Frequently Asked Questions
It’s common to have questions before starting therapy and other somatic healing practices. Here is information about fees and answers to questions new clients frequently ask. For more information about Brainspotting or Therapeutic Yoga Therapy Intensives, please click here.
Do You Offer a Free Consultation?
Yes! I ask every potential client to answer a few questions via email to ensure that your and my focus and schedule are reasonably compatible, after which we will schedule a complimentary 15 minute Zoom call so that I can answer your questions and we can get a better feel for our collective vibe and potential for building a therapeutic relationship.
How Do I Make an Appointment?
If you are interested in working with me, please reach out to me via the contact button below. I will respond regarding my current availability and with a few questions to help determine whether moving forward in my process is appropriate. We then schedule a complimentary 15 minute Zoom call to address any questions you may have and to get a feel for our collective vibe. Provided we both feel comfortable moving forward, we schedule your first appointment. Subsequent appointments are booked directly with me and you can cancel either with me or through the client portal in Sessions Health, my EHR provider. All therapy sessions are virtual and take place on the Zoom platform.
What is Your Cancelation Policy?
I require a minimum of 24 hours notice if you will be unable to attend your scheduled appointment. This cancelation can come in the form of text, email, or via your client portal in Sessions Health, my EHR provider. I charge a late cancel/no show fee for any session canceled with less than 24 hours notice. Fees may be waived at my discretion for emergent situations.
What is the Cost of Therapy?
Do You Accept Insurance?
My current rates for therapy are:
55 Minute Intake: $230 (Provides Diagnosis for Insurance Billing)
55 Minute Session: $180
Fees for sessions with Krystal Akin, LMHC and Jillian Hove, LMHCA can currently be billed to the following insurances: Premera, Lifewise, Regence, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. A receipt in the form of a Super Bill may be available for those without In-Network insurance who wish to submit for reimbursement. For individuals paying out of pocket, full session fees are due at time of service and we accept credit, debit, & FSA/HSA cards as payment. Individuals utilizing their insurance benefits will be sent an e-invoice through Sessions Health, via Stripe, to pay copays/deductibles via credit, debit, or HSA card.
Do You Offer a Sliding Scale?
Krystal & Jillian both currently offer limited reduced rate appointment slots for mental health counseling through Open Path Collective.
Fees for Therapeutic Yoga groups offered through Mud Flower Somatics, LLC are offered at a sliding scale for all participants.
What Methods Do You Use?
In my practice, I primarily utilize and integrate the following therapeutic modalities:
- Traditional Talk Therapy from and Existential & Behavioral Approach
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method (TCYM)
- Parts Work
- Somatic Experiencing
- Brainspotting
- Sound Healing
- Yoga Nidra
- Ayurveda
What Can I Expect to Get Out of Therapy?
Depending on the reasons you are seeking out services, what you can expect to get out of our time together differs. Generally, my clients are seeking clarity around a certain issue, want to break the cycle of bad habits, release the cycles of generational traumas, or need advice and counsel about a current life situation. Whatever is going on for you, hopefully we can make it easier by providing clarity, peace, confidence, or whatever you feel you need at this time.
Healing work can be a beautiful and wonderful experience, but you can also expect to experience some level of discomfort, mentally, physically, and/or energetically, as well as shifts within your relationships with yourself and others in your life as you move along this journey. This can look different for everyone as no one walks your unique journey but you.