Things to Know
- 1 in 5 Americans have a mental health condition
- Rates of youth with severe depression increased from 5.9% in 2012 to 8.2% in 2015. Even with severe depression, 76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment
- Despite progress made over the years, racism continues to have an impact on the mental health of Black/African Americans. Negative stereotypes and attitudes of rejection have decreased, but continue to occur with measurable, adverse consequences. Historical and contemporary instances of negative treatment have led to a mistrust of authorities, many of whom are not seen as having the best interests of Black/African Americans in mind.
Notice of Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, healthcare providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of your healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. The Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your healthcare needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate is created.
The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during the course of care. You could be charged more if special circumstances occur. In non-emergency circumstances, you will be provided with an updated Good Faith Estimate for any new expected charges.
If you are billed for more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill under federal law.
Specifically, if you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
You may contact the healthcare provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance 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 within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date of the original bill.
There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on the Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the healthcare provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.
To learn more or to get a form to start the dispute resolution process, go to www.cms.gov/nosuprises or call HHS’ toll free number: 1-877-696-6775.
Make sure to keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS’ toll free number: 1-877-696-6775.
About Me
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
I am a trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with a diverse population that includes, children, adults, couples and families. I work to create a client-centered therapeutic environment that is free from judgement. Let me meet you where you are, so that together, we can travel where you want to be.
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
A clinician who is trauma-informed, is one that realizes the widespread impact of trauma and recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, and others involved in the system. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotio
A clinician who is trauma-informed, is one that realizes the widespread impact of trauma and recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, and others involved in the system. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Let me help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
About Us
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Say hello to Arion, our Scheduling Assistant. Arion holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management. Arion has been in the business of serving others her entire career. She worked as a Nursing Assistant throughout college to gain experience with patients at the bedside and
Say hello to Arion, our Scheduling Assistant. Arion holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management. Arion has been in the business of serving others her entire career. She worked as a Nursing Assistant throughout college to gain experience with patients at the bedside and has worked as an Office Coordinator and Executive Assistant at some of the nation's top hospitals and non-profit organizations to gain knowledge of the business side of healthcare operations.
Arion is now dedicated to improving the lives of business owners by using her expertise to improve processes and efficiency through identifying their goals and providing the support that is needed to accomplish them. So, if you receive a call back or an email response, know that it is from an expert with a passion to serve.
Counseling Intern
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Sydney is currently a graduate student at Lindenwood University working towards her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in plans to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has an interest in serving individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, general trauma and medical trauma, specifically siblings of children with
Sydney is currently a graduate student at Lindenwood University working towards her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in plans to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has an interest in serving individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, general trauma and medical trauma, specifically siblings of children with chronic illness. Her long-term goal is to obtain her licensure in Missouri and Illinois to practice privately. Her work within social services has been with the at-risk, highly vulnerable populations in the metro area within the homeless community, criminal justice system, and those suffering from substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Sydney was born and raised in the greater metro area. Her private interests include hiking with her dog, reading a book or finding a new coffee spot.
Group Co-facilitator
Group Co-facilitator
Group Co-facilitator
Michelle Worthy-Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Therapist and has a long history of working with individuals found in hospital and community settings. She has excelled in connecting families with essential services and providing education along the way. Michelle is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis Communi
Michelle Worthy-Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Therapist and has a long history of working with individuals found in hospital and community settings. She has excelled in connecting families with essential services and providing education along the way. Michelle is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis Community College where she prepares students for a career in Counseling/Social Work.
Michelle has a strong faith and a love for people. Converging these paths led her to become a champion for promoting personal growth. She passionately encourages others to be the best versions of themselves while embracing the notion that one can start over and begin anew. It was with this desire to help people discover Life After disappointments and setbacks her series of workshops were created.
Standing Empowered Liberated Free (SELF) is designed to empower individuals through a journey of self-discovery. Each workshop is designed to create a safe place for participants to identify past failures and hurts that have caused them to become emotionally stagnant and begin the healing process that will promote movement forward and growth.
Group Co-facilitator
Group Co-facilitator
Group Co-facilitator
Melissa Dierker (she/her) is the creator and owner of Complete Harmony. As a mom of three, wife, social worker, singer and creative, Melissa saw a need to bring trauma-informed yoga to kids and youth and provides a trauma-sensitive studio space to serve them. After working for the state of Missouri, and at a not for profit with kids who h
Melissa Dierker (she/her) is the creator and owner of Complete Harmony. As a mom of three, wife, social worker, singer and creative, Melissa saw a need to bring trauma-informed yoga to kids and youth and provides a trauma-sensitive studio space to serve them. After working for the state of Missouri, and at a not for profit with kids who have experienced trauma for over 10 years, Melissa realized how trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness could help so many people and provide strong supports for families.
Melissa strives to see individuals reach complete harmony with their mind, body, and spirit while processing and learning new strategies in an ever-changing world. She strives to create a safe environment, free of judgment, providing yoga with an empathetic, creative, and flexible approach.
Teaching mindfulness and body awareness to all kids and teens is so important in nurturing positive body image/awareness, regulating stress and anxiety, encouraging self-confidence, and more. “I understand that it takes a village to support and raise a child. I would love to be part of that village.”