I get this question a lot, and the first image that comes to mind is a rollercoaster—one of those huge ones you can see from the freeway. There are ups and downs, laughter and screaming, and maybe even a pit in your stomach. Sometimes, you feel scared and nervous, but you also feel joy and excitement, and in the end, you are glad you took the risk. 

The benefit of therapy is you do not have to take that risk alone. 

The first few sessions are where you determine if I am the “best fit.” The therapeutic relationship is an essential part of the efficacy of therapy and a 15 minute consultation is not always enough time to fully make a decision.

Many people are hesitant to be vulnerable with someone they just met. I would be to. You need to feel like you can trust me.

We will also go over intake paperwork, goals, family of origin, and answer the question, “why now?” Reaching your goals is just as important as getting to know you and building a relationship. 

Therapy is unique to everyone and each persons definition of “working” is going to be different.

You know yourself better than anyone and will most likely start to notice yourself making different decisions, engaging in relationships differently, and embodying your values and authentic self more often.

I will also inform you of the things that I notice and we will frequently review goals together.

You should choose me because it feels right, and you trust that I care about you more than the systems that often seem to bind us. 

Most individuals seek me out for similar lived experiences/identities. Unfortunately, the number of available Black therapists in Washington and Oregon is slim. Clients may have had a poor therapy experience or be looking for someone who “gets it,” so they come to me.

No. You do not need a referral to receive services from Frankie Lemmons Counseling, LLC.

You may find it beneficial to sign a Release of Information (ROI) for your various care providers to ensure coordinated care.

Individual Therapy Sessions (50 minutes): $150-180 per session

Family/Couples Therapy (60 minutes): $180 - $200 per session

Sessions are billed at the end of the night. I can accept payment from all major credit and debit card companies.

Sessions must be cancelled 24+ hours in advance, or your session is subject to a full charge.

I can bill various Coordinated Care Organizations within Oregon Health Plan (OHP).

• CareOregon (Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Jackson, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington)

• IHN/Intercommunity Health Network (Linn, Lincoln & Benton County)

• Open Card (State wide)

Health insurance plans and benefits vary. Please call your insurance provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services. 

Questions you can ask:

• Is there a deductible?

• What is my co-pay for visits with my provider?

• How many visits do my benefits cover?

• Do I need pre-authorization for treatment? If yes, from whom?

• Does my plan cover tele-health services?

When utilizing  insurance to cover Mental Health Services and fees, it may be required that they have access to your records to approve your benefits.