What your therapy journey can look like
What to Expect
The Process
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, but you don’t have to navigate it alone
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Connect
We'll begin with a free consultation to talk about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and see if Venture Therapy feels like the right fit.
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Begin
During our first session, we'll explore your story, discuss your goals, and begin creating a treatment plan that's tailored to your needs and pace.
3
Grow
Healing takes time. Together we'll build insight, develop practical tools, and work toward meaningful, lasting change—one session at a time.
Investment
Investing in yourself can be one of the most meaningful decisions you make
Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and you should have a clear understanding of fees before getting started. Clear pricing allows you to focus less on logistics and more on your healing.
Initial Intake Session
$150 | 60 minutes
Individual Sessions
$140 | 55 minutes
Accepted Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield • Aetna • UnitedHealthcare • Cigna • MedCost
Coverage and benefits vary by plan. Self-pay appointments are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Venture Therapy offers in-person therapy in Shelby, North Carolina, as well as secure virtual therapy throughout North Carolina and Florida. Together, we'll choose the format that best supports your needs and lifestyle.
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The first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, review your history, explore your goals, and answer any questions you may have. There's no pressure to share everything at once, we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable.
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There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Some clients benefit from short-term therapy focused on a specific concern, while others choose longer-term support as they work through deeper patterns or life transitions. We'll regularly check in about your goals and progress together.
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The current self-pay rates are listed above. Payment is due at the time of service, and major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
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Yes. Venture Therapy is currently in-network with:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
MedCost
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. Please contact your insurance provider to verify your mental health benefits before your first appointment.
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A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available based on financial need. Please reach out to discuss current availability.
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Venture Therapy may be a good fit if you want more than a place to simply talk through your week. Sessions are active and collaborative, with room for support, honest feedback, thoughtful challenge, and sometimes a little humor. You don’t need to have everything figured out, but being open to looking at patterns, trying something different, and taking an active role in therapy is important.
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Absolutely. If your faith is important to you, it can be part of therapy too. Courtney can incorporate a Christian perspective for clients who would like that to be part of their work.
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Life happens, and sometimes appointments need to change. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations and missed appointments may be subject to a fee. Additional details about the cancellation policy are provided during the intake process.
