Clients
Are you aiming for inner growth, seeking life balance, or needing support with anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions? Are you feeling stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns? Ali works with clients who are ready to be vulnerable, be curious and be reflective about their challenges. I’m here to assist you in facing life’s difficulties with skill and authenticity. Whether you’re working on repairing relationships, recovering from trauma, seeking meaning, or navigating life’s hurdles, I’ll accompany you on your journey with compassion, respect, and attentive care. Ali only sees individuals over 18.
It’s important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. Feel free to reach out for a 15 free consultation for you to feel whether or not Ali is the right person to help.
No, I do not provide crisis or emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately. If you or someone you know is having an emotional crisis or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or text HOME to 741741. Both services offer free, 24/7 crisis support in the United States.
The goal of the first session is to get to know each other and help define a concrete goal for therapy. We will spend time understanding your history and presenting problems as well as the strategies and skills you have already acquired to address the issue that brings you to therapy.
I work from a very goal-oriented position. A lot of therapy will depend on the work you put in but by working together we will have frequent check-ins on how therapy is progressing.
What I Offer
We’ll hop on the phone for you to ask questions. You can get a feel for how I work & if we are a good fit. Click on this button and then click, “Initial Consultation – No Charge”
Sessions will focus on identifying, exploring, & meeting your personal goals for therapy. We’ll meet for 55 minutes.
During 60-80 minute sessions, we’ll address conflict, improve communication, & strengthen relationships.
Yes, I provide in-office therapy at our office in Miami Beach, Florida .
Telehealth services are available for residents of Florida.
I can also provide a hybrid approach.
Fees, Investment & Payment
I am in the process of getting on Aetna, Optum, Cigna and UHC panels. I should be fully credentialled by February 2024.
Out of pocket payment is $120 per session.
Your records are exempt from insurance reporting when you pay privately (i.e., out-of-pocket). Thus, I am able to ensure private pay clients receive full privacy, flexibility, and control of their records. Whereas insurance often dictates the frequency and focus of sessions, at Morningstar Counseling will work collaboratively with our private pay clients. This means you will have a say in how often you attend therapy and what you want to focus on. Let’s make your life easier.
You can pay at the end of each session. If you require a superbill to submit to your insurance, please let Ali know at the beginning of treatment.
You have a few options in paying. I accept Zelle/Venmo and Credit Cards.
Counseling is an investment in yourself that is totally worth it. I know it is a financial commitment and at the same time your mental health is important too. Counseling is a great place to talk about how you are feeling and to learn strategies to grow and heal. Therapy is truly awesome and is one of the best self-care you can do for yourself. If my prices are out of your reach, I would be happy to direct you to a few options on the web that might be a better fit in your budget.
Yes, I have a few reduced rate spots.
A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate of the total expected costs of non-emergency healthcare items or services. See below for more information.
Cancellation Policies
Morningstar Counseling requires a minimum of 24-hour notice of cancellation. Life happens. I get that. People get sick, tires get flat, bosses get mean about leaving early. Please try and let me know as soon as you can if you can’t make it. If I don’t hear from you, there will be a $25 fee for missed appointments.
Hours
Office hours are by appointment only. I am unable to accommodate walk-ins.
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location
We are located at 975 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 305, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
Good Faith Estimate
The No Surprises Act (H.R. 133), effective January 1st, 2022, requires that health care providers provide an estimate of the bill for any medical items or services, to clients or patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance.
A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate of the total expected costs of non-emergency healthcare items or services.
Intends to offer predictability & transparency in how much clients will be charged for healthcare services before their appointment.
Includes all regularly scheduled appointments (i.e. therapy sessions).
DOES NOT include no-shows, late cancellations, or other services related to crisis care, which by definition are unexpected and cannot be predicted for the purpose of compiling a Good Faith Estimate in advance.
May also include consultations with client collateral contacts, fees related to paperwork requests, and other legal and administrative fees related to client care, when such items are scheduled in advance.
Your Rights Under the Law:
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under this new law, health care providers need to provide clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.