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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is each therapy session?

Therapy sessions are $200 for 50-60 minute individual sessions.

Do you take insurance?

  • No, all sessions are private pay. Some of the reasons for this include:

    • Your ability to choose your therapist vs choosing one that your insurance forces you to use ​

    • Less documentation and more quality focus on being present with your needs.

    • Freedom of service delivery, including virtual services for the convenience

    • No limit on the number of sessions or time of sessions

    • More freedom in techniques used to facilitate healing

Do you offer a sliding scale?

Yes! I offer limited sliding scale spots, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact to inquire about sliding scale options currently available. Please note sliding scale options may include reduced session times. 

What are your hours?

By appointment only

Do you offer emergency calls between sessions?

For established clients, I offer emergency calls (within 8 hours) for $247 for up to 60 minutes paid before the session begins. If you require immediate support, call 911, The Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255, or TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386

Who do you serve?

 

The primary population served is the Black Queer community. I also hold space for those who identify as consensually non-monogamous (EMN), polyamorous, and kinky folks who may or may not be part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I also serve individuals outside of these identities if a good therapeutic fit. 

What happens in each session?

Each session with each person is different. Working with me is a co-created experience. I have a variety of techniques readily available, including brainspotting set-up, present moment, grounding, and acceptance work. My goal is to deeply listen to what you need and help you overcome the fear of getting it. I also am aware of the very real dangers that exist within this community, so we also spend time exploring ways to make progress safely. The work will not be easy. You will be stretched in this space and encouraged to go to the depths of places you may have been avoiding for years. Together, I have been able to support many clients in moving to, through, and beyond these difficult points in their journey. We start where you are and we get where you're supposed to go!

What other services do you offer?

I offer my mental health expertise on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to:

Racial Trauma

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Relational Attachment

Mindfulness 

Brainspotting

Spiritual/holistic wellness

I offer these services at conferences, support groups, or in community settings all over the nation*. I also host a variety of workshops available for different levels. I offer professional consultations to social service leaders, educators, clinicians, and nonprofit boards. If you have an idea that you think would be good to collaborate on, reach out!

I also offer premium holistic wellness coaching packages SEPERATE from therapy services with a focus on spiritual wellness. (Participants of this service cannot be current or former therapy clients. Clients participating in coaching ARE NOT receiving therapy services.)

What if I'm not right now?

Stay in touch! I offer workshops, videos on YouTube (healsteph), and more! Connect with me on social media (IG @mohealing2020) and via email (sbarbee@spectrumofhealingllc.com) to stay in the know about the next thing you can be involved in. I also know some other DOPE therapists in the St. Louis area that offer different pricing or insurance based options. They include:

The Community Reach (thecommunityreach.org; info@thecommunityreach.org

Goal-Driven Counseling (goaldrivencounseling.com)

Purpose Driven Counseling (thepurposedrivencounselor.com)

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