Abundant Restoration Counseling Services

04/24/2026

Arc Counseling accepts Blue cross and blue shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and Private PAY.

04/23/2026

If you are someone who struggles with interpersonal relationships and communication skills I would love to talk. Click the link in the bio to schedule a consultation.

04/23/2026

Private Pay vs. Insurance:
What’s the Difference in Therapy?

One question we often hear is whether paying out of pocket for therapy offers any added benefits. The answer is yes, and it is important to understand that both options serve valuable purposes.

At BLISS Counseling & Consulting, we support clients using both insurance and private pay, and we believe you deserve clear, honest information to make the best decision for your care.

Here are a few things to know about private pay:

• Increased privacy
Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis and clinical information to be shared for billing purposes. Private pay allows for more confidentiality, as there is no third-party involvement.

• More flexibility in your care
Insurance companies require “medical necessity,” which can limit what is covered. Private pay gives you the freedom to explore personal growth, life transitions, relationships, and stress without those restrictions.

• Greater control over your treatment
Session length, frequency, and pace can be tailored to your needs, not dictated by insurance guidelines or authorization limits.

• Less administrative interruption
Private pay clients are not subject to authorization delays, session caps, or utilization reviews, allowing for more consistent care.

• Diagnosis is not always required
When using insurance, a diagnosis is necessary for coverage. With private pay, therapy can focus on your goals without requiring a formal diagnosis unless clinically appropriate (as defined in the DSM-5-TR).

A balanced perspective matters.

Insurance makes therapy more accessible and affordable, and for many individuals and families, it is an essential resource. There is absolutely no “right” or “wrong” way to access care.
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Our approach at BLISS Counseling & Consulting:

We are committed to meeting you where you are; whether you choose to use insurance or private pay. Our goal is to ensure you receive high-quality, ethical, and personalized care that aligns with your needs, preferences, and circumstances.

If you have questions about which option is best for you, we are always happy to walk you through your choices.

Your care. Your choice. Your pace.

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04/15/2026

Today ARC COUNSELING SERVICES celebrates a remarkable 4-year milestone! I'm blessed to have made a profound impact on countless lives and eagerly anticipate continuing to serve with purpose and passion

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

🎓 Calling All Incoming College Freshmen & Sophomores!

ARC Counseling Services is excited to announce our new group support experience to kick off the school year: “A Different World.”

This group is designed for new college students who would like support while preparing to enter a new phase of life as a college student away from home. Transitioning to college can be exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This group will provide:
• Support and guidance during the college transition
• A sense of community with other students
• Conversations about independence, identity, and growth
• Tangible skills necessary to thrive as a new college student
• A safe space to talk about stress, pressure, and expectations

This group will be led by our founder and therapist Ashley Cooks, LPC, NCC, CCTP, ASAM-C.

If you or someone you know is preparing to start college and could benefit from support, community, and real-life skills, this group is for you.

Spots will be limited.
Contact ARC Counseling Services for more information or to register.

03/27/2026

Therapy is one hour per week. What’s keeping you from starting?

03/18/2026

Parentification is an inner child wound that develops when adult responsibilities. If you are ready to target your emotional needs and heal your inner child click the link in the bio.

03/17/2026

Your therapy might have ups and downs but you're on the right path 🫶🏽

03/11/2026

No one is exempt from traumatic events and that stress shows up in different ways. If you’re ready to do the work I’m here to help. Book today!

03/08/2026

No need to settle just to have a little company.