frequently asked questions

Have a question? We are committed to giving our clients the best care and experience we can. There’s no such thing as a bad or dumb question. Check out the answers to the common questions below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if there is something else you'd like to ask.

Frequently

Asked Questions

  • Therapy is an intimate voyage of transformation where therapist and client join hands. In this profound partnership, we, as therapists, wholeheartedly commit to walking alongside you on your path, igniting a beacon of hope and illuminating your unique journey.

    Every one of us grapples with challenges, and each life is adorned with intricate stories that often leave us pondering our next steps. Instead of viewing yourself as needing repair, embrace the idea that you possess puzzles yearning to be unraveled, awaiting the nurturing guidance required for their resolution.

  • Path of Discovery's primary focus is on the health and wellness of Black women, however we determine fit for care on a case by case basis and the scope of expertise of our clinicians.

    If we cannot service a client, we have a comprehensive list of referrals. Our hope is that our clients respect the mission and vision of Path of Discovery Counseling Services regardless of how they identify.  

  • There is no clear answer for this. Therapy can be used on a short term basis or long term basis. It depends on your needs and your progress toward treatment goals. 

    The same can be said for coaching.

    Enjoy the journey!

  • At this time, we only serve adults 18+.

  • Yes, Fatima has partnered with Alma to contract with the following insurances (Aetna , Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (as well as BlueCard Network) and UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Oxford. Tallibah will be accepting insurances soon! Ashley, Brianna, Sarah do not accept insurance at this time.  

    Please know that health insurance companies require you to be diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis, so that they can justify paying for your services. Not everyone who seeks therapy qualifies for a mental health diagnosis. 

    To have complete control over the therapeutic journey, sometimes clients prefer self pay for increased levels of confidentiality.

    If you are not sure what route to take, this can be discussed at your consultation

    We also accept Loveland vouchers. 

  • YES. They are NOT the same!  Coaching offers the opportunity to identify and explore your purpose, goals, and desires, while also working to change behaviors that may not best align with what you want out of your life. Coaching is not meant to be used as a replacement for therapy or treatment for any mental health diagnosis. 

    We offer a variety of Transformational Coaching Services

    You may desire coaching for:

    Relationship issues

    Setting goals

    Emerging service based entrepreneurs

    Therapists who want to grow their practice

    To utilize our therapy services, you must reside in the state of New York or New Jersey. 

    There is no residency requirement for coaching.  

Keywords

Anxiety | Childhood Trauma | Stress | Life Transitions | Women's Issues | Racial Trauma | Coping Skills | Purpose Coaching | Caregiver | Mother Wound | Peer Relationships | Self-Esteem | People Pleasing | Perfectionism | Strong Black Woman | God and Therapy | Christian Counseling | Christianity | Goal Setting | Life Skills | Pregnancy | Postpartum | Life Coaching | Black Women | African American Women | BIPOC Women | Women of Color | Biracial Women | Couples Therapy | Body Image | Millennial Women| Somatic Therapy | EMDR | Family Systems | Womanism | 

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