What is the purpose of Counseling?
I believe everyone can benefit from counseling. It creates space for greater self-awareness and support in navigating life’s challenges with authenticity, clarity, and compassion. Counseling is designed to restore hope, renew purpose, and support meaningful wellness goals. It also helps clients develop healthier thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build effective coping mechanisms.
What approaches do you use?
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I offer the following: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, within a Biblical framework, to create meaningful change; Whole-person care that includes mental health, lifestyle, and nutrition guidance; An individualized, evidence-based approach customized to each client's unique needs and wellness goals.
Why do you recommend a functional nutrition consultation?
​As part of our work together, I also encourage clients to consider a functional nutrition assessment in conjunction with counseling. This integrative approach allows us to provide more comprehensive support for your overall health and well-being.
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Certified Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach, Sara Schader, brings a personalized, root-cause approach to wellness. She specializes in helping clients identify vitamin deficiencies, nutritional gaps, and daily habits that influence neurotransmitters, mood, energy, and cognitive function.
For more information, visit her website: at https://radiantresiliencehealth.com
What are the costs?
For individual or group counseling sessions with Amanda Thornton, some commercial insurance plans are accepted.
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Aetna
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BlueCross/BlueShield PPO & HMO
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Christus Health Plan
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Cigna
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Curative Health Plan
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HealthFirst - Access Direct
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Medicare Plan B
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UnitedHealthcare/UMR (Commercial plan only--I am currently out-of-network with UHC Medicare Advantage)
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For clients unable to use insurance, there is a self-pay option available.
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Self-pay option:​
Individual counseling $80 / session
Group counseling $35 / session
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What if you are not in-network with my insurance?
For individual and group mental health counseling services, I can give you superbill—it shows your session dates and what you paid. You can send it to your insurance to see if they’ll reimburse you.
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