Yes, I'm currently welcoming new clients. I work exclusively with adult women, ages 18 and up.

I only work with adult women who are at least 18 years old.

I don't offer couples counseling or family therapy, but many relationship issues can be effectively addressed within the context of individual therapy. Let's get connected with a free phone consultation (www.annherman.com/request/service)so we can talk more about what would work best for your particular situation.

Both! I offer in-person appointments at my office conveniently located in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Many clients also enjoy the benefits of online therapy, including flexible scheduling, greater accessibility, and enhanced privacy in the comfort of their own space. Online therapy is available to women located anywhere within the state of Missouri. No more rush hour traffic jams, crowded waiting rooms, or braving inclement weather.

Whether we meet in-person or online, the rate for a 50-minute therapy session is $150. Some people enjoy longer 80-minute sessions, which are available upon request for $240. If you've been on the fence about starting therapy, you might even feel like it's an unnecessary splurge -- after all, you've been holding it together pretty damn good on your own, right? Ahem, I see you, Superwoman. ♥ Listen up. You. Deserve. This. Therapy is an investment in yourself with a ROI that's absolutely priceless.

Nope. Whether we're meeting for traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting, or both, the session fee is always the same. A 50-minute session is $150 and an 80-minute session is $240.

Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis in order to cover your therapy sessions, and quite frankly I disagree with that philosophy. Not everyone in therapy needs a mental health diagnosis. Sometimes life gets hard and you just need a safe space to talk through some tough stuff. I believe you should have access to high-quality, personalized therapy without evidence of a mental illness that needs to be treated or cured. A mental health diagnosis remains on your permanent health record and could potentially impact future employment, high security background checks, and life and health insurance eligibility. There's also the increased risk that your confidentiality could be jeopardized. During the electronic claim submission process, your protected health information -- including a diagnosis -- may be subject to data breaches or other threats to electronic security. And finally, I'm here for you, not your insurance company. Insurance companies can sometimes dictate our work together, including how often we can meet, how long we can work together, and what type of therapy you can have. Your well-being is my top priority, and I'm simply not willing to allow a third party to compromise the quality of your therapy and our work together.

A "superbill" is a document that insurance companies require to process out-of-network claims. I don't issue superbills for all the same reasons that I'm not an in-network provider. A superbill requires a mental health diagnosis. When you submit a superbill to your insurance company, you're essentially inviting a third party into our therapeutic relationship. Even using out-of-network benefits, your insurance company can dictate our work together, including how often we can meet, how long we can work together, and what type of therapy you can have. The cornerstone of my practice is providing highly personalized care, tailored specifically for you. For this reason, I don't interface with insurance companies in any capacity, either in-network or out-of-network. Did you know??? Counseling is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). These are tax-advantaged savings accounts that allow you to use pre-tax money toward your therapy sessions. This way, you get the full value of your dollar (no taxes) and you reduce your income (lower taxes overall).

It's easy to think you've got it all under control because that's exactly how the world sees you. But sometimes, it's like you're wearing a superwoman cape, trying to be the hero wife/mom/daughter/friend/coworker who's taking care of everyone and everything but yourself. Think of therapy as giving yourself permission to take off the cape, even if just for a bit. It's a chance to dig deep, figure things out, and maybe even discover parts of yourself you didn't know were there. Ready to get started? Click here (https://www.annherman.com/request/service)to book a free 15-minute phone consultation.