Ingrid Ives-Pinkney

ELEVATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Inc. (EBHW, Inc.) was officially founded to answer the call and need for compassionate and transformative care. ~~~ Introduction ~~~ Welcome! My name is Ingrid and I am passionate about behavioral health and overall wellness. Born into a family of nurses, trained in biology, counseling and integrative nutrition, I am uniquely skilled to present a multi-modal, holistic approach to wellness. This approach invites clients to explore the condition of their spheres of life and what they are willing to implement to move towards thriving. Many of the interventions I use with my clients, I use in my own life and have experienced transformative growth and healing. My approach is eclectic, borrowing from several evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral, person-centered and motivational interviewing. Clients will find my presence as compassionate, encouraging, and challenging via use of questions that expands their perspective towards courageous action. My mission is to support people in cultivating thriving spirituality as well as healthy minds, healthy bodies and healthy lives. ~~~ GETTING STARTED with Therapy Services ~~~ The first step is to give the offices of ELEVATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Inc. (EBHW, Inc.) a call or send an email expressing interest in exploring therapy services. During our initial contact, I will schedule or complete a brief (approximately 15 minute) consultation to see if we are a good fit for one another. If you reach the office voicemail, please leave a message. I will call you back in 24-48 hours during business hours to schedule a consultation or appointment. The office is open Mondays to Thursdays. If it is determined that we are a good fit for working together, I will send you a link which will prompt you to login and input your payment information. This is the card that will be automatically charged each time you have an appointment. Once, you have inputted your payment information on the secure client portal, I will send an appointment time from your selected availability and an intake packet via email. The packet will need to be completed and submitted 48 hours before the initial appointment. If you are unable to complete the forms 48 hours before the appointment, please call to cancel with 24-hour notice to avoid a cancellation or no show fee. You can reschedule the appointment after submitting the necessary forms. During the first appointment, you can expect approximately 60-80 minute period of assessment questions to review any history that is contributing to the present day concerns you may want to work on or improve. Some time will be spent exploring the objectives you would like to achieve and what I will be able to provide during your time in counseling. Together, we will come up with goals for your treatment and determine how often you will have sessions (weekly or bi-weekly). ~~~ What We Treat ~~~ EBHW, Inc. provides behavioral health counseling for mild to moderate levels of depression, anxiety, stress or grief. Christian counseling is available upon request. ~~~ Rates and Payment Options ~~~ ELEVATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Inc. (EBHW, Inc.) does accept CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as well as Cigna (Evernorth Behavioral) insurance. For individuals with other insurance or health plans, we can provide you with a monthly statement, also known as a "superbill". Clients can submit the superbill to their insurance provider, health savings account (HSA) or flex spending account (FSA) for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider for possible reimbursement for out-of-network providers or with your HSA or FSA custodian on payment for mental/behavioral health care. ~~ Notice to Prospective Clients and Current Clients ~~ ​Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment. 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. ~ Standard Session Rates Consultation, 15 minutes- Free of Charge Initial Diagnostic Evaluation, 60+ min- $175 Individual Therapy, 53 min- $125 ~ Payment All major credit cards are accepted. Clients are required to have an active card on file that they authorize to be billed per session. Checks or cash apps are not accepted. ****** No Show/Cancellation Policy for therapy clients ***** If you are unable to attend your scheduled therapy appointment, please call to cancel and reschedule your appointment more than 24-hours before your scheduled appointment. If you call to cancel with less than 24-hour notice, you will be assessed a fee of $75. If you are a no show for your scheduled appointment, you will be required to pay the full fee for the missed therapy appointment. Late cancellation fees and no-show fees must be paid before scheduling another appointment. ___________________________________________________________ ~~~ Getting Started with Coaching Services ~~~ The first step is to give the offices of ELEVATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Inc. (EBHW, Inc.) a call or send an email expressing interest in exploring coaching services. We offer a free, 30-45 minute health assessments as a service to individuals. If there are openings and there is evidence of good fit, the coach will discuss program options. ~~~ Payment ~~~ Coaching services are not covered by health Insurance. All major credit cards are accepted. Clients are required to have an active card on file that they authorize to be billed for services. Checks or cash apps are not accepted. ~~~ Coaching Topics ~~~ EBHW, Inc. also provides health coaching services for individuals facing mild to moderate distress/ dis-ease in areas such as: Weight management Nutrition improvement Health risks (Proactively reducing risk of chronic health conditions) Stress management Self-care enhancement Life balance/satisfaction Brain health Spirituality ~~~ Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): How is coaching different from psychotherapy? Though coaching and psychotherapy share some common ground, there are distinct differences. The following sections compare and contrast these disciplines. ~~~ COACHING ~~~ A coach helps individuals identify, clarify, and achieve personal goals and aspirations. Coaching provides the client with necessary support, challenge, and guidance. Coaches help their clients learn through action. Coaches collaborate with their clients in the service of the client’s self-discovery and achieving the client’s personally chosen goals. A coach asks questions that lead the client to their own workable solutions. The coach helps the client tap into their own biggest dreams and deepest desires. Any goal is balanced with the clients’ other values. Coaches help clients turn their dreams into action. Because the spirit of coaching is experimental, it uses setbacks as opportunities to learn. Coaching employs a playful, creative approach to discovery even when navigating tough issues. If a coaching client demonstrates signs of significant psychological distress, psychotherapy will be recommended, and appropriate referrals will be made. Because coaching is not covered by health insurance policies, coaching is a self-pay or an out of pocket service. Payments are made in advance. ~~~ PSYCHOTHERAPY ~~~ Psychotherapy aims to treat clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, eating disorders, addictions and other significantly distressing problems. Psychotherapy begins with an evaluation and diagnosis. This may include diagnostic interviewing, testing, and a review of contributing historical factors. Treatment may involve specific approaches, structured experiences or homework assignments designed to reduce or relieve specific symptoms. Therapy is usually considered complete when initial symptoms are mostly resolved or eliminated. Most psychotherapy is covered by health insurance since it is a medical service. Some therapists take insurances, while many do not. _________________________________________________________________ Ready to take the next step? CONTACT US : Phone: 240-240-2383 Email: admin@ebhwellness.com __________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY/ CRISIS RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Line 24/7 ------------ 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis/ Suicide Text Line-----------------------------Text HOME to 741741 National Domestic Violence Hotline-24/7--------- 1-800-799-7273 SAMHSA- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration- 24/7 ---- 1-800-662-HELP (4357) **If you are having a mental health emergency, please CALL 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. ____________________________________________________________________ ~~~~~ PRODUCTS ~~~~~ (Copy & paste the links into your browser to purchase on Amazon): ****Title: BEYOND BEAUTY: 28 day, Proverb 31, Prayer Journal. For the single, engaged, or married woman ready to prepare for or enhance ministry to her spouse/family…....... 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