Blossom & Thrive
Counseling, LLC
Providing therapy to adolescents and adults via telehealth services in Florida & Michigan
About
Emily Almacddissi,
LCSW, LMSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping people connect to their authentic self, embrace this authenticity, & use it to create a life worth living. What makes a “life worth living” is so specific to each person & whatever that means to you, I am here to help support you in getting there. I will help you determine what is getting in the way of feeling as though your life is meaningful and fulfilling and help you move forward in the face of these challenges.
We all want to connect with others and be accepted for who we are, and I strive to create an environment in session where your thoughts, emotions, pain, trauma, and shame are safe to be explored, expressed, and resolved. I’m honored to be here to witness your journey to become the person you were always meant to be. People don’t heal in isolation, people heal through connection.
In our first session, I will focus on getting to know you and exploring what brings you to therapy at this time. We will review some of your history and you will have the opportunity to ask me any questions you may have. After I have a sense of what's bringing you to treatment, we will discuss your goals for therapy. Where would you like to be 6 months down the line? How would you know therapy had been successful? That's what we'll work towards.
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I provide individual psychotherapy with adolescents (13+) and adults. I specialize in helping people overcome emotional challenges, connect to their authentic self, and create a life worth living. My therapeutic approach draws from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I strive to create an environment in session where you feel safe to explore, express, & resolve whatever is on your mind. I’m honored to be here to witness your journey to become the person you were always meant to be.
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I am trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Counseling, having completed levels 1 & 2 of training with The Gottman Institute. The Gottman Method focuses on helping couples build a lasting relationship based upon effective conflict management, a strong friendship between partners, and a sense of shared meaning within the relationship. This method of couples counseling has been extensively researched and found to be effective in helping couples work through a wide range of relationship problems as well as to improve relationships that are already strong.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals improve their emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills. I offer skills-based sessions that focus on teaching and practicing DBT Skills that provide actionable steps to improve your life. You will be assigned short homework assignments that help to facilitate the generalization of these skills and allow for practice and accountability. This type of therapy is effective in conjunction with individual psychotherapy, whether with Blossom & Thrive, or with an outside clinician.
Insurance & Payment Options
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Insurance
I am in network with the following Florida insurance providers:
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Cigna
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Aetna
Self Pay Rates
I accept all major credit & debit cards, including HSA & FSA accounts. My rates are as follows:
Individual Therapy:
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50 minute session: $150
Couples Therapy:
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50 minute session: $165
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90 minute session: $300
Billing & Superbill
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Billing Information
I use Headway to manage my billing and admin work so I can place all of my focus on our work together. Headway manages everything related to payments and insurance to make things as easy as possible for you. The Headway team will reach out via email to help you set up your account and add your insurance and payment details. You’ll see your cost/session ahead of time and can check your benefits any time here. You can reach the Headway team directly through their contact form. They can help with any insurance, billing, or account questions.
Although I am licensed and able to see clients located in both Michigan and Florida, at this time, I am only in-network with Florida insurance companies.
Superbill Information for Self-Pay Clients
For self-pay clients, I am able to provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I utilize a service called Mentaya that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.
Here's how it works:
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Sign up for Mentaya: https://mentaya.com/inviteclient/IudB0i04DWKo4F0GYoNx
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Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
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Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
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You get reimbursed by insurance!
Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies. It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.
Ready to book?
Call/text: 734-224-2189
Visit my Headway profile to view my available time slots and schedule an appointment.