Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you take insurance? -- At this time I do not accept insurance. 

At Carnation Counseling, we understand that navigating how to pay for therapy is an important part of accessing care. While using insurance is an option for many, choosing to pay privately for your mental health services can offer significant advantages that empower you and enhance your therapeutic experience including, but not limited to, enhancing privacy and confidentiality, greater control and flexibility, no mandatory diagnosis for services. We can provide you with a "superbill" (a detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to understand your OON benefits for mental health services.

2. What are your office hours? -- Monday - Friday 9:30am-3:00 pm

Hours may be extend to accommodate special circumstances or special topics, such as couple/family or CPRT sessions, and will be considered on a case by case basis.  

3. What ares do you serve? -- Orlando Area + All of Florida 

While our office is located in the Orlando area, due to the flexibility of Telemental Health Services we can provide virtual counseling to all Florida residents from the comfort of their own home. 

4. Do you see families, couples or individuals? -- ALL 

At Carnation Counseling, we understand that well-being is often interconnected. We believe that supporting the entire family system, when appropriate and desired, can lead to more profound and lasting positive change. Whether you're seeking individual growth, looking to strengthen your relationship, or navigating family challenges, our approach is tailored to meet you where you are and support the health of the whole. Different fees may apply to different session types & this can be discussed further in your consultation. 

5. Is there a story behind the name Carnation Counseling? -- YES

Being a practice that is focused on Maternal & Perinatal Mental Health, a carnation is a symbolic flower that has represented motherhood or maternal love for centuries. In Christian tradition it's believed carnations first bloomed from the ground where the Virgin Mary shed tears for her son's death. It remains a strong symbol of motherhood today as the Mother's Day flower.