Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about starting therapy.

  • I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any initial questions. If we decide to work together, we'll schedule an intake session. Please contact me by phone at (970) 596-6979 or email at phkirkendoll@gmail.com to schedule your consultation.

  • My current fee is $200 per 50-minute session. I have limited sliding scale availability. Please contact me to discuss fees and whether a sliding scale spot is available.

  • I am a private pay practice and do not accept insurance directly. However, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand your out-of-network mental health benefits.

  • Individual counseling sessions are 50 minutes. Psychoanalysis typically involves either three 50-minute sessions per week or two longer sessions per week.

  • I require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full session fee.

  • I see patients in person at my office in Telluride, Colorado. I also offer teletherapy to clients in Colorado, Louisiana, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

  • Individual counseling typically involves weekly sessions focused on specific concerns, developing coping strategies, and gaining insight. Psychoanalysis is a more intensive form of therapy involving multiple sessions per week (typically 2-3 times weekly) and explores deeper layers of your inner life, unconscious patterns, and how past experiences shape your present. We can discuss which approach might be right for you during your consultation.

  • The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, your history, your goals, and how I might be able to help. It's also a chance for you to ask questions and see if we're a good fit to work together.

  • I'm happy to answer any additional questions during a free 15-minute consultation.

    Phone: (970) 596-6979
    Email: phkirkendoll@gmail.com