“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”
-William James
Through convenient virtual sessions, you can begin your journey towards a happier, more hopeful you. I am a curious and humble therapist who enjoys helping people find clarity in where they want their life journey to lead.
In an effort to expand perinatal services locally, Veronica is one of the founders of North Carolina’s only perinatal intensive outpatient program (IOP) which is for pregnant and postpartum people who need more than once a week therapy. An IOP provides 9 hours of group therapy to fast-track mental health recovery and Anchor Perinatal Wellness is honored to offer this new service to our community as of May 2022. For more information, go to www.anchorperinatal.com.
Phone: 919-728-9328
Fax: 919-516-0103
Email:
veronica@
womenswellnessnc.com
Location and Hours:
Telehealth sessions only
Monday: 9:30am-4pm
Thursday: 9:30am-4pm
Login for virtual sessions:
https://doxy.me/veronicakemenylcsw
Trainings/Certifications:
PSI Maternal Mental Health Certificate- 2014
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level 1-2019
Brainspotting, Level 1- 2020
2 day training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified- 2016
COVID 19 information-Updated in January 2022:
I remain fully virtual at this time. I am offering telehealth on Monday and Thursdays. Please be advised that not all insurance plans cover telehealth and some plans have only temporary coverage of telehealth visits due to COVID 19. Please contact your insurance carrier to inquire if you have access to telehealth coverage for office-based, outpatient mental health visits.
Why Start Therapy Now?
People often choose to start therapy after exhausting all coping skills that have worked for them in the past. Their struggles have begun to impact them across various areas of their life ( personal, professional, romantic, social). Taking the step to call and schedule with a therapist takes courage and trust that things CAN and WILL be better if you reach out for additional support. It takes courage to begin psychotherapy as it involves examining your thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences all with the goal of better understanding how to change course and cope with stressors in a healthier and more compassionate way.
What Will The First Session Be Like?
The first session is about getting to know another and determining if there seems to be a connection to build on in order to work together. It is common to be nervous about the first session and when asked about your history and what brings you to therapy, it is expected you will only share however much you feel comfortable sharing. Over time, with trust developed, you will find yourself more inclined to open up and explore deeper worries and struggles.
What Will The Process Of Therapy Be Like?
We will start the process of identifying what are the areas of your life that are causing you distress and, in time, understand why. Often times this is because you are not living your life aligned with your values and goals. Together we will work towards building on your inner strengths and abilities so that you can begin to make small changes in the right direction.
This is your personal journey towards change that will help you lead a more fulfilling and hopeful life. With that in mind, therapy is all about what you bring to it; through developing a safe and trusting connection with me, over time you will most likely find yourself to tackle parts of yourself and your history that might have previously been off limits. Therapy is about helping you come to your own conclusions and next steps rather than having the therapist make decisions for you.
Will Other People Know What We Talk About In Sessions?
The therapy room is a private space and trust in your therapist is crucial to engaging in therapy openly and honestly. Your confidentiality is strictly maintained. Only in rare circumstances, out of concern and care, will very specific information be released: issues surrounding mandated reporting, issues surrounding a court mandate (legal mandate by a judge) of release, and issues of a risk to you or others.
What if I need more support than once a week therapy?
Veronica Kemeny, LCSW, PMH-C is one of the founders of a new resource in NC for pregnant and postpartum people, Anchor Perinatal Wellness (www.anchorperinatal.com). APW is an intensive outpatient program that provides a higher level of care than traditional once a week outpatient therapy. By attending nine hours of group therapy, one hour of individual therapy and family sessions on a weekly basis, clients receive 2.5 months of traditional therapy in a week which means quicker stabilization of your mental health needs. Our curriculum is catered to the pregnant and postpartum population and meets your unique mental health challenges and needs. Consider APW if you think you need more than once a week therapy.
Insurance Disclaimer:
It is important that you are aware of the confidentiality limitations if you decide to use insurance benefits for therapy. First, insurance companies require that you receive a mental health diagnosis in order to justify coverage. This diagnosis will go on your health care record and could have an effect on your future premiums. Additionally, I am required to write reports for third party payers, which significantly limits your confidentiality. Paying out-of-pocket for therapy services ensures complete confidentiality, as I will not have to provide a diagnosis or any other documentation to a third-party payer.
Please note that benefits are an agreement between you and your insurance company. I cannot guarantee any insurance coverage or reimbursement. If you have eligibility concerns or questions, you should contact your insurance provider directly.
Insurance Info:
I am an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC (BCBS) (except Blue Value plans), Cigna and MedCost. I am also in-network with the NC State Health Plan of BCBS. I will verify your mental health coverage prior to your first session. To do so, I will need the following information.
