Let's take the first step
However you'd like to start, here are two easy ways. No pressure either way, and no wrong choice.
What the first session is like
There's nothing to prepare and no script to follow. Mostly it's the two of us getting to know each other, talking through what brought you in, and figuring out what would actually help.
You're in charge of the pace, and you never have to share more than you're ready to. By the end, you'll have a clear, no-pressure sense of what working together would look like.
Insurance & fees, made simple
I'm in network with Tricare and most major plans through Headway, including BCBS, United, Cigna, Aetna, Oxford, and Oscar. Private pay is welcome too. Headway checks your benefits and shows your cost before the first session, so there are no surprises. Private-pay sessions are $120 for individuals and $150 for couples, and a sliding scale is available if cost is a barrier. Not sure what your plan covers, or how it works for couples? Ask me and I'll help you sort it out before we book.
Common questions
What insurance do you accept?
Tricare and most major plans through Headway, including BCBS, United, Cigna, Aetna, Oxford, and Oscar. Private pay is welcome too.
How will I know what a session costs?
Headway checks your benefits and shows your expected cost before your first session. Private-pay rates are $120 for individual sessions and $150 for couples, with a sliding scale available on application.
Is couples counseling covered?
It depends on your plan. Ask me and I'll help you find the best path before you book.
How do I get started?
Request an appointment through Headway, or send a short note through the form. I'll follow up to find a time that works.
Do you see clients outside Pensacola?
Yes. In person in Pensacola, and by secure video anywhere in Florida.
Prefer to call or email? Reach me at (850) 204-7142 or amy@amycoatescounseling.com. I read every message myself.
Whenever you're ready, I'm here.
No pressure, no rush. The first small step is all it takes.