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You might feel as if your mind is a bully that pushes you around with negative, self-critical thoughts and imposes limitations on your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1589466078567-R7U530FJGRCQ9175QMQD/sydney-sims-fZ2hMpHIrbI-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - If you’re struggling mentally, you’re likely to be experiencing difficulties in your relationships as well. Some days feel like an emotional rollercoaster. You’re working hard to hold it together but you’re exhausted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1590342056320-WEZQY1IBBNHF81LYLYFC/anastasiia-chepinska-OBmBHmrc3pw-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - And then, COVID-19. According to preliminary and extrapolated data, approximately 45-50% of people in the U.S. are experiencing negative impact to their mental health related to the pandemic. (Hamblin, 2020; Achenbach, 2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1590538033358-QI7QS3EKMT8F6FFIDKDI/Screen+Shot+2020-05-26+at+8.10.00+PM.png Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1591823105724-VGU5TW992S15030LWBVW/nathan-lindahl-1j18807_ul0-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - Identify what isn’t working in your life. Disrupt core beliefs and patterns that might be keeping you stuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1589568137228-Q5ABJX5FWYKVYC9ZUDE1/izabela-monick-HEsHV6KJLSg-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - Practice responding skillfully to distressing thoughts, feelings and other triggers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1589565576230-COG4BQZO7403NDH169A1/andrew-welch-wgaDeY2KrxU-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - Improve your social connections and learn to communicate more effectively with people you care about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1589570702708-TWCUVOFT8F1W8UPZU6HG/jamie-street-R3mRt8VQM10-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - Clarify what matters most to you. Connect your sense of purpose with actions that move your life in the direction you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1589570741975-YJF26A6EFXUPF2UNJGKY/pawel-czerwinski-XLUuAayDyHs-unsplash.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - I’ll meet you in the mess with compassion and understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1591978577655-IUADZXFSAZ4UXTE5VXXZ/shutterstock_390414556.jpg Whitney Van Sant Here and Now Psychotherapy - The popular belief that we can maintain a cheerful, positive mood all the time obscures an underlying reality: being human is hard. 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I have a naturally curious, somewhat obsessive mind which fuels a fire beneath things I do. https://www.whitneyvansant.com/services daily 0.75 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/bd687dff-a77a-4d22-8664-ae6752318d4f/anxiety-help-nc Whitney Van Sant Psychotherapy - What is “telehealth”? I offer services by face-to-face video call (aka as telehealth). I use HIPAA compliant, video conferencing so that our sessions are secure and the communication feels similar to face-to-face interaction. You will need a device such as a laptop, strong internet connection (stable enough to stream Netflix), and a private space. During our sessions, you must be physically present in the state of NC, where I am licensed to practice psychology. There are some other things to consider if telehealth is a good fit, which we can discuss during our consultation call. I also offer in-person services in Boone, NC with limited availability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1638024180164-FCGNLSD2YBBCFHOVIU91/ACT-acceptance-commitment-therapy.jpg Whitney Van Sant Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy - What to expect? In our first meeting, we will begin an assessment to understand the scope of your current difficulties. We will focus on how this struggle is showing up in the present and what you want out of your future. We might talk about the past, so as to understand how it contributes to the current situation. We will co-create a plan that is feasible and most likely to result in improvements in your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/5611a418-5ba4-4db2-9e12-42e1f096904f/online-therapy-nc Whitney Van Sant Psychotherapy - How often and long will we meet? Treatment plans are collaborative and vary for each client, but most people benefit from weekly sessions at first, then transitioning to every other week or monthly once sufficient progress has been made. Some people prefer to end therapy once their goals are met, others prefer to continue having “booster” sessions as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/aa39d253-4f47-4896-bb03-125fa3ddd4db/panic-attacks-help.jpg Whitney Van Sant Psychotherapy - Rates? Insurance? My rate for individual therapy, effective October 1, 2023 is $175 per 50-55 minute session. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield which includes the NC State Health Plan. Insurance coverage for psychotherapy varies from plan to plan and I ask that you call BCBS about your coverage/copay before we meet. Insurance requires proof of “medical necessity” which is established by making a diagnosis. I will need your permission to file on your behalf. For other forms of insurance, I can provide you with receipts you can submit for reimbursement for “out of network” services. If you have difficulty with this process, I can offer some resources that might help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae7cfd10b510f862b0fec/1620670530880-KIX52I7OOQRMABDJ68TR/anxiety-therapy-NC Whitney Van Sant Psychotherapy - I am interested!What now? The first step in getting started is a consultation call. Consultation calls are free, take approximately 15 minutes and provide an opportunity for us to ask each other questions and get sense of whether or not we are a good fit to work together. I prefer to do consultation by video call but we can do it by phone if you prefer. 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