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Frequently Asked Questions

Information is important and part of creating an atmosphere of safety and approachability. If you have questions please feel free to reach out!

Demographics

I provide in person and telehealth sessions to individuals, couples, or families. I work with all people ages 6 to 90+. I incorporate play and art therapy with my younger clients and reminiscence therapy with my older clients.

Emily Pillsbury serves client's from all backgrounds ages 6 and above.

Theoretical Orientation

My approach to therapy is grounded in attachment science and person-centered attunement. I work with those impacted by attachment related trauma, grief, medical trauma, chronic disease, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, etc.

Courage and compassion fundamental to trauma therapy.

Cultural Competence

This practice is committed to providing care that is grounded in multi-cultural awareness and centering diverse perspectives. I strive to continue cultivating a posture of learning and humility. I seek to learn from each of my clients in order to best attune to their needs.

Working together to heal from trauma.

Education

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am pursuing my PhD in Developmental Psychology from Capella University. I am a member of several counseling advocacy associations: ACA, ALCA, and AMHCA. 

Emily Pillsbury's academic training and experience.

Payment

I am a private-pay provider and my session fee is $115 for individuals and $140 for couples. I use Thrizer as my payment platform for private-pay sessions.If you have out-of-network benefits, Thrizer can also help make the out-of-network billing process easier. Through Thrizer, you can check your estimated out-of-network benefits, see an estimated session cost, pay for sessions, and have eligible out-of-network claims submitted for you.If your plan reimburses for out-of-network care, reimbursement is determined by your insurance after the claim is processed. If you are eligible, you may also have the option to pay an estimated upfront amount instead of paying my full session fee and waiting for reimbursement.

Click below to check your estimated out-of-network benefits and session cost. 

River City Wellness information about cost.

What to Expect

The initial session will be where I begin to gather your history and story. From this, we will create a treatment plan together that is built from your goals and needs. Your therapy is dynamic and centered on you as the expert of your story. I will seek to form a compassionate therapeutic alliance

to help you grow.

Comfortable and cozy office to safely process your trauma.
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