Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to answer any question you may have about therapy at Reintjes Counseling, including information about fees, insurance, our services, and therapy in general.
If you have a question that’s not listed below, please do not hesitate to call us at 703-718-6744, fill out our contact form, or email us at office@reintjescounseling.com.
Fees & Insurance
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Diagnostic evaluation / Intake: $250
60-minute Individual Therapy Session: $250
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Yes, we accept Tricare.
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We are an in-network provider with Tricare, Carefirst, Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Anthem).
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Yes we do. This is considered a branch of the Carefirst conglomerate and is included.
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Yes, and we encourage you to do so.
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We don’t process claims on your behalf, but we can connect you with tools to easily process out of network claims on your own.
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Therapy at Reintjes Counseling
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Our therapists are licensed through PsyPact, which allows us to continue to offer counseling services to you if you move states or travel for work. Please view this map on the PsyPact website to see if your state is covered.
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Yes, for residents of northern Virginia. Our office is located at 211 North Union Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314. map
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We are military therapists who specialize in working with military and government personnel and their families.
We work with active duty soldiers, veterans transitioning to civilian life, military spouses, military families, government workers and professionals with high-stress positions.
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We do work with children on a case-by-case basis. This is dependent on a few factors (e.g. verbalization of the child; mild, moderate, or extreme symptomatology). We are happy to discuss this during a consultation. Our current age for virtual sessions are age 7 and up.
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Our practice does not include a psychiatrist on staff, however we work with both insurance-accepting and self-pay psychiatrists.
The option of using medication is a decision which is between you, your psychiatrist, and your therapist. We aim to provide as much information as we can, so you can feel most comfortable in your decision.
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Improving your life and well-being doesn’t happen overnight, but we aim to make the most of each session to reduce the frequency of visits.
We are not the therapists who want you to keep coming to therapy forever. Our goal is to work together and get you feeling self-sufficient.
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Every therapist runs this session differently, however we all aim to explore and investigate the most emotionally pressing issue, and go from there.
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If after reading our clinician biographies you are leaning towards a specific clinician – please mention your preference when you fill out your contact form.
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Choosing the right therapist is an important first step toward reaching your therapy goals.
Based on your inquiry we will match you with one of our clinicians who has a subspecialty in that particular issue.
During our consultation, we hope to evoke trust and comfort, so you can see if we are the right “fit”. If not, we are happy to suggest another therapist that may be right for you.
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Yes.
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Send an email to office@reintjescounseling.com, call us, or fill out our inquiry form or the first 20 min complimentary consultation with our Intake Coordinator.
They will assess whether we’re the right therapists for you, and you can ask any questions you may have.
Then if you choose to move forward, we will book your first session.
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Either call us at 703-718-6732, email office@reintjescounseling.com, or submit the form on our contact page, and we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
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Most of our therapists speak just English, except our founder Dr. Reintjes is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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No. They need to inquire on their own by either calling us at 703-718-6732, emailing office@reintjescounseling.com, or submitting the form on our contact page.
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There is no minimum. After the first session, we will be able to give you an estimated time of treatment (e.g. 3-4 months of weekly treatment, 6 months, 18 months).
This is all very dependent on your personal dedication, availability and treatment plan.
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Yes.
Confidentiality
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All personal information that you share within the therapy session remains strictly confidential, in accordance with professional ethical standards and legal requirements. Your information can only be shared with your signed release form.
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We don’t hold any paper notes. We work only with HIPAA compliant platforms. We are conservative in our note taking, always keeping the patient’s best interest in mind.
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The instances where we may need to report information discussed in session are in the case of child abuse, harm to self or others, active suicidality, and elderly abuse.
Military Therapy Questions
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Yes. Our military therapists are trained to treat PTSD.
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Actively seeking professional care for mental health issues does NOT affect your security clearance nor does it jeopardize your eligibility for a security clearance.
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CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR
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Seeking therapy or mental health treatment while serving in the military does not automatically result in being discharged. In fact, the military encourages service members to seek help when they need it, as mental health is taken very seriously within the armed forces.
However, certain conditions or circumstances might lead to a medical evaluation board, which will assess whether the service member can continue to serve. These situations are usually based on the severity and impact of the mental health condition and the individual's ability to perform their duties.
In most cases, seeking therapy alone does not result in being kicked out of the military. Again, service members are encouraged to seek help for any mental health issues they may experience.
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The military is primarily concerned with your ability to perform your duties safely and effectively. If your therapy and any related conditions do not impact your performance, there should be minimal concern.
The military has now become much more accepting of Tricare utilizing its out of network benefits, and making sure families can provide stability for themselves and their families and partnerships.