Therapy Fees & Information
Session Fees
15 minute Consult
Free
A great opportunity to meet to make sure you’re comfortable and gauge if we are a good fit.
Individual Sessions
$145 for 55 min
In our first session I will ask you questions in an interview-style to gather a big picture perspective of your life.
Couples Sessions
$165 for 55 min
I meet with couples together for the intake session followed by one individual session with each person. After that we remain together each session.
Valerian Psychotherapy is an out-of-network therapy practice. A Superbill can be provided upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your health insurance for questions about Out of Network offerings. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. A Good Faith Estimate is provided to all clients.
Starting Therapy: What to Expect
Hi! I’m Carley. Whether you’ve been to therapy before or this is your first time considering it, staring with a new therapist can feel daunting. Here are the first three steps to getting started.
Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation
Click the link below to set up a free 15 minute virtual meeting with me. Here, we will briefly discuss what concerns have prompted you to seek out therapy. This is a great opportunity to gauge if you feel comfortable with my personality and approach. We will discuss details about starting therapy together such as your desired frequency of sessions, how you plan to attend (in person or virtual), and fees.
Couples: If you intend to begin couples therapy, both partners need to attend the consultation call.
Step 2: Complete Paperwork
If you’d like to work with me, I will send you an email invite to access the client portal. Here, you will need to complete some paperwork so I can better understand your needs and goals for therapy. It’s okay to not be clear about goals yet. We will work on this together if it is unclear for you.
Couples: Both partners fills out separate paperwork. Partners do not have access to each other’s paperwork.
Paperwork typically takes people 15-20 minutes to complete.
Step 3: Attend Intake Session
Individuals: Our first session is all about painting a picture of your life. I will ask questions about your main concerns but we will also discuss your goals for therapy, and your personal history. My approach is trauma informed so I am patient and open to however much you feel comfortable sharing.
Couples: I meet with both partners first. I then schedule an individual session with each partner so that I can learn more about you as individuals. By the fourth session, we all meet together again from that session into the future.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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Friends can provide support and encouragement. Therapy offers a dedicated space focused entirely on you, where you can explore patterns, underlying causes, and obstacles that may be difficult for you to recognize on your own or with a friend. My role is not to give simple advice, but to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.
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No. You don’t need to have the right words or know where to start. We’ll work together to figure out what’s bringing you in and what you hope will be different.
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My therapy practice is private-pay only and I do not accept insurance. Many clients choose private-pay therapy for greater privacy and personalized care. I can provide a superbill for possible out of network insurance reimbursement.
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I love working with couples. In my opinion, some of the best therapeutic work is done in couples therapy because we can address attachment wounds, communication blunders, and stuck places in real time together.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, direct, and depth-oriented. I help you explore patterns and underlying experiences. I do not just focus on symptom management.
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Carley Irwin, LPC
License #C.2506790Supervisor
Julie Labanz LPCC-S, CST-S
Ohio License #E2102378 -
Counseling helps you problem solve and develop coping strategies for current stressors. Therapy focuses on emotional/psychological healing and changing deep-rooted patterns of behavior. Therapy is typically a longer-term process that delves deeper into past experiences to identify root causes and treat diagnosed mental health conditions.