What does your practice specialize in?

Our therapists have a variety of specializations.  We have therapists who specialize in working with children and adolescents, couples, trauma, sexuality, and sex addiction.

Many of our therapists are trained in:

• EMDR (for trauma)

• TIR (for trauma)

• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

• Gottman Method (For Couples)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Do you do in-person or telehealth?

We see clients through telehealth and in person. 

What are your hours?

Depending on the individual therapist, generally, appointments can be made starting at 9 AM through 7 PM.

The general office is open virtually between 9 AM and 6 PM. We strive to answer calls and emails within 2 business days.

How much do you charge per session?

Charges for self-pay range from $110 to $250 per hour depending on the session and clinician.

You can see each therapist’s self-pay rates on our website at: https://www.growbeyondcounseling.com/fees-insurance

For those using insurance, the fees vary based on your specific plan. Do not hesitate to reach out for more information.

What insurance do you take?

Aetna, BCBS/Florida Blue, Cigna, Medicare, and Optum/United

Do you have immediate openings?

Generally, we do. But please look at our Fees & Insurance Page to see the latest information on availability and waitlists.

Can I use my HSA or FSA card to pay?

Yes!

What are Registered Interns (Social Work, Mental Health, & Marriage & Family)?

They are clinicians who have a provisional license status. Each state regulates licenses for mental health clinicians and may call this phase something different. In Florida, to be a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Therapist, there are rigorous educational and practice requirements that must be met first.

Before becoming a registered inter, a person must:

• Complete an accredited master’s program - Generally, this will be a Master’s in Social Work, Family & Marriage & Family Therapy, and/or Mental Health Counseling;

  and

• Accrue up to 900 hours of clinical experience while in the master’s program, depending on the program.

Once they have fulfilled the above requirements, they can then apply for their registered internship status.

The mandatory Registered Intern phase will last no less than 2 years. During that time, they must have a Qualified Supervisor of record who works with the person until they are fully licensed. They will meet with their Qualified Supervisor at least every other week until fully licensed. Also, Registered Interns must also have accrued a minimum of 1500 clinical hours post-graduation in addition to the hours accrued during their master’s program.

Are Registered Interns (Social Work, Mental Health, & Marriage & Family) real therapists?

Absolutely!

While the term “Intern” might bring to mind an unskilled novice, this is absolutely not the case with Registered Interns in our field.  

Registered Interns are in a provisional/restricted licensure stage as dictated by the Florida Statute. This phase is strictly for post-graduate experience. These laws are in place to help the new clinician transition to full licensure.

All Registered Interns and fully licensed therapists at Grow Beyond Counseling have extensive training and stay on top of the latest research and techniques. We pride ourselves on the ongoing knowledge, skill, and experience of our therapists.