Question 1

I don't know anything about Discernment Counseling. How do I learn more?

Accepted Answer

I have an entire page with lots of answered questions about Discernment Counseling. You can find it here: https://lwadiscernment.com/browse-topics/

Question 2

Do you have current openings?

Accepted Answer

Seeing couples for discernment counseling is a priority in my practice and I am committed to getting started with you within one week of our first contact.

Question 3

Does insurance cover Discernment Counseling?

Accepted Answer

No. I am contractually obligated to follow all rules outlined by the insurance companies I work with. My contracts state that services are covered ONLY if they are part of a medically necessary treatment plan for a verified psychiatric diagnosis. While discernment counseling may have therapeutic effects, it does not meet these criteria for insurance coverage. Neither partner will be given a diagnosis, nor is there a recognized CPT (procedure code) for discernment counseling. You will also not receive a superbill.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Discernment counseling costs $250 per hour. The first session is always 2 hours. Follow-up sessions, if any, are 1.5–2 hours each.

Question 5

What are my payment options?

Accepted Answer

All clients are required to have a credit card on file (this is the default form of payment). There is a 3% credit card fee. We also accept electronic check/ACH payments with no extra service fees. HSA and FSA cards cannot be used because discernment counseling is not treatment for a medical condition.

Question 6

How are you able to see clients in other states?

Accepted Answer

I am a participating provider with PSYPACT, an inter-jurisdictional agreement that allows me to provide telehealth services to clients in participating states.

Question 7

Why choose Ginny for Discernment Counseling?

Accepted Answer

Ginny is a highly respected discernment counselor with over 30 years of clinical experience and advanced training with Dr. Bill Doherty. She is one of only nine Master Practitioners worldwide and a member of the Doherty Relationship Institute’s Clinical Support Team. She has also been named a Trusted Divorce Professional by Divorced Girl Smiling.