FAQ

We are a hybrid counseling practice, so counselors may work from the office of their private practice, home, or other private locations. We have multiple locations in Connecticut, Tennessee and Texas and more office locations will be available in 2024.

If you would like to have a counselor contact you for a free consultation, you can schedule online, email, text, or send us a secure message. Please see the bottom of this page for those links.

We understand the importance of making mental health services accessible to everyone. Some of our clinicians offer a sliding scale and discounted rates for certain clients, ensuring that quality care is within reach. Additionally, we accept most insurances and can provide a superbill for out-of-network coverage, if applicable. To determine your eligibility and explore your options, please reach out to our intake coordinator. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you on your journey to mental health.

We understand the importance of making mental health services accessible to everyone. Some of our clinicians offer a sliding scale and discounted rates for certain clients, ensuring that quality care is within reach. Additionally, we accept most insurances and can provide a superbill for out-of-network coverage, if applicable. To determine your eligibility and explore your options, please reach out to our intake coordinator. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you on your journey to mental health.

Individual sessions, family therapy, and couples counseling and coaching usually last between 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition and psychiatric medication appointment lengths vary.

The no-show/late cancellation policy is a 24-hour notice for any reason other than illness or emergencies.

The full session fee will be charged without a 24-hour notice.

You will need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smart phone with a webcam and a private place with good WiFi.

Laptops and desktops work best.

Absolutely! We understand that choosing the right counseling format is important. We offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation, available both in-person and through telehealth. This allows us to briefly discuss your concerns and determine if we can effectively work together, giving you a chance to experience our services before making a commitment.

We are adding to our team and expanding to other states please visit our careers page for more information.

Depends. Most clients feel better the second they schedule the first appointment.

Typically, clients make progress and feel better after 8-12 sessions.

Most therapy is NOT long-term, meaning less than a year.

Usually, you can tell by the end of the first appointment.

We will discuss how we can work together in the first three sessions.

Coaching is different from counseling, because the goals are more objectives – and clients are not seeking to recover their mental health.

Coaching also can be done once a client “graduates” and achieves their mental health goals.

Yes, what you say is confidential.

The limits of confidentiality are outlined in our privacy practices, and counselors can answer questions about this before or during treatment.

If you or someone you know threatens to kill/hurt someone else or yourself, or if you know of someone who is in danger of killing/hurting themselves or someone else, then we are required to report this.

Safety in our community is the priority.

RealTalkCT.com is growing! We are seeking licensed independent contractors, such as LMHC, LPC, LCSW, and LMFT’s who complement our Telehealth group practice. We are a hybrid practice. You are welcome to work from our office location or a location of your choice as long as it’s secure and private or via telehealth. It’s your choice.

Our practice provides mental health counseling to clients of all ages. We offer Individual, Family, Marital, and Couples Counseling. Ideal candidates will be able to offer at least 10-20 client hours per week. Supervision is provided for therapists seeing a minimum of 10 clients per week.

Our office will handle administrative tasks such as credentialing, marketing, scheduling, billing, claim calls. Our goal is to manage these tasks so that you can focus on providing quality care for your clients and families. We utilize TherapyNotes as the electronic health record.

We are a friendly, supportive team of professionals with the sole purpose of facilitating the highest quality mental health care. Competitive financial compensation rates. Interested candidates may apply by emailing a resume to info@realtalkct.com