Frequently Asked Questions

I provide online therapy for clients who live in North Carolina.

Online therapy allows you to receive professional counseling from the comfort and privacy of your own home or another quiet, confidential location. Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, making it convenient to fit therapy into your schedule without traveling to an office.

I provide online counseling for adults throughout North Carolina, helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Online therapy offers the same personalized, supportive approach as in-person counseling. Together, we'll explore what's troubling you, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward greater confidence and emotional well-being.

All you need is a reliable internet connection, a private space, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Not sure if online therapy is right for you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation, and we can talk about your needs and whether we're a good fit.

I do not offer in-person sessions.

My session fee is $150. I am in-network with several insurance plans and will bill your insurance company directly. You are responsible only for any applicable copay, coinsurance, or deductible amount.

I am in network with;

BCBS

North Carolina State Health Plan

for teachers and employees

Anthem

Cigna

Aetna

Compsych EAP

(For self pay/out of network clients)

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals need to give clients who either do not have insurance or who are not using insurance a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. However, you must receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your scheduled medical service or item when scheduled three days in advance and at least 3 business days prior to your appointment when scheduled 10 days in advance.

What you will receive in your GFE:

You will receive a written Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that includes an estimate of services (type of therapy/estimate of frequency) and estimated costs for those services for a 12 month period.

Psychotherapy is unique in that it is not possible to predict how your personal therapeutic process will unfold until we get started; there are many factors that contribute to this and every person’s plan is different. The following is information that will help you anticipate and plan the cost of your therapy with Michele Seeley LCMHC.

At times, additional services are requested/required, for example in times of stress or emergency, high conflict scheduling issues, collaboration with other professionals, or collaboration with other family members. All other fees will be noted in the Fee Policy prior to intake.

You have the right to dispute your charges if:

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. You can also call me 336-901-2999 to discuss.