Counseling for Men: Frequently Asked Questions

Our standard fee for a typical 50-60 minute session is $129 for both Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. We also offer Collateral Visits (up to 30 minutes) for $59, which allow us to meet with a significant person in your inner circle—such as a partner, spouse, or parent—to gather extra context or provide support. If you feel you might benefit from a reduced rate due to financial hardship, we offer a limited number of reduced-rate slots for those who qualify. (See "How does the 'sliding scale' fee work?" below). 

We are committed to making therapy accessible while maintaining sustainable, high-quality care, which is why we reserve up to 20% of our active caseload for reduced-fee appointment slots. Our two-tiered structure offers a standard rate of $129 per session for household incomes of $60,000 or greater, and a reduced rate of $99 per session for household incomes of $59,999 or less or those experiencing acute financial hardship. If you feel you might benefit from a reduced rate, please don't hesitate to bring it up during your initial consultation. We can comfortably discuss your current financial situation and see if one of our dedicated sliding-scale slots is the right fit for you.

Heart of Man Counseling is a private-pay only practice, meaning we do not take or bill insurance directly. However, we are happy to provide you with a monthly superbill (an itemized receipt of services) that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We accept payment via major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Benefits of Private Pay: 

• Complete Confidentiality: When using insurance, your provider requires a mental health diagnosis that becomes a permanent part of your medical record. Private pay ensures your files, struggles, and progress remain entirely confidential between you and your counselor.
• You Control Your Care: Insurance companies often dictate how many sessions you are allowed, how long they can be, and what treatment methods can be used. Private pay gives us the freedom to design a customized, evidence-based treatment plan tailored strictly to your pace and goals.
• No Labeling: You do not have to meet the rigid criteria of a clinical diagnosis to get professional help. Private pay allows you to seek support for personal growth, spiritual crises, or life transitions without being "labeled" by an insurance grid.

We specialize in helping teen and adult men (ages 15 and up) and couples break out of destructive cycles, heal the past, and rebuild their character. We provide a highly confidential, high-accountability space to address:

• Addiction & Compulsive Behaviors: Specialized recovery from sexual addiction, pornography usage, and hidden unwanted behaviors.
• Trauma & Shame: Unpacking the weight of unhealed early childhood neglect, abuse, and debilitating shame.
• Mental Health Challenges: Navigating anxiety, depression, sudden triggers, anger outbursts, and professional burnout.
• Relational Disconnection: Rebuilding broken trust, handling infidelity, resolving friction, and tearing down walls in your relationships.
• Spiritual & Existential Crises: Assisting men experiencing disconnection or crisis in their relationship with God, self, or others, with optional faith-based integration.

Yes! We offer both online (telehealth) and in-person counseling sessions so you can choose the format that best fits your needs, lifestyle, and comfort level.

• Online Sessions (Telehealth): Connect virtually from the convenience and privacy of your home, office, or personal space. All you need is a private, quiet spot where you won't be interrupted, a secure internet connection, and a smartphone, tablet, or computer (headphones recommended for privacy).

• In-Person Sessions: Meet face-to-face in a comfortable, quiet, and confidential office environment designed to help you relax and focus entirely on your session.

The first session is focused on speaking the raw truth about where you are. We will dive into your intake paperwork, talk through the immediate pressures or crises you are facing, and map out the background of your story. There is no need to defend your past here—instead, we will begin establishing a structured, collaborative treatment plan and a clear strategy for your healing and growth. It is a time to find honesty and hope for the way forward.

Frequency depends entirely on your specific needs, the severity of the challenges you are facing, and your personalized strategy. Typically, clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum, establish a strong therapeutic relationship, and put immediate coping and accountability tools into practice. As you experience deep-level healing, build stability, and break destructive patterns, we can adjust and space out sessions accordingly. It is recommended, in order to see positive therapeutic progress, that clients are seen no less than twice per month.

Yes. We offer a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation. This is a zero-cost, no-obligation opportunity for us to connect, allow you to ask questions, get a feel for our therapeutic style, and ensure that we are the right fit for your goals before committing to a full session.