Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

  • Are you accepting new clients?

We are currently accepting new clients. You can reach out to us through our contact page.

  • Do you only work with women?

We primarily work with women and LGBTQ+ adults, though we welcome adults of any gender who feel connected to our approach.

  • Do you work with children or teens?

Amber works with both teens and adults. We do not offer services for children.

  • Do you offer court-ordered or mandated therapy?

No. Salty Counseling provides voluntary, self-initiated therapy only. We do not offer court-ordered treatment, mandated therapy, evaluations, or services connected to legal or probation requirements.

  • Do you provide evaluations or work-related assessments?

No. We do not provide psychological evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, work assessments, or documentation for employers, courts, probation, or legal matters.

  • How long are sessions?

Each therapy session is 50 minutes in length. 90-minute sessions may be available depending on the clinician and treatment needs.

  • How much are sessions?

Fully Licensed Therapist (LCSW, CMHC, LCPC): $225 per 50-minute session
Associate Therapist (ACMHC, CSW): $155 per 50-minute session
Master Level Clinical Intern (MSW): $100 per 50-minute session (sliding scale available)

We work with clients who are ready to go beyond quick fixes and invest in deeper healing. Private-pay therapy allows us to work at an intentional pace, without the restrictions of insurance. Many clients are able to receive partial out-of-network reimbursement. We work with Mentaya, which can submit claims and superbills on your behalf.

Availability and fit vary by clinician. You can find more details on our About page or reach out directly with any questions.

  • Do you take my insurance?

Salty Counseling is an out-of-network provider, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. We can provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. We also partner with Mentaya, a service that can submit claims on your behalf for a 5% fee. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.

  • Do you accept third-party reimbursement?

No. We do not accept payment from third parties. Clients are responsible for the full cost of services at the time of service. You are welcome to check with the third party directly to see whether they may reimburse you for services.

  • Do you offer a sliding scale?

Our MSW intern clinicians are offering a sliding scale at this time.

  • Do you provide a Good Faith Estimate?

Yes! Under the No Surprises Act, uninsured and self-pay clients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of their expected therapy costs before treatment. Learn more about your rights

  • How long will I be in therapy for?

It depends on your goals and what you’d like to work on. Some clients come weekly for just a few months, while others continue longer for deeper healing. We’ll shape the timeline around your needs, and we can share more about what to expect during our consultation call.

  • Do you have to give me a diagnosis?

Not necessarily. If you plan to use insurance for reimbursement, a diagnosis is generally required. However, if you're paying privately and prefer not to have a diagnosis on record, we can discuss your preferences and whether a diagnosis is clinically necessary.

Many of our clients—especially those in sensitive professions—appreciate the additional privacy of private-pay therapy. Please reach out if you'd like to talk this through further.

  • Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?

Both! Our office is located in the Holladay/Millcreek area, but we also offer secure telehealth appointments anywhere in Utah. You can also switch based on your preference.

  • What happens during the consultation call?

Our consultation call is a 15-minute phone conversation where you can share what’s been going on and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. We’ll explain our approach, answer your questions, and discuss whether our practice may be a good fit for your needs.

This is also an opportunity to learn more about how we work, what to expect from therapy, and whether moving forward feels like the right next step.