Questions
Therapy Without a Diagnosis: Is That Possible?
Many people hesitate to start therapy because they do not want to be labeled. It helps to understand when a diagnosis is actually required, and when it is not.
Questions
Why Diagnosis Comes Up at All
Diagnosis is largely tied to insurance. When an insurance company pays for therapy, or reimburses you for it, it generally requires a diagnosis code to show the care is medically necessary. That requirement shapes a lot of how therapy is delivered in the United States.
I have always felt stifled by the medical model and the requirement to diagnose someone. My practice is private pay, which gives us more freedom in how we understand what you are going through.
What That Means for You
If you pay privately and do not submit anything to insurance, our work does not have to revolve around a diagnosis. We can focus on your experience, your patterns, and your growth.
If you would like to seek out-of-network reimbursement, I can provide a superbill. Keep in mind that insurers typically require a diagnosis code on that superbill before they will reimburse. That is a choice you get to make with full information, and we can talk it through together.
A Growth Model
I see much of what brings people to therapy as part of adult development: transitions, old patterns, questions of identity and meaning. As Glennon Doyle put it, sometimes the only thing wrong with us is the belief that something is wrong with us.
If you are in Georgia, Ohio or Tennessee and want therapy that begins from that view, a free 15-minute Connection Call is a good place to ask questions.
A gentle first step
Start with a Connection Call.
A free 15-minute conversation to briefly connect, explore what kind of support you're looking for, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.