Welcome to YOUR Silver Lining

Silver Lining Counseling, LLC can help your marriage by providing a safe and supportive environment for you and your partner to work through your issues. My years of  experience and education can help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your relationship.

I understand that using insurance for therapy is important to many clients, and this is a great question. There are a few key reasons many counselors, including me, choose not to bill insurance directly:

To use insurance, therapists are required to provide a mental health diagnosis and often submit progress notes. This information becomes part of your permanent medical record.

For many people, therapy is about personal growth, relationships, grief, or stress — not necessarily a mental illness. Not accepting insurance allows me to keep your therapy private and focused on your goals, without needing to “justify” treatment to a third party.

Insurance billing is complex and time-consuming. Submitting claims, managing denials, and verifying coverage can take hours each week — time I’d rather spend supporting my clients and improving the quality of care. By working outside of insurance, I can be fully present in the work we do together.

Insurance companies may limit the number of sessions or require certain types of treatment. By not working through insurance, I am free to tailor therapy to your needs, without outside restrictions or timelines. You get care based on what’s best for you — not what’s approved by an insurance policy.

Insurance reimbursement rates are often far below the cost of providing quality care. Not relying on insurance allows me to sustain a practice that is ethical, responsive, and personalized — without cutting corners.

I do offer receipts for out-of-network reimbursement (called superbills), which some clients use to get partial reimbursement from their insurance. I am happy to help you explore that option.. 

Our first session together is 110 minutes. This allows us time to review paperwork, discuss what made you decide to pursue therapy, and collaboratively discuss what goals you would like to achieve.

Subsequent sessions are typically 50 minutes (longer sessions are available for an additional fee if needed). During these sessions we will collaboratively work toward your goals. We will discuss any challenges that are holding you back and how to overcome these challenges. As each client has a unique story and unique goals, my therapeutic approach will be adapted to address your specific needs.    

How long a person remains in therapy depends on a variety of factors. Most importantly, it depends on the goals you are looking to achieve. For short-term goals, most clients are able to see positive change and end therapy in less than six months. If a client is looking to work through deeper issues, this may require more time. Clients are always free to terminate therapy or reduce the frequency of therapy sessions when they feel ready. My job is to help you work toward positive change and prepare to deal with life’s challenges on your own.  

Yes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-Associate) in the state of South Carolina. I am currently practicing under the supervision of Hitha Srivatsan, LMFT-Supervisor Candidate, as required by the licensing board. My work is guided by ethical standards and the supervision process is to ensure quality care and continued professional development. 

It's not uncommon for one partner to be hesitant about attending counseling. I encourage you to come in for a consultation on your own, and we can discuss ways to encourage your partner to attend counseling with you.

Yes! As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFTA) I received education and training in relational therapy. I believe our well-being is impacted by the systems (family, culture, religion, work, friend group, etc.) we are a part of. Having members of our support system be a part of the process can be helpful. Prior to bringing someone with you to therapy, we will collaborate on what the goals of the session will be, and how this person fits into the process of you reaching your goals.

I work with people ages 18 and older. If you are experiencing challenges with your child, I can support you as you navigate these challenges and work with you to provide a systemic perspective on ways you can influence positive change. I can also refer you to another therapist who specializes in working directly with children.