Individual Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

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Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it's about finding someone who understands your unique experiences and creates a safe, supportive environment for growth.

At Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services, we take the time to match you with a clinician whose experience and approach align with your needs. Our therapists work collaboratively with you to develop meaningful goals, build practical skills, and support lasting change.

We draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, mindfulness, play therapy, sandtray therapy, and other therapeutic approaches based on your individual needs.

Our goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms, but to help you build a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step. Our goal is to make the process as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

Your journey typically includes:

Initial Consultation
Speak with a member of our team about your concerns, answer questions, and determine which clinician may be the best fit for your needs.

Comprehensive Intake Appointment
Your therapist will take time to understand your history, current concerns, strengths, and goals while developing a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

Ongoing Therapy
Sessions focus on helping you gain insight, develop practical coping skills, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Throughout treatment, we work collaboratively with you, adjusting your goals as your needs evolve and celebrating progress along the way.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some are facing a specific challenge, while others simply recognize that life has become more difficult than it used to be. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as:

• Anxiety and excessive worry 
• Depression and persistent sadness 
• Stress and burnout 
• Trauma and PTSD 
• Grief and loss 
• Life transitions and adjustment 
• Relationship difficulties 
• Low self-esteem and confidence 
• ADHD and executive functioning challenges 
• Emotional regulation difficulties 
• Parenting stress 
• Women's mental health concerns 
• Men's mental health concerns 
• Personal growth and self-discovery 

Every treatment plan is personalized to your goals, helping you build practical skills while addressing the underlying issues contributing to your concerns.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. We believe exceptional care begins with taking the time to understand your unique story, not just your symptoms.

When you choose our practice, you can expect:

Experienced Clinicians
Our diverse team brings experience across a wide range of specialties, allowing us to thoughtfully match you with a therapist who best fits your needs.

Personalized Treatment
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every treatment plan is tailored to your goals, strengths, and challenges.

Evidence-Based Care
Our clinicians utilize research-supported approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, play therapy, sandtray therapy, and other evidence-based interventions based on your individual needs.

Collaborative Care
When appropriate, we work closely with your physician, psychiatrist, school, or other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Convenient Care Options
We offer in-person appointments at multiple North Carolina locations as well as virtual therapy for clients throughout North Carolina.

Your Privacy Matters
Your confidentiality is fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, respectful environment where you can focus on healing and personal growth.

Choosing an out-of-network practice is an important decision. At Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services, it is a decision we have made intentionally because we believe it allows us to provide care that is guided by your needs—not insurance requirements.

Your therapist is free to recommend the frequency, duration, and type of treatment that best supports your goals without being limited by insurance authorization requirements, session limits, or reimbursement guidelines. Treatment decisions are based on clinical judgment and what is in your best interest—not what an insurance company will approve.

When mental health services are billed through insurance, insurance companies generally require a mental health diagnosis and clinical information to determine eligibility for reimbursement. By choosing an out-of-network practice, many of our clients are able to limit the amount of personal mental health information shared with third parties.

Many individuals and families value this additional level of privacy, particularly those who:

• Prefer to keep their mental health treatment as confidential as possible. 
• Work in professions where privacy is especially important. 
• Prefer not to submit their child's therapy through insurance when they have the option to pay privately. 
• Want greater control over when and with whom their personal mental health information is shared. 

Insurance reimbursement for psychotherapy generally requires a diagnosable mental health condition. While many individuals seeking therapy do meet diagnostic criteria, others seek support for life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, stress, grief, or personal growth that may not warrant a mental health diagnosis.

At Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services, we believe a diagnosis should be made only when it is clinically appropriate—not because it is required for reimbursement. Our focus is on understanding your concerns and providing individualized care, rather than determining whether you meet insurance billing requirements.

Many of our clients choose private-pay services because they value having greater control over their personal health information. Depending on the circumstances, individuals may be asked to authorize the release of portions of their medical records when applying for life insurance, certain government or military positions, professional licensing, disability benefits, or other programs. Requirements vary by organization and situation.

By choosing an out-of-network practice, many clients feel they have greater control over what information is shared, when it is shared, and with whom. We encourage every client to make the decision that best aligns with their personal, professional, and family priorities.

Many people choose an out-of-network practice because they want the therapist who is the best fit for their needs—not simply one who participates with their insurance plan. We take the time to thoughtfully match clients with a clinician whose experience, training, and therapeutic approach align with their goals.

Our practice is built around experienced clinicians who are committed to advanced training, ongoing consultation, and professional growth. We intentionally invest in highly qualified professionals because we believe exceptional clinicians provide exceptional care. Our goal is to provide personalized treatment, meaningful relationships, and the highest standard of clinical care for every individual and family we serve.

Many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits. Upon request, we are happy to provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. We encourage you to contact your insurance carrier to learn about your specific out-of-network benefits.

Privacy considerations vary depending on the insurance plan, employer, licensing board, government agency, and individual circumstances. If you have questions about how using insurance may affect your situation, we encourage you to discuss them with your insurance carrier or the appropriate organization before beginning treatment.