FAQs — Wild Strength Therapy

Frequently asked questions

Great question! Three words that clients often describe Alicia are: relatable, empathetic and genuine. Check out her clients testimonials, as well as her Psychology Today profile with peer endorsements here!
Nothing specific. I just ask for you to show up as you are. My role is not to change or control you, but to help you better understand your challenges in order to find the resources that are going to best help you achieve your mental health goals.
All credit cards, debit cards, FSA and HSA cards are accepted. Cash and Venmo (@Wildstrengththerapy) are also an acceptable form of payment.
Wild Strength Therapy does not take any insurance, including Medicaid. I am considered an out-of-network (OON) provider. This means I can offer you a more personalized therapy service without the interference of an insurance company. The biggest reason I am out of network is that I value your privacy. Insurance companies require me to give you a mental health diagnosis, which becomes part of your medical record. Although a mental health diagnosis can be very helpful to some, others may not be comfortable reporting their diagnosis to an insurance company. This can be a major reason people do not want to use their insurance benefits. However, if reporting your diagnosis is something you are okay with, I can provide a “Superbill” for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
A superbill is a document made for insurance companies that details the services a therapist or health care provider performed for a client. People often underestimate how much of their superbills are eligible for reimbursement. For more information go to: https://www.thesuperbill.com/blog/what-is-a-superbillI
Yes, I have a 24 hour cancellation and/or reschedule policy. I allow for one free cancellation within the allotted 24 hours, as I know unpredictable life events happen. After the one time freebie, all cancellations or reschedules within 24 hours of the session will be billed the full fee of the session.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059

I have a 15 year old son who I struggle to connect with. I found Alicia’s experience with school counseling and my own parenting needs met with compassion, knowledge, and understanding through her private practice. I would highly recommend her to work with parents, as much as I would trust her to work with my son.

C, 45, male
Alicia allows me to be who I am. She accepts and applauds me, without judgement, for who I am. She is fun and friendly and holds me accountable. She allows me to go where I need to during our sessions, and will also provide suggestions if I need to see or move in a different direction. She has truly made me come to believe that it’s never too late to get to know yourself better.

J, 62, female
I highly recommend Alicia! Alicia is incredibly understanding and intuitive. I have worked with several therapists and I have stayed with her because of how safe of a space she provides. I talk about things with her I have never talked to with anyone else because of how inviting Alicia makes it. She never makes me feel obligated to talk, and yet, I find myself opening up to her because of how safe it feels. Alicia is creative in how she helps conceptualize my problems and would highly recommend her (and already have) to friends and family.
K, 35, female, LGBTQIA+
Before coming to Alicia I often felt alone and crazy. Alicia has been so honest with her own mental health issues and has made me feel seen and heard more than any other therapist I’ve been to. She is relatable, friendly, and without her, I would not be coping as well as I am with life.

- E, 21, female
Without Alicia I would be in a negative space constantly. Alicia makes it easy to talk about anything I’m struggling with. She is knowledgeable, she’s resourceful, and provides helpful feedback. I have learned so many new coping skills, and find them easy enough to use to get through my day.

- A, 42, female
Alicia is very empathetic and does a fantastic job mirroring emotion. She gives me the space to sit with whatever emotion I’m in without trying to change it. She’s like a long, lost friend that I can just pick right back up with every time we meet. She’s truly a rockstar therapist!

- S, 30, male
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started counseling. Alicia has helped teach me breathing skills and we do more than just talk. We color, play games, and sometimes just listen to music if I don't feel like talking.

-N, 14, female
Alicia is client-centered. She gives me the space to work out my own problems, but provides different strategies and methodologies (IFS, EMDR) to help me find the best way through. She has a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate that she comes to every session with empathy and an openness to help.

- C, 23, male
Alicia is very wise and knowledgeable. She doesn’t judge me or others. She laughs at my overly-sarcastic humor and makes me feel heard. Alicia always tells me, not necessarily what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. When I talk to her it feels like I’m talking to a friend.

-T, 18, non-binary
I have nothing but great things to say about Alicia. She’s a fantastic counselor and helped me with some things I didn’t think I’d be able to get through. She’s authentic, has great reasoning skills, and our sessions helped me become more confident in my understanding of self and my own challenges.

- J, 27, male
I have been with Alicia since 2022. She is incredible. She has worked with me specifically regarding being a single mom, career challenges, relationship conflicts, childhood wounds, and literally anything I bring to her office that week. She actively listens and helps walk you through the emotions/feelings/thoughts one might be experiencing and challenges you to dig a bit deeper. Alicia and I have worked together through EMDR therapy, Internal Family therapy, meditation, and talk therapy when I REALLY need to work through a specific situation. She brings experience, empathy, compassion, and insight every single time. Highly recommend Alicia if you have ever struggled in the past to connect to a therapist.

-E, 31, female