Individual Therapy

My work is most heavily influenced by psychodynamic psychotherapy and attachment theory, while also drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

So what does Psychodynamic therapy look like with me? In sessions, we will:

  • Focus on emotions and conscious (or unconscious) attempts to dismiss or avoid painful feelings or thoughts, so that emotional relief can be obtained.

  • Help you put some “tools” in your “toolbox” to help you feel less overwhelmed, less anxious, and more in control of your life.

  • Identify and focus on repetitive relationship patterns that cause distress and create problems, so that new learning can take place and relationships can be improved.

  • Understand how your early childhood and adolescent experiences have shaped who you are, often releasing you from the childhood pain that may be rearing itself in less-than-helpful ways in your life.

  • Use the therapeutic relationship to practice feeling open, vulnerable, and safe with others, so that you can translate this skill to relationships outside of therapy.

This means our sessions will be spent exploring how early childhood experiences have affected your sense of self, your relationships, your ability to regulate your emotions, and your overall connection to the world. We will spend a lot of time in our sessions processing painful feelings, understanding thoughts that feel “unspeakable” or “unthinkable,” and work on better understanding yourself and others. The end goal of all this? To help you re-establish connection with what matters most in your life and let go of painful feelings, thoughts, and traumas that are weighing you down and keeping you stuck in the past.

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I also place a high value on understanding how individual differences, multicultural concerns, and the intersectionality of identities all play into one’s overall mental health, as well as each person’s sense of identity. A great deal of my training and continued education is geared towards understanding my own power, privilege, and positionality, and how all of these factors affect your work with me. I encourage and welcome these difficult dialogues into our sessions, as research suggests these conversations, while difficult, are pivotal to your success in therapy.

Interested in booking a session? Let’s chat. Give me a call or send an e-mail, and we can see if you and I would be a good fit.

Fees

I am a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. Basically, this means that if you are a client living in one of these thirty-nine states - you can see me for therapy and other clinical services. A map of approved states can be found here: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap

Currently, my rates are (effective 10/1/2023):

  • Individual psychotherapy intake session: $225

  • Individual psychotherapy session: $185

  • Couples therapy intake session: $250

  • 75-minute couples sessions: $225

  • Psychological testing: please contact me for an individualized quote (# of hours varies)

  • Court-ordered testimony: $300 per hour, plus $175/hr for preparation.

Insurance

At this time, the Minneapolis Center for Psychotherapy is not in network for services, and is considered to be an “out-of-network” provider for couples therapy and psychological testing, in addition to most cases of individual therapy. That being said, I do contract with an external clinic, for which I accept Aetna for individual therapy services only. Please contact me for more details.

For clients who want to see me as an out-of-network provider, I am happy to provide a “superbill,” which serves as a record of the services I have provided and the payment I have received. This helps you get part (or sometimes all) of this fee reimbursed by using their out-of-network benefits. If this is confusing to you, I am happy to check on these benefits on your behalf.

Good Faith Estimate

Under the law as of January 1, 2022, health care providers are required to provide those 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” explaining how much your mental health care will cost. You may ask me for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule your service. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

  • 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 bill for medical items and services, such as psychotherapy services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. You have a right to this when you appointment is scheduled three or more days in advance, and you will not be using insurance to pay for the visit (or you do not have insurance). You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. This must be done within 120 calendar days of receiving the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

  • Please note that you are not required to go “out of network” or “private pay” for psychotherapy services. You are at free will to choose a provider who is “in network” with your insurance company. 

For more information on your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.CMS.gov/NoSurprises, or call 800-368-1019 with any questions.

 

Contact me.

drjonlewis@protonmail.com
(612) 405-6469

4 E 43rd Street, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN, 55409