we will discuss your questions, experiences, personal and family history as well as your expectations for therapy. It often takes time to build trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, so feel free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with in this first sessions.  

Therapy sessions are typically available Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Other scheduling options may be available. Please email or call for more information.

Consulting availability is flexible to meet the needs of the organization. Please email or call for more information.

Therapy is an individualized process. At Affirming Approach we may make recommendations for the duration and frequency of visits, but we ultimately believe that you have the capacity to know if and when to conclude therapy. We recognize that for some, this may be a long-term commitment to self-care and wellness, and for others, this may be short-term commitment to manage an individual crisis, concern, or struggle. 

At Affirming Approach, we are committed to your privacy. We adhere to HIPAA privacy standards and all information shared with us will remain confidential. We will only share the information you have approved with the individuals which you have completed a Release of Information. During our first session we will go over our Privacy Policy which provides additional information on how we protect your privacy. If you would like to see this policy prior to scheduling an initial appointment, please click here.

The only limits to confidentiality are threats of harm to oneself or others, child abuse/neglect, and elder/vulnerable adult abuse/neglect. In these instances, safety is our first priority. If there is a threat of imminent danger a mandated report will take place to the appropriate parties to promote everyone's safety and wellbeing.

Therapy:
         Initial Phone Consultation - Free
         Intake and Initial Assessment (first session) - $125
         45-Minute Individual Session - $75
         60-Minute Individual Session - $100
         90-Minute Individual Session - $130
         120-Minute Individual Session - $180
**Limited student and sliding scale rates are available based upon confirmed                   need. Please click here to email me to discuss further.**

Organizational Consulting: varies based upon scope of work

Cash, check, or debit/credit cards are accepted as forms of payment. For your convenience, a card can be held on file for processing of payments for therapy sessions. 

Affirming Approach accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina plans, which include: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan HMO, Planned Administrators, the Federal Employees Program and the State Health Plan. 

We do not accept other insurance plans, Medicaid, or Medicare. We are happy to provide you with a superbill each month that documents services provided and payments received from you. You may use this form to submit your own claim to your insurance provider for possible recoupment of payments you have made to us. 

We are conveniently located in Middleburg Plaza off of Forest Drive in downtown Columbia. We have our own private entrance and waiting area. Our building is accessible for most and accommodations can be made if accessibility is an issue.  

Our address is:
2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 207B
Columbia, SC 29204
803.274.3669