About Nucourage counseling
Alabama Location
NuCourage Counseling has a physical location at 285 N Foster St Dothan, AL 36303. We also provide virtual counseling throughout the state of Alabama.
Florida Location
NuCourage Counseling is currently virtual only (video/telephone) throughout the state of Florida. Residents in the panhandle are welcome to drive to the Dothan location, if within driving distance.
Fees & Insurance
Out of pocket fees AL & FL:
- 15 minute consultation: free
- Intake session: $120
- Individual session 45 minutes: $100
- Individual session 60 minutes: $120
- Couples' session 60 minutes: $130
NOTE: Income based fee schedule is available for those seeking individual sessions who are experiencing financial hardships.
Insurance FL ONLY:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Oscar
- Oxford
- United Health Care
NOTE: Insurance currently only accepted for Florida residents. This is due to therapist being provisionally licensed in Alabama and insurances require providers to be independently licensed before being eligible to panel.
Demographics served
- Ages 14+
- Elderly
- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other persons of color)
- LGBTQ+
- Military personnel
NOTE: Couples/family counseling will start on June 17, 2024.
Telehealth Sessions
How will I know that telehealth is right for me?
Telehealth (online) sessions can provide the same environment and level of care as in person sessions. They are great for:
- those who live busy lives and do not have time to drive to and from an office
- those who live in a rural area with limited local options for therapy
- those who have a good grasp on technology
- those who have traumatic experiences that make them uncomfortable in office settings
- those whose work hours are long so they have to have sessions on lunch breaks
- those who are caregivers to loved ones and do not have additional help that would allow them to seek in person services
- those who have difficulty securing reliable transportation to sessions
Is there a such thing as people who would not benefit from telehealth sessions?
Just like a lot of things in life, there are cons to telehealth sessions. They are not a great fit for everyone. Telehealth sessions may not be beneficial for:
- those who are actively struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm
- those who are distracted easily by their environments
- those who do not have a private place they can go for telehealth sessions
- those who struggle to make personal connections that are not in person
- those who do not have access to reliable internet or devices with internet capabilities
- those who do not have a good grasp of modern technology
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations/reschedules must be received 24 hours ahead of session unless it's due to illness or emergencies. Late cancellations and no shows are subject to fee equaling full session payment.