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How Counseling Works

Our responsive, short-term, solution-focused telemental health counseling services are designed for Ohio-USA teens and adults who are experiencing a life challenge and need mental health care as soon as possible - most appointments can be scheduled within 24 to 72 hours.

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Fast Response Telehealth Counseling with Holistic Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dawson, MSW, LISW helps you:

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  • Learn holistic mental health coping skills.

  • Grow emotional awareness.

  • Unlock personal healing power.

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Sessions focus on immediate holistic coping strategies (e.g. breathing exercises, guided meditation, mindfulness techniques), creating a solution-focused counseling plan, and determining next steps for ongoing mental health support. You will meet by video conference or phone - giving you access to high-quality mental healthcare from the comfort of your own environment. 

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Services typically last from one to twelve sessions and Stephanie will assist you with a referral for mid to long-term therapy services if you need additional support. 

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Clients commonly request Fast Response Telehealth Counseling to get help with managing stress, mood changes (e.g., anxiety, depression), grief, relationship problems, life transitions, family & peer conflict, school & work problems.

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​To get started, call or text Stephanie at 513-854-2303 to request a consultation.

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​After you speak with Stephanie and schedule services, you will receive access to your HIPAA-compliant client communication portal and new client intake forms. All forms must be completed prior to your first session. 

 

​​Before your scheduled appointment, you will receive a reminder and secure meeting link or call-in instructions to join your telehealth session.

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​​​​​​​​Fast Response Telehealth Counseling sessions are scheduled by appointment only at flexible times based on your unique needs. Our services are designed to be available to you as soon as possible.

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Service Fees & Payment

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​Freedom Wellness offers Self-Pay, Employee Assistance (EAP), and Insurance Covered Services. ​

 

Stephanie is in-network with the following Employee Assistance Program (EAP) networks:

 

  • AllOne Health

  • Ulliance, Inc.

  • Emotional Well-being Solutions (EWS)

 

The cost of EAP Services is covered by your employer.

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Stephanie is in-network with specific plans for the following insurance companies:

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  • United Behavioral Health/UnitedHealthcare

  • Oscar Health Insurance

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Insurance benefits must be verified prior to your first session.

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You may also self-pay for services. We are happy to provide a statement of reimbursement for self-pay clients that would like to use out-of-network insurance benefits or you may be able to use Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds to cover the cost of services. You will be provided with a Good Faith Estimate when self-pay services are scheduled 3 or more business days in advance. 

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Session fees, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductible payments are due to prior to or at the time services are rendered. 

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Current Fee Schedule: 

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  • ​$150/initial assessment

  • $120/60 minute session​

  • $90/45 minute session

  • $60/30 minute session

  • $180/crisis session​

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Therapist Information

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All services are designed and provided by Holistic Mental Health Therapist - Stephanie Dawson, MSW, LISW.

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​​​Stephanie is a State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (visit the eLicense Ohio Professional License Verification System for license verification) and University of Cincinnati Master of Social Work alumnae.  

 

She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and organizations to increase well-being for all. Her passion for mental health and wellness has created a path of lifelong learning, personal healing, and specialized training in many areas including:

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  • Positive Psychology

  • Mindfulness

  • Energy Medicine​​

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T)

  • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Trained Clinician

 

Call or text Stephanie at 513-854-2303 to request a consultation and learn more about our services.​​​​​

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