Counseling for High Achievers
Located in Maryland & Pennsylvania
FIND YOUR CONFIDENCE, EMBRACE YOUR SUCCESS
You want to do your best, at work, at home, in life…
But between balancing all of your obligations, the high standards you hold for yourself, and the stress of performing at your best 24/7, it is all getting to be too much. Despite the positive feedback you’ve received, you constantly worry about making a mistake, letting others down, and having it all disappear. The only time you’ve actually taken a break is when you’re too sick to get out of bed.
If you’re looking to find a better work/life balance, feel a renewed sense of purpose, and confront your perfectionism and self-doubt, I can help.
Counseling to help you excel in every area of life
With a combination of talk therapy, creative exploration, somatic awareness building, and a touch of silliness, we can address the things that keep you from feeling content, calm, and confident.
Whether you are a parent juggling hectic family life, a high performing business professional, healthcare worker, musician, or social justice warrior… I’m here and ready to support you.
What we’ll work on..
-
Work-life balance, times of transition, irritability & frustration, feeling misunderstood, isolation, people-pleasing, communication skills, anxiety and depression, exploring the messages (helpful or not) that propel you forward.
-
Building self-supportive routines & personalized systems for getting sh*t done, fueling your body & mind, somatic exercises for stress release, improving quality of sleep, addressing panic, integrating creativity & play, finding your opportunities for rest.
-
Partnering with your inner critique, when to say “no,” exploring the intersectionality in your identity, building confidence, prioritizing your own needs without sacrificing quality of work or your success, trauma resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling for High Achievers
What are therapy sessions like?
After the initial intake appointment, sessions are 53 minutes long and take place online from the comfort of your own environment. During each session, you’ll get the benefits of both traditional talk therapy, music therapy, and other holistic approaches Alison is trained in. If virtual, Alison encourages clients to consider joining from locations that are private and have enough room to explore using movement and creative expression. Each session will be guided by your goals and the topics you feel drawn to in the moment.
How long do I need to be in counseling?
This varies from client to client and is dependent on the severity of your symptoms and your goals for counseling. However, on average Alison typically meets with clients for a minimum of 6 months to a year. Many start experiencing relief within the first 3-5 sessions. That being said, the work you’re doing together is deep work and the path to healing is never straight. As impatient as you might feel, healing often has it’s own rhythm and Alison believes the truest path to healing is to honor that.
How much does counseling for high achievers cost?
Self-pay rates are $255 for your first appointment, which includes the initial assessment. Regular 50-55 minute appointments after that cost $235 per session. Alison does accept Aetna insurance through a platform called Alma. However, Your Tempo Healing is considered an Out-Of-Network provider and services do qualify for PPO/OON benefits through your insurance. What this would mean is paying out-of-pocket for services up front and then applying for reimbursement through your health insurance benefits. You can call your insurance company directly to find out more about this and/or use this free benefits checker from Mentaya to get an idea of what you could expect for reimbursement: mentaya.co/b/YNsqafrN1npqaHFkDYig. Alison is happy to provide a list of helpful questions you can ask your provider to get a better idea of what to expect when you use OON benefits to cover your healthcare costs.