LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Finding a provider who knows about the LGBTQ+ community can take time, energy, and feel significantly frustrating if you’re already not feeling you’re best.
Maybe you’ve been to therapy before, but walked away feeling like the person just “didn’t get it” or even worse, they asked you weird invasive questions.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care and use evidenced based practices with the community in mind.
My goal is to make sure you feel seen and heard.
I also believe you are the expert of your experience and want to create a space where you don’t feel afraid or worried about judgement.
I am happy to provide individual therapy and support focused on aiding you in:
Exploring your sexuality
Coming out to family and friends
Coping with non-affirming spaces
Communicating and advocating for yourself with employment, education, etc.
Processing, navigating, and unlearning internalized homophobia
Navigating romantic relationships
General mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment)
I use a blend of evidenced based methods such as, Transdiagnostic LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Rates & Payment
I am a PSYPACT provider. This means am able to see patients 18+ in all the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
All appointments are 100% virtual using a platform called Simple Practice. All insurance payments are collected using a platform called Headway and all non-insurance payments are collected using a HIPPA secure platform/app called IVY.
To learn more about PSYPACT click here
To learn more about Simple Practice click here
To learn more about IVY click here
Self-Pay:
Initial evaluation: $175
50-60 Minute Appointment: $150-$170
45 Minute Appointment: $160
Accepted Insurance (Florida only):
Aetna
Oscar Health
United Healthcare
Oxford
I am also able to accept the following virtual plans Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts & Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Please note: if your plan is affiliated with Medicaid or Medicare, I will not be able to accept your insurance at this time.
Other Payment Options:
For affordable and low cost therapy options Dr. Bartel provides services through Doctor on Demand (Included Health), simply download the app from the app store to get started.