Your Insurance company
The customer service number on the back of the card
Your member and group IDs
Your (and the main subscriber’s) birthdays
For insurances other than BCBS, Cigna and MedCost, I am out of network which means that you're responsible for the fee at the time of our appointment. Depending on your plan, a certain percentage of that may be reimbursed to you by your insurance company. In order to receive reimbursement, I would give you a Superbill and based on your particular plan, you may be reimbursed a portion of our session. I would need to provide a diagnosis at this time due to insurance company requirements.
Investment:
$200 for an intake session and $150 for a 50 minute session. I have a few reduced fee slots that may be available.
I accept cash, check or any major credit card. FSA and HSA cards are also accepted.
Looking for therapy with a lower fee?
Here is a recommended resource: openpathcollective.org
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
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 expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit
www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019
For pregnant and postpartum people who need more than weekly therapy or have stepped down from an inpatient psychiatric facility, consider NC’s only perinatal intensive outpatient program (IOP): www.anchorperinatal.com
Veronica Kemeny, LCSW, PMH-C is honored to be one of the founders of this new resource for perinatal people and is the Director of Operations as well as group leader at the program.
Triangle Springs Hospital (Brier Creek)-24/7 crisis intake line: 919-535-4619
Behavioral Health Alliance-Mobile Crisis Unit (24/7 crisis intake line): 877-626-1772 The Mobile Crisis Team has an average response time of two hours. Available to all Wake, Durham, Cumberland and Johnston residents regardless of insurance coverage or type.
Monarch Behavioral Health Urgent Care: https://monarchnc.org/behavioral-health-urgent-care/
Postpartum Support International warm-line (leave a message and they call back within 24 hours unlike a hotline which is an immediate response): 800-944-4773 (4PPD).
Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression Anxiety in Plain MaMa English
http://www.postpartumprogress.com/the-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression-anxiety-in-plain-mama-english
Six Things That Can Affect How Quickly You'll Recover From Postpartum Depression
www.postpartumprogress.com/six-things-that-can-affect-how-quickly-youll-recover-from-postpartum-depression
Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net
The Postpartum Stress Center
www.postpartumstress.com
Blog, Articles and Resources for PPD
www.postpartumprogress.com
Postpartum Pact PDF Download
www.postpartumny.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PostpartumPactff.pdf
Postpartum Wellness Fact Sheet (Self Care tips)
https://www.postpartumva.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Path-to-Wellness-February-2015.pdf
https://womensmentalhealth.org/
https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/wmd/mood-disorders/perinatal
The Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Pamela Weigartz
Dropping the Baby & Other Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman
This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
A Deeper Shade of Blue by Ruta Nonacs
Beyond the Blues by Pec Indman and Shoshanna Bennett
What Am I Thinking?: Having A Baby After Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman
Life Will Never Be the Same: The Real Mom’s Postpartum Survival Guide by Ann Dunnewold & Diane Sanford
The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book by Sandra Poulin
Understanding Your Moods When You’re Expecting: Emotions Mental Health & Happiness Before, During & After Pregnancy by Lucy Puryear
Pregnant On Prozac: The Essential Guide to Making the Best Decision for You & Your Baby by Shoshanna Bennett
After the Stork: The Couple’s Guide to Preventing and Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Dr. Sara Rosenquist
General Parenting Books:
Raising a Secure Child by Hoffman, Cooper and Powell
The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Parenting from the Inside Out by Dr. Dan Siegel
The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsebary
Books for Family/Couple Transition:
And Baby Makes Three by Drs. John and Julie Gottman
Becoming Us by Elly Taylor
https://starlegacyfoundation.org/resources/
https://www.mend.org/infant-loss-organizations/
Books:
“Empty Arms”
“Silent Sorrow”
“Unspeakable Losses”
“Empty Cradle, Broken Heart”
“Ghostbelly”
“When Hello Meets Goodbye”
“A Guide for Fathers: When a Baby Dies”
“Pregnancy After a Loss”
Documentary: “Don’t Talk About the Baby” ( on Amazon Prime)
Unruffled
Mom and Mind
Atomic Moms
Longest Shortest Time
Motherhood Sessions
The Birthful Podcast
Magamama
Book:
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions For Living with Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman
Web Resources:
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
www.postpartumdads.org
www.postpartummen.com
https://www.menexcel.com/parenting-classes-in-san-diego-for-dads/
https://fatheringtogether.org/
Therapist in Raleigh: https://www.rebirthcounseling.com/
Therapist in Asheville : https://resilientmindcounseling.com/casey-dewar-ma-lcmhc-lcas/
Phone: 919-728-9328 | email: veronica@womenswellnessnc.com
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I look forward to hearing from you!
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Telehealth sessions offered
Phone: 919-728-9328 / Fax: 919-516-0103
Email: veronica@womenswellnessnc.com
