Uplift Counseling
Mind.Body.Soul.
Katie gained a faith-based perspective through the Catholic-Christian Metta Model of the Person while earning her Master’s degree at Divine Mercy University. This approach recognizes that every person is created with unique dignity, worth, and value. No matter your background, culture, or beliefs, you are deserving of unconditional love and the chance to truly flourish. Katie believes growth begins with knowing you don’t have to be perfect — you just have to be open to being met right where you are.
Vitz, P. C., Nordling, W. J., & Titus, C. S. (Eds.). (2020). A Catholic Christian meta-model of the person: Integration with psychology and mental health practice. Sterling, VA: Divine Mercy University Press.
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Your Questions,
Answered
At the moment we only offer virtual sessions via the phone. As the practice grows, the hope is to expand into a physical office located in the Marinette, WI area.
How are your counseling sessions conducted?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and we offer weekly, biweekly, monthly, and as needed sessions based on availability.
How long are the sessions?
Yes, Uplift Counseling currently accepts commercial insurance plans in Wisconsin from Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum/UHC, and Quest Behavioral Health. In Mississippi, Uplift Counseling current accepts commercial insurance plans from Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum/UHC**, and Quest Behavioral Health. Check your eligibility with Headway here.
If Uplift Counseling does not accept your insurance, you can use your out-of-network benefits for clinical counseling in Wisconsin and Mississippi. Your counselor will provide a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance to access those benefits.
Please note: You are responsible for submitting claims for out-of-network benefits, as Uplift Counseling does not handle this process.
Do you take insurance?
We require at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule or cancel a session. While we make exceptions for emergencies, we charge the full session fee for all other late reschedules or cancellations. We set aside that time specifically for you, and holding your appointment prevents another person in need of counseling from using that time.
What is your cancellation policy?
Uplift Counseling does take private pay clients with a rate of $135 per session.
Can I private pay?
Short answer — your first counseling session is mostly an intake and fit check: expect conversation, some paperwork/logistics, and a plan for next steps.
What is the first session like?
The therapist will ask why you came, your current concerns, personal/mental-health history, and what you hope to get from therapy. This helps them understand your situation and start to form a plan.
You may complete intake forms or brief questionnaires (insurance/consent and emergency-contact info are often covered).
The clinician will explain confidentiality, their approach (therapy style), fees/insurance and logistics, and any limits to confidentiality. This is a good time to ask questions.
Emotionally you might feel relief, nervousness, or fatigue after talking — that’s normal. Therapists often summarize the session and suggest goals or next steps.
What typically happens?
Think briefly about what brought you in and one or two goals you’d like to work on.
Plan for privacy since the appoint is virtual (quiet room, good internet).
How to prepare?
The first session is an opportunity for you to assess rapport and determine whether you feel comfortable. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, it’s completely okay to seek another therapist. Often, within the first few sessions, you’ll have a sense of whether the relationship feels right. The therapeutic relationship is a vital part of the counseling process, so if something feels off, please share that with your therapist. They can work with you to address your concerns and explore whether adjustments can be made to better support you.
Are we a good fit?