Getting Started
What are your fees?
I have a sliding scale and I don’t ask to see proof of financial need- you select what you can pay, knowing that if you can pay at the higher end of the scale you are making therapy available for those can’t pay as much; you increase the availability of therapy in the community.
Individuals: my scale starts at $150 and goes to $185, for 60 minutes.
Couples: my scale starts at $180 and goes to $250 for 60 minutes.
Why do you have a sliding scale?
I offer a sliding scale so that I can see a wider range of clients. Those who can pay a bit more are subsidizing those who can’t. This is my only way I have to increase access-to-care, which for me is a moral issue.
Do you accept Insurance, provide Superbills, or use out-of-network benefits?
I accept out of pocket compensation instead of taking insurance. My practice works with out-of-pocket-reimbursement to provide care in the best possible way. Sadly, insurance companies have interfered with my client’s care, and I won’t risk it again.
Will you give me a superbill so I can get reimbursed?
If you are an individual client with out-of-network benefits, yes.
If you are a part of a couple, no. Insurance companies see the challenged couple-dynamic as the result of a mental illness in one member of the couple. For me this is a non-starter. I’m working with you to heal a dynamic between you. I’m not interested in saying I’m treating something I’m not. That’s insurance fraud.
What forms of payment do you accept?
ln-person clients: You pay me at the visit with a check or in cash. There is a bank next door for your convenience. Please arrive with your form of payment.
Virtual clients: You use a credit card or an HSA/FSA card on my payment portal.
Where are you located?
I have a brick-and-mortar office space in downtown Beverly. I’m at 234 Cabot St., in Suite # 10
What days do you see clients, and at what times?
I see clients Monday-Thursday starting at 11:30 am (first appointment) and take my last client generally at 3:30 pm.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes. Many of my clients prefer in-person sessions, but I have some clients I’ve never met in person. Virtual sessions are equally effective.
Do you do online therapy?
Yes. Here is my permanent link. I use it for both my free consultations and for my clients’ ongoing sessions. Please keep it safe and accessible if you think you’ll need it in future:
https://us06web.zoom.us/my/edithbrossjohnsoffice?pwd=ZUxjcU85YktFMDI4d2g3NEEvTVU1Zz09
How do I/we get started?
How do I start individual therapy with you?
Follow the link to set up a free 30-minute virtual consultation.
This is my permanent zoom link for the consultation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/my/edithbrossjohnsoffice?pwd=ZUxjcU85YktFMDI4d2g3NEEvTVU1Zz09
Individual On-boarding:
I suggest 4 sessions to help us determine if this is a good fit. At the fourth session we evaluate and share feedback to orient us to either a different service or to deepen our work together.
How do we start couples therapy with you?
Follow the link to set up a free 30-minute virtual consultation.
This is my permanent zoom link for the consultation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/my/edithbrossjohnsoffice?pwd=ZUxjcU85YktFMDI4d2g3NEEvTVU1Zz09
Couples On-boarding:
We start with 4 sessions to see if it’s a good fit. First, we meet all together, then each of you in the couple has an individual session with me, after which we come together for a second couples session, the fourth session in the series.
By this point we will have discovered some of the pivotal components of your dynamic. I will share with you if I think this method is a good fit for the project, and can refer you to better resources if need be.
Follow the link to set up a free 30-minute virtual consultation.
“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” ―Ursula K. Le Guin
How can I book an appointment?
My client portal allows you to book appointments yourself.
How do I communicate with you?
First off text me, but only about scheduling. Keep therapy-content in our sessions.
If you text or email me and don’t get a response in a few hours, call me. If your communication is very time sensitive, call me. Do not depend on my surgical implant for email monitoring. It’s not working very well yet. 😉
Please call or text me at 978-219-7435.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
When you make an appointment with me, I set aside the time for you. If you cancel in less than 24 hours, I cannot fill that space with another client. Cancellations made less than 24 hours from your appointment will be charged a fee.
Late cancel compensation:
If you need to cancel late, within 24 hours of your session, and it can happen, I request that you cover 75% of the session rate you normally pay.
Grace period:
If you can reschedule within the week you don’t need to use up your “Free Oops.”
Free Oops:
I provide a “Free Ooops” every calendar year – a fee-free late cancellation. Please honor the 24-hour window. Your fellow clients will thank you as it gives them a chance to grab a spot it they need it.
How long does couples therapy take?
Many couples as me: “How long with this therapy take?” If you want to have the fastest easiest experience in EFCT, I recommend these resources. The couples I see who make the speediest progress are:
• oriented to EFCT,
• often use a workbook between sessions, and even
• attend a Hold Me Tight Workshop during their time with me.
Plenty of couples have excellent results without using these resources, but there’s no doubt they do help. See “Couples Resources” page for these tools.
What if one of us is not sure they want to repair the relationship?
Sometimes we start with some Discernment Therapy before we jump into EFT. We decide that together. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is ideal for repairing and rebuilding a relationship. We need a different approach if one of you is not “all-in” to discern the trajectory of your relationship.
Link to schedule 30 Minute Consultation:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/AcZssZ1_-h2Zuc2JcyKmKa5EJ8NZwTT8r9aBbzexrrU=