What You’ll Walk Away With

✔ Greater clarity about what’s going on

Insight into emotional patterns, coping strategies, personality dynamics, stress responses, and relational themes.

✔ A more personalized understanding of what you (or your child) needs

This process offers more than general advice—it helps clarify what support is most likely to help given your specific patterns and strengths.

✔ Clearer next steps

Whether the next step is therapy, a particular kind of therapy focus, additional supports, parenting guidance, or further assessment—you’ll leave with more direction.

Who It Helps

Adults

Insight Sessions can be helpful if you’re experiencing:

• Anxiety, panic, chronic worry, or overwhelm

• Depression, numbness, irritability, or low motivation

• Relationship patterns you can’t seem to change

• Burnout, perfectionism, or high-functioning distress

• Feeling “stuck” or unclear—even if you’re already in therapy

• Life transitions, identity shifts, or decision points

Children & Teens

Parents often seek Insight Sessions when a child is experiencing:

• Big emotions, anxiety, shutdown, or irritability

• Behavioral struggles at home or school

• Social difficulties or peer conflict

• Academic stress, attention concerns, or motivation struggles

• Family transitions, grief, or developmental stressors

This process can help clarify what may be happening beneath the surface and what kinds of support are most likely to help.

Using Insight Sessions with Therapy (or without therapy)

Insight Sessions are flexible and can support different paths:

Option 1: Before therapy

A clearer beginning for those who want more direction and personalization from the start.

Option 2: During therapy

A helpful “reset” or clarifying checkpoint when therapy feels stuck or when new concerns emerge.

Option 3: As a stand-alone process

A meaningful option for those who want clarity and guidance without committing to ongoing therapy right now.

Option 4: Alongside therapy elsewhere

With your written authorization, we can coordinate with an outside therapist when helpful.

Investment

Insight Sessions include:

• Intake session (55 minutes) — $280

• Psychological assessments completed between sessions — $280

• Feedback session (50 minutes) — $280

Total investment: $840

Optional reports: If you request a written report after your feedback session, any additional report-writing time will be billed at a prorated rate of $280/hour, based on the psychologist’s time. An estimated time range and cost will be discussed with you in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive a diagnosis?

Possibly, but the goal is deeper understanding—not labeling. A diagnosis may emerge when clinically appropriate, but it is not guaranteed.

Can I submit a superbill?

A superbill requires a diagnosis. Once you begin therapy and your therapist determines one, they can provide a retroactive superbill for the Advanced Intake.

Is this the same as comprehensive psychological testing?

No. Insight Sessions are designed to be a focused, assessment-informed process. If comprehensive testing is needed, we can discuss those options.

Can Insight Sessions be used if I’m already in therapy?

Yes. Many people use Insight Sessions in the middle of ongoing therapy when they want added clarity or a fresh perspective.

Can you share results with my therapist?

Yes—with your written authorization, we can coordinate with your CTG therapist or an outside therapist.

Do I need to start therapy at Coastal Therapy Group afterward?

No. Insight Sessions can be a stand-alone service or used alongside therapy anywhere.