Starting therapy for the first time is a big step, and it's completely normal to feel uncertain about what it will look like. At ARCC, your first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. We'll take time to get to know you, understand what brought you here, and talk about what you're hoping to get out of the process. There's no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive. You set the pace, and we follow your lead.

The most important thing in therapy is feeling safe enough to be honest, and that starts with finding the right fit. ARCC may be a good match if you're looking for a therapist who understands the complexity of multicultural identities, the weight of navigating systems that weren't built with you in mind, or the particular exhaustion that comes with being a high-achieving professional who carries a lot. You may also be navigating a major life transition: a career shift, a relationship change, a loss, or simply the stress of feeling like you're holding everything together while quietly struggling. And because change, even the kind you chose and wanted, can still be disorienting and hard to navigate alone, you don't have to have a crisis to deserve support. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of whether ARCC feels right before committing to anything. If we're not the right fit, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.

Yes, ARCC accepts CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield insurance for clients who reside in Maryland. For specific details, please check with ARCC or your insurance provider.

A diagnosis helps identify the challenges you're facing, allowing us to create a more tailored therapeutic journey. It includes understanding symptoms, frequency, and duration.

ARCC currently does not offer a sliding scale.

ARCC accepts payment via credit, debit, HSA, or FSA cards. If you need assistance with payment, we can guide you through submitting receipts for insurance reimbursement. Please note that HSA and FSA cards are only accepted for clients engaging in therapy. Non-therapy clients can pay via credit or debit.

Individual therapy sessions typically last 55 minutes.

Sessions typically begin weekly for the first 6 weeks. Depending on your needs, sessions can be adjusted to bi-weekly or monthly.

All sessions are conducted online, and you can join using a secure video conferencing platform. For clients interested in therapy, you must reside in Maryland, DC or Virginia. For social work supervision clients, you must reside in Maryland and have an active LMSW license in Maryland. For consultation clients, there are no geographical restrictions.